Christofle Furniture
French
Although he started his career as a jeweler in 1830 — after apprenticing with his copper jeweler brother-in-law years earlier — Charles Christofle (1805–63) recognized that Second Empire France had an untapped audience for luxury silverware and tableware.
Gold and silver gilt had been the high-end standard in the 18th century, yet society after the Industrial Revolution demanded a more affordable, but still refined, approach. So in the 1840s, Christofle cornered the market on electrolytic gilding and silver plating, dominating the hold on patents in the country for over a decade. His work soon attracted the attention of Louis-Philippe I and then Napoleon III, under whom he was named Fournisseur de l’Empereur, cementing the prestige of his brand.
While Christofle created decadent centerpieces and tableware for the French palaces — as well as prominent clients like the Orient Express — the company’s electroplating of silverware that was far less expensive than that made by silversmiths attained widespread popularity. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. An appearance at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago furthered the company’s reach to American consumers who would soon rival the manufacturer’s European clientele.
The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to its roots. Now almost two centuries old, Christofle maintains its reputation as a leading flatware and silverware company under the ownership of the Chalhoub group, its utensils gracing tables in homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world.
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Creator: Christofle
Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle designed and crafted this elegant barware Martini cocktail pitcher in France, circa 1940. The modernist bar mixer features a molded crystal jug topped with a silver plate,...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe
By Jacques Adnet, Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe.
Category
1950s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Brescia, IT
Paperweight
Lino Sabattini for Christofle
France
1960
Silver Metal
Mark manufacture impressed
Very good condiction
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Large Caviar Serving Set
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Fine large and impressive estate Christofle Empire style caviar serving set
Pattern: 4224590
Classic French elegance, this superb scarce four piece caviar set epitomizes luxury and refinement.
Composed of an outer two handled presentation dish for ice, a crystal bowl for caviar, a cross bar stand for the caviar bowl and a lid. The handles with attractive stylized sea shell motifs, ideal for serving caviar. This fine Christofle caviar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1930s Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, "Gallia" Collection by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated champagne bucket, crafted by Christofle as part of their esteemed Gallia collection, epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication. Designed in the cov...
Category
Early 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Of Vases In Dinanderie De Christofle
By Christofle
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Christofle vase marked 55 S in bronze with brown patina
Vase not signed because base too small
Good condition, some micro-scratches of use.
In the last photo, similar model s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,127 / set
Christofle Silver Plate Wine Champagne Cooler with Handles
By Christofle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This impressive wine or champagne bucket features a silver plated finish. As seen throughout Europe, this wine holder will certainly elevate any occasion. We also could see these hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960
by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver-Plated Soup Tureen & Tray, Circa 1900
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated soup tureen is a refined example of French tableware craftsmanship by the renowned house of Christofle. Marked with the classic Christofle hallmark and s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
84-Piece Set Silver-plated Tableware - Christofle - Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The set dates from circa 1930 and is nicely designed in Art Deco style.
The...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Forty nine piece flatware set made by Christofle in France, in the Malmaison pattern. The service for twelve was made around 2000. All the pieces are hallmarked and come in a new box...
Category
Early 2000s French Empire Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silverplate Double Picture Frame Circa 1970s in New Condition
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silverplate French picture frame from the 1970s, in new condition with its original box, with a wood back. It measures 2 3/4'' in height by 2 1/3'' in width by 1/3'' in de...
Category
Late 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Charles X silvered brass baluster form candlestick by Christofle, 1830
By Christofle
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Charles X period silvered brass candlestick. The candlestick rests on a raised circular footed base, centering on a dome which features a waisted transition to the baluster form shaf...
Category
1830s French Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Small Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Art Deco Silver Plated Serving Tray
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle.
This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse.
In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Aver...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1950 Christofle Design France Silver Metal Bottle Holder and Bowl
By Christofle
Located in Brescia, IT
Bottle Holder and Bowl
Christofle, France
1950
Silver Metal Shell
small difect at the bottle holder (highlighted in the picture)
Christofle Mark impressed
bottle holder h 16.5 / w...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 175 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Mon...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Christofle silver ice bucket with tongs
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Made by the silversmith, Christofle for the Italian design house, Lino Sabattini in 1960s this classicly designed silver-plated ice bucket is in very good condition. It comes with th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Spatours by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 8 Dinner Set 40 pcs Unused
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Sp...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) French silvered bronze centerpiece bowl or jardiniere by Christofle, 20 by 13 3/4 by 6 inches, features engraved crests paying tribute to the CERCLE NATIONAL D...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Luc Lanel for Christofle - Pair Champagne Buckets / Wine Coolers - Vulcan c.1940
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of iconic French Art Deco Champagne buckets / wine coolers.
These highly sought-after Champagne buckets were designed by Luc Lanel for...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.
Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Art Déco Silvered Metal Wine Cooler/Ice Bucket by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco circular silvered metal wine cooler/ice bucket by Christofle, France
By: Christofle
Material: metal, silver plate
Technique: cast, molded, silvered, plate, polished, ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique 20th Century French Silver Plated Cocktail Tray, Christofle c.1920
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century French silver plated highly useful, desirable and collectable piece of barware for the cocktail enthusiast. The tray is finely engraved with fifteen cockta...
Category
20th Century French Other Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of French Christofle "Trianon" Silver Plate Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle (French, founded 1830), L 20th century.
Each silver plate candelabrum with a convertible candlestick column with knopped stem on a swirled rocaille base issuing five radi...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$4,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arman Violins Accumulations Paperweight for Christofle, France, 1980s
By Christofle, Arman
Located in Milan, IT
Arman violins accumulations metal paperweight for Christofle, France, 1983.
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Jou...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
drageoir was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972) for Gallia in 1931 with beautiful stylized lines.
Category
1980s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket with Removable Ice Packs in Box and Wrapping. Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...
Category
1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
$417 Sale Price
20% Off
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage serving tray was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in a period Mid Century style. The tray is composed of silver plate and has a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle circa 1890
Fine quality jug and bowl by well known french makers Christofle. Rich in Art Noveau design with matching floral patte...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 100 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Exc...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Lino Sabattini for Christofle Silver and Teak Cocktail Set
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A very rare and beautiful 1960s cocktail set with modernist jug and six aperitivo cups designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle. Each piece is stamped Christofle Gallia ITALY on the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Christofle cutlery set
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Christofle cutlery set
Important Christofle cutlery set of 156 pieces and also its original box
Original cutlery set Excellent condition (needs ...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$6,500
Christofle Art Deco Gravy boat Swan by Fjerdingstad
By Christian Fjerdingstad, Christofle
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This Art Deco original silver plate sauce boat, shaped as a swan, features an elongated oval bowl with a flat handle forming the tail feathers, a deep basin, and a rounded, pinched f...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 silver plated metal decorative objects: a "leave" bowl and an "apple" box from the '60s. Pretty good condition: the bowl show light defect on one side as showed in the pictu...
Category
1960s French Space Age Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Christofle Victorian Silver Plated Small Sauce Gravy Boat with Handle
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Christofle Victorian Silver Plated Small Sauce Gravy Boat with Handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 7" W x 3.25" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Commodore by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 18 pc Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with ground...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of France’s most prestigious silversmiths. Made under the Gallia line — a subdivision...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Ormesson
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage champagne bucket in silver plate, a hefty quality piece by the famous French Orfevrerie Christofle of Paris.
This design is c...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This simple “Vaso 1” vase with two openings was designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Paris.
It is made of silver-plated brass.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 79 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Exc...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Silver Quaich Form Sailing Cup
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Silver Christofle quaich form sailing cup. Vintage silvered metal double-handled cup with handsome anchor and double 'C' motif and fluted band below lip. Perfect for cocktail hour mi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Cocktail Martini Shaker Silverplate by Christofle Paris
By Christofle
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage cocktail shaker is a pure and elegant designed piece, crafted from silverplated brass by the well-known French manufacturer Christofle Paris.
The shape features clean ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$664 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Art Deco Silver-plated Flatware mode MIRA By LUC LANEL for CHRISTOFLE
By Georg Jensen, Christofle
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a lot of "MIRA" model cutlery, designed by LUC LANEL and produced since the 1930s by the historic French brand Christofle.
Purchased from us in Rome, we think...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Maison Christofle decorative vide poche
By Christofle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Maison Christofle decorative vide poche
Category
1950s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Christofle Gallia Art Deco Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce find in this design, this fabulous and stylish silver plated wine or champagne cooler is by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle, part of the Gallia collection.
T...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle
By: Christofle
Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper
Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
Category
Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality silver plated oval bowl designed by Lino Sabattini, it has been made in France by Christofle world famous manufacturer in the Sixties. It's in very good conditions an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Made in Argentina Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 89 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Gorgeous unknown pattern made in Argentina...
Category
20th Century Argentine Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with ground...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
By Christofle, Gallia, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Lausanne, CH
A boxed set of 12 knife rests in silver-plate, Art Deco period, designed by Swiss sculptor Edouard Sandoz, manufactured by Christofle, Orfévrerie Gallia circa 1935.
There are 6 pairs...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Cocktail Shaker c.1935
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker by top quality silversmith Christofle as part of their Gallia range in the Ondulations design.
This design was created for the luxu...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christofle furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Christofle were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lalique, Cartier, and Charles Schneider. Prices for Christofle furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $92 and can go as high as $150,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,668.
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Questions About Christofle Furniture
- Is Christofle real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, Christofle is real silver. The French silversmith produces pieces out of sterling silver that are roughly 93% pure silver and 7% copper. In addition, Christofle offers silver-plate items, which have a thin layer of 99.9% fine silver over a base metal. Explore a selection of Christofle silver wares on 1stDibs.
- Where is Christofle made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christofle is made in France. This company is renowned for its luxury tableware and flatware and has been based in Paris, France since it was founded in 1830. Browse a collection of authentic Christofle pieces from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Christofle, examine it closely in search of the maker's marks. Prior to 1935, Christofle typically marked its silverware with a balance and the initials “OC.” Later pieces will generally display a chess piece with the same initials. Examples of these marks are available on the official Christofle website for you to compare to the markings on your piece. For further assistance making an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Christofle silver wares.
- What is Christofle known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Christofle is known for designing luxury silverware and tableware. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to the roots of founder Charles Christofle, who got his start as a copper jeweler apprentice. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Christofle pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Christofle cutlery, look for maker’s marks. Depending on the age of your piece, the marking may be "GC," "CC" or "Christofle." Alternately, pieces from the Gallia line may only say "Gallia." If you wish to learn the style name of your silverware, compare it to images shared by trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be of assistance. Explore a diverse assortment of Christofle silverware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Christofle silverware, first find its maker's mark. On pieces produced before 1935, you'll normally find a balance stamp along with the initials “OC.” Later pieces show a chess piece along with the “OC” initials. The official Christofle website has a reference page with images of its various markings that can assist with the identification process. To determine what pattern your silverware is, examine images posted in identification guides found on various trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be of help in identifying Christofle silverware. Explore a large collection of Christofle silver on 1stDibs.
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