Christofle Furniture
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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1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
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1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
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1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
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Sterling Silver
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Silver Plate
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Stainless Steel
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Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Bronze
20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Stainless Steel
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Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Silver Plate
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- 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.