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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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Creator: Christofle
Luc Lanel for Christofle / Gallia - Huge Ondulations Vase c.1935
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to secure a wonderful oversized silver plated vase designed by Luc Lanel in the ondulations pattern , originally designed for the First Class Dining Room and Bar o...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle Cased Folio Corkscrew and Stopper
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine French boxed set of a silver plated corkscrew and wine bottle stopper in the Folio design created in the mid 1990's in a modernist / art deco design by the world famous Maison...
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1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Art Deco French Christofle Silver Plate Silverplate Bud Vase Made in France
By Christofle
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Art Deco silverplate bud vase with a trio of stylized bird figures at the base by Christofle. Made in France and is marked with the script logo on the side and with hallmar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Butter Dish - Apple - Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver-plated butter dish, made by the French brand Christofle. Designed by Lino Sabattini. The butter dish is in good condition. Beautiful color and brilliance. Dimensio...
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1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage French Christofle Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler
By Christofle
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage silverplate champagne ice bucket or wine cooler made in France by the celebrated silversmiths, Christofle. Maker's mark on reverse. This stylish ice bucket is well m...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

20th Century French Marly 110 Pieces Silver Plated Cutlery Set by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century silver-plated Marly set by Christofle house. Brand new in original boxes, all are hallmarked and stamped. Perfect condition and full set. A 110-piece silver-plated flatw...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Christofle Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle Halphen Sterling Silverware and Ladel
By Christofle, Alfenide
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the Century L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Sterling Silverware Serveware Set of Three Spoons and Four Fork, and 1 Ladel. Alfénide, utilized by Manufacture de L'Alfénide between 1890 and 1920, embodies the style of Louis XV, infused with influences from both Pompadour and Rococo aesthetics. The hallmark of Halphen goat underwent a slight alteration during this period. The initials "C" and "H" were removed, replaced instead by the digits "8" and "4" on the left and right sides respectively. This alteration resulted in the number "84," indicating that 84 grams...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Cocktail Shaker c.1935
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960
By Christofle
Located in Renens, CH
« Float » coffee set in gilded métal, in the style of Christofle and Tomas Kral, in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960. Object composed of : - A tray (W: 42, D: 32, H: 2 cm) - A cof...
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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Metal

Rare Important Estate Silver Christofle Carving Knife and Carving Fork
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Outstanding Pair of Beautiful Rare Set of 2 Christofle Silver Carving Knife and Fork Pieces. Taken out of an Important Park Avenue New York ...
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20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Silver

1990s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongue by Lino Sabattini
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated ice bucket designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, the tongs is designed by Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle. The two ic...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Wine Cooler by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-qual...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle et Cie Malmaison Pattern Silverplate Wine Coaster
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, vintage silverplated wine coaster. By Christofle. In the Malmaison pattern. With the typical lotus leaf border and a stylized starb...
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, 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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Rare Grand Art Deco Tray c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large silver plated tray with a striking border and two grand shaped palm leaf handles by Maison Christofle of Paris. Just back from our silversmiths workshop where it has been overhauled, professionally deep cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with various Orfèvrerie Christofle...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Talisman Pattern with Brown Enamel
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Silver plate wine / champagne bucket by Christofle in the "Talisman" pattern., having brown enameled bar handles with silver capped ends on central curved stems from the sides of a t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate, Enamel

1950s French Christofle Fleuron Collection Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Bucket
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
1950s French modernist silver-plate and gently ribbed crystal ice bucket or wine cooler designed by silversmith Christofle for its Fleuron Collection. This simple minimalist but inc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Christofle Antique Silver Plated Citrus Hand Press or Lemon Squeezer
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique citrus press or juicer was made by the renowned Christofle Silver Company of France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in an Ed...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1990s Modernist Silver Plated French Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Ice Bucket by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-quali...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

French Silver Plated Torsades Wine and Champagne Cooler by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
21st Century French silver plated wine and champagne cooler model Torsades by Christofle in geometrical design. France, circa 1980
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Late 20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Silver

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite set of silverplate Art Deco knife rests adds an elegant touch to the formal dining table. Designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle, each rest ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Silver plate Art Deco Christofle Knives Holder, 1930s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice set of 12 art deco knife holders in silver metal. This charming knife holder set was designed by Swiss artist Edouard Sandoz for Christofle. Each knife holder is silver p...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1990s Modernist Silver Plated and Smoked Glass Thomas French Vase by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Vase by Christofle embodies the spirit of its era, combining modernist aesthetics with luxurious materials to create a timeless and captivating piece of art. Crafted by ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1990s Modern Design Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Adam Tihany
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish three-level round silver-plated box, designed by KT Studio for Christofle in 1998 with input from Thomas Keller and Adam Tihany, is a remarkable piece of modernist craftsma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
By Richard Hutten, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

1976s Modern Silver Plated French Centerpiece by Gio Ponti for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern centerpiece designed by Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle, it's hall marked and signed by Gio Ponti, it's in perfect condition, in original box and...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage allure: Lino Sabattini's Christofle Leaf Dish. 1970s Gallia Collection
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Lino Sabattini per il famoso argentiere Christofle France negli anni '70. Questo raro piatto 'set 'Feuille' placcato in argento fa parte dell'iconica collezione Gallia , nata nel XX...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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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...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

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 ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Vase with Stag Beetles by Christofle Gallia Paris
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique decorative Christofle Gallia Art Nouveau vase with five stems decorated with stag beetles and oak leaves made from silverplated pewter. Marked on the bottom with the manufact...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

20th Century French Christofle Hotel Silver Silverplate Hotel Provencal Sauce Bo
By Christofle
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 20th Century Hotel Silver Silverplate Sauce Boat was manufactured by Christofle and produced for the Hotel Provencal. The piece is hallmarked on th...
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20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

20th Century French Christofle Hotel Silver Silverplate La Residence Creamer
By Christofle
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 20th Century Hotel Silver Silverplate Creamer was manufactured by Christofle and produced for the La Residence H...
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20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle - Pair Champagne Buckets / Wine Coolers - Vulcan c.1940
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
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...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Ram's Head Champagne Bucket and Drip Plate
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent French silver plated Champagne bucket / wine cooler together with an underplate / dish to catch condensation drips, almost never seen. The finest quality to be expecte...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Large Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage Champagne bucket or wine cooler made from silver plate by the top-notch silversmith's, Christofle of Paris. This is the larger of the two sizes made in this desig...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests. These rests have never been used and are still in their original packaging.
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1990s French Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Rare Christofle Laque de Chine Box - Sienna.
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rarely found piece of Christofle "Laque de Chine", part of the Talisman range by the creme de la creme of French silversmiths, Christofle of Paris. The body is made from silver ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Handsome Art Deco Cocktail Tray - Christofle, Paris c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stylish late Art Deco French cocktail or service tray made from silver plate by the creme de la creme of French silversmith's, Christofle of Paris, fully marked on the underside. ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle Demitasse Spoons in Vendome Pattern in Box- Set of 12
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Set of twelve vintage silver plated demitasse spoons in the Vendome pattern, made in France by Christofle. Each spoon has a shell on the end of each spoon, top and bottom. The stamp...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. Six different animals are rep...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate, Metal

Vintage Silver Plated Hors d'oeuvres Stand by Christofle 20th C
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A top quality French Christofle silver plated layered hors d'oeuvres stand. The wrythen finial above five articulated plain polished bowls raised upon a spreading circular foot, bear...
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1890s French Antique Christofle Furniture

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Silver

Mid-Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Ice Bucket or Bottle Chiller
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage ice bucket or bottle chiller was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in an Art Deco style. This handled...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Munich, DE
Christofle Selection silver plated bottle opener modelled as a penguin with blue glass sapphire eyes.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Antique French Christofle Table with Mirrored Top in Silver Metal
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, ON
An exquisite French antique Christofle coffee table in silver metal with mirrored top. This beautiful table will add character and luxury to any neutr...
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1910s French Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Metal

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture

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Metal, Silver

Rare French Christofle Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare Art Deco Champagne bucket made from silver plate with stunning turned Maccassar wood handles. Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; dating to c.1930's / 1940's. Fully marked on the underside for the world famous Orfevrerie Christofle...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Pair of Christofle Siver and Crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish duo of Christofle Art Deco style salt and pepper shakers, with fluted crystal barrels and silver sterling screw-on lids. Dating from around th...
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20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Christofle Silver-Plated, 1930s, Vanity Mirror by Luc Lanel
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Finely silver-plated and made from the famed ‘Gallia’ alloy which allowed Christofle’s silversmiths to experiment with bold and avant-garde designs, it is easy to see why, in the 193...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Folio
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris. The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today. Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to Bacca...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Series of 10 Vintage Knife Rests in Silver Metal Edited by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 10 silver-plated knife rests produced by Christofle, Paris in the 1970s. Aesthetic, practical and modern, they will bring refinement and elegance to the dining table. ...
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20th Century French Christofle Furniture

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Metal, Silver

Sue et Mare for Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle, Art Deco Jug c.1925
By Sue et Mare, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after silver plated jug designed by the famous French designers (see below) Louis Süe and André Mare for the Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle c.1925. Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; any shading are reflections; minor wear to the interior commensurate with age and use. A magnificent piece of history and as relevant for today's interiors as it was nearly 100 years ago. Excellent condition spanning 7 1/2" handle to spout x 4" x 7" tall. Any black marks seen on the body of the jug / pitcher are shadows not marks. Item: 44016 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK Sue et Mare The spirit of collaboration was alive in the age of Art Deco. No duo quite exemplified this ideal more than the one known as Süe et Mare. Taking their knowledge of fine art and their shared experiences in the war with them, Louis Süe and André Mare were able to shape trends in the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and beyond. Their designs, inspired by Cubism, excited the Paris Salon of the time and remain relevant even today. Louis Süe was born in Bordeaux in 1875 to a wine merchant and his wife. Drawn to the arts, Süe abandoned a path which would have led him into the École Polytechnique to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in 1893. There he studied painting as well as architecture design, and in 1902 was able to exhibit with a number of his contemporaries in the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. After working in various Parisian artists’ workshops and spending time in Vienna (where he was introduced to Cubism), Süe joined L’Atelier Français, an interior design firm made up of a number of his contemporaries, and where he first met André Mare. André Mare was born in the Norman town of Argentan in 1885. Feeling stifled by his conventional upbringing, he left in 1904 to enroll in the École des Arts Decoratifs. In 1906, Mare also exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, showing his furniture design and setting himself apart as a leader among his cohort. In 1912, along with Marcel Duchamp and others (and concurrent to his involvement with L’Atelier Français) Mare created La Maison Cubiste, a section at that year’s Salon d’Automne dedicated to radical interior design. The outbreak of the First World War briefly interrupted the two men’s collaboration. Süe was drafted into the French Army and served in the Greek campaign. Mare, meanwhile, developed new camouflage techniques for the French, British, and Italian armies using his knowledge of Cubism. But this function did not keep him from the front. In 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel in Picardy while helping establish a lookout post, and in the same year was awarded the Military Cross by George V of England. In 1919, Süe and Mare resumed their professional relationship by cooperating with Gustave Jaulmes on designing the victory celebrations in Paris for the war’s end. The next year the pair founded the Compagnie des arts français, focusing on creating designs for furnishings and interior accessories. While adhering to the Art Deco style, their designs were more conventional, harking back to the Louis XIV and earlier periods, and less focused on geometric intricacy. Highly decorative, their pieces featured flair such as sculpted floral and fruit motifs, scalloped edges, and inlays of ivory and mother of pearl. Working primarily as decorators and furniture designers, Süe and Mare did find time to continue participating in exhibitions, particularly the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, where they constructed an actual museum of contemporary art. Other projects included the booth for the Ambassade de France and the interiors of the steamship SS Île de France.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A smart twentieth century card case made from sterling / 925 silver, fully marked and signed by this luxury French silversmith. Beautiful condition measuring 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/4...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory or Barware
By Christofle, Adam Tihany
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous signed Christofle 3-tiered silver-plate box, desk accessory, cocktail table addition and or barware, serving piece cantilevers out. It was designed by KT Studio in 1998...
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1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture

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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.
Questions About Christofle Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Christofle 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christofle 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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