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 Tea and Coffee Set, Bamboo Model by Christofle, France, circa 1890
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver-plate tea and coffee set, bamboo model by Christofle, France, circa 1890.
1 tray, 1 samovar, 1 teapot, 1 coffeepot, 1 sugar bowl and 1 milk jug.
All pieces are signed.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 119 pieces Dinner Modern
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.
Du...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of French Victorian Silver Plated Cupid Candelabras
By Christofle
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian silver plated candelabra with a cupid standing on a circular base and holding 6 branches (b...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Arcantia Vendome Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Service 147 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Arcantia aka Vendome by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 147 pieces. This pattern featured the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
Christofle Art Deco Style Silver Plated Key Tray or Vide-Poche in Original Box
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A silver plated round vide poche, key holder or small tray designed by Christofle.
The tray embodies a contemporary and elegant aesthetic, it features clean lines, and a sleek, mod...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 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.
Go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Gabon by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 73 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. The ...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle French Sterling Silver Two-Handled Covered Dish Bowl /Tureen Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle, French, 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver two-handled covered dish bowl or tureen in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric design, from the early 20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jean Filhos for Christofle Silvered Bronze Erotic Letter Opener Nude, 1974 Franc
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury silvered erotic letter opener or bookmark with nudes by the French artist Jean Filhos, (1921-2002)
This model was created as the official 1974 ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th-Century Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service from Christofle, Napoleon III.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th-century silver-plated tea and coffee service from Christofle, Napoleon III period.
19th-century tea and coffee service from Christofle, Napoleon III period.
H: 33cm, W: 65cm, D...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter
Elegant Art Nouveau silver metal planter with removable tray, intricately designed with a scalloped edge and stands on four curved legs, e...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquer and Silver Champagne Corks/Bottle Stoppers by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of french black lacquer and silver champagne corks/bottle stoppers by Christofle
By: Christofle
Material: lacquer, silver, silver plate, metal
Technique: cast, molded, lacquered, polished, silvered, plated, metalwork
Dimensions: 2 in x 3 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: Argentina
An elegant pair of early 20th century champagne bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Christofle Silver-Plated Samovar, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christofle silver-plated samovar, Napoleon III style, 20th century.
Samovar by silversmith Christofle in silver-plated metal, Napoleon III style, early 20th century.
H: 39cm, W: 31c...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Pair of Rocaille Candelabras, France 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb pair of 19th century Christofle Rococo/Rocaille/Louis XV silver-plated candelabra.
Very good condition. Oxidation.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 46 x 33
Secure shipping
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$520 Sale Price
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Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set Lot 50 pc 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.
Po...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Stepped Art Deco Martini Shaker
By Christofle
Located in Catania, IT
Christofle stepped Art Deco martini shaker, a rare model in restored condition. The comfortable size might require a strainer for certain kinds...
Category
1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$890 Sale Price
20% Off
Christofle Silverplate Wine Trolley
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silverplate Wine Trolley
Christofle
Circa 1873
This magnificent late 19th-century silver-plated wine trolley was expertly crafted by Christofle, the esteemed French firm renowned fo...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 136 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 75 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2"
12 Dinner Size Forks,...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Dessert Forks by Christofle Goldsmith in Paris, 1960-1970.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 dessert forks by Christofle Goldsmith in Paris, 1960-1970.
Set of 12 silver plated dessert forks in the original box by Christofle G...
Category
20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
A Mid-Century 5-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Mid-Century Five-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Set. The elegant set comprising of a coffee pot, a hot water pot, a sugar-bowl and a milk jug. Stampe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup Plates. Excellent condition. Very elegant.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$384 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C. 1910
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C.1910. Stylised Art Nouveau silver plate coasters in remarkable condition for the a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France
By Christofle
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic design. Woven gold basket with tray insert.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Christofle France Coll Gallia Two Egg Cups Silverplate, Signed
By Christofle
Located in Biella, IT
Christofle France coll Gallia signed two egg cups in silverplate design years 1960 in perfect condition
This auction is for two but are disponible four egg cup Christofle; set it if your want
Measure is 5 inches diameter...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory 90's
By Adam Tihany, Christofle
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...
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Excellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Christofle 'Gallia' silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz).
A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Dax by Christofle France Silver Plated Flatware Set Service, 42 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines make this pattern forever timeless.
Dinner size Dax by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 42 pieces. This s...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Silver Plated Figural Centrepiece, Christofle c.1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French grandiose silver-plated figural Jardinière takes center stage, accompanied by a pair of finely crafted mermen supporting an elongated dish in rococo style...
Category
1880s French Other Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Rare Centerpiece with Game Old Christofle, Bronze, circa 1860
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
This centerpiece signed Christofle is silver-plated bronze with a very nice patina, the artistic part is a work of achievement, the base is pierced composed of branches with leaves a...
Category
1860s French Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$21,549 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Christofle Silver Plate Napkin’s Rings
By Christofle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of three Christofle Silver Plate Napkin’s Rings. It depicts a wide concave shaped rings engraved in the center with the monogram of the gothic letters “J and C” and als...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ice Bucket, Silver-Plated Metal, Maison Christofle, circa 1900.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ice bucket, silver-plated metal, Maison Christofle, circa 1900.
Ice bucket, Napoleon III style, circa 1900, silver-plated metal, Maison Christofle.
H: 22.5cm, D: 19cm
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl. Very good condition: silver oxidation can be pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
"Triumphant Man, " Spectacular Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup w/ Male Nude, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and spectacular, this gilded bronze trophy cup in the Art Nouveau style was sculpted by Eugène Bourgouin for Christofle, and is richly decorated wi...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$13,200 Sale Price
20% Off
French Christople Ice Bucket in Original Patina with Aries
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Christofle silver metal ice bucket with band decoration along the edge and rams heads.
Splendid in its workmanship and even more splendid is its patina, evident and very elegant.
T...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style silvered centrepiece by Christofle & Cie. with an ovoid molded cut-glass centre-dish (later) on a pomegranate branch-form foot, the underside stamped: CHRISTOFLE and 1147156, Paris, circa 1900.
Charles Christofle...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,895 Sale Price
37% Off
Art Nouveau French Silverplate Wine Tester Christofle's 'Paiva Strawberry Spoon'
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau french silverplate sommelier wine tester Christofle's 'Paiva Strawberry Spoon'
By: Chirstofle
Material: silver, copper, sheffield plate, sterling silver, silver plate, m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper, Metal
Silver Plated Lemonade Jug by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, London
Lemonade or cocktail jug
Silver plate
By Christofle
Crystal glass
France mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 9 Christofle dessert knives, 20th century.
Set of 9 silver-plated dessert knives by the Maison Christofle, 1980-1990.
h: 2cm, w: 20cm, d: 1.5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Saigon by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 70 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Saigon by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
10 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"
10 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/8"
10 Dessert Knives, 8...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Metal Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Silver plated metal ice bucket by Christofle. Manufacture mark on the base. Very good condition: The oxidation patina can be polished upon request.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
157-Piece Cutlery Set - Christofle - Spatours - Top Condition
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated cutlery set, almost complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Spatours. A classic en timeless design that has ...
Category
1990s French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 10 dessert plates in porcelain, Christofle, 1960s.
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 10 fine porcelain dessert plates, Malmaison collection by Christofle. Delicately bordered with a fine gold trim, they combine elegance and timelessness. Their smooth, glossy s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century French Silver Plated Wine Cooler By Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite wine cooler crafted in silver plate by the renowned Christofle, originating from France in the mid-20th century. This timeless piece bears witness to enduring quality, s...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Ondulations by Luc Lanel Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in London, London
Cocktail shaker
By Christofle
Silver plated
Ondulations by Luc Lanel
Gallia range
Early to mid 20th Century France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form
By Christofle
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware Vintage
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic vintage modernist and heavy clear crystal Christofle glass decanter with its circular raised design is perfect for any bar. The wonderful ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Centerpiece Dish by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Silver plate dish by Christofle made in France. Dish measures 17" wide, 6.75" deep and 1.75" high.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Christofle Silver Platted Bulb Vase
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A silver platted bulb vase by Christofle France
Stamped.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Swan Oil & Vinegar Stand by C. Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
By Christian Fjerdingstad, Gallia, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Swan-shaped silverplated oil and vinegar stand with two small Baccarat crystal bottles with canted corners and stoppers. Design by Christian Fjerdingstad (1891-1968) for Christofle, ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Cristofle ice rack in metal
By Christofle
Located in Catania, IT
Cristofle metal ice rack in good condition with wear caused by the passing of years and for use
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$766 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Fish Gravy Boat by Gallia for Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Due to small production, this Fish-shaped gravy boat is extremely rare and so sophisticated! Silver-plated Art Deco design with an elegant stylized line and a nicely curved tail. It ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Arcantia Vendome Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Arcantia aka Vendome by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 67 pieces. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Early 20th Century Plated 3-Arms Candelabras from France by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century plated 3-arms candelabras from France by the company Christofle
By: Christofle
Material: silver, silver plate, metal
Technique: silvered, plated, metalwor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960 in an antique style. The knife rests have nicely decorated serpentine side panels wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup, dinner and bread Plate
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge for 1 person
1 soup
1 dinner
1 bread
Excellent condition.
We have 5 sets
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$264 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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