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
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.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Didanerie Art Deco Vase by Luc Lanel
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Didanderie vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Arcantia Vendome Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 pcs Lunch
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arcantia aka Vendomeby Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 96 pieces. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Box attributed to Fjerdingstad
By Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco silverplated decagonal box on a circular base. The lid is decorated with two round moldings and a stylized duck knob.
Very beautiful item and rare. Stamped beneath the nam...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups with Saucers Design Sue & Mare Gallia-Christofle
By Christofle, Louis Sue, Andre Mare, Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups sold with their saucers. Designed by Louis Süe ( 1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverpl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Ecellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Sculpture of a Trophy, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver-plated metal sculpture and varnished wood base by Christofle representing an agricultural trophy, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 36cm, D: 23cm
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Oval Serving Platter, Christofle, 1970s
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Christofle silver-plated oval serving platter. It features a border with several fine bands. Its discreet patina reflects its timeless elegance and authenticity. Hallmark of the bran...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Ecellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Covered Dish "trompe l'oeil" c.1868 Old Chistofle also at Orsay Museum
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Exemplifying the elegance of the Louis XV style, this incredible silvered metal dish or plate, expertly crafted by Christofle during the 19th century, stands as a rare treasure. Its ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century French Silver Plated Dining Set for Six by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
Large dining set of forks and spoons for six person silver plated by Christofle.
France, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Table Lamp for Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Table Lamp by Christofle, France 1960s.
Silver plated tube with Perspex middle section.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Société des Agriculteurs de France Award Plaque by Christofle dated 1887
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Award plaque made by Christofle and commissioned by the Societe des Agriculteurs de France. It was issued to Theodore Maldan in 1887.
Category
19th Century French Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini, Set of 6 flatware, Christofle, 1957
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set of 6 pieces of cutlery designed by Lino Sabbatini and manufactured by Christofle, France, 1957
Set consisting of
- 2 knives
-2 forks
-2 tablespoons
Manufacturer's Brand
Category
1950s European Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century silver plated leaf bowl by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Elegant leaf shaped silver plated bowl by Christofle from their Gallia Collection. Signed on the leaf stem. This dish is perfect on a table to display sweets or nuts and perfect for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$497 Sale Price
20% Off
Celestial Christofle Crystal Centerpiece Bowl On Fitted Silver Stand
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Produced in France by the superb Christofle company at the end of the 19th century, the prestigious Christofle has been operating since 1830, and in that time has garnered a great re...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Christofle Art Deco Tazza Late 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Christofle Art Deco tazza
Date : Has the chess piece mark used by Christofle since 1983 - this piece dates from the late 20th century
Origin :...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful Silvered Metal Christofle Lamp
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Silvered metal lamp by Christofle, France with a plexiglass base probably designed by Sabattini.
Category
1970s Vintage Christofle Furniture
Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace
Sign: Christofle 2440657
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silver Plated Shaker France 1950
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Plated Shaker France 1960
Beautiful and authentic cocktail shaker, an unusual model due to its design. The comfortable size may require a strainer for certain type...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia, two Art Deco silvered metal. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,436 / item
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle, 'France'
By Christofle
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle (france).
Category
Late 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Soup, dinner and bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 15 Porcelain Christofle Oceana Rouge PlatesSoup
5 soup
5 dinner
5 bread
Plates. Excellent condition. Very elegant.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France.
Category
1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Metal Jugs
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Metal Pitcher Pair
Beautiful set of silver metal pitchers with a fluted base that gives it an elegant and classic touch. The body of the pitcher is smooth and shiny...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silvered Candlestick Lamp in the Baroque Style
By Christofle
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XIV style silvered candlestick by Christofle, converted to a lamp, with a new pleated silk shade. The base of the candlestick is stamped with the shield and rooster mark...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
Ecellent condition
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Gallia et Christofle Platter in Sylver Metal Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1960
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia et Christofle, platter in sylver metal attributed to Gio Ponti, circa1960.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Luc Lanel for Christofle rare exquisite Art Deco period dinanderie vase made of bronze applied with elegant gold leaf scroll details, France, 1920s.
Stamped on the underside with maker's mark, "CHRISTOFLE" and "211 T." Authenticated with sticker on underside"CABINET - D'EXPERTISES FELIX MARCILHAC 17IA2."
“Dinanderie” is a metalworking technique using a single piece of flat metal (copper, brass, silver, tin, etc.), folding it in on itself, and then hammering it into its desired shape such as a vase, platter, or pitcher, without making any cuts, soldering, or additions to the metal.
Literature:
Dominique Forest et Marie...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Vase Art Deco by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco iron vase, green, patinated, made by Christofle. Signed Christofle, 10A
France, CIRCA 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
$720 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960
By Christofle
Located in Renens, CH
Limited production (14/20) « 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: ...
Category
1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Silversmith Christofle, Table Top In Silver Bronze, 3 Parts, Late XIXth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Especially for a table in silvered bronze in 3 parts with a background of mirrors, on an oak parquet. The ingot mold is decorated with nets, crossed ribbons.
The above is signed "CH...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
1930's Copper Boxe with Silver Inlaid by Maison Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare vide poche boxe in copper and silver inlaid by Christofle Paris.
Good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Copper
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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