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
Christofle faceted silver metal vase
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Faceted Silver Metal Vase
Beautiful and elegant with a textured surface like a scale pattern, it has a conical shape, narrowing towards the base and widening slightly at t...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Napoleonic Silverplated Tray by Christofle circa 1850
By Christofle
Located in New York, US
Our Christofle silverplated tray features fine engraved designs including the French coat-of-arms, and Napoleonic cipher and imperial bees. Reverse has the maker's mark in oval carto...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique 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
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
Christofle silver Napoleon corkscrew - Rotary club
By Christofle
Located in Lugo, IT
Napoleon Corkscrew in Silver Christofle
Rotary club Christmas 1976 incuse as pictured
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Swan Oil & Vinegar Stand by C. Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Christian Fjerdingstad
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
Antique silver-plated jardiniere, Christofle, France, early 20th century.
By Christofle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique fruit bowl, made of silver-plated bronze.
Produced in France at the beginning of the 20th century, by the excellent Christofle company, whi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Christofle & R Rozet, Agricultural Trophy in Silver Bronze, Early 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Green marble base, the label of the agricultural price to which it corresponded is missing
The bronze is signed R Rozet (René, 1859-1939) and Christofle & Cie, who collaborated at...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Goldsmith Christofle - Planter In Silver Bronze XIXth Century
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rectangular silver bronze planter resting at the four corners on four pilasters decorated with masks and grooves. The perimeter decorated with a low frieze with ribbon and a high fri...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze planter by Charles Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Silver-plated bronze planter, with children and cut glass in festoons. Charles Christofle (1805-1863).
Orfevrerie Christofle, Tarif - Album (1842...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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 Plate, Silver
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
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
Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Gilded Bronze Vases
Christofle
Circa 1930
This rare pair of Christofle bronze vases epitomizes the pinnacle of French decorative arts from t...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Deco Silver Metal Champagne Bucket
Elegant Art Deco Champagne Bucket with distinctive cross-shaped detailing on the rim, with triangular hanging handles.
Measurements:...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Didanerie Art Deco Vase by Luc Lanel
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Didanderie vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Centerpiece in silvered bronze said "the forest" by c. Christofle xixth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpièce silvered bronze table consisting of an oval tray with a mirror base mounted on an oak floor
and set with a silver molded bronz...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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
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
Lino Sabattini Table Lamp for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
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
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
Ondulations by Luc Lanel Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
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
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
Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher
Beautiful silver metal ciborium with Christofle seal with an elegant design and a circular handle that stands out due to its black finish.
Mea...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
20th century French Christofle Silver Plated Asparagus Clamp, 1950s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful silver-plated asparagus clamp from the famous French Christofle house dating from the 1950s.
Stamped Christofle on the handle. Very good quality and good condition.
For lov...
Category
1950s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
1930's métal box by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1930's dinandrie metal box by Maison Christofle
Category
1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Metal Champagne Bucket, Vertigo by Christofle, 1980s
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-Plated Metal Champagne Bucket, Vertigo Collection by French silversmith Christofle. Featuring two rounded handles and hallmarked on the underside. Light surface scratches, ove...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plate Champagne Wine Cooler/Pourer with Caddy, circa 1935
By Christofle
Located in Hampstead, QC
This rare Christofle silver plated champagne pourer is in very good condition. No missing parts and the majority of the silver is still bright and shiny.
The lidded ice bucket that ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
Gallia et Christofle Platter in Sylver Metal Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1960
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
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
1900 Rare Silver Metal Floor Lamp Pink Opaline by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 rare silver metal floor lamp pink opaline by Christofle. Roccoco style. Electrification will have to be fixed.
Category
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 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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