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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Period: 1930s
Creator: Christofle
Christofle silver-plated wine and champagne cooler with caddy circa 1935
By Christofle
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Christofle silver-plated champagne or wine cooler and bucket, circa 1935.
In very good condition, it has all these items with their hallmarks.
The bucket tilts to pour wine or cham...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Cocktail Shaker by Christofle Paris, Art Deco Silverplate
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful Art Deco Silverplate Cocktail Shaker
by Christofle
Rectangular body with bevelled shaped corners on a flat base.
Measurements
19 centimeters height
8,5 centimeters width...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 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
Materials
Silver Plate
84-Piece Set Silver-plated Tableware - Christofle - Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The set dates from circa 1930 and is nicely designed in Art Deco style.
The...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 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
Antique Large French Silver Plated Twin Handled Tray by Christofle 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality large antique French silver plated butlers tray bearing the makers mark of the highly sought after French silversmith and retailer Christofle, circa 1930 in da...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Silver Plate "Ondulation" Cocktail Shaker
By Christofle, Gallia, Luc Lanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco 1930s silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was designed by silversmith Christofle as part of their Gallia range in the "Ondulation" design...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle: A fine French Art Deco round silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl.
Commonly assigned to the first class dining room of the SS Normandie.
Si...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco period silver - plated large tazza
By Christofle
Located in Braintree, GB
Christofle Art Deco period silver - plated large tazza.
Made in France, Circa 1930's
Maker: Christofle
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions -
Diameter: 35 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Weight: 1, ...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Ric & Rac Art Deco Dogs Salt and Pepper Cellars, Gallia for Christofle
By Pol Rab, Christofle, Gallia, Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Ric and Rac dogs-shaped salt and pepper cellars imagined by Pol Rab. Cellars are removable, in Baccarat crystal.
Each piece is numbered (n° of the model 5...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Designed by Luc Lanel, C. 1930's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Three piece silver plated cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle's Gallia line in France around the 1930's. The shaker is very clean and ready to use.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle for Gallia Art Deco Silver Plate Barware Tray and Crystal Dishes
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silversmith Christofle designed this elegant Art Deco barware serving set for cocktails or appetizers for its Gallia collection in the 1930s. The hors d'oeuvres platter dish features a large oval silver plate serving tray with carved ribbed handles. Five hand-blown crystal serving dishes...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Six elegant Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in silverplate from Christofle. 1930s
By Christofle
Located in Knivsta, SE
Extremly Elegant set of six Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in Silverplate. Made in strict Art Deco during the 1930s by the famous manufacturer Christofle from Paris, France.
Wear consis...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Bochum, NRW
Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel.
Silver plated metal. Marked "Gallia" and the Gallic cock mark, five point crown mark for high quality silver plating. Three...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 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...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Hallmark ” Ga...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Silver Plate
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 professi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France.
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
Christofle Art Deco Hors d'Oeuvres Platter Dish C.1935
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large Christofle Art Deco Hors d'Oeuvres Platter Dish C.1935, probably Luc Lanel design. The oval shaped centrepiece dish platter complete with five sectional star cut glass...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Materials
Silver Plate
Galia for Christofle Silver Bowl with Rams Head
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
Galia silver plate bowl with stylized rams or bird head design repeated all around the 8 sided shaped bowl. Unique piece made of highest quality Christofle construction. An unusual f...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Pitcher by Christian Fjerdingstad, Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Art Deco pitcher shaped with melon-style ribs on a quatrefoil base designed by Christian Fjerdingstad who was a Danish sculptor born in 1891. When he came to France, he creat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Quality Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle, Paris, c.1935
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A superb French cocktail shaker just back from our silversmith's workshop having been professionally cleaned and polished returning it to it's former glory dating to c.1935.
Christofle is a goldsmith and tableware company, founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 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...
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1930s Art Deco 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.
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Copper
Christofle Art Deco Champagne Bucket 'Ondulations' design Luc Lanel 20th
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Luc Lanel (1893-1966), works with the architect Jean-Charles Moreux and with Leleu. Artistic director of the world-famous Christofle house from 1922-1942, he creates many models incl...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Dinanderie Vase Small
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Christofle Dinanderie Vase small
Art Deco design circa 1930
Bronze in Dinanderie Origin France
small bumps and some wear on the skid.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set
By Christofle
Located in palm beach, FL
A Christofle 'Malmaison Empire' four-piece coffee and tea set. It features a black-handled teapot and coffee pot, both of which have camel head-shaped spouts, and a lidded sugar bowl...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Quaich Form Sailing Cup
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Silver Christofle quaich form sailing cup. Vintage silvered metal double-handled cup with handsome anchor and double 'C' motif and fluted band below lip. Perfect for cocktail hour mi...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Normandy Ship Original Champagne Bucket Luc Lanel design 1932 Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Paris, FR
This collector piece is a very famous silver-plated Christofle champagne bucket that was designed by Luc Lanel and made for the famous Normandie cruise ship only.
This champagne buc...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Christofle / Gallia Covered Serving Dish, c. 1930
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bath, GB
About as stylish as they come, this is a very fine example of an Art Deco entree / serving dish with lid.
Made from silver plate, it has just returned from my silversmith's worksh...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'
By Christofle
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering 4 place settings of deco period Christofle "Commodore" silverware, including, 4 dinner forks, 4 dessert forks, 4 dinner knifes, 4 table spoons, 8 dessert spoons and 2 coffee...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
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. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Two sets are...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Complete Art Deco Silverware Service for 12 by Christofle in Fitted Wooden Chest
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
A set of Christofle silverware in a complete service for 12 in a velvet-lined fitted chest. This is the modernist “Cirta” Pattern with 125 Piece...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle Pair Wine / Champagne Cooler - Ondulations c.1932
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to secure a pair of Art Deco silver plated Champagne buckets designed by the celebrated Luc Lanel for Christofle designed in1932. A stylish ribbed vessel with wit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 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.
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Questions About Christofle Furniture
- 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.
- 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.