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.
Shop authentic Christofle serveware, ceramics, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Christofle
Set of 5 Iconic Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Round Presentation Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set a refined and elegant table with a silver plated charger/presentation plate in the Malmaison pattern. It goes under dinner plates for added pop. One of Christofle's most historic...
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle oyster forks, set of 6
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 6 silver-plated oyster forks stamped by Christofle. In good condition.
LP2136
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras - Christofle - Renaissance - Louis Dupérier
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 2 silver plated candelabras, made by the French brand Christofle.
The candelabras are designed by Louis Dupérier in renaissance style.
Very refined, with many detailed decorations.
Each candle has place for three candles. The top parts can be taken off and then you have two candlesticks.
Both pieces are marked on the foot.
They are in great condition. Beautiful colour and brilliance.
Sold as a pair, not individual. These type of Christofle candelabras...
Category
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1990s Modern Design Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Christofle
By Christofle, Adam Tihany, Lino Sabattini
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1990s French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silverware Set, 37 pieces
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
A Christofle flatware set, Pompadour model. The set includes twelve large spoons, twelve forks, twelve small spoons, and one large ladle. In ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pierced Silver Plate Cat Christofle France Lumiere Figurine
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Dazzling 3 1/2" silver cat was made by Christifle , France as part of their Lumiere series. Main body is pierced - face and tail are solid.
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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 : France
Decoration : Large ope...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Dinner Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Oceana Rouge Dinner Plates excellent condition.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
173-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Malmaison - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Malmaison.
The set is in great condition, beautiful color and brilliance.
Original Christofle canteen...
Category
1990s French Napoleon III Christofle Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
137-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Rubans Croisés - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver plated tableware, made by the French brand Christofle, from the series Rubans Croisés. The set is complete for 12 persons and in great condition. It looks like ...
Category
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
By Christofle, Richard Hutten
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Space Age Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 26-piece silverware set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Christofle Cluny silverware set, consisting of 26 pieces, including 9 soup spoons, 9 forks, 6 teaspoons, and 2 knives. The Cluny model is ornament-fre...
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle platter
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Oval serving platter from Christofle. Hallmarked on the bottom. In very good condition.
LP2163
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Dish
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Round serving tray from the Christofle house. It comes with its glass insert. Hallmarked on the reverse. Very good condition.
LP2220
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Bowl or Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated gravy boat, Vertigo model by Christofle. Hallmarked on the reverse. Very good condition.
LP2269
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
1976s Modern Silver Plated French Centerpiece by Gio Ponti for Christofle
By Christofle, Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Tray
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This dish is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition.
LP2253
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle oyster forks, set of 12
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of twelve Christofle silver-plated oyster forks. Hallmarked on the top. Very good overall condition.
LP2154
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Carving Set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Carving Set comprising a large fork and a large knife from the Christofle house. Clearly engraved and hallmarked. Very good condition.
LP2203
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Cake Server
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Cake Server from the Christofle house, in its original box. It is hallmarked and stamped. Very good condition.
LP2204
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle carving set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated carving set consisting of a large fork and a large knife from Christofle. Clearly inscribed and hallmarked. Very good condition.
LP2202
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle oyster forks, set of 12
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of twelve silver-plated oyster forks from Christofle. Very good condition.
LP2155
Category
Late 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plate , Salt & Pepper mill set , France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and classy set of silver plate Salt and Pepper Mill, marked on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern 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 France Gilded Brass and Resin Picture Frame, 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Christofle, Paris, crafted this luxury brass and resin picture frame for its Christofle Collection in the 1970s. The elegant and sophisticated design boasts solid polishe...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silver Plated Wicker Wine Serving Basket - Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated wicker basket for serving wine.
A timeless and elegant piece. Beautiful quality and in good condition.
Marked on the bottom.
Dimensions: 25 x 10 cm and 1...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great paperweight design in this Christofle ornament .
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver-Plated Art Deco Style Ashtray With Engine Turned Engraving
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous silver plated ashtray by the French house of Christofle.The center of this piece is beautifully engraved with a patternof interwoven ribbons . Ideal for use or as a decora...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, "President" Table Clock, France 1980s
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb "Président" model table clock from the Christofle factory in France. Created in the 80s. Art Deco style. Base and columns in silver-plated metal, hallmarked by the manufacture...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle
By: Christofle
Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper
Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
Category
Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny': Silver Palm Reading Paperweight and Booklet
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny' package: silver palm reading paperweight and accompanying booklet (plus letter of dedication)
By: Christofle
Material: silver, silver plate, sheet...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Lot of 3 Vintage Christofle Silver-Plated Bottle/Carafe Coasters
By Christofle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of 3 Vintage Christofle Silver-Plated Bottle/Carafe Coasters
Heavy gage set of three bottle coasters
in elegant simple minimalist lines....
Category
Late 20th Century French International Style Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Lino Sabattini Pair of Table Lamps in Silver for Christofle, 70s
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Turin, Turin
Lino Sabattini was an Italian artist. He worked at a brassware store, where he also learned metalworking techniques. At the age of 30 he moved to Milan, where he opened a small works...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle Picture Frame
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Christofle picture frame. Original from Christofle.
Very elegant and clean.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christofle - "Pompadour" Silver Plated Tea / Coffee Set
By Christofle
Located in LYON, FR
Magnificent coffee tea service from the French brand Christofle
Famous "Pompadour" model
The model is no longer produced and can therefore no longer be purchased from Christofle
T...
Category
Late 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage silver plated tray by the creme de la creme of makers, Christofle of Paris.
Named after the Château de la Malmaison, ...
Category
1980s French Empire Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates like new.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle.
What a pleasure to see it.
Stamped, all original.
Category
1990s 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
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Coffee Pot made by Christofle, Lino Sabattini
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely silver plated coffee pot made by the French brand Christofle. It is a design from Lino Sabattini, from the series Mercury. The coffee po...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of silver plated flatware for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Spatours, a classic and timeless design ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Sauce Bowl Made by Christofle Model Malmaison
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated sauce bowl with fixed saucer by the French brand Christofle. This bowl is from the Malmaison series. The bowl looks like it has hardly been used, it is in top...
Category
1990s French Empire Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle "Laque De Chine" Silver Plated Tray
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a high quality French Art Deco style silver plated tray by French silversmith and retailer Christofle, this collection was designed by Adam D. Tiney & Thomas Keller, circa 1998 in date.
Signed Christofle K + T and Laque De Chine.
Category
1990s French Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
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.
- 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.