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Christofle Decorative Objects

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
Charles X silvered brass baluster form candlestick by Christofle, 1830
Charles X silvered brass baluster form candlestick by Christofle, 1830

Charles X silvered brass baluster form candlestick by Christofle, 1830

By Christofle

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Charles X period silvered brass candlestick. The candlestick rests on a raised circular footed base, centering on a dome which features a waisted transition to the baluster form shaf...

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1830s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Hanover, MA

1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008. Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece

Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) French silvered bronze centerpiece bowl or jardiniere by Christofle, 20 by 13 3/4 by 6 inches, features engraved crests paying tribute to the CERCLE NATIONAL D...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Christofle Silverplate Double Picture Frame Circa 1970s in New Condition
Christofle Silverplate Double Picture Frame Circa 1970s in New Condition

Christofle Silverplate Double Picture Frame Circa 1970s in New Condition

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Christofle silverplate French picture frame from the 1970s, in new condition with its original box, with a wood back. It measures 2 3/4'' in height by 2 1/3'' in width by 1/3'' in de...

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Late 20th Century French Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle

By Richard Hutten, Christofle

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...

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

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...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Signed Christofle Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Photo Frame, France, 1970s
Signed Christofle Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Photo Frame, France, 1970s

Signed Christofle Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Photo Frame, France, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Christofle

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and rare photo frame made of beautiful tortoiseshell-effect lucite and polished brass. This stunning decorative piece was produced in France during the 1970s by Christofle ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece, Christofle, Paris
Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece, Christofle, Paris

Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece, Christofle, Paris

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880. The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Christofle Bottle 'Dinanderie'
Christofle Bottle 'Dinanderie'

Christofle Bottle 'Dinanderie'

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Christofle Bottle 'Dinanderie'

By Christofle

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Christofle bottle (Dinanderie) Bonce origin France without restorations with original patina (very small bumps on the bottom), circa 1010. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set Containing Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass by Christofle
Set Containing Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass by Christofle

Set Containing Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Roma, IT

Silver metal set realized by Christofle in the mid20th Century. Includes a magnifying glass and a Letter Opener. In their original box. Excellent condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver

Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .
Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .

Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great paperweight design in this Christofle ornament .

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Copper Dinanderie Tray with Geometric motif
Christofle Art Deco Copper Dinanderie Tray with Geometric motif

Christofle Art Deco Copper Dinanderie Tray with Geometric motif

By Christofle

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Refined French Art Deco dinanderie tray by Christofle, crafted in bronze with a warm copper patina and enhanced by a striking silvered geometric inlay. The composition displays a po...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight
1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight

1960 Lino Sabattini Christofle Design Silver Metal Paperweight

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, IT

Paperweight Lino Sabattini for Christofle France 1960 Silver Metal Mark manufacture impressed Very good condiction

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...

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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle
Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle

Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle

By Christofle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

drageoir was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972) for Gallia in 1931 with beautiful stylized lines.

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1980s French Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to Bacca...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France
Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France

Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France

By Christofle

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful classic design. Woven gold basket with tray insert.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti  & Crystal Centerpieces
Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti  & Crystal Centerpieces

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti & Crystal Centerpieces

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti and Crystal Centerpieces France, circa 1875 Highlighting the extraordinary skill of Christofle’s makers, this exquisite pair of 19th-ce...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel
Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant Art Deco silver-plated fish serving set by Christofle is part of the "Boréal" model, designed by the renowned Luc Lanel, celebrated for his modern and timeless designs. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Monumental Pair of Covered Presentation Vases Christofle, Paris, circa 1864-1865
Monumental Pair of Covered Presentation Vases Christofle, Paris, circa 1864-1865

Monumental Pair of Covered Presentation Vases Christofle, Paris, circa 1864-1865

By Christofle

Located in Tarzana, CA

Monumental Pair of Covered Presentation Vases on Pedestals Christofle, Paris, circa 1864-1865 Grand neoclassical urn forms with waisted necks and slightly everted rims, fitted with ...

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19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Christofle Gilded Brass and Lacquer Resin Picture Frame, circa 1970
Christofle Gilded Brass and Lacquer Resin Picture Frame, circa 1970

Christofle Gilded Brass and Lacquer Resin Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Boost your private interior with this rare Christofle Paris picture frame, a stunning creation from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Meticulously crafted in France circa ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Signed Christofle Silver Plated Conch Shell Large Scale Candelabra
Pair of Signed Christofle Silver Plated Conch Shell Large Scale Candelabra

Pair of Signed Christofle Silver Plated Conch Shell Large Scale Candelabra

By Christofle

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 18.25 tall x 13 in diameter There are objects that serve a purpose, and then there are objects that seem born of tide and moonlight — shaped by imagination as much as by hand. This extraordinary pair of Christofle conch shell...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Large Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle, 19th Century
Pair of Large Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle, 19th Century

Pair of Large Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle, 19th Century

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Pair of large silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle, 19th century French, c. 1890 Height 71cm, diameter 42cm This extraordinary decorative pair were made by the renowned Parisian...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Centerplace Sign: Christofle 2825098 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 ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Christofle, "President" Table Clock, France 1980s
Christofle, "President" Table Clock, France 1980s

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...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1930s French Silver Bowl by Christofle
1930s French Silver Bowl by Christofle

1930s French Silver Bowl by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful silver plate bowl by Christofle from France, 1930s. Low round bowl with lovely scalloped edge. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative object or ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver-Plated and Brass Picture Frame
Christofle Silver-Plated and Brass Picture Frame

Christofle Silver-Plated and Brass Picture Frame

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant picture frame produced by Christofle in France during the 1970s, featuring a refined composition of silver-plated metal accented by polished brass bands. The clean geometric ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle
Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle

Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle

By Gio Ponti, Jacques Sitoleux, Christofle

Located in Stockholm, SE

Silverplated tube vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, France, circa 1969..

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle Dinanderie Vase
Luc Lanel for Christofle Dinanderie Vase

Luc Lanel for Christofle Dinanderie Vase

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Luc Lanel (French, 1893-1965) for Christofle, France. Art Deco patinated and gilt bronze dinanderie vase, early 20th century. The vase is of bottle form featuring a cylindrical neck ...

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1920s French Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle
Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle

Silver Plated Metal 1960s Bowl & Box by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 silver plated metal decorative objects: a "leave" bowl and an "apple" box from the '60s. Pretty good condition: the bowl show light defect on one side as showed in the pictu...

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1960s French Space Age Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955

Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Berlin, DE

This simple “Vaso 1” vase with two openings was designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Paris. It is made of silver-plated brass.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco vase by Christofle
French Art Deco vase by Christofle

French Art Deco vase by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original french art deco vase by Christofle in typical work of "dinanderie", Circa 1930. Signed on the base as showed in the picture. Documented also in the book "La dinanderie fran...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Christofle Art Deco Bowl, circa 1930.
Christofle Art Deco Bowl, circa 1930.

Christofle Art Deco Bowl, circa 1930.

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle Art Deco bowl, circa 1930. Art Deco bowl, circa 1930, from Christofle, in silver-plated metal. H: 10 cm, D: 35 cm

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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1910

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bronze vase by Christlofle. Brown patina and golden details. Argus Valentine's (2003) "20ème Siècle - Les Principales Antiquités Des Années 1880-2002" p, 113. France, CIRCA 1910.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s
Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s

Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

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...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France
Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France

Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Christofle silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener, 1970s, France. Unique and precious details.

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1970s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed
Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed

Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed

By Christofle, Gallia

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gallia, two Art Deco silvered metal. Signed.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Silver French Christofle Letter Opener
Silver French Christofle Letter Opener

Silver French Christofle Letter Opener

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage French desk accessory by Christofle, this elegant silver-plated letter opener is a refined example of 20th-century decorative craftsmanship. Featuring a circular medallion ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Inlaid Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Inlaid Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Inlaid Bronze Vase by Christofle, France, Circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Green patinated bronze vase, with African ornaments and gold and silver inlays. Signed CHRISTOFLE. Exhibited in Paris at the "Colonial Exhibition" of 1931. Henri Bouilhet (1981) “1...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880
Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880

Antique Oak Dining Table, Victorian Style, Handcrafted, England, 1880

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bronze vase by Christofle. Brown patina and golden details. Argus Valentine's (2003) "20ème Siècle - Les Principales Antiquités Des Années 1880-2002" p, 113. France, CIRCA 1910.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases, by Christofle & Cie. Christofle & Cie is a renowned French silver and metalwork manufacturer f...

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Picture Frames
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Picture Frames

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Picture Frames

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque period ormolu picture frames signed and stamped Christofle. Each free standing picture frame displays beautiful intricately detailed swaging fabric garlands at the base with lovely richly chased blooming flowers tied at the center with a charming ribbon and draped over knobs at each side. Elegant laurel branches center a fine rosette at each side set on a hammered background with wrap around reeded bands and delicate beaded borders. The striking pierced top crown displays exceptional richly chased berried laurel branches tied with a ribbon all in a superb satin and burnished finish. Christofle is a renowned manufacturer of fine silver founded in Paris by Charles Christofle in 1830. Artists and designers such as the famous Parisian Silversmith Antoine Perrin (AP), Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman and Richard Hutton...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Christofle Gilt Bronze Vase
Christofle Gilt Bronze Vase

Christofle Gilt Bronze Vase

By Christofle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gilt Bronze Vase Christofle Circa 1930 This exemplary Art Nouveau vase demonstrates Christofle's mastery of metalworking during the early 20th century. The graceful oviform vessel r...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl
A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl

A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An high quality silver plated oval bowl designed by Lino Sabattini, it has been made in France by Christofle world famous manufacturer in the Sixties. It's in very good conditions an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated French Candlesticks
Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated French Candlesticks

Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated French Candlesticks

By Christofle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated French Candlesticks An elegant pair of three-armed French candlesticks by Christofle, crafted in a refined neoclassical style. Each candlestick featu...

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20th Century French Other Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of Two 1960s French Christofle Silver Plated Bronze Beets or Radishes Vases
Set of Two 1960s French Christofle Silver Plated Bronze Beets or Radishes Vases

Set of Two 1960s French Christofle Silver Plated Bronze Beets or Radishes Vases

By Christofle

Located in Haarlem, NL

Vintage 1960s Christofle silver plated bronze radish bud vases also know as soliflore or solifleur as you could put one flower in them. But they also could be used as small candle ho...

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1960s French Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Silver Plate Cupid Compote
French Louis XV Silver Plate Cupid Compote

French Louis XV Silver Plate Cupid Compote

By Christofle

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) silver plate cupid base compote with scalloped crystal bowl (CHRISTOFLE & CIE)

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Christofle Paperweight with Poetic Engraving by B. Quentin
Silver-Plated Christofle Paperweight with Poetic Engraving by B. Quentin

Silver-Plated Christofle Paperweight with Poetic Engraving by B. Quentin

By Bernard Quentin, Christofle

Located in Stockholm, SE

This elegant paperweight is a collectible piece created by the French silversmithing house Christofle and designed by B. Quentin in 1983. Crafted in silver-plated metal, it features ...

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1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy
Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy

Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco silver plate trophy. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1930. Hemispheric bowl; cover flush with arched finial mounted to raised center. Columnar cork support mounted to same ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centerpiece
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centerpiece

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centerpiece

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th-20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece with a circular scalloped cut-glass bowl attributed to Baccarat, the center-dish fla...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Modern Design France 1998
Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Modern Design France 1998

Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Modern Design France 1998

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...

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1990s French Modern Christofle Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860
19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

By Christofle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French solid silver figural statue, beautifully modelled depicting a resting bull on an ebony base. The sculptural figure is modelled to the highest quality, undoubtedly by one of the best French sculptors and silversmiths of the period. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), unsigned, but attributed to Pierre-Louis Rouillard and Eugene Capy, Christofle, Paris, c.1860. (for a similar sculpture see, Sotheby's, 19th century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art, 22nd April 2010, New York, lot 48) The story of the firm Christofle began in 1830 when Charles Christofle (1805 - 1863) arrived in Paris from Lyons to join his brother-in-law’s jewellery firm. When his brother-in-law died in 1837, Charles took over the business which became, within a few years, one of the most successful and popular silver brands of the last two centuries. The turning point for the firm arrived in 1841 when, with the financial help of his sister Rosine Bouilhet, Charles bought from George and Richard Elkington the license to import and use in France their revolutionary electroplating system and started employing very skilled craftsmen and designers such as Mathurin Moreau (1821 - 1912) and Èmile Reibere (1826 - 1893). The first royal appointment arrived in 1844 when Louis Philippe ordered new tableware for his palaces. In 1855 Charles received from the Emperor Napoleon III the commission for a gold-plated dinner service for the Elysée Palace and a more than 1200 pieces service for the Tuileries palace. Charles Christofle also promoted his business exhibiting at the International Fairs and gaining important commissions from abroad including the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico...

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19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

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Silver

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie

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...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christofle Wine Trolley with Grape Leaves, Silver Plated, late 19th
Christofle Wine Trolley with Grape Leaves, Silver Plated, late 19th

Christofle Wine Trolley with Grape Leaves, Silver Plated, late 19th

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

This wonderful wine trolley is adorned with the most delicate grapevine you may find. A system makes possible to modify the inclination of the bottle to gently pour your best red win...

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1880s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Christofle decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Christofle decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Christofle were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by La Borne Potters, Vallauris, and Accolay Pottery. Prices for Christofle decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $180 and can go as high as $74,152, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,500.
Questions About Christofle Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christofle 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Christofle 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.