Christofle Decorative Objects
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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Late 19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1990s French Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1990s French Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1960s French Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s French Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Copper
19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver
1890s Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
1960s French Space Age Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Gold, Bronze
1870s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century European Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
1890s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 2000s French Christofle Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s French Victorian Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Japonisme Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
1970s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Rococo Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Decorative Objects
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal
1860s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s French Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Bronze
1920s Vintage Christofle Decorative Objects
20th Century French Victorian Christofle Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver Plate
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- 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.