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Christofle Bowls and Baskets

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
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 Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx, Bronze

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate, 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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Catchall Dish by Christofle, France, circa 1970
Silver-Plated Catchall Dish by Christofle, France, circa 1970

Silver-Plated Catchall Dish by Christofle, France, circa 1970

By Christofle

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant silver-plated catchall dish by Christofle, dating from the 1970s. The piece features an organic leaf-inspired shape with finely engraved veins and a softly undulating rim. It...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal, 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 Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Bowls - Set of 4
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Bowls - Set of 4

Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Bowls - Set of 4

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your serveware collection with this set of 4 vintage Christofle “Torsada” handled bowls, a stunning example of French craftsmanship and boho elegance. Each bowl features the ...

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Late 20th Century French Regency Christofle Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter by Christofle
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Planter by Christofle

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...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

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19th Century Bronze Tazza Dish, Casted by Oudry, Paris
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Art Deco Bronze Tray by GAB, 1930s, Sweden
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By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Værløse, DK

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"Gemini", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
"Gemini", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship

"Gemini", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship

By Paul Manship

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of a series of bronze sculptural reliefs featuring Zodiac signs sculpted by Paul Manship in 1946, this piece presents the two Gemini twins as muscular children. Manship was Amer...

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1930s Ilonka Karasz Sterling Silver Modernist Bowl
1930s Ilonka Karasz Sterling Silver Modernist Bowl

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By Ilonka Karasz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1930s. Etched with the designer’s mark on the base, this sterling silver bowl with a modernist and distinctly architectural form was created by Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary,...

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Art Deco Style Waste Basket or Bucket
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H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in

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Located in Nantucket, MA

A handsome Art Deco style teak wood waste basket or bucket. A tapered design with a notched top rim with rays of diagonally placed rosewood inlay. Rosewood feet as well. Make in t...

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Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Basket Chrome and Wood, France 1930s
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Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900

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H 5.52 in Dm 12.01 in

Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...

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Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 8291 on base Diameter 7 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good conditio...

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Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
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Located in New York, NY

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Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

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Maison Christofle decorative vide poche
Maison Christofle decorative vide poche

Maison Christofle decorative vide poche

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H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in

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By Christofle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Maison Christofle decorative vide poche

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1950s French Vintage Christofle Bowls and Baskets

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French Silverplate Woven Basket, Christofle Gallia
French Silverplate Woven Basket, Christofle Gallia

French Silverplate Woven Basket, Christofle Gallia

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle

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A Maison Christofle Silver-Plated Covered Bowl, 1940-1950.

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Located in Aci Castello, IT

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Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century.
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century.

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Christofle Silver-Plated Dragonflies Vide-Poche

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Located in Miami, FL

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Christofle bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Christofle bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Christofle were created in the louis xv style in france during the 20th century. Prices for Christofle bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,875.
Questions About Christofle Bowls and Baskets
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.