Christofle Vases and Vessels
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
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle with a wooden base. Marked on the underside.
About Luc Lanel:
The designer and ceramist had received his training at the École des a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Silver
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 ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Silver Plate
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 Vases and Vessels
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Silver Plate
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 Vases and Vessels
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Bronze
Christofle Metal Vase by Luc Lanel Circa 1925 Art Deco
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
The Christofle Metal Vase, designed by Luc Lanel circa 1925, is a notable piece of Art Deco design. Luc Lanel was a French designer closely associated with the Art Deco movement. He ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Dinanderie Hammered Silver and Brass Vase / Cachepot by Christofle, France
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand-hammered brass and silver vase / cachepot created around 1928 from Christofle's "Dinanderie" collection that sold between the two World Wars. It is bulbous in shape and is a bea...
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1920s Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Art Nouveau Vase with Stag Beetles by Christofle Gallia Paris
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique decorative Christofle Gallia Art Nouveau vase with five stems decorated with stag beetles and oak leaves made from silverplated pewter. Marked on the bottom with the manufact...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Silver Plate
A Rare Pair of Palatial Christofle & Cie Samovars Circa 1867
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and stunning duo: a pair of palatial Christofle & Cie samovars. These exemplify exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled design, making them a prized and exceptional find.
T...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Vase Lino Sabattini design C.1957
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Silvered Metal Vase Lino Sabattini C.1957. Signed to base with Christofle Coll Gallia mark.Height:8.125 inches. Lino Sabattini became director of design at the prestigious Christofl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle Vase/ Sculpture
By Jacques Sitoleux, Christofle
Located in East Hampton, NY
A silver plated architecturally inspired vase with multiple cylindrical tubes. Signed, Made in France and shows patina throughout. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY...
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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Silver Plate
Art nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Nouveau silver plate jug and bowl by Christofle circa 1890
Fine quality jug and bowl by well known french makers Christofle. Rich in art noveau design with matching floral patte...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Nouveau Scarab Vase by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Chicago, US
Stamped 2299888 on bottom.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
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 Vases and Vessels
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Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Cache-Pot Napoleon 3rd Style Made by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Cache-pot made of pompeian green patinated bronze with decorations of fauns and gold mercury details. Made by Charles Christofle (1805-1863), in the 19th century, Napoleon 3rd style. Signed CHRISTOFLE ET CIE...
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1890s Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Bronze
Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form
By Christofle
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
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 Vases and Vessels
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Gold, Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
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Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Silver “Cardinale” Vase by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A slender bud vase in silver plated metal by self-taught metalsmith and designer Lino Sabattini, produced beginning in 1957 by Christofle, the legacy French homewares company where S...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Christofle Silver Platted Bulb Vase
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A silver platted bulb vase by Christofle France
Stamped.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Cardinale Vase by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, France, circa 1950
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning "Cardinale" vase designed by Lino Sabattini, manufactured by Christofle in France around 1950.
This eye-catching piece is made of high quality silver plated metal and has...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia, two Art Deco silvered metal. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Orgue Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, circa 1969
By Jacques Sitoleux, Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Orgue vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, France, circa 1969. Stamped maker’s mark Christofle France Coll Gallia to the underside of the plate.
Exe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Berlin, DE
Vase with two entries "Vaso 1"
silver plated brass
Dimension L. 27 cm, D 6 cm, H 16.5 cm
Design Lino Sabattini, 1955
Manufacturer Christofle Paris
Stamp "Coll. Gallia".
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centrepiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centrepiece with a cut-glass scalloped centre-dish, attributed to Baccarat, and fla...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle
By Jacques Sitoleux, Gio Ponti, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Small Bronze Vase French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie by Emilé Reiber
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Bronze Vase, chiseled and partially gilt bronze en relief decorated with grasshoppers and wheat axes. The best of French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie...
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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Emile-Auguste Reiber and Christofle & Cie A Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Emile-Auguste Reiber (1826-1893) and Christofle & Cie
A Chinese Archaic style bronze Baluster vase with black, silvered and gilded amazing patinas
The body is decorated with cloud...
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Christofle vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Christofle were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Jacques Blin, Vallauris, and Pol Chambost. Prices for Christofle vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $487 and can go as high as $34,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
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Questions About Christofle Vases and Vessels
- 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.
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