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Christofle Vases

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
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 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...

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Christofle Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

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 Vases

Materials

Brass

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 Christofle, Jacques Sitoleux, Gio Ponti

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

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

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 Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

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 Vases

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for 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 ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases

Materials

Silver

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 Vases

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 Vases

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

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

Materials

Metal

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 Vases

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Silver

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 Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, 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 Vases

Materials

Bronze

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

Luc Lanel for Christofle Dinanderie Vase

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

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 Vases

Materials

Bronze

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 Vases

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Vase French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie by Emilé Reiber
Small Bronze Vase French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie by Emilé Reiber

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pot à crayon en métal argenté estampillé Christofle
Pot à crayon en métal argenté estampillé Christofle

Pot à crayon en métal argenté estampillé Christofle

By Christofle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Superbe et élégant pot à crayon en métal argenté estampillé Cristofle. Christofle France, circa 2000

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Early 2000s French Christofle Vases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Christofle Silver Platted Bulb Vase
Mid Century Christofle Silver Platted Bulb Vase

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Ernest CARRIÈRE for CHRISTOFLE – Japonist Ovoid Vase “Seaweed and Fish
Ernest CARRIÈRE for CHRISTOFLE – Japonist Ovoid Vase “Seaweed and Fish

Ernest CARRIÈRE for CHRISTOFLE – Japonist Ovoid Vase “Seaweed and Fish

By Ernest Carrière, Christofle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Japanese-inspired ovoid vase, designed by the ceramist Ernest Carrière, was produced by the renowned silversmith Christofle. The base is adorned with a frieze of seashells, and ...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Christofle Vases

Materials

Silver

Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle
Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle

Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Gilded Bronze Vases Christofle Circa 1930 This rare pair of Christofle bronze vases epitomizes the pinnacle of French decorative arts from t...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher
Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher

Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher

By Christofle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher Beautiful silver metal ciborium with Christofle seal with an elegant design and a circular handle that stands out due to its black finish. Mea...

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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Christofle Iron Vase, Patinated Green, France, Circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco iron vase, green, patinated, made by Christofle. Signed Christofle, 10A France, CIRCA 1930.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Vases

Materials

Iron

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By Per B. Sundberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

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Pair Of Vases In Dinanderie De Christofle

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Christofle vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Christofle vases 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, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases 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 by Pol Chambost, Gustave Tiffoche, and A. Riecke. Prices for Christofle vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $487 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,857.
Questions About Christofle Vases
  • 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.