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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"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France
By Christofle
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Pebble of Peace" silver plated paperweight by Christofle of France, circa 1980s. Beautiful design and great weight on this piece that measures 3.25"W x 2.25"D x .75"H. Sig...
Silver Plate
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893–1965) for Christofle — A fine French Art Deco round hammered silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl. Hallmarked Christofle.
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Fish Gravy Boat by Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Due to small production, this Fish-shaped gravy boat is extremely rare and so sophisticated! Silver-plated Art Deco design with an elegant stylized line and a nicely curved tail. It ...
Silver Plate
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite pair of antique silvered bronze compotes was crafted in France circa 1860 by the renowned house of Christofle. Each elegant centerpiece stands on three hoof feet over ...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Salad Bowls - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring effortless French sophistication and boho charm to your table with this pair of vintage Christofle “Torsada” salad bowls. Featuring the brand’s signature twist (torsada) patter...
Ceramic
Sugar Pot in Silver Metal by Christofle, France, XX Century
By Christofle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
his sugar pot is in silver metal. It has been made in France in the 20th century, by the wellknown manufactureer Christofle.
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Silver Plate Sugar Bowl
By Christofle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco silverplate sugar bowl with rosewood handles (signed CHRISTOFLE)
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Covered Vegetable Dish
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless French elegance to your table with this vintage Christofle “Torsada” covered vegetable dish. Expertly crafted, this piece features the signature Torsada (twis...
Ceramic
$3,800 / set
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Aver...
Silver Plate
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960 by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
Silver Plate
$4,895Sale Price|48% Off
H 17 in W 22.5 in D 7.5 in
Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver-Plated & Crystal Fruit Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical Revival style silver plated metal and cut-glass centerpiece in the manner of Christofle. The boat-shaped ornately body with finely chas...
Metal
$1,200
H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of France’s most prestigious silversmiths. Made under the Gallia line — a subdivision...
Silver Plate
$3,950Sale Price|58% Off
H 17 in W 22.5 in D 7.5 in
In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated & Cut-Glass Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style silver plated and cut-glass centrepiece in the manner of Christofle. The boat-shaped body with ornately finely chased det...
Metal
$2,976Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 3.55 in
Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
By Christofle, Gallia, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Lausanne, CH
A boxed set of 12 knife rests in silver-plate, Art Deco period, designed by Swiss sculptor Edouard Sandoz, manufactured by Christofle, Orfévrerie Gallia circa 1935. There are 6 pairs...
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Gravy Boat With Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silverplate gravy boat with tray featuring gadroon borders and shell feet to boat By Tiffany & Co. (each piece signed to the underside) England, Circa 1930s Mea...
Silver Plate
$2,400 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Perles by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Louis XVI-style Perles pattern, which features a single delicate line of beading reminiscent of a classic pearl necklace, was introduced in 1876. Launched in 1890, this pattern i...
Silver Plate
$818Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 9.45 in D 4.93 in
Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930
By Gallia
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This leaf vide-poche is made of silver plated. This is a work by famous French designer Gallia for Christofle, circa 1930.
Silver Plate
$168Sale Price|57% Off
H 1.38 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Table Dustpan by Christofle Gallia Silver Plated, 1920
By Christofle
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO crumb scoop or table dustpan by Christofle Gallia Christofle's two-piece ART DECO dustpan from the Gallia series is both a luxurious addi...
Silver Plate
$1,890Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 8.29 in
Silver plated ice buckets Luc Lanel, French work, Christofle. Circa 1930
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the icon "Ondulations" champagne buckets, designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle in 1933. This masterpiece exemplifies the synergy between ceramic and silverware creations ...
Silver Plate
Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage set of 12 Franciscan Desert Rose pattern, cereal bowls. Created in California circa 1950’s, 1960’s per the back stamps.
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.58 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
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...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Caviar Bowl in Original Box, c. 1980
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage silver plated caviar bowl with glass insert made by Christofle of Paris c. 1980, presented in its original box. This caviar set consists of four pieces: a large (1...
Silver Plate
Christofle - Brooding Hen In Silver Plate
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brooding hen in silver plate from Maison Christofle circa 1870. It rests on a basket imitation of woven wicker with its removable lining. Model number o...
Silver Plate
Christofle Swan Sauceboat designer Christian Fjerdingstad
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Swan Sauceboat C.1935 designer Christian Fjerdingstad. Silver Plate Sauceboat and Ladle conforming to the shape of a swan, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Christofl...
Silver Plate
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle: A fine French Art Deco round silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl. Commonly assigned to the first class dining room of the SS Normandie. Si...
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Sauceboat and Ladle C.1935
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco silver plate sauceboat and Ladle each conforming to the shape of a swan, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Christofle...
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Sauce Bowl Made by Christofle Model Malmaison
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated sauce bowl with fixed saucer by the French brand Christofle. This bowl is from the Malmaison series. The bowl looks like it has hardly been used, it is in top...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Centerpiece Design Luc Lanel for Normandie Ship Silversmith Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic large Art Deco style fruit bowl or centerpiece created by for the famous silversmith Christofle for the 'Normandie' ocean liner. Circular shape with a round base decorated wit...
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Sauceboats France, C. 1935
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Christofle Art Deco silver plate sauceboats and ladles each conforming to the shape of a swan, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad fo...
Silver Plate
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H 4.14 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Squirrel cup by Antoinette de Ribes edition done by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
The squirrel first edition for Gallia in 1931 was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972). The cubist stylized lines are realistic and so perfect. Good to know, this edition is s...
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Christian Fjerdingstad Sauceboat, C.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco silver plate sauceboat and ladle each conforming to the shape of a swan, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Christof...
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 circa. Rich in th...
Silver Plate