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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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
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C. 1910
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C.1910. Stylised Art Nouveau silver plate coasters in remarkable condition for the a...
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. Six different animals are rep...
Silver Plate, Metal
Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle French, c. 1930 Bird: height 2cm, width 8cm, depth 2cm Case: height 4.5cm, width...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960 in an antique style. The knife rests have nicely decorated serpentine side panels wi...
Metal
$2,983 / set
H 1.97 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
Silver, Silver Plate
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from the 1950s.
Silver Plate
$120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 3 in
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Knife Rests by Michael Bloch for Danmark
By PJ Danmark, Michael Bloch
Located in San Diego, CA
A collection of six sculpted rosewood knife rests in original box by Michael Bloch for Danmark, circa 1960s. The set is in great vintage condition with no cracks to the wood and each...
Rosewood
Christofle Corkscrew Bottle Opener
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
French Corkscrew bottle opener manufactured by Christofle in the 1970s. Silverpalted with very elegant handle. Very good condition.
Metal
$2,994 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Dax by Christofle France Silver Plated Flatware Set Service, 42 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines make this pattern forever timeless. Dinner size Dax by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 42 pieces. This s...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Fish Gravy Boat by Gallia for Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle
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
$1,100 / set
H 0.4 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Set of Salta Square Coasters, Alpaca Silver & Natural Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Comport By ORBRILLE, France, c1930
Located in Devon, England
High styled, 1930's Modernist coupe or comport originating from France and made by the ORBRILLE company and bearing their ‘REX’ trademark, the company was founded in Paris in 1919 by...
Silver Plate
Agate Coasters Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
A set of Brazilian neutral agate stone wine, champagne or cocktail coaster set, Postmodern design, circa late 20th century, Brazil. Set includes six (6) round agate stone and rosewoo...
Onyx, Agate
Vintage Italian Silver Plate Salt Shaker and Peppermill
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style to your dining table with these vintage Italian salt shaker and matching pepper grinder are silver plate with wood liners to prevent corrosion. ...
Silver Plate
$3,641
H 1.58 in W 11.23 in D 12.8 in
Signed Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia, Silver-Plated Bronze, 1930s
By Gallia
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Signed Knife Rests “Gallia” Signed knife rests by “Gallia” are highly collectible decorative objects known for their exquisite craftsmanship and Art Deco design. The company “Gallia”...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,031Sale 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
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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
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
Art Deco Silver Plate Cobbler Type Cocktail Shaker by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cobbler-type silver plate cocktail shaker by Christofle.
Silver Plate
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H 9.85 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
130-Piece Set Silver-Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated flatware for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The name of the model is Marly. A Classic ...
Silver Plate
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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
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Two sets are...
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Wine Bucket Cooler C.1935
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel cooler, C.1935. This model, Ondulation, was designed for the Normandie ocean liner. Height: approximately 8 1/8 inc...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Christofle Cocktail Shaker Luc Lanel C.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, Luc Lanel Ondulations for the S.S. Normandie, France C.1930. The Shaker of tapered cylindrical form, lowe...
Silver Plate
76-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware, Christofle Model Cluny
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of silver plated table cutlery from the French brand Christofle. The cutlery is in very good condition, it looks like it has hardly been used. Beautiful color and shine. Cluny is a lovely pattern, it is an elegant and timeless design, that fits almost every (modern) table setting. The composition of the set is as follows: 12 table knives 25 cm, 12 table spoons 20.5 cm, 12 table forks 20.5 cm, 12 small knives 20 cm, 12 small forks...
Silver Plate
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H 9.45 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
60-Piece Set Silver Plated Flatware for 6 Persons Made by Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated table cutlery for six people from the French brand Christofle. This series was issued in the Hotel Ware series. It is a cutlery that is very suitable for freq...
Silver Plate
49-Piece of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated table cutlery for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Marly. The composition of the set is as follows: 12 table knives, 12 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 small spoons for coffee / dessert. The cutlery is in very nice condition, it looks like it has hardly been used. Beautiful shine and color. The set comes in two original Christofle boxes for storage. The Christofle cutlery...
Silver Plate
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H 9.45 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
130-Piece Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Malmaison in Canteen
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated cutlery, 130 pieces in total, from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Malmaison. A classic and timeless design that suits any table setting. The...
Silver Plate
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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 9.45 in
78-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Rubans with Canteen
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of silver plated flatware from the French brand Christofle. The name of the model is Rubans. This is an elegant design with a crossed ribbons and bows, typical of the L...
Silver Plate
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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 9.45 in
30-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of silver plated flatware for 6 persons made by the French band Christofle. The name of the model is Spatours. De composition of the set is as follows: 6 table knives, 6 t...
Silver Plate