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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Small Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Art Deco Silver Plated Serving Tray
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...
Silver Plate
Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Christofle flatware in silver-plated metal, "Gabon" model, created in 1937 by Christian Fjerdingstad for the 1937 Paris International Exhibition, presented at the Christofle Pavilion...
Metal
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of ...
Metal, Silver
$237Sale Price|42% Off
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
19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa 1870. Recently re-silvered, the tray wit...
Silver Plate
Christofle Set of Caviar Spoon and Spreader
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very nice nice Caviar Set. Original boxes. Very good condition probably never used.
Silver Plate
$8,662Sale Price|20% Off
Antique silver-plated jardiniere, Christofle, France, early 20th century.
By Christofle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique fruit bowl, made of silver-plated bronze. Produced in France at the beginning of the 20th century, by the excellent Christofle company, whi...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Ecellent condition Stamped, all original.
Metal
$720Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Excellent condition Stamped, all original.
Metal
French Art Deco Christofle / Gallia Covered Serving Dish, c. 1930
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
About as stylish as they come, this is a very fine example of an Art Deco entree / serving dish with lid. Made from silver plate, it has just returned from my silversmith's worksh...
Silver Plate
$319Sale Price / set|20% Off
Christofle Vintage Special Cutlery Set with original Box
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Vintage Christofle set with 3 Forks and a spoon with original box.
Silver Plate
Christofle Gilt & Silvered "Empreinte" Tray
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare two-colors Christofle rectangular tray. Made with the "Empreinte" technique, created in the late 19th century by Christofle to capture the beauty of nature, allowing to imp...
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Excellent condition Stamped, all original.
Metal
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Cake Plates - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of French vintage elegance to your table with this pair of Christofle “Torsada” cake plates, featuring the iconic twist (torsada) rim design that embodies timeless sophis...
Ceramic
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Ecellent condition Stamped, all original.
Metal
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Christofle Silver Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very beautiful sauce boat by Christofle. Ecellent condition Stamped, all original.
Metal
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Bread Plates like new.
Porcelain
Christofle Silver Metal Art Deco Stew Bowl
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Art Deco Silver Metal Casserole This silver metal casserole is a magnificent example of the Art Deco style, a movement that marked the aestheti...
Metal
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Serving Platter - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless French elegance to your table with this pair of vintage Christofle “Torsada” serving platters, beautifully designed with the brand’s signature twist (torsada)...
Ceramic
1960s Christofle France Coll Gallia Two Egg Cups Silverplate, Signed
By Christofle
Located in Biella, IT
Christofle France coll Gallia signed two egg cups in silverplate design years 1960 in perfect condition This auction is for two but are disponible four egg cup Christofle; set it if your want Measure is 5 inches diameter...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Christofle Silver Plated Metal Jugs
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Metal Pitcher Pair Beautiful set of silver metal pitchers with a fluted base that gives it an elegant and classic touch. The body of the pitcher is smooth and shiny...
Metal
Italian Solid 800 Silver Caviar holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Caviar holder in solid 800 silver. The caviar holder was made starting from a solid silver wire, shaped by hand and soldered to be able to contain both the main crystal bowl for ice ...
Crystal, Silver
Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5
Located in Paris, FR
Mondrian style set of 5 trays with structure and frame in solid wenge, each tray is covered with natural genuine leather, 2 trays in red, 1 tray in b...
Leather, Wenge
Set of Three English Pewter Plates or Platters, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of three English Pewter plates or platters, 19th century. Different sizes. Small 9.75" diameter Medium 10.5" diameter Large 11.25" diameter
Pewter
$1,195
H 1.25 in W 26 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage serving tray was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in a period Mid Century style. The tray is composed of silver plate and has a s...
Silver Plate
$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, Gallia, 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
Christofle Gilt & Silvered "Empreinte" Tray
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare two-colors Christofle rectangular tray. Made with the "Empreinte" technique, created in the late 19th century by Christofle to capture the beauty of nature, allowing to imp...
Silver Plate
$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
$995
H 2 in W 25.25 in D 15.5 in
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
Copper
$1,195
H 3.25 in W 22 in D 15.13 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Vi...
Silver Plate
$1,488Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 11.82 in
Christofle Silver-Plated Soup Tureen & Tray, Circa 1900
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated soup tureen is a refined example of French tableware craftsmanship by the renowned house of Christofle. Marked with the classic Christofle hallmark and s...
Silver Plate
Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Fine large and impressive estate Christofle Empire style caviar serving set Pattern: 4224590 Classic French elegance, this superb scarce four piece caviar set epitomizes luxury and refinement. Composed of an outer two handled presentation dish for ice, a crystal bowl for caviar, a cross bar stand for the caviar bowl and a lid. The handles with attractive stylized sea shell motifs, ideal for serving caviar. This fine Christofle caviar...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Large Collection Of Twenty Three Silver Platters
By Christofle
Located in Kent, Dover
A large collection of circular and oval silver plated serving platters of good heavy weight by both Cristofle of Paris and Gebruder Hepp of Pforzheim (stamped). Cristofle retail the ...
Silver Plate
French Christofle Silver Plated ‘Caviar Flower’ Spoon Serving Set, c. 1960's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle silverplated Fleuron caviar service made in France in the 1960's The service is made of central ramekin accompanied by six fish-shaped spoons. The spoons can be inserted ...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver-Plated Cutlery Service, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christofle silver-plated cutlery service, 20th century. Christofle silver-plated cutlery service in its original box, 20th century, one small spoon missing. H: 7cm, W: 40cm, D: 30cm...
Silver Plate
Christofle "Laque De Chine" Silver Plated Tray
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a high quality French Art Deco style silver plated tray by French silversmith and retailer Christofle, this collection was designed by Adam D. Tiney & Thomas Keller, circa 19...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Hors d'oeuvre Tray
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
Christofle Hors d'oeuvre Tray Finished with Brilliant Silver plate. Presentation Tray. Depth 14 in. x Width 11 in. x Height 0.38 in.
Silver Plate
Christofle 117-piece "Grand Bourg" silver plated cutlery set
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle silver cutlery "Grand Bourg" 117 pieces Christofle cutlery set with Grand Bourg design made in Argentina, where Christofle was establ...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 0.4 in Dm 11.82 in
Set of 5 Iconic Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Round Presentation Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set a refined and elegant table with a silver plated charger/presentation plate in the Malmaison pattern. It goes under dinner plates for added pop. One of Christofle's most historic...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.17 in W 9.45 in D 4.93 in
Vintage allure: Lino Sabattini's Christofle Leaf Dish. 1970s Gallia Collection
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful silver plate Leaf dish designed by by the renowned modernist Italian designer Lino Sabattini for world-famous silversmith Christofle France in the 1970s. This rare silver ...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Christofle Silver Plated Flatware for 6, Concorde model Designed by J P Hamard
By Christofle
Located in Roma, IT
A very rare set of silver-plated cutlery from the "Concorde" series made by the historic French silver and cutlery brand Christofle The minimal and square design of this cutlery set...
Silver Plate
Set of 2 Christofle Arcantia Silver-Plated Oval Platters
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set an elegant table with the Arcantia silver plated oval platter. Ideal for presenting meats and main courses. Very good condition. Original box.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 0.4 in Dm 11.82 in
Set of 5 Iconic Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Round Presentation Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set a refined and elegant table with a silver plated charger/presentation plate in the Malmaison pattern. It goes under dinner plates for added pop. One of Christofle's most historic...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Coffee Pot made by Christofle, Lino Sabattini
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely silver plated coffee pot made by the French brand Christofle. It is a design from Lino Sabattini, from the series Mercury. The coffee po...
Silver Plate