Christofle Serving Pieces
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.
Shop authentic Christofle serveware, ceramics, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Christofle
Christofle oyster forks, set of 6
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 6 silver-plated oyster forks stamped by Christofle. In good condition.
LP2136
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silverware Set, 37 pieces
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
A Christofle flatware set, Pompadour model. The set includes twelve large spoons, twelve forks, twelve small spoons, and one large ladle. In ve...
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
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Metal
Rare Important Estate Silver Christofle Carving Knife and Carving Fork
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Outstanding Pair of Beautiful Rare Set of 2 Christofle Silver Carving Knife and Fork Pieces. Taken out of an Important Park Avenue New York ...
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20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
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Silver
Set of 12 Dessert Forks by Christofle Goldsmith in Paris, 1960-1970.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 dessert forks by Christofle Goldsmith in Paris, 1960-1970.
Set of 12 silver plated dessert forks in the original box by Christofle Goldsmith in Paris, 1960-1970.
Box: H: 4...
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Serving Pieces
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Silver Plate
Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 9 Christofle dessert knives, 20th century.
Set of 9 silver-plated dessert knives by the Maison Christofle, 1980-1990.
h: 2cm, w: 20cm, d: 1.5cm
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
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 ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
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Metal, Silver
Vintage French Antique CHRISTOFLE "Rubans" Box Silver Plated Dessert Cutlery
By Christofle
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Vintage French silver plated Dessert (or Lunch) cutlery set with cassete (box) of CHRSTOFLE pattern-shape "RUBANS"
Good condition. Please keep in mind that you are buying antique old vintage cutlery...
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1960s French Romantic Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 26-piece silverware set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Christofle Cluny silverware set, consisting of 26 pieces, including 9 soup spoons, 9 forks, 6 teaspoons, and 2 knives. The Cluny model is ornament-fre...
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle platter
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Oval serving platter from Christofle. Hallmarked on the bottom. In very good condition.
LP2163
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Victorian Silver Plated Small Sauce Gravy Boat with Handle
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Christofle Victorian Silver Plated Small Sauce Gravy Boat with Handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 7" W x 3.25" D.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Bowl or Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated gravy boat, Vertigo model by Christofle. Hallmarked on the reverse. Very good condition.
LP2269
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle Tray
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This dish is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition.
LP2253
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle oyster forks, set of 12
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of twelve Christofle silver-plated oyster forks. Hallmarked on the top. Very good overall condition.
LP2154
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Carving Set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Carving Set comprising a large fork and a large knife from the Christofle house. Clearly engraved and hallmarked. Very good condition.
LP2203
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle Cake Server
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Cake Server from the Christofle house, in its original box. It is hallmarked and stamped. Very good condition.
LP2204
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Christofle Coasters.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Christofle coasters.
Pair of silver plated coasters from Christofle, 1980, in their original boxes.
h: 1cm , d: 13cm
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle cutlery set
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Christofle cutlery set
Important Christofle cutlery set of 156 pieces and also its original box
Original cutlery set Excellent condition (needs ...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle oyster forks, set of 12
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of twelve silver-plated oyster forks from Christofle. Very good condition.
LP2155
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle carving set
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated carving set consisting of a large fork and a large knife from Christofle. Clearly inscribed and hallmarked. Very good condition.
LP2202
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Late 20th Century Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Christofle Hotel Silver Silverplate Hotel Provencal Sauce Bo
By Christofle
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 20th Century Hotel Silver Silverplate Sauce Boat was manufactured by Christofle and produced for the Hotel Provencal. The piece is hallmarked on th...
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20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Lot of 3 Vintage Christofle Silver-Plated Bottle/Carafe Coasters
By Christofle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of 3 Vintage Christofle Silver-Plated Bottle/Carafe Coasters
Heavy gage set of three bottle coasters
in elegant simple minimalist lines....
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Late 20th Century French International Style Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Model Perles Flatware Set 111 Pieces, Imperial, in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Verviers, BE
Christofle Model Perles Flatware Set 111 Pieces, Imperial, in Silverplated
Set total of 111 pieces Table Cutlery:
8 knives (24.5cm) - 8 knives (19.5cm) - 8 Fish knives (20cm)
8 fo...
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20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
3 Centerpieces, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900, Sign:Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 pieces Christofle
Measures: Big Centerplace
65 cm (24.80 inch) long x 18 (7.08) High x 39 (15,35) depth (cm)
Silver plated bronze and crystal
Sign: Christofle , Number: 1391742
2...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: silver plated bronze
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle, Number: 1631705
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle , Number: 1631705
Metal: silver plated bronze
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage silver plated tray by the creme de la creme of makers, Christofle of Paris.
Named after the Château de la Malmaison, ...
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1980s French Empire Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug.
In perfec...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
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Metal
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle, 'France'
By Christofle
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle (france).
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Late 20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace
Sign: Christofle 2825098
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silver Plate Wine Trolley
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful late 19th century silver plated wine trolley was crafted by Christofle, the French firm renowned for their commanding silver and plated flatw...
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19th Century French Other Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace
Sign: Christofle 2440657
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle N: 2364323
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle n: 2364323
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1855, Sign: Christofle N: 1286382
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle n: 1286382
Book: 150 Ans D´orfévrerie
Christofle silversmith since 1830
page: 60
Author: Henri Bouilhet
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in th...
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1850s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
French Christople Ice Bucket in Original Patina with Aries
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Christofle silver metal ice bucket with band decoration along the edge and rams heads.
Splendid in its workmanship and even more splendid is its patina, evident and very elegant.
T...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Series of 10 Vintage Knife Rests in Silver Metal Edited by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 10 silver-plated knife rests produced by Christofle, Paris in the 1970s.
Aesthetic, practical and modern, they will bring refinement and elegance to the dining table.
...
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20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th century"
Pair of Christofle silver plated salt and pepper shakers with ...
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Silver Plated Metal Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Silver plated metal ice bucket by Christofle. Manufacture mark on the base. Very good condition: The oxidation patina can be polished upon request.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
20th Century French Silver Plated Dining Set for Six by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
Large dining set of forks and spoons for six person silver plated by Christofle.
France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
By Christofle, Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic model by famous Franch designer acques Adnet & Chri...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle - Flatware Cutlery Set Talisman Plated Silver & Black Lacquer 192 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and black Chinese lacquer by Christofle.
Each piece is signed and stamped.
Great condition.
Cutlery set including 192 pi...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle serving pieces 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 serving pieces, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serving pieces by Christofle were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Christofle serving pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $150,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,781.
Questions About Christofle Serving Pieces
- 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.