Christofle Tableware
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
166-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Complete for 12 - Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver-plated cutlery for 12 people, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Spatours. A classic and refined design, that fits almost any table s...
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Early 2000s Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of silver plated flatware for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Spatours, a classic and timeless design ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
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...
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1990s French Empire Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Christofle Service in Original Boxes.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Christofle service in original boxes.
Christofle silver-plated cutlery service in two original boxes, 20th century, very good condition, comp...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Tableware
Materials
Metal
Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 100 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Exc...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Mid Century Fish Service Flatware Set & Serving Fork, Set of 22
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle fish service flatware set and serving fork designed by Lino Sebatti in France in the late 1950's/ early 1960's. The silverplated flatware i...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plate , Salt & Pepper mill set , France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and classy set of silver plate Salt and Pepper Mill, marked on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
84-Piece Set Silver-plated Tableware - Christofle - Art Deco
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The set dates from circa 1930 and is nicely designed in Art Deco style.
The...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 79 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Exc...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle French Silverplate 24 Piece Flatware Set in Baguette Pattern
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 24 flatware pieces which includes 12 forks and 12 spoons was made by Charles Christofle in France in the 1890's. The pattern which is one of Christofle's first, is called Bag...
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta by Christofle Acier France stainless steel flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 112 pieces. This set includes...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
137-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Rubans Croisés - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver plated tableware, made by the French brand Christofle, from the series Rubans Croisés. The set is complete for 12 persons and in great condition. It looks like ...
Category
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Dinner Set Estate 154 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Monumental America by...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 pcs Lunch
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 96 pieces. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign of...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
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 Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Aver...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Service 147 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 147 pieces. This pattern featured the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests & Box- Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Silverplated knife rests boxed set made in France. The four balls pattern knife rest was first produced by Christofle in 1862.
Each piece is stamped with the Christofle hallmark use...
Category
1980s French French Provincial Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 84 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with ground...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Flatware, Rubans Style, Service Set 143 pieces in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Wonderful Christofle Flatware Service Set 143 pieces in Silverplated
Made in Argentina
Total 143 Pieces Table Cutlery Set:
12 Forks Dinner - 21 centimeters
12 Forks Salad - 17.5 c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Jou...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Orly" Cutlery Set 89 Pieces, Lino Sabattini Christofle 1957, Silver Plated
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in NANTES, FR
"Orly" cutlery set 124 pieces, Lino Sabattini Christofle 1957, Silver Plated"
Magnificent cutlery set, Orly model, creation by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, with 89 pieces for twel...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Berry by Christofle Capricorne Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 100 pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Berry by Christofle Capricorne France Stainless Steel Flatware set - 100 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 136 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 75 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2"
12 Dinner Size Forks,...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Silver Plated Knife Rests by Christofle Model Marie Antoinette
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of 12 silver plated knife rests by the French brand Christofle. The name of this model is Marie Antoinette. The knife rests are in ver...
Category
1990s French Louis XVI Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
By Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Gallia
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Albi by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 98 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Made in Argentina, Flatware art nouveau in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gorgeous unknown pattern made in Argentina Christofle Silverplate Flatware set
100 pieces total. This set includes:
12 Dinner Forks - 20 centimeters
12 Salad Forks - 17,5 centimet...
Category
20th Century Argentine Art Nouveau Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Christofle 'Gallia' silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz).
A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Bottle Holder in Silvered Metal
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Meer, VAN
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Bottle Holder in Silvered Metal
Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) for Christofle Bottle Holder in Silver Plated Metal,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Gabon by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 73 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. The ...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century French Marly 110 Pieces Silver Plated Cutlery Set by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century silver-plated Marly set by Christofle house. Brand new in original boxes, all are hallmarked and stamped. Perfect condition and full set.
A 110-piece silver-plated flatw...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Christofle Tableware
Materials
Metal
Perles by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 60 pcs 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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel & Christofle for Compagnie Générale Transatlantique a Set of Six Cups
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orfèvrerie Christofle for "Ile de France" 1949 Compagnie Générale Transatlantique Paquebot
A set of six silvered metal cups
Monogr...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orleans by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 10 Set 60 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Dinner Set 102 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Fo...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 119 pieces Dinner Modern
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Du...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8",
12 luncheon knives (some blade we...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups with Saucers Design Sue & Mare Gallia-Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Andre Mare, Louis Sue
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups sold with their saucers. Designed by Louis Süe ( 1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverpl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 116 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
D...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle
By Louis Sue, Gallia, Christofle, Andre Mare
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco tea cups sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverplated with p...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 50 pcs France Bow & Ribbon
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Baguette by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Dinner Set Estate 199 pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Monumental Baguette / Fidelio by Christofle...
Category
1990s Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
R...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Plunir by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 120 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be ha...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
By Gallia, Andre Mare, Christofle, Louis Sue
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast cups are also considered hot chocolate cups. Sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4"
12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8"
6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4"
1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4"
1 large serving fork, 10 1/8"
Includes fitted Christofle Chest...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 24 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 144 pieces. This pattern featured the same shell motif that ado...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Saigon by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 70 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Saigon by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
10 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"
10 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/8"
10 Dessert Knives, 8...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Fine Early 20th Century Silver Plated Bowl by Christofle, Paris Circa 1900
By Christofle
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most elegant Art Nouveau silver plated bowl of timeless design by one of the most noted and important silversmith firms in Europe. The...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Albi by Christofle Vermeil France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 54 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'
By Christofle
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering 4 place settings of deco period Christofle "Commodore" silverware, including, 4 dinner forks, 4 dessert forks, 4 dinner knifes, 4 table spoons, 8 dessert spoons and 2 coffee...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver
Christofle tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle tableware 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 tableware, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tableware by Christofle were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tableware by Gallia, Jean Despres, and René Lalique. Prices for Christofle tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $46,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,073.
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Questions About Christofle Tableware
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.