Christofle Tableware
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
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests. These rests have never been used and are still in their original packaging.
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1990s French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Perles by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 48 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...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner Unused
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Created in 1897, this pattern owes its name to the Marly Chateau built near Paris by Louis XIV. Marly is one of the most elaborately decorated patterns of the collection; the fine ch...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
115-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Marly
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage canteen with silver plated tableware for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle, from the series Marly.
- 12 table knives 24,5 cm tall
- 12 table forks...
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1970s French Louis XV Vintage Christofle Tableware
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Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 18 Dinner Set 123 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...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle French Silverplate Hotel De France Oyster Forks- Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Hotel silver oyster /seafood forks crafted by Christofle in France in the 1960's. Made in the Vendome pattern for the Hotel de France.
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1960s European French Provincial Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
158-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Perles - for 12 Persons
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Perles. A classic and timeless design that will fit in an...
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Early 2000s French Louis Philippe Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Cluny by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 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.
Din...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 12 Set 171 pcs France 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. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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 ...
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1980s French Louis XVI Vintage 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
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
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
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 70 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
Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles. Knife blade and 3-tine shank are...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern 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
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces...
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20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Twelve Christofle Knife Rest
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco Christofle silver plated knife rest date to the 1920s-1930s.
Note: The pieces are silver plated over brass and are ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Silver Plated Wicker Wine Serving Basket - Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated wicker basket for serving wine.
A timeless and elegant piece. Beautiful quality and in good condition.
Marked on the bottom.
Dimensions: 25 x 10 cm and 1...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Three Christofle Silver Plate Napkin’s Rings
By Christofle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of three Christofle Silver Plate Napkin’s Rings. It depicts a wide concave shaped rings engraved in the center with the monogram of the gothic letters “J and C” and als...
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20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Dinner Set 110 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
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 96 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 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
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 36 Dinner Set 231 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
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 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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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 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
Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 8 Service 66 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set in...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
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
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Oasis by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 60 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Oasis by Christofle Capricorne France Stainless Steel Flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 60 pieces. This set includes:...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 76 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 76 pieces. This set in...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 162 pc Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Monumental Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set -...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
"Orly" Cutlery Set 89 Pieces, Lino Sabattini Christofle 1957, Silver Plated
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
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...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 160 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Monumental Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 160 pieces....
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 76 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 76 pieces....
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Oceana by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pcs Dinner FS
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Oceana by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 30 pieces. This set includes:
6 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4"
6 Dinner Forks, 8 1/4"
6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
6 Teaspoons, 6...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 110 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware set - 110 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, ebony handles, 9 3/4"
...
Category
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ric & Rac Art Deco Dogs Salt and Pepper Cellars, Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle, Pol Rab, Baccarat, Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Ric and Rac dogs-shaped salt and pepper cellars imagined by Pol Rab. Cellars are removable, in Baccarat crystal.
Each piece is numbered (n° of the model 5...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
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
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Commodore by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 32 pc Dinner
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
20th Century Christofle Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 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.
Go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set Service 30 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 30 pieces. This pattern featured the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial...
Category
20th Century 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
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
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...
Category
1990s French Empire 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
Set of 12 Antique Silver-Plated and Gilded Tea spoons made by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely set of 12 antique silver plated teaspoons by the French maker Christofle. The spoons date from around 1900. They are beautifully refined, the scoop pa...
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique 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
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups with Saucers Design Sue & Mare Gallia-Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Louis Sue, Andre Mare
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
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 75 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. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle, Louis Sue, 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
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
By Christofle, Gallia, Andre Mare, 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
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
- 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.