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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Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Set, Bamboo Model by Christofle, France, circa 1890
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver-plate tea and coffee set, bamboo model by Christofle, France, circa 1890. 1 tray, 1 samovar, 1 teapot, 1 coffeepot, 1 sugar bowl and 1 milk jug. All pieces are signed.
Silver Plate
$6,400 / set
Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set
By Christofle
Located in palm beach, FL
A Christofle 'Malmaison Empire' four-piece coffee and tea set. It features a black-handled teapot and coffee pot, both of which have camel head-shaped spouts, and a lidded sugar bowl...
Silver Plate
A Mid-Century 5-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Mid-Century Five-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Set. The elegant set comprising of a coffee pot, a hot water pot, a sugar-bowl and a milk jug. Stampe...
Silver Plate
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Footed Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this vintage set of 6 Christofle Torsada footed tea cups and matching saucers, a stunning blend of boho charm and timeless French elegance. Crafted wi...
Ceramic
1930 Cardeilhac Christofle Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Cardeilhac, Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco tea and coffee set made in sterling silver and rosewood by Cardeilhac Christofle created in 1930s. Service including: - a coffee pot - a tea pot - a milkpot - a sugar pot...
Sterling Silver
Float’ coffee set in gilded metal by Christofle & Tomas Kral, circa 1960
By Christofle
Located in Renens, CH
Limited production (14/20) « Float » coffee set in gilded métal, in the style of Christofle and Tomas Kral, in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960. Object composed of : - A tray (W: ...
Metal
$3,400 / set
Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely coffee and tea set by Christofle of France. Marked Christofle Makers Mark and Coll Gallia. Made between 1968 and 1974. A-441-335
Silver Plate, Nickel
Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 11
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your table with vibrant French elegance through this set of 11 Christofle “Oceana Red” tea cups with matching saucers. Each piece showcases the striking Oceana Red pattern, fe...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Christofle "Rubanea Grey" Tea Pot With Lid
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring refined French elegance to your table with this vintage Christofle “Rubanéa Grey” teapot with lid, a beautiful example of the brand’s timeless design and craftsmanship. Featuri...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer & Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of French vintage charm to your table with this Christofle “Torsada” creamer and lidded sugar bowl set, a beautifully coordinated pair showcasing the brand’s iconic twist...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Christofle "Alliance Grey" Tea Cups With Saucers - Set of 8
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of modern French elegance to your table with this set of 8 Christofle “Alliance Grey” tea cups with matching saucers. Designed with Christofle’s refined minimalism, each ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm ...
Silver
Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible ceramic coffee set made by French ceramic maker Alain Maunier in Vallauris, 1960's. Set includes 1x large coffee pot with lid, 1x sugar bowl with lid, 1x creamer pot witho...
Ceramic
Circa 1930s Vintage White Agate Tea Cup, Saucer and Tray Set - 19 Pieces
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
RARE vintage white agate tray and set of 6 tea cups, saucers, and gold spoons with delicate roses on the end, most likely from the 1930s. Includes 19 pieces...
Agate, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Coffee and Tea Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century coffee set with coffee pot, tea pot, cream and sugar. Newly polished silver plate over brass. Bottom of coffee pot is stamped "silver plate." Coffee pot measurements: ...
$14,950 / set
H 15 in W 7.38 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century Five-Piece Louis XV Style Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine early 20th century five-piece Louis XV style sterling silver tea and coffee service set. The finely chased ovoid shaped ...
Silver
Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Coffee/tea set - 1930s This coffee set from the 1930s is in the typical style of the streamline modern. It includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and a handled tray. Th...
Metal, Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total. Each piece i...
Porcelain
English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
An English sterling silver plate covered biscuit box or tea caddy with hinged finial lid top, attached claw footed gallery tray, and exterior repou...
Silver Plate
$1,093Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa
By Gio Ponti, Calderoni
Located in Roma, IT
Tea or coffee set designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome and produced by the historic Italian manufacturer Fratelli Calderoni between 1950s and 1960s. This vintage breakfast set consists of 5 pieces: 1 small teapot with built-in filter in the body 1 large coffee maker 1 Water Jug 1 sugar bowl 1 Tray with feet...
Silver Plate, Nickel
Hans Bunde Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Coffee Set
By Hans Bunde
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality Danish mid-century electroplated nickel silver three piece coffee set with ebony handles designed by Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr and d...
Silver Plate
$2,000 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 3.55 in
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
By Minton
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set comprises seven finely decorated teacups with matching saucers, six of which are signed Minton, one of the most celebrated English porcelain manufacturers of the 19...
Porcelain, Paint
Art Deco Christofle Silverplate Tray C.1935
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco Christofle Tray with wood Handles C.1935. The Tray with oval raised sides and square wood handles. Marked on underside Christofle OC scales ma...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Tea Set & Tray by Christofle, c. 1930's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Art Deco style tea serving set made by Christofle in France in the 1930's. The set includes a large oval tray, tea pot, lidded sugar bowl and a creamer. Two of the pieces have rosewo...
Silver Plate
Christofle Coffee & Tea Set with Rosewood Handles & Large Tray
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle silverplated coffee and tea set of five, made in France in the 1980's. The set includes a large oval tray with handles on each end, a coffee pot, tea pot, lidded sugar bow...
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Set Post-1935
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Christofle Art Deco tea set Date : The scale mark to the base dates this to after 1935 Origin : France Decoration : Each piece sh...
Silver Plate
Christofle - 4pc. French Antique Louis XVI Silver Plate Tea Set + Tray, MINT !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Louis XVI style silver-plate tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle” – Silversmith to the King. Each piece in th...
Silver Plate
Christofle (Gallia) - 5pc. French Antique Silver Plate Tea Set, Museum Quality.
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5 piece silver-plate Collection Gallia, Louis XVI model tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle – Silversmith to the King” and each piece...
Silver Plate
French Silver Plate Five Piece Tea / Coffee Service by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this neoclassical design with this opulent five-piece coffee and tea set meticulously crafted by the esteemed Christofle. This exquisite service, fe...
Silver Plate
Christofle Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service from, France
By Christofle
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome tea and coffee set of fine plate silver by the celebrated French silver company, Christofle. Includes large oval serving tray with raised decorative edge and opposing h...
Metal, Silver Plate
Christofle Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service from France
By Christofle
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome tea and coffee set of fine plate silver by the celebrated French silver company, Christofle. Includes large oval serving tray with raised decorative edge and opposing h...
Metal, Silver Plate
Art deco silver coffee set, from Christoffle, Gallia, 1920s
By Christofle
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Coffee/tea set - 1920s This coffee set was made by the manufracture Christofle in france. The item from the 1920s is in the typical style of the streamline modern. It includes a c...
Metal
Christofle Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service from France
By Christofle
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome tea and coffee set of fine plate silver by the celebrated French silver company, Christofle. Includes large oval serving tray with raised dec...
Metal, Silver Plate
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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Set Designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle c. 1950s
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Mid-Century Modern silver plated coffee set designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle in the 1950's. Lino Sabattini (1925 - 2016) an artistic director for Christofle created designs ...
Silver Plate