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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Christofle France Silver Plated Wine Champagne Ice Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare, silverplated champagne bucket from Christofle of France. Signed on bottom as pictured. approx. 9" X 9". Retains an original tarnished aged patina.
Brass
$848Sale Price|32% Off
1930s Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, "Gallia" Collection by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated champagne bucket, crafted by Christofle as part of their esteemed Gallia collection, epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication. Designed in the cov...
Silver Plate
Christofle, Paris, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Folio
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris. The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today. Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...
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Christofle Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Ormesson
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage champagne bucket in silver plate, a hefty quality piece by the famous French Orfevrerie Christofle of Paris. This design is c...
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle - Pair Champagne Buckets / Wine Coolers - Vulcan c.1940
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of iconic French Art Deco Champagne buckets / wine coolers. These highly sought-after Champagne buckets were designed by Luc Lanel for...
Silver Plate
Christofle, Paris - Large Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage Champagne bucket or wine cooler made from silver plate by the top-notch silversmith's, Christofle of Paris. This is the larger of the two sizes made in this desig...
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan C.1940
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and highly sought-after Champagne bucket designed by Luc Lanel for Chrsitofle, Paris. This "Vulcan" design was created by Luc Lanel for the transatlantic liner "Ile-de-...
Silver Plate
Wonderdful Christofle Vintage Silvered Biarritz Champagne Ice Bucket GALLIA
By Christofle
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderdful Christofle Vintage Silvered Biarritz Champagne Ice Bucket GALLIA With Ring Handel's. This "Biarritz" champagne bucket was proposed by the Parisian goldsmith in the 1950s a...
Silver Plate
$1,890Sale Price|30% Off
Silver plated ice buckets Luc Lanel, French work, Christofle. Circa 1930
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the icon "Ondulations" champagne buckets, designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle in 1933. This masterpiece exemplifies the synergy between ceramic and silverware creations ...
Silver Plate
Rare Christofle Gallia Art Deco Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce find in this design, this fabulous and stylish silver plated wine or champagne cooler is by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle, part of the Gallia collection. T...
Silver Plate
Cristofle Silver Champagne Ice Bucket
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Cristofle silver champagne ice bucket. Neoclassical style hotel silver plate urn form ice bucket with Medici style foliate reed and bead h...
Silver
1930s Art Déco Silvered Metal Wine Cooler/Ice Bucket by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco circular silvered metal wine cooler/ice bucket by Christofle, France By: Christofle Material: metal, silver plate Technique: cast, molded, silvered, plate, polished, ...
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,438Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Wine Cooler by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-qual...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Wine Cooler/Champagne Ice Bucket, Circa 1945.
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silver plated ice bucket designed in 1933 by Luc Lanel for the famed Parisian silversmith, Christofle. This model, with ridge design to the handles and body, was to a pat...
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1940. This design rarely seen with C shape handles. Height: approximately 8.25 inches. Christofle marks on base a...
Silver Plate
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Christofle, Paris, Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Art Deco Period
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rarely found model with it's footed base and two very elegant scroll handles, this silver plated champagne bucket was made by the top-notch Parisian silver and goldsmith's, Orfèvre...
Silver Plate
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Christofle Art Deco / Modern Design Champagne, Wine Cooler, France, 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christofle Art Deco design champagne, wine cooler, France, 1980s. Very chic! We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995. If you have ...
Metal
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930. This design very rarely seen with square shape handles. Height: approximately 8.25 inches. Christofle O Gallia...
Silver Plate
CHRISTOFLE silver laminated metal glacette. France, 1990s
By Christofle
Located in Torino, IT
Metal glacette silver laminate CHRISTOFLE. ORIGIN France PERIOD 1990s MARK CHRISTOFLE MATERIALS Silver laminated metal DIMENSIONS Ø 21cm H 23.5 cm Width including the knobs: 28....
Silver Plate
Christofle silver metal champagne bucket from the 1960s
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket from the 1960s A stylish champagne bucket crafted from silver plated metal by the renowned Christofle, originating in France in the mi...
Metal
Wine Cooler Christofle France art deco original
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wine cooler Chisofle, France Origin France Years 60 Electroplate metal Perfect condition and in its original box.
Metal
20th Century French Silver Plated Wine Cooler By Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite wine cooler crafted in silver plate by the renowned Christofle, originating from France in the mid-20th century. This timeless piece bears witness to enduring quality, s...
Silver Plate
Modern Champagne Bucket, Horizon collection Silver Plated
By Zanetto
Located in Paris, FR
Champagne bucket modern design with a very sophisticated finish. This high-quality silverware will fit perfectly well in your modern decoration. Elegant and nice to use to keep fresh...
Silver Plate
$1,600 / set
H 11.5 in W 10.75 in D 9 in
Pair of Antique French Silver Plated Champagne Buckets, Paris, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… These two campana form champagne buckets from the 1800s have silver plating, with a wonderful golden patina to some exposed areas. From France, the be...
Metal
Large Silver Plate Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful French silver plate champange wine cooler or ice bucket Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets Big size so can fit 10 bottles, great for a party In...
Silver Plate
Wine Cooler Christofle France art deco original
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wine cooler Chisofle, France Origin France Years 60 Electroplate metal Perfect condition and in its original box.
Metal
$937Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 8.86 in
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1900
Silver Plate
Vintage Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler by "Étains du Manoir" in Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional silver-plated champagne bucket is an authentic French creation from the early 20th century, proudly bearing the hallmark of “Étains du Manoir, Paris, France.” Known ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Spanish Ball Footed Ice Bucket Champagne / Wine Cooler
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Midcentury Ball Shaped Ice Bucket with Bronce Details. This sexy stainless steel and brass wine chiller features a ball standing on ba...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler with Swan handles, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Champagne bucket / wine cooler with swan handles, France. A rare and magnificent large champagne cooler from the early 20th century, crafted in Lyon, France. With its grand h...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous Mid-Century Modern silverplated champagne bucket or wine cooler with wood handles. No maker's mark. This stylish ice bucket is well made with a sleek design, perfect for t...
Silver Plate
$937Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
Silver Plate
Heidsieck & Co Art Deco Champagne Ice Bucket Bottle Cooler, 1940s, Paris
By Argit.
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco Champagne bucket from the 1930s / 1940s by Champagne Monopole Heidsieck & Co. Made of polished aluminum with two nice handles and a decorative badge with grape...
Aluminum, Pewter
Champagne Bucket
Located in London, England
Two handled silver plated urn shaped ice bucket. France circa 1950. H 25cm x W 24cm x D 22cm
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 8.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
Luc Lanel for Christofle Wine / Champagne Cooler - Ondulations c.1932
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous Art Deco silver plated Champagne bucket designed by the celebrated Luc Lanel for Christofle designed in1932. A stylish ribbed vessel with with ribbed lug handles; The pa...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Circa 1950's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Heavy silverplated champagne bucket made in France in the 1950's. The "Ormesson" design has a footed bottom and includes two shells for handles. The hallmark stamp on the bottom wa...
Silver Plate
Pair 19th century wine coolers by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A pair of 19th century silver plated wine coolers from Christofle with coats of arms. Liners in lead. Perfect condition! Signed Christofle. Paris c. 1850s.
Silver Plate
Christofle "Ondulation" Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel
By Christofle
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco champagne cooler, circa 1930. "Ondulations" model, designed by Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for the ocean liner Normandie. In very good condition, with some minor scratches from us...
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Art Deco Style Champagne Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Silverplated champagne / wine bucket made in France by Christofle in the 1980's. The bucket in what is called the Folio pattern is large, clean, and in an Art Deco style.
Silver Plate
Vintage French Christofle Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler
By Christofle
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage silverplate champagne ice bucket or wine cooler made in France by the celebrated silversmiths, Christofle. Maker's mark on reverse. This stylish ice bucket is well m...
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel, champagne / wine cooler, Christofle France 1930s.
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luc Lanel (1893-1966) was the artistic director at Christofle, from 1922-1942, This rare, beautiful Art Deco wine cooler, model “Ondulations” was originally designed for the ocean ...
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Silver Plated Ice Bucket Signed by Christofle, France 1980s
By Christofle
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular silver plated ice bucket produced and signed on the bottom by Christofle. This gorgeous object is in pristine condition and still has its original anti-tarnish cloth sign...
Silver, Silver Plate
Perles" Champagne Bucket in Metal, Christofle, 1960s
By Christofle
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-Plated Metal Champagne Bucket, Gallia Collection by the renowned silversmith Christofle. Featuring two delicate beaded borders and looped handles, hallmarked on the underside....
Metal
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H 8.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
Luc Lanel for Christofle Wine / Champagne Cooler - Ondulations c.1932
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous Art Deco silver plated Champagne bucket designed by the celebrated Luc Lanel for Christofle designed in1932. A stylish ribbed vessel with with ribbed lug handles; The pa...
Silver Plate
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H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Elegant Art Deco Champagne Bucket / WineCooler by Christofle Gallia circa 1925
By Christofle
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Elegant and Rare Art Deco Champagne Bucket / WineCooler by Christofle Gallia circa 1925. A rare example of a French Art Deco Champagne bucket in silver plate. Extremely high q...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Champagne Buckets ‘Undulations’ Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Northampton, GB
Produced Luc Lanel for Christofle From our Barware collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Art Deco Champagne Bucket ‘Undulations’...
Silver Plate