Twin Fish 'Pisces' Silver Vase by French Manufacturer Christofle
View Similar Items
Twin Fish 'Pisces' Silver Vase by French Manufacturer Christofle
About the Item
- Creator:Christofle (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.67 in (14.4 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Nice Patina to surface due to age.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6023230324542
Christofle
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.
- Beautiful Art Nouveau Vase by Ludwig MoserBy Moser GlassworksLocated in Vienna, ATOriginal intricate cut glass vase by Moser Glassworks from ca. 1910-1920. Designed by renowned Karlovy Vary based designer Ludwig Moser it features a scal...Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
MaterialsGlass, Cut Glass
- Original Hand-Painted Cherry Blossom Vase by Ludwig MoserBy Moser GlassworksLocated in Vienna, ATOriginal intricately hand-painted vase by Moser Glassworks from ca. 1910-1920. Designed by renowned Karlovy Vary based designer Ludwig Moser it features a...Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
MaterialsGlass
- Hagenauer Brass Bowl with Horse OrnamentsBy Werkstätte Hagenauer WienLocated in Vienna, ATIn this ad you find a fine example of Art Nouveau design. For sale is a beautiful brass bowl designed and manufactured by the renowned Wiener Werkstätte Hagenauer. The base is embellished with stylized horse ornaments...Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Garniture
MaterialsBrass
- Large Antique Vase for Adolf Meyr's Nephew Dekor Meteor by Koloman MoserBy Koloman MoserLocated in Vienna, ATFrom a collection of glasses by Koloman Moser: extremely rare large fishbowl vase for the Wiener Werkstätte. Colorless glass, from top to bottom; optica...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
MaterialsGlass
- 1920s Émile Gallé Glass Vase with Butterfly MotifBy Emile GalléLocated in Vienna, ATFor sale is a pretty little glass vase with red and white specks and gold- and silver colour applications. The design can be attributed to French glass and ceramic Artisan Émile Gall...Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
MaterialsBrass
- Rhimini Blue Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Italy 60‘sBy Aldo LondiLocated in Vienna, ATAn Italian Design classical from the 1960‘s. Brings good mood into everybody’s home. Original, limited and signed : 727/21. Italy on bottom.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Pottery
MaterialsCeramic
- French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & CieBy ChristofleLocated in Los Angeles, CAA fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style silvered centrepiece by Christofle & Cie. with an ovoid molded cut-glass centre-dish (later) on a pomegranate branch-form foot, the underside stamped: CHRISTOFLE and 1147156, Paris, circa 1900. Charles Christofle...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Centerpieces
MaterialsBronze
$4,650 Sale Price50% Off - French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie CentrepieceBy ChristofleLocated in Los Angeles, CAA very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centrepiece with a cut-glass scalloped centre-dish, attributed to Baccarat, and fla...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Centerpieces
MaterialsBronze
$14,950 Sale Price56% Off - Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver-Plated & Crystal Fruit CenterpieceBy ChristofleLocated in Los Angeles, CAA fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical Revival style silver plated metal and cut-glass centerpiece in the manner of Christofle. The boat-shaped ornately body with finely chas...Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces
MaterialsMetal
$3,950 Sale Price58% Off - French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural CenterpieceBy ChristofleLocated in Los Angeles, CAA very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to Bacca...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
MaterialsCrystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
$19,800 Sale Price20% Off - 1976s Modern Silver Plated French Centerpiece by Gio Ponti for ChristofleBy Christofle, Gio Ponti, Lino SabattiniLocated in Aci Castello, ITA modern centerpiece designed by Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle, it's hall marked and signed by Gio Ponti, it's in perfect condition, in original box and...Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Centerpieces
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Bronze planter by Charles ChristofleBy ChristofleLocated in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, CSilver-plated bronze planter, with children and cut glass in festoons. Charles Christofle (1805-1863). Orfevrerie Christofle, Tarif - Album (1842...Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
MaterialsCrystal, Bronze