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Decorative 1903 Sterling Silver Candlesticks – Statement Corinthian Style
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
A striking pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1903 by renowned silversmiths James Dixon & Sons. These elegant candlesticks are designed in the n...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Lars Holmström Geometric Brass Candlestick Holder
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern candlestick holder by Lars Holmström, Arvika Sweden. The candlestick holder has seven arms and boasts a geometric but simplistic design. It is made in brass and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candlesticks 119
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of Early Georg Jensen sterling silver candlesticks, design #119 by Georg Jensen from 1917. The intricate hand chasing on these candelabra is exceptional, which makes them rare...
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,699 / set
Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candle Holder Brass and Hand Blown Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson three armed candle holder in brass with a smashing lilac/pink color designed for Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd, AB Sweden, 1950s. Polished bras...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell, candel Holder in brass, Skultuna circa 1970, model number 70
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of candlesticks n° 70 designed by Pierre Forssell manufactured by Skultuna in Sweden. Circa 1970. Solid polished brass. good condition. The candel holder has been ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
John Blades Regency Pillar and Diamond Cut Candelabra
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An exceptional large pair of Regency pillar and diamond cut glass and ormolu candelabra by John Blades with scolloped cut base mounted with a finely cut ce...
Category
1820s Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Cut Glass
Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Candlestick, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed candlestick, 1960s.
Turquoise glaze.
Measures: 15 cm.
Hallmarked.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Scottish Candlesticks
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Tall Pair of Fine Quality 19th-Century Scottish Mahogany and Brass Candlesticks (Circa 1830)
This exquisite pair of tall 19th-century Scottish mahogany and brass candlesticks show...
Category
19th Century British William IV Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candle Holder Silver Antique Rococo Style Candlesticks, Decorative 1930s
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver, a pair of Rococo-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 23 cm, diameter ...
Category
1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Regency Ormolu and Bronze Cut Glass Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of ormolu and bronze Regency candelabra on tripod base issuing two J arms of serpentine form supporting diamond cut drip pans and candle nozz...
Category
1820s Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Set of Six Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala
Located in Vienna, AT
Festivo candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
One of the glasses glued see last two pictures.
Glass with bubbles.
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Art Glass
Brass Spiral Candelabra Set, Danish, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Danish spiral candelabra set. Five separate candlesticks holders with spiral bases that fit neatly together to form a spiral candelabra. Solid brass, 19...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
$872 Sale Price
25% Off
Tiger Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture tiger candleholder
in hand-painted ceramic, with black
candle holder in ceramic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
$2,805 / item
Rare Scandinavian Modern Metal Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Studio Ahus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking candelabras in a playful design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, with six arms each. Lacquered red, decorative brass detail. The diameter of the light cuffs varies slightly b...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Figural Candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co
By Elkington Mason & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of figural candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co
English, circa 1860
Height 44cm, width 26cm, depth 20cm
This pair of three light figural candelabra is made of silvered-bronze. The candelabra take the form of a male and female figure in exotic dress...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$48,396 / set
Gusum Metal, Large Rare Candlestick in Brass for Seven Lights, Swedish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gusum metal. Large rare candlestick in brass for seven lights. Swedish design
Measures: 57 x 50.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist brass oil lamp candlestick, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Huge Cobalt Blue Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge cobalt blue colored (coloured) Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright cobalt blue color with a rip...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase candelabra with 13 arms of light
Located in Warsaw, PL
Exquisite Gilt Brass & Malachite Vase Candelabra - A Masterpiece of Opulent Design
Elevate your interior with this truly exceptional vase candelabra, a harmonious fusion of luxuriou...
Category
20th Century French Empire Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks made in London in 1900
By Lambert & Co (Herbert Charles Lambert)
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Lambert & Co., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature removable nozzles, and round lobed bases. Each candlest...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three-light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This magnificent antique English sterling silver three light candelabrum has a cylindrical tapering, shaped form.
This antique silver centrepiece...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Candleholders, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Candleholders, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Brass
Color: Gold
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Ite...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
An Exceptionally Large Pair of Regency Lustre's By John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A superb quality pair of cut glass ormolu mounted lustre's, cut overall with pillar and diamond cutting, the double ogee base supporting drip pans and candle nozzles hung with the fi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Carl Auböck #4162-2 Candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4162-2 candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
5-Arm Stoneware Candelabra by Asbo Stentøj, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
5-Arm Stoneware Candelabra by Asbo Stentøj, Denmark, 1980s
Playful yet elegant, this handcrafted 5-arm stoneware candelabra was made by Asbo Stentøj in Denmark during the 1980s. Fea...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Stoneware
18/1900s Antique Oil Lamp, Rustic Country Style
Located in Skien, NO
**Antique French Country Style Table Oil Lamp, Late 1800s/Early 1900s**
A charming primitive oil lamp from the Victorian era, blending rustic French country character with timeles...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Georg Jensen Bernadotte Candelabra 855C
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of exceedingly rare Georg Jensen sterling silver three-light candelabra, design #855C by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. A tall reeded stem with a circle and floral cross, the t...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
$24,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s
Rare and highly decorative pair of tall Swedish Neo-Gothic candelabras, handcrafted in the 1910s. Made from pinewood...
Category
1910s Swedish Gothic Revival Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Pine
Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900
A finely cast pair of small-scale English brass candlesticks, dating to the turn of the 20th century. Each with an e...
Category
Early 20th Century European Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silvered Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque silvered candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses.
More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
H:40,...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Wien, Austria, 1930s.
It is made in white glazed ceramic.
This candleholder is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellen...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, Tealight Lamp in Brass and Smoked Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, a stand for tealights in brass and smoked glass.
1970s.
Swedish Industrial Design.
In great condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 15.0 cm. x D 9.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$16,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
By Maison Lancel
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...
Category
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branches with colorful Meissen Porcelain flowers...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$18,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A fine set of French Louis XV style gilt bronze sconces By Gherardo Degli Albizzi Beautifully cast in the traditional manner with all the sumptuous movement of the Rococo period, hav...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XV Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass candlesticks, circa 1900-1910.
Measures: Height 31 cm.
Diameter 13.5 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$414 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Belle Époque Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set after Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
Antique Belle époque sculptural three-piece clock set after Auguste Moreau
French, early 20th century
Measures: Clock height 81cm, width 40cm...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Metal, Enamel, Spelter
Antique Edwardian Adams Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver Adams style candlesticks; an addition to our antique silverware collection.
These exceptional, ...
Category
Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s, Set of 6
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s. Set of 5.
Beautiful set of Danish Mid-Century Modern hand blown aqua blue glass vases designed by Per Lütken and made by H...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Pair of Medieval Style Wrought Iron Candelabras - Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ornate pair of wrought-iron candle holders. Lovely scrolling and patterned iron work.
Category
19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Pair of Victorian Silver and Crystal Horn-Shaped Candlesticks
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, GB
A most unusual and decorative pair of antique horn-shaped glass candlesticks fitted with hallmarked sterling silver mounts. The nozzles remove for easy cleaning.
Category
1890s English Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pair of gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver candlesticks with translucent fired enamels on ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
CLETO MUNARI - Modernist candlestick with seven solid silver candles Circa 1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist seven-candle solid silver candlestick by Hans Hollein for Cleto Munari. This piece illustrates the avant-garde spirit of 1970s Italian design. It is both an everyday object...
Category
Late 20th Century Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
1900s French Bronze Art Nouveau Clary Sage Leaf with Gilt Flower Candlestick
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty and heavy bronze French Art Nouveau clary sage (Salvia Sclarea) leaf and plant stem with bronze gilt styled flower in which a candle fits.
Fits up to a Ø 5.7cm diameter ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of four brass candle sticks, attributed to Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Balen, BE
Set of four of Brass Candlesticks, Attributed to Jens H. Quistgaard – Denmark, 1960s
This elegant set of brass candlesticks, attributed to renowned Danish designer Jens H. Quistgaar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
CLODION - French Pair of Candelabra Ormolu & Red Marble with Putti - 19th France
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and high quality pair of French gilt bronze candelabra from the late 18th/early 19th century, raised by a circular Griotte red marble pedestal on gilded feet, with 6 ligh...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Pair of Wooden Base and Brass Candlesticks whit Wooden Details, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Wooden Base and Brass Candlestick whit Wooden Details, 1930s
Cleaned and polished the wood has also...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Heinz Goll
By Heinz Goll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large brutalist candlestick designed by Austrian artist Heinz Goll.
A no-nonsense design composed of discs. These are arranged at right angles and thus form the feet. The large disc...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
A Pair Of regency Cut Glass Storm Shades On Ormolu & Bronze Bases
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of Regency storm lights with elaborately cut square diamond shades of bullet form, mounted on an ornate square, ormolu and bronze base with ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique French candelabra are in the Rococo style, and are masterfully cast in gilt bronze and hung with crystal droplets. Each candelabrum holds scrolling branches for ...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candle Holder 1125
Located in Hellerup, DK
A modern sterling silver candle holder, design #1125 by Annette Howdle from circa 1964.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Moder...
Category
20th Century Modern Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brutalist Candle Holder by Horst Dalbeck, 1970s, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm W, 16,5cm H, 8,5cm D.
Material: Bronze.
Designer: Horst Dalbeck.
Period: 1970’s.
Origin: Germany.
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Neptune Candle Holder
Located in Paris, FR
Candle Holder Neptune with fish sculpture in solid bronze
and with ceramic blackened details (base and top cup).
For 1 candle, candle not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$895 / item
Blue and Bronze Parrot Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Blue and Bronze Parrot in
hand painted porcelain with brass details.
For 1 candle. Candle not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$1,134 / item
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after a model by Meissonnier
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in NICE, FR
We present to you this superb pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, dating back to the early 19th century and inspired by a model designed by the renowned French goldsmith, painter, scul...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Highly Unusual Pair of Regency Storm Lights with Painted Shades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly unusual pair of Regency storm lights with elaborately decorated bell shaped frosted shades, painted with a Greek key pattern rim, initialled wreath and floral bands. The sha...
Category
1810s Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Swedish Brass and Glass Candleholder from Gusum, 1980s
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish candleholder in brass and glass from Metallslöjden Gusum, 1987.
Brass patina.
Signed with makers mark.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Luciano Vistosi two candle holders from the candelabra series italy 1960
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Vigevano, PV
Rare set of two candle holders from the candelabri series
made in Italy in the early 60s
excellent furnishing accessories. the elegance of these two objects is magnificent and a cle...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Murano Glass
Christofle "Gallia" - Stunning Pair of 3-Candle Silver Plated Candelabra - MINT
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent pair of Louis XVI silver plate 3-candle candelabra by France's premier silversmith "Christofle - Gallia Collection", meticulously restored to near new condition, includes two anti-tarnish storage wraps for easy storage, you can't go wrong buying quality, circa early 1900s. The French silversmithing brand Christofle stands as a paragon of artistry, quality, and timeless sophistication in the world of fine silverware. Founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle, the company has built a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and pioneering innovation. Over nearly two centuries, Christofle has become synonymous with opulence, earning the favor of royalty, securing prestigious awards, and adorning homes and dining tables worldwide. From their revolutionary silver-plating processes to their dazzling silver plate candelabra, Christofle’s creations epitomize the pinnacle of silversmithing artistry.
Charles Christofle’s foray into silversmithing began when he took over his wife’s family jewelry workshop. His entrepreneurial vision and artistic sensibilities allowed him to transform the modest enterprise into a global luxury brand. Early on, Christofle recognized the demand for high-quality yet affordable silverware, leading him to explore innovative methods for producing silver-plated items. This ingenuity was paired with a deep commitment to artistry, ensuring that every piece bore the hallmarks of French elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.
Christofle’s philosophy of blending tradition with innovation set the company apart. In 1842, Charles Christofle obtained an exclusive license for the electroplating process developed by the English inventors George and Henry Elkington. This technology allowed the company to produce silver-plated goods of unparalleled quality and durability, democratizing the availability of fine silverware. The decision to adopt and refine this technique marked the beginning of Christofle’s ascent to global renown.
The electroplating process revolutionized silversmithing by enabling the application of a thin layer of silver onto a base metal, typically copper or nickel silver. This innovation significantly reduced costs without compromising quality, making silverware accessible to a broader clientele. Christofle’s mastery of this technique elevated the art form, as their artisans meticulously ensured that every piece retained the luster, weight, and elegance of solid silver.
Christofle’s silver plating involved several intricate steps, each requiring skill and precision. The base metal was first meticulously cleaned to ensure that the silver coating would adhere uniformly. The item was then submerged in an electrolytic bath, where an electric current deposited a fine layer of silver onto its surface. Finally, the piece underwent polishing and finishing, a process that demanded an artisan’s eye for detail and dedication to perfection.
The company’s innovations did not stop at electroplating. Christofle continually refined their techniques, developing proprietary methods to enhance the durability and brilliance of their silverware. Their relentless pursuit of excellence ensured that Christofle pieces would retain their splendor for generations, cementing the brand’s reputation for quality and longevity.
Christofle’s commitment to excellence quickly attracted the attention of European royalty and nobility. The brand’s association with regal splendor began in 1851, when Napoleon III appointed Christofle as the official purveyor of silverware to the French court. This prestigious commission marked a turning point in the company’s history, solidifying its status as a symbol of luxury and refinement.
The French court’s endorsement opened the doors to further royal patronage across Europe and beyond. Christofle created bespoke silverware for monarchs, aristocrats, and heads of state, often crafting pieces that were as much works of art as functional items. Their designs graced palaces, embassies, and luxury liners, including the opulent dining rooms of the Titanic and the Orient Express.
Among Christofle’s most notable commissions was the creation of the Sèvres table service for Napoleon III, a stunning collection that showcased the company’s technical prowess and artistic flair. The service featured intricate designs inspired by classical motifs, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of the Second Empire. Christofle’s ability to seamlessly blend tradition with innovation ensured that their creations remained relevant and desirable, even as tastes and styles evolved.
At the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, Christofle was awarded a gold medal for their groundbreaking electroplating technique. This recognition underscored the company’s role as a pioneer in the field of silversmithing and solidified their reputation as a leader in luxury silverware. Subsequent exhibitions in London, Vienna, and Philadelphia further showcased Christofle’s mastery, earning them accolades for both technical innovation and artistic excellence.
Christofle’s enduring appeal lies in their ability to strike a harmonious balance between form and function. Their pieces are not only visually stunning but also practical, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating silverware that enhances everyday life. This dedication to excellence has earned Christofle a place among the world’s most esteemed luxury brands.
One of Christofle’s most iconic creations is their collection of silver plate candelabra. These masterpieces exemplify the company’s dedication to artistry and craftsmanship, serving as both functional lighting fixtures and decorative centerpieces. Christofle’s candelabra...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Europe - Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
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