Christofle Centerpieces
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
19th Century Christofle Silvered Epergne Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass, France
By Baccarat, Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Christofle Rococo Revival silvered metal large decorative epergne centerpiece of reclining child with Baccarat cut crystal compote bowls...
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1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Crystal, Copper, Bronze, Metal, Silver Plate, Silver
Pair of Antique Silvered and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowls by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique silvered and gilt bronze centrepiece bowls by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 16cm, width 51cm, depth 25cm
Crafted by Christofle, this pair of elegant silvere...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Pair of Christofle Silvered Bronze and Cut-Glass Epergnes
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of Christofle silvered bronze and cut-glass epergnes
French, 19th Century
Height 61cm, diameter 28cm
This exquisite decorative pair is by the French firm Christofle. Founded i...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Pair of Christofle Cut-Glass and Silvered Bronze Centrepieces
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of Christofle cut-glass and silvered bronze centrepieces
French, 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 63cm, depth 35cm
This exquisite pair were made by the French manufactory Christ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Silver Plated Figural Centrepiece, Christofle c.1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French grandiose silver-plated figural Jardinière takes center stage, accompanied by a pair of finely crafted mermen supporting an elongated dish in rococo style...
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1880s French Other Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver
Pair of 19th Century Cut-Glass and Silvered Bronze Compotes by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century cut-glass and silvered bronze compotes by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 30cm, diameter 25cm
Crafted in the lavish Rococo Revival style, this exquisit...
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate, Bronze
Bronze planter by Charles Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Silver-plated bronze planter, with children and cut glass in festoons. Charles Christofle (1805-1863).
Orfevrerie Christofle, Tarif - Album (1842...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1976s Modern Silver Plated French Centerpiece by Gio Ponti for Christofle
By Christofle, Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 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...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate
Celestial Christofle Crystal Centerpiece Bowl On Fitted Silver Stand
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Produced in France by the superb Christofle company at the end of the 19th century, the prestigious Christofle has been operating since 1830, and in that time has garnered a great re...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Crystal, Silver
3 Centerpieces, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900, Sign:Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 pieces Christofle
Measures: Big Centerplace
65 cm (24.80 inch) long x 18 (7.08) High x 39 (15,35) depth (cm)
Silver plated bronze and crystal
Sign: Christofle , Number: 1391742
2...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: silver plated bronze
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle, Number: 1631705
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle , Number: 1631705
Metal: silver plated bronze
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle: A fine French Art Deco round silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl.
Commonly assigned to the first class dining room of the SS Normandie.
Si...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1855, Sign: Christofle N: 1286382
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle n: 1286382
Book: 150 Ans D´orfévrerie
Christofle silversmith since 1830
page: 60
Author: Henri Bouilhet
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in th...
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1850s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle N: 2364323
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, Sign: Christofle n: 2364323
Metal: Silver plated
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Rare Centerpiece with Game Old Christofle, Bronze, circa 1860
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
This centerpiece signed Christofle is silver-plated bronze with a very nice patina, the artistic part is a work of achievement, the base is pierced composed of branches with leaves a...
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1860s French Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
Center Table mixed Vase Candelabra Old Christofle Silver-plated Bronze, c.1890
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare particularly original and refined candelabra with the cristal vase located in the middle in silvered bronze made at the end of the 19th by Christofle.
This center table is desi...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique centerpiece was made by the well known Christofle company of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece is composed of silver plate over copper and depicts a young child reclining on an outdoor pedestal...
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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate
Large French Silvered Bronze and Cut Crystal Allegorical Three-Tier Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
A large French silvered bronze & cut crystal allegorical three-tier centerpiece, attributed to Christofle Paris, circa 1880.
Cast with three seated...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, C.1840
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century French Monumental solid silver statue, standing on on a turned ebonised base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Silver Plated Center Piece by Christofle Designed by Luc Lanel
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A classic Silver Plated Center Piece by Luc Lanel for Christofle.
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Centerpiece Dish by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Silver plate dish by Christofle made in France. Dish measures 17" wide, 6.75" deep and 1.75" high.
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1990s French Modern Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Antique Christofle et Cie Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centrepiece, circa 1900
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous early piece of antique Christofle dating to circa 1900. The hefty piece is made from silvered bronze fully marked on the side.
The cut...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Compotes Signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique compotes. Crafted in France circa 1860 by renowned silversmith Christofle Company, each piece stands on three hoof feet over a grape and vine decorated base. The removable round plateau with scalloped edge sits on a pierced three branch with center bird nest top, decorated with foliage and acorns. One centerpiece features a bird defending her egg nest...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Silver Plate, Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centrepiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Centerpieces
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary ...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Centerpieces
Materials
Marble, Silver
Christofle centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle centerpieces 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 centerpieces, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original centerpieces by Christofle were created in the Art Nouveau style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by and Lalique. Prices for Christofle centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $150,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,998.
Questions About Christofle Centerpieces
- 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.
- Is Christofle real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, Christofle is real silver. The French silversmith produces pieces out of sterling silver that are roughly 93% pure silver and 7% copper. In addition, Christofle offers silver-plate items, which have a thin layer of 99.9% fine silver over a base metal. Explore a selection of Christofle silver wares on 1stDibs.