Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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Period: 19th Century
Creator: Christofle
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), model 2326, page 324, 3rd partie
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Empire style silver-plate tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle” – Silversmith to the King. Each piece in this ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate, Bronze
Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif
By Christofle
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This exquisite wine cart, crafted by the renowned French silversmith Christofle, epitomizes sophistication and functionality. Dating back to the late 19th century, it features delica...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver
A Pair of Small Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated Bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful vintage pair of small Christofle France silver plated round bread plates from France circa 19th Century. Hallmarked Christofle.
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Hors d'oeuvres Stand by Christofle 19th C
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A top quality French Christofle silver plated layered hors d'oeuvres stand. The wrythen finial above five articulated plain polished bowls raised upon a spreading circular foot, bear...
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1890s French Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Silver
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Mirrored "Surtout de Table" from Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this large antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860 by Maison Christofle and built of silvered bronze, the spectacular rectangular centerpiece is almost three feet in length with rounded ends. The decorative table tray...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Silver
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with ground...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Gallia Metal Claret Jug, c1900
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Christofle Gallia Metal Claret Jug, c1900
Galliametal is a variant of polished pewter. This bears the Christofle rams head mark and the Gallia metal cockerel. This organic decoratio...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Oasis by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 60 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Oasis by Christofle Capricorne France Stainless Steel Flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 60 pieces. This set includes:...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Go...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug.
In perfec...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Orleans by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 10 Set 60 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be ha...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Christofle Gilt & Silvered "Empreinte" Tray
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare two-colors Christofle rectangular tray. Made with the "Empreinte" technique, created in the late 19th century by Christofle to capture the beauty of nature, allowing to imp...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta by Christofle Acier France stainless steel flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 112 pieces. This set includes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
Set of 12 Antique Silver-Plated and Gilded Tea spoons made by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely set of 12 antique silver plated teaspoons by the French maker Christofle. The spoons date from around 1900. They are beautifully refined, the scoop pa...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Plate Soup Tureen and Cover with Matching Stand by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in Gardena, CA
Silver plate soup tureen and cover with matching stand by Christofle, Paris
The tureen raised on four scrolled feet, the body with fluting...
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19th Century Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Napoleonic Silverplated Tray by Christofle circa 1850
By Christofle
Located in New York, US
Our Christofle silverplated tray features fine engraved designs including the French coat-of-arms, and Napoleonic cipher and imperial bees. Reverse has the maker's mark in oval carto...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Christofle Wine Trolley with Grape Leaves, Silver Plated, late 19th
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
This wonderful wine trolley is adorned with the most delicate grapevine you may find. A system makes possible to modify the inclination of the bottle to gently pour your best red win...
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1880s French Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa 1870. Recently re-silvered, the tray wit...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plate Wine Trolley
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful late 19th century silver plated wine trolley was crafted by Christofle, the French firm renowned for their commanding silver and plated flatw...
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19th Century French Other Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Christofle were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Jean Despres, René Lalique, and Daum. Prices for Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $92 and can go as high as $150,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
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Questions About Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- 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.
- 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.