Christofle Furniture
French
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
Pair of Black Lacquer and Silver Champagne Corks/Bottle Stoppers by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of french black lacquer and silver champagne corks/bottle stoppers by Christofle
By: Christofle
Material: lacquer, silver, silver plate, metal
Technique: cast, molded, lacquered, polished, silvered, plated, metalwork
Dimensions: 2 in x 3 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: Argentina
An elegant pair of early 20th century champagne bottle...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 363 pcs France Dinner Size
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. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
By Christofle, Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist cocktail shaker designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design.
Created as part of the Gallia range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Highly collectable and sought-after in excellent condition measuring 3 1/8" in diameter x 9 3/4" tall. Minor wear commensurate with age and use.
Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Christofle Silver Candlestick Lamps
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Pair Christofle silver candlestick lamps. Vintage Christofle boudoir/dressing table or dining table lamps in a subtle dot or strawberry seed p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver
$3,600 / set
Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Christofle flatware in silver-plated metal, "Gabon" model, created in 1937 by Christian Fjerdingstad for the 1937 Paris International Exhibition, presented at the Christofle Pavilion...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 pieces
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...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 61 pieces 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 handed down through generations. The ...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Bottle
Dinanderie
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Christofle bottle (Dinanderie)
Bonce origin France
without restorations with original patina
(very small bumps on the bottom),
circa 1010.
Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
CHRISTOFLE Silverplate Oil
Vinegar Set, 1900
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Silverplate oil
vinegar set by CHRISTOFLE, France, ca.1900. Silverplate and crystal. Height: 8.7"(22cm), Width: 5.7"(14.5cm), Depth: 2.3"(5.8cm). Stamped "Orfevrerie Gallai" wi...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Pair Silverplated Christofle
Dupérier
Collection 2 Light Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra France Circa 1900-1925
A stunning pair of silver-plated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection two-light candelabra, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
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.
Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4"
12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8"
6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4"
1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4"
1 large serving fork, 10 1/8"
Includes fitted Christofle Chest...
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20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
$19,800 Sale Price
20% Off
20th century French Christofle Silver Plated Asparagus Clamp, 1950s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful silver-plated asparagus clamp from the famous French Christofle house dating from the 1950s.
Stamped Christofle on the handle. Very good quality and good condition.
For lov...
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1950s French Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
122-Piece Christofle Capricorne Liane Silver-Plated Flatware Set, France
By Christofle
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare and expansive 122-piece silver-plated flatware set in the iconic Capricorne Liane pattern by Christofle, France.
This mid-20th century collection showcases the sculptural ele...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great paperweight design in this Christofle ornament .
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror.
Stamped Gallia
Bibliog...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Cased Folio Corkscrew and Stopper
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine French boxed set of a silver plated corkscrew and wine bottle stopper in the Folio design created in the mid 1990's in a modernist / art...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless.
Monumental Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 132 pieces....
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 8" W x 4" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti
Crystal Centerpieces
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti and Crystal Centerpieces
France, circa 1875
Highlighting the extraordinary skill of Christofle’s makers, this exquisite pair of 19th-ce...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$5,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality silver plated oval bowl designed by Lino Sabattini, it has been made in France by Christofle world famous manufacturer in the Sixties. It's in very good conditions an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm
This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
1950s Mid-Century Modern Set of Wine Cooler and Ice Bucket by Gallia Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of French Wine Cooler and ice bucket designed by Luc Lanel for Gallia Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Commodore by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 18 pc Dinner
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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Roma, IT
A box that recalls a work by
René Magritte, an apple and a bowler hat come together in this silver plated box from the 1970s produced by Fleuron Christofle.
A butter dish or a caviar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Gilded Brass and Lacquer Resin Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private interior with this rare Christofle Paris picture frame, a stunning creation from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Meticulously crafted in France circa ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Silver Plate Candelabras Signed Christofle, France, Early 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of silver plate candelabras signed Christofle, France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Art Deco Silver Plated
Melone
Jug By Fjerdingstad For Christofle, 1930s
By Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE JUG/PITCHER
Designed in 1926 by Danish silversmith and sculptor Christian Fjerdingstad (1891-1968) for high-quality French goldsmiths and silversmiths Christofle, forming pa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Paris - Rare Grand Art Deco Tray c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large silver plated tray with a striking border and two grand shaped palm leaf handles by Maison Christofle of Paris.
Just back from our silversmiths workshop where it has been overhauled, professionally deep cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
The underside is signed with various Orfèvrerie Christofle...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
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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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Individual Asparagus Tongs CHRISTOFLE Silver-Plated
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant individual asparagus tongs crafted by the prestigious Christofle, a true emblem of French refinement. This piece perfectly combines beauty and functionality, made of silve...
Category
20th Century French Christofle Furniture
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
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...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Gorgeous Ice Bucket by Christofle in Silver Plated. Made in France
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Gorgeous ice bucket by Christofle "Ormesson" model in silver plated. It's part of the Gallia collection. Made in France. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diamete...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$696 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Jug by Süe
Mare for Gallia, Christofle circa 1930
By Louis Sue, Christofle, Gallia, Andre Mare
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco jug by Louis Süe(1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverplated with plant motifs in low-relief.
Stamped underneath "...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Christofle
Gallia
silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz).
A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers.
...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
A Mid-Century 5-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Mid-Century Five-Piece Christofle Electroplated Silver Tea and Coffee Set. The elegant set comprising of a coffee pot, a hot water pot, a sugar-bowl and a milk jug. Stampe...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle
French, c. 1930
Bird: height 2cm, width 8cm, depth 2cm
Case: height 4.5cm, width...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Albi by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 98 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.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Art Deco Style Silver Plated Key Tray or Vide-Poche in Original Box
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A silver plated round vide poche, key holder or small tray designed by Christofle.
The tray embodies a contemporary and elegant aesthetic, it features clean lines, and a sleek, mod...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Woven Metal Basket Made in France
By Christofle
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic design. Woven gold basket with tray insert.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Metal
Galea by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 4 Set 35 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.
Th...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Christofle Silvered Epergne Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass, France
By Christofle, Baccarat
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...
Category
1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze, Copper
Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8",
12 luncheon knives (some blade we...
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20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan C.1940
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
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-...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Plunir by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 120 pieces 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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Sterling Cocktail Shaker
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic art deco deco Christofle bell-shaped or conical cocktail shaker with a traditional three-piece design (body, strainer top, and cap). It is made of sterling silver (...
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Early 20th Century Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle
By Gio Ponti, Christofle, Jacques Sitoleux
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silverplated tube vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, France, circa 1969..
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
French Art Deco vase by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original french art deco vase by Christofle in typical work of "dinanderie", Circa 1930. Signed on the base as showed in the picture.
Documented also in the book "La dinanderie fran...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Brass
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 84 pieces
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...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Christofle Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Sue et Mare for Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle, Art Deco Jug c.1925
By Sue et Mare, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after silver plated jug designed by the famous French designers (see below) Louis Süe and André Mare for the Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle c.1925.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; any shading are reflections; minor wear to the interior commensurate with age and use.
A magnificent piece of history and as relevant for today's interiors as it was nearly 100 years ago.
Excellent condition spanning 7 1/2" handle to spout x 4" x 7" tall. Any black marks seen on the body of the jug / pitcher are shadows not marks.
Item: 44016
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Sue et Mare
The spirit of collaboration was alive in the age of Art Deco. No duo quite exemplified this ideal more than the one known as Süe et Mare. Taking their knowledge of fine art and their shared experiences in the war with them, Louis Süe and André Mare were able to shape trends in the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and beyond. Their designs, inspired by Cubism, excited the Paris Salon of the time and remain relevant even today.
Louis Süe was born in Bordeaux in 1875 to a wine merchant and his wife. Drawn to the arts, Süe abandoned a path which would have led him into the École Polytechnique to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in 1893. There he studied painting as well as architecture design, and in 1902 was able to exhibit with a number of his contemporaries in the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. After working in various Parisian artists’ workshops and spending time in Vienna (where he was introduced to Cubism), Süe joined L’Atelier Français, an interior design firm made up of a number of his contemporaries, and where he first met André Mare.
André Mare was born in the Norman town of Argentan in 1885. Feeling stifled by his conventional upbringing, he left in 1904 to enroll in the École des Arts Decoratifs. In 1906, Mare also exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, showing his furniture design and setting himself apart as a leader among his cohort. In 1912, along with Marcel Duchamp and others (and concurrent to his involvement with L’Atelier Français) Mare created La Maison Cubiste, a section at that year’s Salon d’Automne dedicated to radical interior design.
The outbreak of the First World War briefly interrupted the two men’s collaboration. Süe was drafted into the French Army and served in the Greek campaign. Mare, meanwhile, developed new camouflage techniques for the French, British, and Italian armies using his knowledge of Cubism. But this function did not keep him from the front. In 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel in Picardy while helping establish a lookout post, and in the same year was awarded the Military Cross by George V of England.
In 1919, Süe and Mare resumed their professional relationship by cooperating with Gustave Jaulmes on designing the victory celebrations in Paris for the war’s end. The next year the pair founded the Compagnie des arts français, focusing on creating designs for furnishings and interior accessories. While adhering to the Art Deco style, their designs were more conventional, harking back to the Louis XIV and earlier periods, and less focused on geometric intricacy. Highly decorative, their pieces featured flair such as sculpted floral and fruit motifs, scalloped edges, and inlays of ivory and mother of pearl.
Working primarily as decorators and furniture designers, Süe and Mare did find time to continue participating in exhibitions, particularly the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, where they constructed an actual museum of contemporary art. Other projects included the booth for the Ambassade de France and the interiors of the steamship SS Île de France.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. Six different animals are rep...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
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 Furniture
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Metal
1950s Champagne or Ice Bucket Sul by Christofle in Silver Plated. Made in France
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Gorgeous champagne or ice bucket "Sully" by Christofle in silver plated. It's part of the Gallia collection. Made in France. The item is in excellent condition. Signed at bott...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl. Very good condition: silver oxidation can be pol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Christofle Furniture
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Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique six-light silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 67cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of silvered bronze candelabra are crafted in the ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Christofle Furniture
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Silver, Bronze
Christofle furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle furniture 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 furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Lalique, Cartier, and Charles Schneider. Prices for Christofle furniture 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 $1,668.
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Questions About Christofle Furniture
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Christofle, examine it closely in search of the maker's marks. Prior to 1935, Christofle typically marked its silverware with a balance and the initials “OC.” Later pieces will generally display a chess piece with the same initials. Examples of these marks are available on the official Christofle website for you to compare to the markings on your piece. For further assistance making an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Christofle silver wares.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Christofle silverware, first find its maker's mark. On pieces produced before 1935, you'll normally find a balance stamp along with the initials “OC.” Later pieces show a chess piece along with the “OC” initials. The official Christofle website has a reference page with images of its various markings that can assist with the identification process. To determine what pattern your silverware is, examine images posted in identification guides found on various trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be of help in identifying Christofle silverware. Explore a large collection of Christofle silver on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Christofle cutlery, look for maker’s marks. Depending on the age of your piece, the marking may be "GC," "CC" or "Christofle." Alternately, pieces from the Gallia line may only say "Gallia." If you wish to learn the style name of your silverware, compare it to images shared by trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be of assistance. Explore a diverse assortment of Christofle silverware on 1stDibs.
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