Christofle Vases and Vessels
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 Vases In Dinanderie De Christofle
By Christofle
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Christofle vase marked 55 S in bronze with brown patina
Vase not signed because base too small
Good condition, some micro-scratches of use.
In the last photo, similar model s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Luc Lanel for Christofle Dinanderie Vase
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luc Lanel (French, 1893-1965) for Christofle, France. Art Deco patinated and gilt bronze dinanderie vase, early 20th century. The vase is of bottle form featuring a cylindrical neck ...
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1920s French Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
A Minimalist Cardinale Vase Designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 1960s
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic Cardinale Vase designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle in the Sixties.The Cardinale Vase, designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle in the 1960s, epitomiz...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Christofle & Cie Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece with a circular scalloped cut-glass bowl attributed to Baccarat, the center-dish fla...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Cardinale Vase by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, France, circa 1950
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning "Cardinale" vase designed by Lino Sabattini, manufactured by Christofle in France around 1950.
This eye-catching piece is made of high quality silver plated metal and has...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases, by Christofle & Cie. Christofle & Cie is a renowned French silver and metalwork manufacturer f...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Vase with Stag Beetles by Christofle Gallia Paris
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique decorative Christofle Gallia Art Nouveau vase with five stems decorated with stag beetles and oak leaves made from silverplated pewter. Marked on the bottom with the manufact...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti for Christofle, Silver Flower Holder, Mid-Century Modern Collectible
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Decorative - Gio Ponti Vase - Collectible Silver Flower Holder
There's no doubt Gio Ponti has been one of the greatest designers of the Twentieth century. His influence ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
By Christofle, Richard Hutten
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...
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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle
By Christofle, Jacques Sitoleux, Gio Ponti
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Cache-Pot Napoleon 3rd Style Made by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Cache-pot made of pompeian green patinated bronze with decorations of fauns and gold mercury details. Made by Charles Christofle (1805-1863), in the 19th century, Napoleon 3rd style. Signed CHRISTOFLE ET CIE...
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1890s Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco French Christofle Silver Plate Silverplate Bud Vase Made in France
By Christofle
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Art Deco silverplate bud vase with a trio of stylized bird figures at the base by Christofle. Made in France and is marked with the script logo on the side and with hallmar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This simple “Vaso 1” vase with two openings was designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Paris.
It is made of silver-plated brass.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Small Bronze Vase French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie by Emilé Reiber
By Christofle, Emile Reiber
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Bronze Vase, chiseled and partially gilt bronze en relief decorated with grasshoppers and wheat axes. The best of French Art Nouveau, Christofle et Cie...
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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Luc Lanel for Christofle Rare Art Deco Dinanderie Vase in Bronze, France, 1920s
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Luc Lanel for Christofle rare exquisite Art Deco period dinanderie vase made of bronze applied with elegant gold leaf scroll details, France, 1920s.
Stamped on the underside with maker's mark, "CHRISTOFLE" and "211 T." Authenticated with sticker on underside"CABINET - D'EXPERTISES FELIX MARCILHAC 17IA2."
“Dinanderie” is a metalworking technique using a single piece of flat metal (copper, brass, silver, tin, etc.), folding it in on itself, and then hammering it into its desired shape such as a vase, platter, or pitcher, without making any cuts, soldering, or additions to the metal.
Literature:
Dominique Forest et Marie...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Bronze
A Rare Pair of Palatial Christofle & Cie Samovars Circa 1867
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and stunning duo: a pair of palatial Christofle & Cie samovars. These exemplify exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled design, making them a prized and exceptional find.
T...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Gilded Bronze Vases
Christofle
Circa 1930
This rare pair of Christofle bronze vases epitomizes the pinnacle of French decorative arts from the Art Nouveau era, representing ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form
By Christofle
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maison Christofle Vase with Chevron/Zig Zag Design in Dinanderie Form.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle with a wooden base. Marked on the underside.
About Luc Lanel:
The designer and ceramist had ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Vase Art Deco by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco iron vase, green, patinated, made by Christofle. Signed Christofle, 10A
France, CIRCA 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Set of Two 1960s French Christofle Silver Plated Bronze Beets or Radishes Vases
By Christofle
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage 1960s Christofle silver plated bronze radish bud vases also know as soliflore or solifleur as you could put one flower in them. But they also could be used as small candle ho...
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1960s French Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Christofle Silver Platted Bulb Vase
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A silver platted bulb vase by Christofle France
Stamped.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle faceted silver metal vase
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Faceted Silver Metal Vase
Beautiful and elegant with a textured surface like a scale pattern, it has a conical shape, narrowing towards the base and widening slightly at t...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Christofle Didanerie Art Deco Vase by Luc Lanel
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Didanderie vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver
Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Christofle silver metal cipher
Beautiful silver metal ciborium with Christofle seal with an elegant design and a circular handle that stands out due to its black finish.
Mea...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Gallia, Two Art Deco Silvered Metal, Signed
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia, two Art Deco silvered metal. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Christofle vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Christofle were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Jacques Blin, Vallauris, and Pol Chambost. Prices for Christofle vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $487 and can go as high as $34,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
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Questions About Christofle Vases and Vessels
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.