Christofle: A Legacy of French Silverware.
Paris celebrates Christofle, one of France’s most celebrated silverware houses, in the exhibition: Christofle – A Brillliant Story. From November 2024 to April 2025, a dedicated exhibition shines a spotlight on Christofle’s artistry, tracing its impact on French design and its global legacy.
Founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle, the Christofle brand revolutionized silverware production and luxury table settings. Originally a jeweller, Christofle saw the potential of electroplating technology, a groundbreaking innovation at the time, and positioned his company at the forefront of fine metalwork.
Christofle’s silverware was on the tables of royalty and aristocrats by the mid-19th century, earning the brand an international reputation for excellence. Over the decades, Christofle expanded its expertise from tableware to jewellery, decorative objects, and Art Deco masterpieces.
This exhibition is a journey through French craftsmanship and the work of Christofle’s master silversmiths from the Second Empire to the 20th century.
The exhibition features iconic and rare pieces, including vintage Art Nouveau silverware, presidential silverware sets, the Ritz and Orient Express collaborations, and artistic collaborations with visionary designers including Émile Gallé, Gio Ponti, and Andrée Putman.
Beyond France, Christofle’s influence extended to diplomatic gifts, luxury hotels, and first-class tableware on transatlantic liners like the Normandie.
Exhibition Dates: 14 November 2024 – 20 April 2025
Location: Museum of Decorative Arts, 107 rue de Rivoli 75001, Paris
