THE ART OF LUXURY DINING
The maker of difference in luxury
The name Christofle evokes both the concept of innovative modern design and the elegance of a bygone era. Today the company, headed by the 6th generation of the family, continues their tradition as purveyors of fine design and superior quality cutlery, hollowware, dinnerware, crystal, jewelry and gifts. Thanks to a selective distribution system, Christofle today is an international luxury brand caters to the most discriminate taste around the globe.
Christofle Orfevrie was established in 1837 by Charles Christofle. It has been a continuous innovative force and has infused each era with a new art of living. Over time this prestigious company has revolutionized styles, techniques and methods for the production and distribution of silver plate and the decorative arts. A player in, and privileged witness to, the evolution of taste, customs and traditions, Christofle has always seen its name associated with major creative trends, renowned artists such as Man Ray or Jean Cocteau, avant-garde architects such as Gio Ponti and modernist silver smiths such as Lino Sabattini and Christian Fjerdingstad as well as present-day designers such as Martin Szekely, Christian Biecher and Andree Putman.
Today, as in the past, whether gracing the tables of emperors, princes or maharajas, in palaces, on board the Trans-Siberian Railway, Orient Express or transatlantic ocean liners or in contemporary restaurants, Christofle is, in-fact, the instrument of making a lasting memory and impression of what could be just an ordinary event.
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Authenticity and Quality
The authenticity of the silverware you buy is guaranteed by the Hallmark of the manufacturer. For example, Christofle guarantees the thickness of the silver plating on each of the pieces that carries its hallmark. However, authenticity does not by any means guaranty the quality of the work, particularly the plating workmanship. In fact, it was not until August 19, 1985 that a "Quality Mark" became an obligatory requirement. French flatware and tableware that were manufactured in the eighteenth century are still in service today, and still intact and usable. Brand names such as Christofle can be found on cutlery dated to the late 1700, and that is a quality that defines "Heirlooms" .
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