For over three centuries, Christofle has been associated with designing exquisite silver and gold tabletop and dining ware, elevating the craft of silver and gold making.
It all started in 1830 when goldsmiths Charles Christofle (1805-1863) and Henri Bouilhet (1830-1910) began created tabletop pieces for daily use in the home.
The fascinating exhibit traces Christofle from its early beginnings to its dominance as a leading international brand known for its innovative designs.
In the 1800s, extravagant pieces were designed for royalty and aristocracy, and in the 20th century, Christofle branched out and created table settings for the Orient Express, the ocean liner Normandie, the Concorde, and the Ritz Paris. Interior designers, artists, and architects such as Giacometti, Karl Lagerfeld, Andree Putman, Gio Ponti, and Pharrell Williams, collaborated with Christofle to create original pieces. The sprawling exhibit, spanning two floors has close to 1,000 gold and silver work, jewelry, paintings, drawings and posters.
Until April 20, 2025
Musée des Arts Decoratifs
107 rue de Rivoli, 75001
https://madparis.fr/Christofle-a-brilliant-story
Can someone please gift me these?
Come experience Eye Prefer Paris live with Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are walking tours I personally lead. Eye Prefer Paris Tours include many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes, food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks and gardens and much more. In addition to my specialty Marais Tour, I also lead tours of Montmartre, St. Germain, Latin Quarter, in addition to Shopping Tours, Food Tours, Flea Market Tours, Paris Highlights Tours,Vintage Clothing Tours, and Chocolate & Pastry tours.
Tours start at 275€ for up to 3 people, and 90€ for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you, my insiders, Paris.
Comments