Christofle Flatware Patterns: A Complete Guide

Christofle was founded in Paris in 1830 and is best known for its silver flatware, sold piece by piece so a service can be built and added to over time. With so many designs, choosing one is the hardest part. This guide to Christofle flatware patterns walks through the classics, the modern designs and the everyday stainless steel lines, so you can find the pattern that suits your table.

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver or Stainless Steel?

Christofle makes flatware in three materials. Silver plate is a layer of pure silver over a base metal – the classic choice for a formal service. Sterling silver is solid silver throughout, the heirloom choice. Stainless steel is made for every day and the dishwasher. Many patterns come in more than one material, so you can choose the pattern first and the metal second.

The Classic Christofle Patterns

Perles

The Louis XVI-style Perles pattern, introduced in 1876, has a single delicate line of beading reminiscent of a classic pearl necklace. Explore the whole Christofle Perles collection; pictured, the silver-plated dinner knife.

Cluny

Cluny dates back to Christofle's first catalog in 1862, when it was known as Uni, and was slightly redesigned in 1964. It is plain and elegant, with a Louis XIII feel. See Christofle Cluny.

Malmaison

One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison typifies the Empire style with its frieze of palmettes and lotus leaves, and is named for the Château de Malmaison. The sterling silver 5-piece set holds a tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, salad fork and after-dinner teaspoon. See Christofle Malmaison.

Also in the classic family: Marly, Christofle's ornate Louis XV rocaille pattern with scrolls and foliage along the handle.

Art Deco and Modern Designs

America

Launched in 1933, America is an Art Deco pattern of angular corners, beveled edges and strong lines, named for the country the world fell in love with after World War I. See Christofle America.

Albi

Created in 1968, Albi takes its name from a French town and its cathedral, known for clean straight lines. The 24-piece set serves six – six each of dinner forks, dinner knives, tablespoons and after-dinner teaspoons – in silver plate or stainless steel, with a 48-piece stainless set for twelve. See Christofle Albi.

Jardin d'Eden

Designed for Christofle by Marcel Wanders and engraved all over with an intertwined botanical motif. The silver-plated 24-piece set serves six and comes with a storage box. See Christofle Jardin d'Eden.

Aria

The silver-plated Aria 24-piece set serves six, in a storage box designed to hold 36 pieces in three modules – room to grow the service. See Christofle Aria.

MOOD

Every MOOD set is presented in Christofle's egg-shaped case, which holds all 24 pieces upright and can stay on the table or the sideboard. The silver-plated MOOD Easy set has smaller pieces, made for brunches, desserts and the kids' table. See Christofle MOOD.

Stainless Steel for Every Day

Osiris

A 24-piece stainless steel set for six with a storage box: six each of dinner forks, dinner knives, tablespoons and after-dinner teaspoons. See Christofle Osiris.

L' me de Christofle

A stainless steel pattern that brings strength and modernity to a designer or a classic table, in a 24-piece set for six or a 48-piece set, each with a storage box. See L' me de Christofle.

How to Choose Your Christofle Pattern

Match the pattern to your china: beaded Perles and Empire-style Malmaison suit traditional dinnerware, while Albi, America and Jardin d'Eden suit a modern table.
Start with place settings for the people you entertain most, then add serving pieces over time – Christofle flatware is sold piece by piece.
Registering for a wedding? A complete set in a storage box is an easy gift for guests to give.
Not sure where each piece goes? See our guide on how to set a table.