The Making of Christofle Tableware: Discover The Satisfyingly Soothing Way Each Masterpiece from Christofle Is Made
Founded in 1830, Charles Christofle a Parisian silversmith devoted his talent to creating sophisticated pieces, such as exceptional tableware and stunning home accessories. Since the brand’s founding in the mid-19th century, the name Christofle has become a symbol of luxury and elegance.
We captured the most satisfyingly soothing moments of the handcrafting process below.
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1. The start of the creation of any flatware begins with melting down the silver by heating it until it turns into a glowing red. |
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2. The molten silver is then carefully hand-poured by a master silversmith into cold water. |
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3. Once the precious material is softened, the forging process can begin. |
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4. For all of their work, Christofle relies on quality craftsmanship using traditional techniques. |
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5. Every step of the manufacturing process is done by hand. |
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6. Regarded as “living treasures”, every master silversmith at Christofle is considered the guardian to the brand’s success and heritage. |
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7. Each handcrafted piece starts from the personally modified tools that are specifically fashioned to suit the hand of every individual silversmith. |
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8. At the final stage, every handmade piece is hand-polished to bring out the luster of fine silver. |
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9. Before each piece is ready to leave the fine silver workshops, a vintage mark is stamped on it as a special hallmark. |
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Watch how the master silversmiths use traditional techniques to create elegant silverware that transcends time:
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