Christofle, a Brilliant History

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs showcases the creations and exceptional craftsmanship of the prestigious silversmithing house Christofle by organizing a major exhibition dedicated to this French manufacturer, rich with nearly two hundred years of history.

“Christofle, a Brilliant History”: through an immersive and magical exhibition, this large retrospective features a selection of over six hundred pieces of gold and silverwork, paintings, drawings, and posters, from the Bouilhet-Christofle Collection and other major national collections.

From the 1830s to the present day, this lineage of silversmiths, initiated by Charles Christofle and Henri Bouilhet, has transformed the shapes and decorations of silver to integrate them into everyday life.

Partnered with the greatest designers and fashion creators—such as Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman, Karl Lagerfeld, and Pharrell Williams, Christofle serves as an artistic laboratory that revolutionizes traditional silversmithing by renewing its uses and adorning it with unprecedented colors and decorations.

The exhibition “Christofle, a brillant history” is presented in the Christine & Stephen A. Schwarzman Fashion Galleries, in a spectacular and immersive scenography highlighting the behind-the-scenes of the silversmith trade and the sumptuous legendary tables.

Curator

Audrey Gay-Mazuel, conservator in charge of 19th century – Art Nouveau collections.