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Christofle: The Silver Spirit Takes Off

March 4, 2013 / Comments Off on Christofle: The Silver Spirit Takes Off


Spring 2013 will mark a year since the venerable french tableware company opened their flagship store on Madison. The art of their trademark designs has ultimately raised the bar for other high end silversmith makers since 1830. But, how have they evolved? Very well from the looks of their latest collections, and from the stellar list of designers, including the late Andree Putman, that keep collaborating with them by making their original design even better. Check out these stunning photographs from Christofle which I have saved for months on end – just for you.


French-born interior designer Stéphane Parmentier designed Christofle’s flagship store on the ultra chic and trendy Madison Avenue neighborhood. Stéphane actually began his career in fashion working for Lanvin, Hervé Léger and Karl Lagerfeld. He later took another role as art director for the Givenchy and Montana ready-to-wear collections. In 2000, he traded in his dress form for a drawing board, founding his own interior architecture agency in Paris. That was when he became an instant globetrotter, working in Paris, London and Miami! In 2012, he was appointed art director for the home furnishings division of Printemps department store and has since worked on the renovation of the Orange headquarters in Paris. His latest creations were shown last November at Themes & Variations, a gallery in London. Stéphane is a marvelous person and an incredible inspiration!

Stunning: Christofle’s New York Flagship Store on Madison Avenue


Christofle is an excellent silverware choice for the well appointed house. Although I found their staff a little distant at times, there’s no mistaking the high quality of their products, and their revered heritage. Mise en table, all these elements are a sure crowd pleaser. Christofle is located at 846 Madison Avenue (between 69th and 70th Street), New York City. Tel: 212.308.9390.

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