Christofle
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Christofle is a French silverware and tableware company founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle.
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Company type | Private (SAS) |
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Industry | Luxury goods |
Founded | 1830 |
Founder | Charles Christofle |
Headquarters | , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | David Vercruysse, CEO |
Products | Tableware, jewelry and home accessories |
Revenue | €51,262,100 (2017) |
Owner | Chalhoub Group |
Number of employees | 211 (2017) |
Website | www.christofle.com |
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The company is known for having introduced electrolytic gilding and silver plating in France in 1842. The company was acquired in 2012 by one of its shareholders, the Chalhoub family's luxury group.