Christofle - Centrepiece - Food Warmer - Silverplated
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Double silver-plated food warmer by Christofle for Gallia, France, in the mid‑20th century (approx. 1940–1960), model Chauffe Scaldavivande, dimensions 36 × 36 × 14 cm, with two burners and one item, in very good condition with only light wear and aging signs.
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Elegant double food warmer in silver-plated metal, made by Maison Christofle for its historic Gallia line, designed for high-quality functional objects characterized by durability, understated elegance, and great attention to design.
The structure features an oval gallery-shaped form, designed to support serving dishes and keep them warm thanks to the burner complete with the original wick located at the center. The design is balanced and harmonious, with clean lines and well-calibrated proportions, typical of Gallia production from the early twentieth century, often intended for both domestic use and representation.
The original Christofle – Gallia stamps are visible, confirming authenticity and production at the Christofle manufactories in France.
Historical notes
The Gallia line was born at the beginning of the 20th century as a parallel production of the Maison Christofle, dedicated to tableware and everyday service objects of a higher standard. The Gallia items are distinguished by excellent silver plating, structural robustness, and a sober decorative language, often influenced by Art Déco currents and French modernism.
Gallia lunch warmers were essential elements in bourgeois tables and formal dining rooms, demonstrating the art of entertaining typical of the era.
Details
Manufacture: Christofle, France
Production: Gallia
Silvery metal
Type: double food warmer with two burners.
Period: first half of the 20th century
Elegant double food warmer in silver-plated metal, made by Maison Christofle for its historic Gallia line, designed for high-quality functional objects characterized by durability, understated elegance, and great attention to design.
The structure features an oval gallery-shaped form, designed to support serving dishes and keep them warm thanks to the burner complete with the original wick located at the center. The design is balanced and harmonious, with clean lines and well-calibrated proportions, typical of Gallia production from the early twentieth century, often intended for both domestic use and representation.
The original Christofle – Gallia stamps are visible, confirming authenticity and production at the Christofle manufactories in France.
Historical notes
The Gallia line was born at the beginning of the 20th century as a parallel production of the Maison Christofle, dedicated to tableware and everyday service objects of a higher standard. The Gallia items are distinguished by excellent silver plating, structural robustness, and a sober decorative language, often influenced by Art Déco currents and French modernism.
Gallia lunch warmers were essential elements in bourgeois tables and formal dining rooms, demonstrating the art of entertaining typical of the era.
Details
Manufacture: Christofle, France
Production: Gallia
Silvery metal
Type: double food warmer with two burners.
Period: first half of the 20th century
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Christofle
Model
Food Warmer
Material
Silverplated
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
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