Malmaison, the Empire collection from Christofle, features everything from silver cutlery to decorative objects. Objects, such as the iconic candelabra, picture frames, and the elegant champagne buckets, display the collections inimitable style and are present throughout all categories of the Art of the table.
Delicate ornamentation, a palmette motif, symmetry in the decor: the Malmaison collection takes us back us to the very heart of Empire style, to the estate castle of the same name, the favored retreat of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais.
A masterpiece of exquisite finesse, this model is the perfect embodiment of refinement, a century-old heritage, and the unique craftsmanship of the Christofle house. An elegant and stately collection. Iconic.
MALMAISON YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Named after the Château de la Malmaison, the favorite residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine, the Malmaison collection is characterised by its symmetrical motifs, alternating water leaves and palmettes, typical of the Empire style.
Under Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon I, the Empire style became fashionable again. For their sumptuous receptions in Paris and Biarritz, Empress Eugenie and Napoleon III called on Christofle, which became the official supplier to the imperial couple.
In 1909, during the effervescence of the Roaring Twenties, Christofle brought the Empire style up to date by creating the Malmaison Empire Collection, which was simply renamed Malmaison in the 1960s.
The art of tea and coffee is reimagined with Malmaison.
Refined pieces that transform every tasting moment into a ritual of timeless elegance.
Each creation reflects exceptional craftsmanship and elevates the pleasure of sharing these cherished moments.
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With Malmaison, barware reaches new heights of refinement.
Champagne and ice buckets, elegant bowls and aperitif accessories come together to enhance the elegance of every gathering.
In the collection of table accessories, such as the champagne bucket, evocations of the eagle recall memories of Ancient Rome before becoming the imperial emblem. The eagle is also the symbol of the powerful Jupiter, often associated with power and military victories. This symbol, used on many pieces of the collection, gave birth to certain emblematic pieces such as the Malmaison saucer or the centrepiece, which are still among the most appreciated today.
200 years after Napoleon's death, the Malmaison style is still relevant, still refined, a combination of rigour and audacity, it crosses the ages and still gives the table as much allure, while sharing its imperial pleasures.
A historic collection of the Maison Christofle, the name Malmaison refers to the Château de Malmaison, the residence of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine near Paris.
The Malmaison silverware collection embodies the classical elegance of the Empire style. Its symmetrical motifs, alternating water leaves and palmettes, are emblematic signatures of Christofle’s unique craftsmanship. The Maison later extended the Malmaison collection into fine porcelain tableware. The iconic motifs appear on a white background, evoking a discreet luxury defined by precision and delicacy. Enhanced with gold or platinum, this iconic collection has graced the most refined tables since the early 20th century.
Christofle takes the emblematic codes of the Malmaison model and interprets them in a modern and feminine version.
You will find the flower of the handle hoods of Malmaison pieces.
Each piece has its own decoration and thus allows you to vary your table according to the moments of tasting.
In this first phase of the launch, Christofle is offering 6 pieces in two versions, one platinum and one gold.
