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Created in 1928, these six knife rests reflect Christofle’s exploration of the animal kingdom through the lens of Art Deco, an artistic movement then emerging in France and across Europe. Characterised by its preference for geometric and symmetrical forms, Art Deco lends itself beautifully to this poetic interpretation.
Originally part of a collection of twelve pieces, these knife rests depict six animals arranged in pairs: a swan and a pelican, a dog and a cat and a peacock and a dove.
With their angular, elongated silhouettes, these figures evoke each animal and its distinctive posture through a refined simplicity of detail, embracing the purity of Art Deco design.
Christofle buys the patents for silver plating and gilding by electrolysis which gave birth to silver metal in France. He becomes a goldsmith.
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