Malmaison
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Included in the collection since 1967, the Malmaison pattern is the Empire model by Christofle. Featuring palm and lotus leaf friezes and symmetrical decorations, it exemplifies the Empire style, which draws heavily from Antiquity. This is one of the most comprehensive lines offered by Christofle, second only to the Albi model, and notably includes a caviar service.
The Malmaison collection is named after the Chรขteau de la Malmaison, the favorite residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. It is characterized by its symmetrical motifs, alternating water leaves and palmettes.
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 Christofle Malmaison collection primarily includes impressive and perfectly crafted cutlery made of silver or silver-plated, a wide range of table accessories, and tea and coffee services. It also extends to porcelain, featuring beautiful dinnerware sets.
