These six Christofle Gallia Arabesque knife rests bring a graceful ribbon of silver to the table, their broad surfaces curling into sculptural scrolls at either end.
Made in France, they keep knife blades off your tablecloth between courses—a thoughtful detail from the days when dinner came with a freshly pressed cloth and nobody hurried away. Their clean lines look equally at home beside antique porcelain or simple contemporary plates.
Still together in their original green Christofle Collection Gallia box, this set is ready for more shared meals, holiday traditions, and evenings that stretch past dessert. Sold as a complete set of six.
Measurements
Each knife rest measures approximately:
Length: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm)
Height: 1.02 inches (2.6 cm)
Width: 0.79 inches (2.0 cm)
Condition
Good vintage condition, with fine surface scratches, light scuffing, and some tarnish consistent with use and age. The silver-plated surfaces retain a lovely reflective finish. The original box shows noticeable wear, including scuffs and rubbing to the edges and corners. Please review the photographs for details.
History of the maker
Founded in Paris in 1830, Christofle became one of France’s celebrated names in silverware, bringing fine craftsmanship to the rituals of dining and entertaining. Its Gallia collections form part of that enduring tradition. These rests bear the marks “Christofle France” and “Coll. Gallia” underneath.
Ways to use
Set one at each place for dinner parties, holiday lunches, or a beautifully laid everyday supper.
Pair with inherited silver and favorite china to carry family traditions into a new generation.
Use beside a cheese board to rest individual cheese knives or butter spreaders.
Think beyond the dining room: use one as an elegant rest for a calligraphy pen or artist’s brush.
Give the boxed set to a host, tableware collector, or couple beginning traditions of their own.
Duty notice
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.