Rare Solid Silver Flatware Set, Atlas Pattern By Luc Lanel For Christofle

Rare solid silver flatware from the prestigious French silversmith Christofle, Atlas model, designed by the designer and silversmith Luc Lanel. Created in the 1930s, the Atlas model fits perfectly into the Art Deco aesthetic, characterized by the purity of lines, the elegance of proportions and a sober modernity. Luc Lanel, a major figure in the 20th-century design revival at Christofle, developed this pattern for the company's prestigious public commissions. This pattern is particularly famous for having been designed for the interior of the legendary transatlantic liner "Normandie," a true showcase of French luxury and craftsmanship when it entered service in 1935. Silverware and tableware played a central role in the experience aboard this iconic ship, considered one of the pinnacles of Art Deco style. The Atlas pattern is distinguished by its clean, architectural lines, with a gently curved handle and a simple finish, reflecting the influence of modernism and the taste for geometric forms characteristic of the period. This refined simplicity highlights the quality of the metal and the precision of the silversmithing. The flatware set is kept in its original box, stamped with the Christofle mark. Composition of the flatware set (37 pieces): 12 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 teaspoons, 1 ladle. Each piece is hallmarked and signed, attesting to the production of the Christofle company and the hallmark for silver. By its prestigious origin, its emblematic Art Deco design and its link with the ocean liner Normandie, this set constitutes both a remarkable table service and a sought-after piece for collectors of 20th century silverware and design.