Puiforcat Elysee Flatware
Chosen by the French President Vincent Auriol for official dinners, this flatware collection has graced the banquet tables of the Élysée Palace as of 1947. The Elysee flatware reproduces a Regency design dating to the early 18th century. Using traditional techniques, the craftsmen at the Puiforcat workshop finely and painstakingly chisel the Regency-style handles to feature fretwork motifs. This masterpiece of French silverwork is available upon request with a gilded finish.
Material | Sterling Silver |
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SKU | group-elyseesterlingsilver-flatware |
Through unparalleled savoir faire, Puiforcat designs pieces that are inspired by their deep heritage while creating tomorrow's classics. Beyond fine tableware, the House dedicates its long standing expertise to cultivating a complete silversmith’s Art de vivre in the areas of fine taste and interior decor.
The Elysee flatware collection is inspired by a Regency model dating to the early 18th century. Selected by French President Vincent Auriol, this flatware set has graced the banquet tables of the Élysée Palace as of 1947. The craftsmen at the Puiforcat workshop painstakingly hand chisel the Regency-style handles that feature fretwork motifs. Using traditional techniques, this masterpiece of French silverwork is available upon request with a gilded finish. For the last two centuries, Puiforcat has dressed the finest tables and served as the premier silversmith for connoisseurs and collectors of exceptional objects.
The House of Puiforcat lays the groundwork for a silversmith's art of living. Boasting unrivaled expertise, the House redefines gastronomy at every step of the way, from preparation to setting and on to the time of tasting. Collection after collection, they aspire to honor their time honored experience in every area of the art living, whether linked to the decorative arts or the “bel-usage”.

