Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Pedestal BowlA silver plated serving bowl with pedestal base in the Malmaison pattern One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison typifies the Empire style, with its frieze of delicate palm and lotus leaves and symmetrical design. The name is a nod to the Chateau de la Malmaison, a favored Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. It is also the only line that includes a caviar service.