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Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
By Fabergé
Located in Roma, IT
Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè.
Original velvet box
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver paper knife; an
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver paper knife (or letter opener) by Omar Ramsden. The paper knife is
Category
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
Located in Esbeek, NL
18 carat golden paper knife with paperclips.
Enamel de limoges, pearls and sapphire, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife
A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Bronze Paper Knife Opener Dipicting a Dachshund Head, Austria, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A Bronze paper knife opener depicting a dachshund head. Austria 1890 circa.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Coral Paper Knife Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Paper knife 18 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver. Antique piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Desk Accessories
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
By William Cripps
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver George II meat skewer / paper knife.
A superb set of hallmarks applied by the
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 11.97 in W 0.99 in D 0.16 in
Carl Auböck Model #4233 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4233 brass and leather paper knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Paire de Fauteuils En Teck, Modèle 121, “Paper Knife” de Kai Kristiansen, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de fauteuils design, modèle 121, ‘Paper Knife’, Kai Kristiansen pour Magnus Olesen, 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
By Ramsden & Carr
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver Paper Knife (or Letter Opener) by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr
Category
Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.76 in W 0.71 in D 0.38 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife three seater sofa Magnus Olesen Denmark 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful elegant shaped three-seat sofa model Paper Knife no. 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of three paper knife chairs, model 121, by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen from Denmark 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted blue enamel letter opener/paper knife, Chester, England
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen No 121 mid century paper knife teak lounge chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 23
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Whiting.
Sterling silver beautiful Art Nouveau cast 3-D figural page turner/paper knife by Whiting
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18 in W 5 in D 0.1 in
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
The sofa measures: 63
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
was designed by and manufactored for the Kai Kristiansen iconic "Paper Knife set" consisting of sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Rosewood
H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Elshout, NL
Model 121 sofa : Paper Knife sofa
We are so pleased to present this drop-dead gorgeous and rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31.11 in W 66.15 in D 29.14 in
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Tree Sofa for Magnus Olesen Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950s in date.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
By Castellani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Immerse yourself in the divinity of this late 19th-century Italian letter opener, attributed to the masterful Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, Italy. Crafted with meticulous arti...
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Letter Openers
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France.
Representing fruits: apples, plums or cherries.
Designer/Artist: Ernst Rischmann
Very good antique cond...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
, knife-edge armrests that taper down elegantly, resembling the sharp edge of a knife. This feature not
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of scissors and letter opener in a handstitched, elephant gray leather scabbard by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes, Paris. This desk set was well-used by its once owner who was ap...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
H 10 in W 2.94 in D 1 in
19th Century George III Knife Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful knife box. Now outfitted for note paper
Category
Antique 19th Century British Knife Boxes
Materials
Wood
Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
DOVEDALE’S debut project is a set of Japanese inspired Damascus steel knives. The folded blue paper
Category
2010s Knife Boxes
Materials
Steel
Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
DOVEDALE’S debut project is a set of Japanese-inspired Damascus steel knives. The folded blue paper
Category
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Materials
Metal
Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
DOVEDALE’S debut project is a set of Japanese-inspired Damascus steel knives. The folded blue paper
Category
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
H 3.94 in W 6.89 in D 18.51 in
Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
that suggests untouched originality of the present form. One box retains early teal paper material over
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 11.38 in W 7.44 in D 5.38 in
Vintage S&A Haddad Jezzine Horn Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set in Box
By S&A Haddad
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fancy vintage Haddad Jezzine Horn bird handled 2 pieces fish carving set.
This set comes with a knife
Category
Late 20th Century Lebanese Aesthetic Movement Knife Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Paper Management Complete Set, Half of the 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
20th Century.
Made in Italy.
The set includes a paperweight, a magnifying glass and a paper knife
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver paper knife
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 469 Sterling Silver Letter Opener by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, playful and infinitely eye-catching, Torun’s sterling silver paper knife is carefully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Curzio Desk Set
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
sophistication in any home office or study. Composed of a ruler, triangle ruler, pencil sharpener, paper-knife
Category
2010s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
bears the signature of the maker. Measurements: 20x18.5x3.8 cm (dish), paper knife: 16x3x1 cm. The price
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the leaves and the stamens of the flowers. The seal is decorated on both sides, whilst the paper knife
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Armchair from the Paper Knife series designed by A.
Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
Located in Opole, PL
store writing instruments.
Inside, there is a removable insert with compartments, together with a paper
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Knife Drawing Papagayo VI - Manipulated Textured Paper (Yellow + Beige)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo VI" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Knife Drawing Papagayo VII - Manipulated Textured Paper (Yellow + Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo VII" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Espectáculo de Proximidad II, Knife Drawing", hand-scored paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Espectáculo de Proximidad II, Knife Drawing" is an original piece by Lucha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Giclée, Paper
Knife Drawing III - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing III" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez captures
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
H 30 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
Knife Drawing VIII - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing VIII" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Knife Drawing XXIV - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing XXV" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez captures
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Knife Drawing Papagayo I - Contemporary Manipulated Textured Paper(Yellow+Beige)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo I" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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Find many varieties of an authentic paper knife available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every paper knife was constructed with great care. Find 83 options for an antique or vintage paper knife now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper knife — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A paper knife made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paper knife over the years, but those crafted by Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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