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Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver knife rest made by Redlich Silver Co. would be a refined example of American
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1920s American Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Sterling Silver Knife Rest
$325
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four sterling silver Hilliard & Thomason knife rests, Birmingham, 1908. 3 inches wide by
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Early 1900s British Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
$740 / set
H 1.75 in W 3 in D 1.375 in
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, twisted centers with ball ends. Each measures 3 1/2"w
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
$95 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cut crystal, faceted Dumbbell shaped knife rest, circa early to mid 19th Century. A large rest
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Crystal

Antique Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
$125
H 2 in W 2 in D 4.25 in
Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ornate pair of sterling silver knife rests was made in Sheffield, England, and is fully
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1830s English Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
$550
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
Located in Crespières, FR
These French crystal knife-rest have something special thanks to their sleek and modernist design
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Crystal

Antique 11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
$416 / set
H 0.48 in W 3.35 in D 0.87 in
Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests
Located in Downingtown, PA
Creamware knife rests, Italian, Circa 1810-1820    The two rests are of similar form with a raised
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests
Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests
$990 / set
H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890. Colorful with coat of arms and acanthus leaves.
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1890s French Country Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Faience

Antique Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
$450 / set
H 1.6 in W 1.5 in D 3.8 in
Christopher Dresser for Roberts & Belk Silver Plated Knife Rests
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual pair Arts & Crafts Roberts & Belk Sheffield silver plated ‘cat’ ball end knife rests the
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage knife rest. By Tiffany & Co. In gilt sterling silver. Manufactured by Blackinton
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Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle French, c. 1930 Bird: height 2cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant set of knife rests, from Belgium, made in the mid-19th century. Pieces of
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Minimalist Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Crystal

Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
$320 / set
H 0.6 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 French midcentury molded glass. Perfect for holiday entertaining, these knife rests will
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests
Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.5 in
Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests Choisy Le Roi circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests signed HB Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.  
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1890s French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ten French Art Deco geometric porcelain knife rests painted burgundy with gold highlights. Set of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
$263 Sale Price
29% Off
H 0.81 in W 3.7 in D 1.12 in
Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco ceramic hand-painted knife rests Stamped Germany and numbered Four yellow ducks Three
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Early 20th Century German Antique Knife Rests

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Ceramic

Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven
Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven
$135 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 1.5 in W 0.87 in D 4.25 in
Set of 10 French Green Glazed Ceramic Knife Rests – Provençal Tableware
Located in Milano, IT
This set of 10 French ceramic knife rests, featuring a vibrant green glaze, hails from the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Knife Rests

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Ceramic

Set of 10 French Green Glazed Ceramic Knife Rests – Provençal Tableware
Set of 10 French Green Glazed Ceramic Knife Rests – Provençal Tableware
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.25 in W 3.19 in D 1.25 in
Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900. Laurel leaves.
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Early 1900s European Louis XIV Antique Knife Rests

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Metal

Set of 12 French Art Deco Style Molded Glass Knife Rests
Located in Miami, FL
knife rests will add grace to your table. Measures: 3 1/4" W or Long x 1 3/8" H x 1 3/8" D.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 12 French Art Deco Style Molded Glass Knife Rests
Set of 12 French Art Deco Style Molded Glass Knife Rests
$395 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.38 in W 3.25 in D 1.38 in
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See Marcilhac ref
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

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Art Glass

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Charming set of knife rests, made of high-quality opal glass, manufactured by the famous French
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

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Opaline Glass

Set of 2 French Faience Dog and Ram Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience dog and ram knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890.
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1890s French Country Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Faience

Dutch diamant cut crystal and silver set of knife rests with salt cellars, 1880
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch diamant cut crystal and silver set of knife rests with salt cellars, 1880 A set of salt
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19th Century Dutch Antique Knife Rests

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 "Scarabees" (Scarabs) knife rests made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

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Glass

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
pattern knife rests. Each marked appropriately.
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Knife Rests

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Porcelain

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in D 4 in
French Sterling Silver Set of 12 Knife Rests in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver knife rests in beautiful curvilinear
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Squirrel Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cent
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

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Metal

Pair of Silver Plated Metal Elephant Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cent
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau set of 6 Knife Rests Poppy Flowers Gallia Christofle Silver Plated
By Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
This set of 6 knife-rests with blooming poppy flowers is a very good and typical Art Nouveau design
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural knife rest. In sterling silver. By Hilliard & Thomason - the storied
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Knife Rests

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Sterling Silver

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Lot of Five Silver Plated Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1910s
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Metal

set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six beautiful figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals and people, circa 1920s
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

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Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle French, 20th Century
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Silver Plated Metal Wild Boar Pig Animal Motif Knife Rests Austria 19th Cen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Metal

19th Century Austrian 900 Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, S/4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Austrian Sterling Silver knife rests, with traditional cast Jack-style ends, circa
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Late 19th Century Austrian International Style Antique Knife Rests

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental European Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four sterling silver knife rests, with traditional cast Jack-style ends, circa mid-19th
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Late 19th Century International Style Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925
By Delvaux Créateur
Located in London, GB
Original box of 12 beautiful c1925 enameled glass knife rests by Maison Delvaux with Polychrome
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
By Christofle, Jean Puiforcat, Cardeilhac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Earthenware

French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey & Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
By Christofle, Cardeilhac, Emile Puiforcat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of eight "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1960, each silvered piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal; it includes...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Knife Rests

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Metal

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
knives, 6 dinner forks, 10 desert knives and a carving fork The top drawer has 2 knife rests, a carving
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Mahogany

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional scallop shell motif to either end of each horizontal rest. These 20th century silver knife rests
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1910s English Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

JEAN TETARD - 199-PIECE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SET - 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SHELLFISH FORKS • 12 KNIFE RESTS • 12 TEA/COFFEE SPOONS Serving Pieces: • 19 SERVICE PIECES A TOTAL OF
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Early 20th Century French Antique Knife Rests

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Sterling Silver

Fiddle by Dub Austrian 812 Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces C. 1863 Crown
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 2 Large vegetable serving spoons, 11" 1 Large soup ladle, 12 1/2" 11 Knife rests, 4" Includes bonus
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19th Century European Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver

Antique English Mahogany Canteen Chest on Legs with Flatware, Set Circa 1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
company's trademark "Welbeck" silver-plate. The chest pieces are as follows: Top Drawer: 2 Knife Rests 5
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Early 20th Century English Antique Knife Rests

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Silver Plate

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
two large serving fish forks. Two large serving fish spoons. Four palette knives. 18 knife rests. 24
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Cased 155 Piece 24 Setting Cutlery 20th Century
By James Aitchison
Located in London, GB
Dersert spoons 4x Knife rests 1x Asparagus tongs 2x Large grave serving spoons 1x Large soup ladle 1x
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Early 20th Century British Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
.10 teaspoons and 1 sugar sifting spoon.12 knife rests.2 salts with liner and 2 salt
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
drawers retaining a Hanoverian rat-tail service comprising: 18 dessert forks, 4 knife rests, 18 table
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Naturalistic Cutlery Rests/Holders - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
on a table and provide two branch stems which allows for the knife and fork to rest on. Overall a
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19th Century Antique Knife Rests

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Sterling Silver

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Blown Glass

3 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are three spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Knife Rests

Materials

Blown Glass

E. de Christiani 19 Century “Still life with Peaches”, 1899 Oil on canvas
Located in TEYJAT, FR
, meticulously rendered in oil on canvas. A paring knife and a split peach rest on a rustic tabletop, evoking
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19th Century French Antique Knife Rests

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Canvas

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Antique Knife Rests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique knife rests is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique knife rests available were constructed with great care. Antique knife rests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical antique knife rests are consistently popular styles. Antique knife rests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baccarat, Christofle and Gallia are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Knife Rests?

Prices for antique knife rests start at $55 and top out at $3,087 with the average selling for $760.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Knife Rests
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To rest a knife politely, place it on the edge of your plate. Do not pick your knife up until you need it to cut your food or spread butter. Shop a variety of antique and vintage knives on 1stDibs.