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Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available
Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available

Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available

By Piscina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crafted in ceramic and now filled with organic black rice, the Media Knife Block by Piscina reimagines a functional kitchen essential as a striking sculptural statement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970
Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

$528

H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 18.12 in

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French knife block from the 1970s, crafted from solid carved wood, inspired by the iconic shape of the baguette.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knife Storage Block
Knife Storage Block

Knife Storage Block

$450

H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in

Knife Storage Block

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this rare Knife Storage Block made beautiful tropical wood Attributed to Don Shoemaker.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck
Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

The objects are in excellent condition. Measurements (knife block): Diameter: 10.1cm Height: 3cm Measurements (knives): Length: 16cm Width: 2cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

White K’block Knife Box by Lassen
White K’block Knife Box by Lassen

White K’block Knife Box by Lassen

$317 / item

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

White K’block Knife Box by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

White k’block knife box by Lassen Dimensions: d 12 x w 12 x h 24 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.90 Kg K’Block is a statement piece in your interior design, that catches the ey...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Light Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen
Light Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

Light Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

$317 / item

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Light Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Light grey k’block knife box by Lassen Dimensions: d 12 x w 12 x h 24 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.90 Kg K’Block is a statement piece in your interior design, that catches t...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Dark Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen
Dark Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

Dark Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

$317 / item

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Dark Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark grey k’block knife box by Lassen Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.90 Kg K’Block is a statement piece in your interior design, that catches th...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle
Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

$150

H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 10.13 in

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a knife featuring a Damascus steel blade and a composite wood handle. Damascus Steel: This type of steel is known for its distinctive wavy patterns of banding...

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Steel

French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table

French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table

$4,200

H 35.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.75 in

French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

On the top surface you’ll find a lined knife storage. The block legs are joined by a stretcher for additional support.The top surface has been cleaned and coated with a food safe oil...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Butcher Blocks

Materials

Steel

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard Manufa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage paddle shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel serrated knife hidden in the handle. Constructed of solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s
MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s

MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s

By Atapco

Located in San Diego, CA

Maker: Atapco Origin: Hong Kong Period: Circa 1960s Materials: Siamese teak, stainless steel Construction: End-grain butcher block (parquet) Includes: Original knife Dimensions: 6"W...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree
Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree

Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive chopping or butcher block carved in one piece from fallen maple tree. Includes slots for knives. More sculptural art than practical chopping block though could certainly be...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND
BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND

BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND

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H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in

BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND

Located in New Orleans, LA

FRENCH ELM BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND, AN ANTIQUE PULL ON THE DRAWER, FLUTING ON THE LEGS, BACK SPLASH AND KNIFE CHANNEL..

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Late 19th Century French Oak Butcher Block Table
Late 19th Century French Oak Butcher Block Table

Late 19th Century French Oak Butcher Block Table

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H 35 in W 40 in D 30 in

Late 19th Century French Oak Butcher Block Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century French oak butcher block table with knife holder and storage drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks
Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks

Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks

Located in København, Copenhagen

A set of four early and rare Georg Jensen knife blocks. Model number 104. In very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

12 French Design Knife Blocks in the Form of Monkeys, Pelicans, Cocks, Etc
12 French Design Knife Blocks in the Form of Monkeys, Pelicans, Cocks, Etc

12 French Design Knife Blocks in the Form of Monkeys, Pelicans, Cocks, Etc

Located in København, Copenhagen

12 French design knife blocks in the form of monkeys, pelicans, cocks, elephants, etc. 1930s-1940s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood
Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood

Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish Modern Vintage Robeson/ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set & Knife Block. Retro Danish modern vintage Robeson ShurEdge two knife set with solid teak wood handles and st...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Butchers Block
19th Century Butchers Block

19th Century Butchers Block

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H 41.74 in W 46.07 in L 41.74 in

19th Century Butchers Block

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Remove-able Knife block to the rear. France circa 1880. Dimensions: 117cm x 106cm x 79cm.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Bull Head & Chopping Knifes
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Bull Head & Chopping Knifes

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Bull Head & Chopping Knifes

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "Billot de Boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks
Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks

Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife
19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife

19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife

Located in Dallas, TX

The back has a long iron mounted knife storage slot, and includes a meat cleaver butcher knife with the original wood handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Chopping Knifes
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Chopping Knifes

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Chopping Knifes

Located in Dallas, TX

Two antique butcher Hachoir knifes with wooden handles included. Measures: 59" W x 24.5" D x 57.5 " H.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

Old meat cleaver butcher knife with original double handles included. Measures: 58.75" W x 27.25" D x 47.5" H.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Block / Acadia Fish Knife
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Block / Acadia Fish Knife

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Block / Acadia Fish Knife

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen sterling silver block / Acadia fish knife. Measures: 19 cm. Designed by Just Andersen, 1934.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Massive Antique Farmhouse Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island Stand Knife Holders
Massive Antique Farmhouse Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island Stand Knife Holders

Massive Antique Farmhouse Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island Stand Knife Holders

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive early 20th century farmhouse butchers block. Features a large maple body reinforced by iron with knife sleeves along the side.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Tables

Materials

Maple

French Butchers Block
French Butchers Block

French Butchers Block

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H 36.5 in W 67 in L 36.5 in

French Butchers Block

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th century French butchers block with knife holder, 1860 Height to the worktop 31.5 inchs (80cm) Dimensions 67 inches (170 cms) wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) deep 36.5 in...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Sycamore

Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers
Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers

Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French large-scale butcher's table with carved back, mounted steer heads and double knife slats from the late 19th century. This exquisite French butcher block features a nicely ca...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available
Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available

Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available

By Piscina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made in ceramic and filled with ground walnut shell, our Media Knife Block transforms a traditionally banal object into a captivating focal point.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes
19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes

19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes

Located in Dallas, TX

The back has a long iron mounted knife storage slot, and includes two meat cleaver butcher knifes with their original wood handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Country Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Knife Slot
19th Century French Country Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Knife Slot

19th Century French Country Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Knife Slot

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century French Country carved butcher block or billot de boucher handcrafted of beech wood by talented artisans in the Normandy region near Bayeux, circa 1880s.

Category

Antique 1880s French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Beech

Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard
Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard

Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard

By Trip Trap, Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare to find knife storage block from the Danish wood manufacturer "Trip Trap" (new brandname "Skagerak).

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

French 1820s Butcher Block Table with Single Drawer, Knife Slot and Carved Apron
French 1820s Butcher Block Table with Single Drawer, Knife Slot and Carved Apron

French 1820s Butcher Block Table with Single Drawer, Knife Slot and Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A slot, located in the back of the work area, is designated for the knife. This is a fine example of a butcher block, combining functionality and elegance.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century burr birch sugar box
19th Century burr birch sugar box

19th Century burr birch sugar box

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H 8 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century burr birch sugar box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Birch root box with a fitted interior of a hinged knife on block for cutting sugar. Sitting on board with holes to allow the sugar to fall through. 

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"
Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

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H 3.55 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

By Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lalique : 12 knife blocks/stands "Nippon". Model created in 1932 (6/12).

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century French Butchers Block with Two Large Drawers
Large 19th Century French Butchers Block with Two Large Drawers

Large 19th Century French Butchers Block with Two Large Drawers

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

Having full-length backboard with a central knife block. A beautifully aged top above two very large drawers with the original brass handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp
Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp

Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Bone-lacquered lamp conversion of an African knife-sharpening wood block circa 1970 with antique nickel hardware

Category

Vintage 1970s African Table Lamps

Large 19th Century French Butcher Block Table with Marble
Large 19th Century French Butcher Block Table with Marble

Large 19th Century French Butcher Block Table with Marble

Located in Fairhope, AL

The butcher block with knife slot and marble is raised on a base, comprising two drawers with brass ring pulls and molded frames and an exquisitely carved apron running on the three ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Walking Cane Wiener Werkstatte Josef Hoffmann ca. 1908 Silver Knob
Walking Cane Wiener Werkstatte Josef Hoffmann ca. 1908 Silver Knob

Walking Cane Wiener Werkstatte Josef Hoffmann ca. 1908 Silver Knob

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

A good example for this philosophy are knife blocks, umbrella handles or, like here, walking canes.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Petite English Cheese Chopping Block with Its Knife from the 19th Century
Petite English Cheese Chopping Block with Its Knife from the 19th Century

Petite English Cheese Chopping Block with Its Knife from the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This petite English cheese chopping block from the 19th century is the cutest thing!

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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Knife Blocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of knife blocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique knife blocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, beech and hardwood. Knife blocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Knife blocks bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Knife blocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lalique are consistently popular.

How Much are Knife Blocks?

Prices for knife blocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, knife blocks begin at $300 and can go as high as $8,950, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.