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Large Folk Art Pocket Knife Store Display
Large Folk Art Pocket Knife Store Display

Large Folk Art Pocket Knife Store Display

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind large scale pocket knife (24" L), likely used as a store display / sign composed of a painted and carved walnut handle / bolster with a poplar blade.

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut, Poplar

Vintage "Victorinox" Swiss Army Knife Mechanical Store Display
Vintage "Victorinox" Swiss Army Knife Mechanical Store Display

Vintage "Victorinox" Swiss Army Knife Mechanical Store Display

Located in Dekalb, IL

Large point-of-sale mechanical display modeled after the iconic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set
Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set

Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The set is highly decorative and may have been produced as a letter opener desk set, or as a decorative knife set for display. The knife and scabbard are decorated with a high relief...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

1900s French Art Nouveau Iris & Maiden Heavy Silver Plated Letter Opener
1900s French Art Nouveau Iris & Maiden Heavy Silver Plated Letter Opener

1900s French Art Nouveau Iris & Maiden Heavy Silver Plated Letter Opener

Located in Honolulu, HI

Measuring 23 cm in length, it serves as both a functional paper knife and a sophisticated desk display object. Offered in excellent vintage condition, this piece is a wonderful acqui...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set
Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

This interior perfectly frames the complete, remarkably preserved suite of scholar's tools, including a silver water dropper, an ink stick holder, an awl, calligraphy brushes, and a ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Edwardian A1 Silver-Plated Fish Set by S.M. & Co., in Original Fitted Case
Edwardian A1 Silver-Plated Fish Set by S.M. & Co., in Original Fitted Case

Edwardian A1 Silver-Plated Fish Set by S.M. & Co., in Original Fitted Case

Located in Northport, MI

Each piece features engraved silver-plated blades and tines, complemented by elegantly tapered cream celluloid handles typical of Edwardian and late Victorian design. The knife blad...

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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

The original Walnut top has been professionally restored to showroom condition and displays the classic knife edge detail, distinctly Knoll.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box

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 steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both cr...

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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box

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 steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box both cra...

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2010s Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box

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 steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both cr...

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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Moving Shop Display, 1970s
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Moving Shop Display, 1970s

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Moving Shop Display, 1970s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Original 1970s Swiss Army Knife display. In good working order, a motor runs the knife, opening and closing the scissors and knife blades.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

English Oak Seed Merchant Display
English Oak Seed Merchant Display

English Oak Seed Merchant Display

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H 7.25 in W 42 in D 11.63 in

English Oak Seed Merchant Display

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Crafted from solid oak in England, this freestanding divided display box was originally used for merchants to sell seeds or other smaller objects. From organizing utensils to art sup...

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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

English Oak Seed Merchant Display
English Oak Seed Merchant Display

English Oak Seed Merchant Display

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H 7.5 in W 29.5 in D 11.63 in

English Oak Seed Merchant Display

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Crafted from solid oak in England, this freestanding divided display box was originally used for merchants to sell seeds or other smaller objects. From organizing utensils to art sup...

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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France
Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

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H 8 in W 43 in D 3 in

Knife Maker's Shop Display, France

Located in Houston, TX

An imposing replica of a knife used as a display in a knife maker's shop in France.

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Early 20th Century French Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century

Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century

By Victorinox

Located in London, GB

A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The spring mechanism is still in good working order. The French Coursolle knife salesman catalogue is for display purposes only and is not for sale.

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Created by a Sioux Artisan (Plains culture group.) Knife and custom display Stand included. International and expedited shipping is available; please contact us for a quote.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box
A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

Located in London, GB

This very rare Tortoiseshell Needle Case is unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box and displays a vacant silver cartouche on the cover.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

All pieces are stamped "R.Lalique". (Fork and knife on pics are not for sale, they are used to show display on knife rest).

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

All pieces are stamped "R.Lalique". (Fork and knife on pics are not for sale, they are used to show display on knife rest).

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

All pieces are in perfect condition. 7 pieces are engraved "Lalique" and 5 pieces are stamped "R.Lalique". (Fork and knife on pics are not for sale, they are used to show disp...

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

A rare George III silver gilt Travelling Set made in London in 1817/1818
A rare George III silver gilt Travelling Set made in London in 1817/1818

A rare George III silver gilt Travelling Set made in London in 1817/1818

By William Eley & William Fearn, William Fearn

Located in London, GB

This set consists of a knife, spoon and fork and displays beautiful original gilding.

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Early 20th Century English Tableware

18th Century Rustic Country French Cutting Board or Chopping Block with Well
18th Century Rustic Country French Cutting Board or Chopping Block with Well

18th Century Rustic Country French Cutting Board or Chopping Block with Well

Located in Birmingham, AL

This thick and heavy board has a wonderfully timeworn patina from years of use showing knife marks and darkening. Display in a collection to add an instant French Country touch to yo...

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Antique 1780s French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Metal Brutalist Blade Shaped Standing Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Metal Brutalist Blade Shaped Standing Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Metal Brutalist Blade Shaped Standing Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your serious consideration is this group of early hand forged English pattern hay knife blades mounted on metal display stands. Obvious deep age surface pitting, but be cautioned...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Cigar Display Case
Antique Oak Cigar Display Case

Antique Oak Cigar Display Case

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H 42 in W 48 in D 28 in

Antique Oak Cigar Display Case

Located in Oakwood, GA

Antique Cigar Display Case, Circa 1910, Oak, 48"W Great piece! Antique Oak frame Glass on top, front and sides Slatted wooden top shelf 4 Sliding wood doors on back 2 Top back doors ...

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Early 20th Century North American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The French Coursolle knife salesman catalogue is for display purposes only and is not for sale.

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s
12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 very charming silver plated and signed animal sculpture knife rests, displaying a dog, a rabbit, a bird, a duck, a goat and a fish, two knife rests each animal.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s
12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 very charming silver plated and marked animal sculpture knife rests, displaying a dog, a rabbit, a swan, a fox, a bird and a peacock, two knife rests each animal.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The spring mechanism is still in good working order. The French Coursolle knife salesman catalogue is for display purposes only and is not for sale.

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The spring mechanism is still stiff but usable, should ease with use. The French Coursolle knife salesman catalogue is for display purposes only and is not for sale.

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

12 Charming Art Deco Animal Sculpture Nickel-Plated Knife Rests, France, 1930s
12 Charming Art Deco Animal Sculpture Nickel-Plated Knife Rests, France, 1930s

12 Charming Art Deco Animal Sculpture Nickel-Plated Knife Rests, France, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 charming nickel-plated animal sculpture knife rests, displaying a rooster, a sea lion, a monkey, a lobster, a grasshopper, a rhino, an elephant, a lion, a fish, an eagle,...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Nickel

PAIR Sheraton Knife Presentation Boxes 19thc
PAIR Sheraton Knife Presentation Boxes 19thc

PAIR Sheraton Knife Presentation Boxes 19thc

Located in Stamford, CT

Wealthy and prominent families in the 18th and 19th century had displayed their knife sets and spoons in these specially made boxes that were set atop side boards and servers in the ...

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Antique 19th Century Knife Boxes

PAIR of c1880 Urn Form Mahogany Knife Boxes
PAIR of c1880 Urn Form Mahogany Knife Boxes

PAIR of c1880 Urn Form Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Stamford, CT

Wealthy and prominent families in the 18th and 19th century had displayed their knife sets and spoons in these specially made boxes that were set atop side boards and servers in the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Giant Handmade 1920's Window Display Pocket Knife
Giant Handmade 1920's Window Display Pocket Knife

Giant Handmade 1920's Window Display Pocket Knife

Located in New York, NY

This giant knife was most likely made as a window display for a knife or Cutlery shop.

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Rosewood

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Knife Display For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knife display you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each knife display for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Find 61 options for an antique or vintage knife display now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knife display, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each knife display bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one knife display that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, Piet Hein and Royal Copenhagen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knife Display?

The average selling price for a knife display at 1stDibs is $4,451, while they’re typically $54 on the low end and $48,500 for the highest priced.