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French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919

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

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s

Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Eight Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 9 x 3 cm. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s.
Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s.

Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s. Marked. In perfect condition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Two Rare Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Two Rare Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Two Rare Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia. Two rare knife rests in glazed ceramics, 1960s-1970s. Measures

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate

Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle, Gallia

Located in Lausanne, CH

A boxed set of 12 knife rests in silver-plate, Art Deco period, designed by Swiss sculptor Edouard

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6
Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6

Vintage Novelty Eggplant Silver and Gold Knife Rests Set of 6

Located in Toronto, CA

in their original box, these knife rests are in good vintage condition with a minor patina that adds

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Six elegant Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in silverplate from Christofle. 1930s
Six elegant Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in silverplate from Christofle. 1930s

Six elegant Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in silverplate from Christofle. 1930s

By Christofle

Located in Knivsta, SE

Extremly Elegant set of six Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in Silverplate. Made in strict Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 16 Art Deco Silver Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier, Circa 1930
Set of 16 Art Deco Silver Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier, Circa 1930

Set of 16 Art Deco Silver Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier, Circa 1930

By Benjamin Rabier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 16 Art Deco silvered knife rests designed by Benjamin Rabier, circa 1930. Each piece

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1930s French Art Deco Silverplate Animal Knife Rests Set After Benjamin Rabier
1930s French Art Deco Silverplate Animal Knife Rests Set After Benjamin Rabier

1930s French Art Deco Silverplate Animal Knife Rests Set After Benjamin Rabier

By Benjamin Rabier

Located in Forney, TX

twelve fine French Art Deco silver plated figural animal knife rests. circa 1930s Born in France in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Gallia

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls
1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 8 "Nippon" knife rests made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Knife Rests by Michael Bloch for Danmark
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Knife Rests by Michael Bloch for Danmark

Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Knife Rests by Michael Bloch for Danmark

By Michael Bloch, PJ Danmark

Located in San Diego, CA

A collection of six sculpted rosewood knife rests in original box by Michael Bloch for Danmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris
Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris

Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris

By Robert Picault

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 6 SAAP Danish Modern Rosewood Turned Wooden Knife Rest by Michael Bloch
Set of 6 SAAP Danish Modern Rosewood Turned Wooden Knife Rest by Michael Bloch

Set of 6 SAAP Danish Modern Rosewood Turned Wooden Knife Rest by Michael Bloch

By Michael Bloch, Dansk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine boxed set of Danish Modern knife rests (or chopstick rests). In rosewood (or possibly

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Art Nouveau set of 6 Knife Rests Poppy Flowers Gallia Christofle Silver Plated
Art Nouveau set of 6 Knife Rests Poppy Flowers Gallia Christofle Silver Plated

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest

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

Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco
set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Knife Rests (1960s, 8 Pieces)
Set of Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Knife Rests (1960s, 8 Pieces)

Set of Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Knife Rests (1960s, 8 Pieces)

Located in PARIS, FR

-pearl knife rests, dating back to the 1960s. The set includes four larger rests (14 cm in length, 5 cm

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Austrian 900 Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, S/4
19th Century Austrian 900 Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, S/4

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental European Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, Set of 4
19th Century Continental European Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, Set of 4

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

By Jean Puiforcat, Cardeilhac, Christofle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight

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

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Six Danish Modern Turned Rosewood Knife Rests with Box by Michael Bloch
Set of Six Danish Modern Turned Rosewood Knife Rests with Box by Michael Bloch

Set of Six Danish Modern Turned Rosewood Knife Rests with Box by Michael Bloch

By Michael Bloch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, sculptural set of six turned rosewood knife/spoon rests designed by Michael Bloch for

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Aluminum and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
Art Deco Aluminum and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box

Art Deco Aluminum and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box

By Decorative Arts Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant French Art Deco set of twelve chopsticks or knife rests is made of aluminum and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey & Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey & Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey & Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

By Cardeilhac, Christofle, Emile Puiforcat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris
Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris

Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris

Located in BELFORT, FR

Beautiful and unique set of six knife rests by french designer Daniel Podva, founder of Série Rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8
Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8

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...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco ensemble of twelve Macassar-wood and chromed-metal knife or chopstick rests

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Chain Brass Napkin Rings, Egg Stands or Knife Rests
Set of 6 Chain Brass Napkin Rings, Egg Stands or Knife Rests

Set of 6 Chain Brass Napkin Rings, Egg Stands or Knife Rests

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

setting, as knife or cutlery rests to protect table linens, or even as charming egg stands for breakfast

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Art Deco set of twelve Bakelite knives or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco set of twelve chrome and Galalith knife or chopstick rests was crafted in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

twelve knife or chopstick rests masterfully designed in chrome and Macassar wood. Meticulously crafted in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C
Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C

Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Set of Six Metal Dachshund Cutlery Rests with Original Box A set of six sculptural metal cutlery

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Metal

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s

Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s

By Eva Englund, Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Holders Set of Nine, Circa 1930s
Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Holders Set of Nine, Circa 1930s

Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Holders Set of Nine, Circa 1930s

By Christofle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 9 Art Deco silver-plated knife rests, dating from the 1930s. Each piece is finely crafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

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Knife Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knife rest you’re looking for. Each knife rest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knife rest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each knife rest bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knife rest over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Gallia and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knife Rest?

Prices for a knife rest start at $130 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $750.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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 Knife Rest
  • 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.