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Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

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
Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife

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

18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900

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
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife

French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife

Located in Godshill, 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

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1955 A pair of lounge chairs produced by Magnus

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

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
Coral Paper Knife Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

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

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

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

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife

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

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Knebel, DK

Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery Model 121 known as

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Carl Auböck Model #4233 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
Carl Auböck Model #4233 Brass and Leather Paper Knife

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

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s

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

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

. Known as the ‘Paper Knife’ chair for its sharp-edged armrests. This easy chair is designed in 1955. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, 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

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty

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

Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

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

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, 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

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare minimalist Mid-Century letter opener from the 1960s, designed and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Handmade from a single piece of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 2-Seater Teak Sofa , Denmark
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 2-Seater Teak Sofa , Denmark

1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 2-Seater Teak Sofa , Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Skelet in very good original condition - Fabric pillows in good original conditions with some signs of use - Patinated leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 3-Seater Teak Sofa in Leather , Denmark
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 3-Seater Teak Sofa in Leather , Denmark

1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 3-Seater Teak Sofa in Leather , Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Skelet in very good original condition - Leather pillows in good original conditions - Patinated leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Paper Management Complete Set, Half of the 20th Century
Vintage Paper Management Complete Set, Half of the 20th Century

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 20thC British Solid Silver Ceremonial Gurkha Knife, Asprey & Co c.1914
Antique 20thC British Solid Silver Ceremonial Gurkha Knife, Asprey & Co c.1914

Antique 20thC British Solid Silver Ceremonial Gurkha Knife, Asprey & Co c.1914

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century British solid silver paper knife in the shape of a ceremonial Gurkha

Category

20th Century British Other Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s

Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)

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

Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff
Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff

Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff

By Georg Jensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish organically shaped paper knife in brushed stainless steel. Designed by Allan Scharff in

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Aviation inspired paper knife in solid brass. Distinct art deco styling. It was made in Scandinavia

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Sterling Silver Paperknife London 1971 By George Grant Macdonald
Modernist Sterling Silver Paperknife London 1971 By George Grant Macdonald

Modernist Sterling Silver Paperknife London 1971 By George Grant Macdonald

By Grant Macdonald

Located in Norwich, GB

marked to the terminal edge. The paper knife is of angular trapezoid form, the outer sections of the

Category

20th Century English Futurist Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass
Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass

Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large artisan made hand-tooled/engraved dagger style paper knife in solid brass. It comes in a

Category

20th Century Turkish Islamic Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Curzio Desk Set

Curzio Desk Set

$4,265 / item

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

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass

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

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual paper knife in solid brass. Its top depicts a Celtic cifer with symbolism of both love and

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver and turquoise blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Letter Openers

Materials

Jade, Silver

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

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

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

or decorative use. The agate is unengraved, allowing for customization. A paper knife with an agate

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

and tissue (dimensions: 16 x 9 x 6 cm); Paper knife realized in leather and plexiglass (dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Plexiglass

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Paper Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Paper Knife?

Prices for a paper knife can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $134 and can go as high as $38,976, while the average can fetch as much as $2,289.