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1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry
Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry

Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs

Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Splash, Painting, Oil on Paper

Splash, Painting, Oil on Paper

By Tiffany Blaise

Located in Yardley, PA

Oil, ink and cold wax painting on paper created with a palette knife on Arches oil paper. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Modern Abstract Oil 'Sorrow' Painting of Woman Crying by R. Macleod
Vintage Modern Abstract Oil 'Sorrow' Painting of Woman Crying by R. Macleod

Vintage Modern Abstract Oil 'Sorrow' Painting of Woman Crying by R. Macleod

By R. Macleod

Located in Wilmington, DE

well as floral and knife details on paper. Titled 'Sorrow' on back and signed by R. Macleod, 1998. The

Category

1990s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set
Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

traditional folding fan, an inkstone, a paper cutting knife, an awl, and two calligraphy brushes. The Era

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui
Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Located in Taichung, TW

brushes, and a paper cutting knife. Finding a writing box from this era with all of its original, matching

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Enamel Desk Accessory Set c.1912
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Enamel Desk Accessory Set c.1912

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Enamel Desk Accessory Set c.1912

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913), Kendall & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

opener, and small knife. Each piece is decorated with inlaid white enamel, with the pencil reflecting an

Category

20th Century British Other Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Untitled 2
Untitled 2

Untitled 2

By Adam Fowler

Located in Fairlawn, OH

, Sedalia, MO; Slash, Paper Under the Knife, an exhibition celebrating the one-year anniversary of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Aquatint

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern
American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

By Hayes & McFarland 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Paper Knife
19th Century Paper Knife

19th Century Paper Knife

Unavailable|$213

19th Century Paper Knife

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful steal paper knife inlaid with gold leaves, featuring a floral decors and views of Swedish

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Steel

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in St-Brais, JU

A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758

Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758

By William Cripps

Located in York, GB

Sterling silver George II meat skewer / paper knife. A superb set of hallmarks applied by the

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'

Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and purple wool designed by Kai

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

18 Carat White Gold Amarant Paper Knife with Diamonds and Portrait Carving Cameo
18 Carat White Gold Amarant Paper Knife with Diamonds and Portrait Carving Cameo

18 Carat White Gold Amarant Paper Knife with Diamonds and Portrait Carving Cameo

By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L

Located in Marcianise, IT

18 carat White Gold and Amarant Wood Paper Knife with 0,21ct diamonds and 55mm Portrait carving

Category

1990s Italian Artisan Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Magnus Olesen of Denmark. Referred to as the "Paper-Knife" chair due to the sculptural woodwork to the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark

1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Kai Kristansen teak “Paper Knife” easy chair for Magnus Olesen. Made in Denmark. New memory

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in St-Brais, JU

Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938

By Omar Ramsden

Located in Glasgow, GB

A sterling silver Letter Opener designed by Omar Ramsden, showcasing an Arts and Crafts style. This piece features a tapering blade with a wavy-edge handle and spot-hammered decorati...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

, knife-edge armrests that taper down elegantly, resembling the sharp edge of a knife. This feature not

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Hermès Paper Knife with 2 French Coins Made in Metal Argenté
Vintage Hermès Paper Knife with 2 French Coins Made in Metal Argenté

Vintage Hermès Paper Knife with 2 French Coins Made in Metal Argenté

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Step into a world of refined elegance with the 80's Vintage Hermès Letter Opener. Crafted with the radiant gleam of metal argenté, this exquisite piece showcases meticulous detailing...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Desk Accessories

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913

By Ramsden & Carr

Located in Glasgow, GB

From the Arts and Crafts movement, this sterling silver letter opener, crafted by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, features a spot-hammered tapering blade, a faceted handle with fluted d...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful desk ensemble in Louis XVI style compose by an inkwell, a paper-knife and a little plate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener by Carl Auböck
Letter Opener by Carl Auböck

Letter Opener by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful letter opener / paper knife, no. 4727 Designed circa 1950 by Carl Auböck. Horn with

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche
Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in London, GB

, blotter and Paper Knife designed by Dagobert Peche for the Wiener Werkstatte. Size stated is for that of

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener on a Tray by Carl Auböck
Letter Opener on a Tray by Carl Auböck

Letter Opener on a Tray by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful letter opener / paper knife on a tray by Carl Auböck Length of the knife: 20.6 cm, 8.11

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

called: paper knife), is made of solid teakwood and is of superb quality. Great clean lines and amazing

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak, Wood

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

By G. A. Chenus

Located in East Geelong, VIC

the leaves and the stamens of the flowers. The seal is decorated on both sides, whilst the paper knife

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

known as the ‘paper knife’ chair, named after its slender curved armrests. Made out of solid teak wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danese Milano Ameland Letter Opener in Stainless Steel by Enzo Mari
Danese Milano Ameland Letter Opener in Stainless Steel by Enzo Mari

Danese Milano Ameland Letter Opener in Stainless Steel by Enzo Mari

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ameland is a double-edged paper knife in satin finish stainless steel and is the result of an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

The Red Knife

The Red Knife

By Jerry Mischak

Located in New York, NY

Paper, synthetic paint, oil stick, vinyl tape.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Paper

Fork - knife - spoon

Fork - knife - spoon

By Aimée Elizabeth Parker

Located in London, GB

of cutlery. Featuring a fork, knife and spoon, Parker inverts how an image would be drawn.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Linocut

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

'Paper Knife' range with sweeping arms, detailed jointing work and beautifully figured wood – the frames

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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.