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Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
knife rests are in perfect condition, and the box is in a very nice padded TEXTURE.
Category
1960s French Hollywood Regency Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
12-Piece Set of Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Daum Nancy France
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful set of 12 crystal knife rests from the French brand Daum Nancy. The knife rests have an
Category
1960s French Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Crystal
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
16 art deco silver knife rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large set of knife rests in stylised animal forms from the 1920/1930's
each piece is stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver
Pukeberg Sweden Cowrie Shell Knife Rests
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Pukeberg Sweden Cowrie Shell Cardholders/Knife rests with original boxes. There are now 10
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve,
20th Century
(NY9205/IRR)
The twelve cast
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Metal
Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Chrome
Set of 9 Majolica Horses Knife Rests, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of nine French Majolica horse knife rests, circa 1950.
Art Deco style.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests. These rests have never been used and are
Category
1990s French Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977
By Bishton's Ltd
Located in London, London
Knife Rests, are modelled as pheasants.
Each knife rest measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm
Category
1970s English Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse (1904-1979). Eight unique knife rests in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th century.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Digoin Sarreguemines Majolica Tableware, Trivet, Coasters & Knife Rests Set / 15
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French trivet, coaster, and knife rest set from Digoin Sarreguemines, France, circa 1950s.
A
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Earthenware
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, "Arabesque Gold" Porcelain Knife Rest
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. "Arabesque Gold" porcelain knife rest with gold decoration, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 yellow knife rests with vegetables
(carrots, eggplants, cabbages, mushrooms, radishes
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in Animal Forms
Located in Hudson, NY
Set an unusual table with these Art Deco Silver Plated Animal-Inspired Knife Rests (circa 1920
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster signed Vallauris, circa 1950.
11 knife
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 green Majolica knife rests with snails.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 10 Green Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 10 green Majolica knife rests with poodles dogs.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Straw Bundle Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 straw bundle Majolica knife rests Vallauris, circa 1950.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 7 Green Majolica Edelweiss Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 7 green Majolica knife rests with edelweiss flowers pattern.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eight Yellow Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 yellow Majolica knife rests with poodle.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Few chips.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Maillard (1901-1993) Pewter Pig Knife Rests: Exquisite Sculptural Delights
Located in New York, NY
This set features six exquisite pewter pig knife rests crafted by the renowned Jean Maillard (1901
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Pewter
H 1.75 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
S J Rose & Son Vintage 1970 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
By S.J. Rose & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver knife rests; an addition to our
Category
1970s English Victorian Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Silver Plated Knife Rests by Christofle Model Marie Antoinette
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of 12 silver plated knife rests by the French brand Christofle. The name of this model is
Category
1990s French Louis XVI Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Set of Six Modern Crystal Knife Rests by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six modern crystal knife rests by Baccarat of France, circa 1980s. The set is in great
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Crystal
Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Two Rare Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia. Two rare knife rests in glazed ceramics, 1960s-1970s.
Measures
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Two "Buffet" Knife Rests in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Two "Buffet" knife rests in mouth-blown art glass. 1980s.
Measures: 8 x
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Art Glass
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
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 Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Barovier Murano Gold Flecks Purple Leafs Italian Art Glass Knife Rests Dishes
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, knife rests or personal ashtrays. Documented to Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, similar to the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Glass
H 0.79 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Knife Rests by Michael Bloch for Danmark
By PJ Danmark, Michael Bloch
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 Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Rosewood
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
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Metal
H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
decorative ceramics and tableware.
Set of 12 green knife rests with vegetables.
Vallauris, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Circa 1970s French Silver Plated Swan Knife Rests Set of Six
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s set of 6 silver plated swan knife rests, French. Elegant form. The swans look as
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 8 Majolica Knife Rests with Fishs Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
A set of 8 rests knife with fishes in the original box, circa 1950 attributed to Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
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 Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
12 Colorful Modernist Knife Holders in Glass by Pukeberg Sweden
By Eva Englund
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nice set of two original mid century sets of glass knife rests or card holders by Pukeberg Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
lunch spoons, 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks, 12 oyster forks, 12 mocha spoons, 12 knife rests, 1 cake
Category
1980s French Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 9.85 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Set of Ten Knife or Chopstick Rests by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in London, London
Set of ten knife or chopstick rests
Banner shaped
By Gucci
Italy 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tonala Mexico Pottery Modernist Horse Figurines Hand Painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
no signs of use. The figurines are a size of large chopsticks or knife rests, but it's unclear if
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Marie Antoinette by D'enfert French Silverplate Flatware Silverware Service Set
By Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dessert Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 3/4"
12 Knife Rests, 3"
1 Gravy Ladle w/spout, 7 3/4
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Green Malachite Utensil Rests, Set of 5
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic set of five (5) natural green malachite utensil rests, circa mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Malachite
Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
in solid teak with brass fittings. Named for the knife-like slender curved and carved arm rests. It
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31.11 in W 66.15 in D 29.14 in
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
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Teak, Fabric
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Modernist Steel Studded Knife Leg Bar Stool w/ Black Top Circa 1970, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of original 1970s modernist steel studded knife Leg bar stools. Each bar stool comes with a
Category
1970s American Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Wood
Bente Hansen. Danish ceramic artist. Unique ceramic vase. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
curves and oval cross-sections, resting on a small base; others are lower with cradle-like bottoms. The
Category
1980s Danish Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 14k Gold Modern Bracelet with Blue Zircon
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1970’s, this 14k gold modern bracelet has a wave-like shape with a knife edge along the
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Vintage Tulip Coffee Table in Verdi Alpi Marble
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with original Knoll label underneath. Cast iron base and green marble knife edge slab in Verdi Alpi
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Marble
Oil on Canvas Signed Léon Broquet, the Old Bridge in Sospel
Located in BARSAC, FR
architectural parts such as the fortified bridge and the buildings are executed with a knife giving relief to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Paint
Art Deco Italian Burled Wood Arched Base Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
features a burled rectangular deep knife-cut edge top and a beautifully crafted arched base with a single
Category
1990s Art Deco Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Wood, Burl
Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model Flamenco
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
available
the rest:
Six dinner knifes, L 21.5 cm (8.46inch).
Six dinner forks.
Six cake forks.
Six
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model 9100, Charleston
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
and two spoon.
the rest:
Six dinner knifes, L 21.5 cm (8.46inch).
Six dinner forks.
Six cake forks
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
portray the ruler carrying a weapon in his left hand, an ikul or peace knife, made in the style reserved
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Hardwood
H 22.05 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Louis Feraud 3Pc Suit Silk Black Green & Pink Dot 2pc Dress & Mint Green Jacket
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
style with thick straps and the knife pleated skirt has an elastic waistband. The mint green jacket has
Category
1980s German Retro Knife Rests
Post Modern Italian Oval Top Pedestal Base Crystal Alabaster Marble Dining Table
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"knife-edge". And rests on a handsomely designed segmented base.
This is a stunning marble type with
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
H 28.75 in W 83 in D 45 in
'Oberon, Series 1', Instituto Allende, Carmel Art Association, NAWA, La Jolla
By Barbara Johnson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
overseas would figure very large as motifs and markings in Barbara’s work for the rest of her life. Barbara
Category
1980s Abstract Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century San Francisco Bay Seascape Landscape
By Hartzell Harrison Ray
Located in Soquel, CA
Ray (American, 1896-1991). Signed "H. Ray" lower right and on verso. Texture added with pallet knife
Category
1960s American Impressionist Retro Knife Rests
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 22 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
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Retro Knife Rests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro knife rests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro knife rests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and silver. Retro knife rests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro knife rests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern retro knife rests are of considerable interest. Retro knife rests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Christofle, Hermès and Werkstätte Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Knife Rests?
Prices for retro knife rests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro knife rests begin at $30 and can go as high as $2,750, while the average can fetch as much as $390.
Questions About Retro Knife Rests
- How do I rest a knife?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
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