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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
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
Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of fine Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' easychairs. Manufactured by Magnus Olesen in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
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
$19,220 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
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
$18,600 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
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
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
$4,304
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
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
$5,380
H 30.71 in W 46.46 in D 31.5 in
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
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
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
$2,959
H 29.14 in W 25.01 in D 29.93 in
Garrard London Winston Churchill Sterling Silver Coin Letter Opener Paper Knife
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Winston Churchill Centenary sterling silver letter opener / paper knife / paperweight
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
$600
H 0.75 in W 10 in D 2 in
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.
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
Rare Pair of ‘Paper Knife’ Model 121 Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Pair of ‘Paper Knife’ Model 121 Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$5,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, BS
Kai Kristiansen ‚Paper Knife‘ lounge chair made in Denmark by Magnus Olesen in the 1960s.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$5,858
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
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
$9,683 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 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 British Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
$836
H 10 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
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
$3,347
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
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
$6,495 / set
H 28 in W 23 in D 27 in
A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, 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
$1,434
H 12 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Mid Century 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
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$5,978 / set
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
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
$9,863 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Whiting.
Sterling silver beautiful Art Nouveau cast 3-D figural page turner/paper knife by Whiting
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$12,500
H 18 in W 5 in D 0.1 in
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
$6,495
H 27 in W 63 in D 21 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron
By A. Caron
Located in Norwich, GB
An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
$1,528
H 12.21 in W 2.17 in D 1.38 in
Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Scandinavian Modern ‘Paper Knife’ chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Teak
$3,200
H 30 in W 25 in D 29 in
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
$9,000
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
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
$7,125
H 31.11 in W 66.15 in D 29.14 in
Fabergè Paper Knife/ Letter Opener with Jade Blade
By Fabergé
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely letter opener by Fabergè has all the hallmarks of their signature style. An ornate handle topped with a swan is attached to an absolutely stunning blade of carved and pol...
Category
20th Century Russian Baroque Revival Letter Openers
Materials
Jade, Silver
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
$3,467
H 29.14 in W 45.67 in D 31.11 in
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
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
$4,184 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
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
$4,662
H 28.75 in W 65.75 in D 32.29 in
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
$322 Sale Price
40% Off
H 0.79 in W 5.12 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco French Writing Desk Set with Greyhound in Portoro Marble, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
inkwell
- Letter holder
- Blotter
- Paper knife
All the pieces are original and in perfect condition
The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$753
H 3.35 in W 10.63 in D 6.46 in
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)
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
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
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
$1,756
H 13.78 in W 8.86 in D 1.38 in
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
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
$850
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
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
$616 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7.29 in D 7.88 in
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
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
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 by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Decorative Mid-20th Century English Pewter Letter Opener
By Royal Brierley
Located in Worcester, GB
English letter opener or paper knife, crafted in pewter with a decorative handle featuring mock heraldic
Category
Mid-20th Century British Letter Openers
Materials
Pewter
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
$1,295 / set
H 1 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
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
$401 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 0.79 in W 13.39 in D 18.9 in
Knife Drawing Papagayo VI - Manipulated Textured Paper (Yellow + Beige)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo VI" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 27 in D 2 in
Knife Drawing Papagayo VII - Manipulated Textured Paper (Yellow + Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo VII" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 27 in D 2 in
"Espectáculo de Proximidad II, Knife Drawing", hand-scored paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Espectáculo de Proximidad II, Knife Drawing" is an original piece by Lucha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Giclée, Paper
Knife Drawing Papagayo I - Contemporary Manipulated Textured Paper(Yellow+Beige)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing Papagayo I" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 27 in D 2 in
Knife Drawing III - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing III" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez captures
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
Knife Drawing VIII - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing VIII" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,396 Sale Price
24% Off
H 30 in W 22 in
Knife Drawing XXIV - Manipulated Textured Paper with Stunning Detail (Pink)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Knife Drawing XXV" is a contemporary drawing made entirely of knife cuts. Lucha Rodríguez captures
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,544 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 22 in
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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.
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