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Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970
Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

$541

H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 18.12 in

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French knife block from the 1970s, crafted from solid carved wood, inspired by the iconic shape

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knife Storage Block
Knife Storage Block

Knife Storage Block

$450

H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in

Knife Storage Block

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this rare Knife Storage Block made beautiful tropical wood Attributed to Don

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck
Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a set of five fruit knives with a round display block. The block is made from nutwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle
Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

$150

H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 10.13 in

Damascus Steel Blade Knife Wood Handle

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a knife featuring a Damascus steel blade and a composite wood handle

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Steel

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage paddle shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel serrated knife hidden

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree
Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree

Primitive Chopping Butcher Block with Knife Slots Carved from Fallen Maple Tree

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive chopping or butcher block carved in one piece from fallen maple tree. Includes slots for

Category

1960s American Primitive Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood
Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood

Danish Modern Robeson ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set Rosewood

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish Modern Vintage Robeson/ShurEdge Self Sharpening Knife Carving Set & Knife Block. Retro

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks
Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks

Midcentury French Carved Butcher Block with Back, Cow Head and Knife Hooks

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1960. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Iron

Gaultier Pleated Skirt
Gaultier Pleated Skirt

Gaultier Pleated Skirt

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Alford, MA

Jean Paul Gaultier knife-pleated skirt in blocks of varied colors, patterns and fabrics (wool

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Knife Block

Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard
Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard

Danish Midcentury Teak Knife Storage Block by Trip Trap Attributed to Quistgaard

By Trip Trap, Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare to find knife storage block from the Danish wood manufacturer "Trip Trap" (new brandname

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Brass

Passing Nun (Buddhist) by Rikio Takahashi
Passing Nun (Buddhist) by Rikio Takahashi

Passing Nun (Buddhist) by Rikio Takahashi

By Rikio Takahashi

Located in Soquel, CA

cuts made by the knife in the block play a central role, and the grained surface is generally treated

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Rice Paper, Woodcut

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"
Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

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H 3.55 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Lalique 12 Knife Blocks/Stands "Nippon"

By Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lalique : 12 knife blocks/stands "Nippon". Model created in 1932 (6/12). White pressed molded

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Glass

Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp
Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp

Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Bone-lacquered lamp conversion of an African knife-sharpening wood block circa 1970 with antique

Category

1970s African Vintage Knife Block

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Frank Kyle Dry Bar
Frank Kyle Dry Bar

Frank Kyle Dry Bar

$17,900

H 28.55 in W 111.03 in D 60.63 in

Frank Kyle Dry Bar

By Frank Kyle

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, spectacular bar from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle. For more detailed photographs of the piece, just request them, it will be a ple...

Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' double bed in Wood and leather, Italy
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' double bed in Wood and leather, Italy

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' double bed in Wood and leather, Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Argelato, BO

Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978), “Toledo” Bed, Simon Gavina, Italy, 1975. Bed with load-bearing structure in turned solid padouk wood with light wood inserts, leather headboard, brass b...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986
Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986

Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.

Category

1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood Number of drawers: 8 Designed by world-renowne...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

$1,200

H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960s we offer this Mid-Century Modern tulip side table made in the Knoll factory that was installed in Mexico. The white pedestal base is cast aluminum. The Tulip table is ver...

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Aluminum

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

$1,800

H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 20.48 in

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

By Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi, side table, oak, Italy, 1970s This delightful side table, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a good example of woodworking artistry....

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Oak

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

This primitive freestanding chest of drawers / box, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter in the 1950s, embodies the rustic charm and simplicity of mid-century Swedish design. Made from...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Pine

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Iron

A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Long Island City, NY

Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Brass

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Oval Tulip Side Table
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Oval Tulip Side Table

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Oval Tulip Side Table

$1,500

H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 22.45 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Oval Tulip Side Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960s we offer this Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rare Oval Tulip Side Table made in the Knoll factory that was installed in Mexico. The white pedestal base is cas...

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

Sold|$1,500

H 25.2 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Iron

MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray

MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray

$600

H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 14.77 in

MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray

By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi 'Rocca' Lounge Chair in Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi 'Rocca' Lounge Chair in Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi 'Rocca' Lounge Chair in Walnut

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, 'Rocca' lounge chair, walnut, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi’s Rocca chair is a prime example of Italian craftsmanship from the second ha...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Walnut

Mexican Night Stand
Mexican Night Stand

Mexican Night Stand

$780

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in

Mexican Night Stand

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this rare Mexican Night Stand made in solid pine wood and palm cords.

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Ice Bucket Made in Tropical Woods
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Ice Bucket Made in Tropical Woods

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Ice Bucket Made in Tropical Woods

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1950, we offer this mid-century Mexican modern ice bucket made in tropical woods. Recently restored.

Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Brass

Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero
Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero

Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero

$2,000

H 27.56 in W 48.82 in D 9.45 in

Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Amazing design in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa 1950.

Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Knife Block For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage knife block available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every vintage knife block was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage knife block, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage knife block bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage knife block that is appealing in its simplicity, but Yinka Adeyemi, Block China and Dansk Møbelproducent produced versions that are worth a look.

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