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

Baguette wooden knife, France, 1970

$528

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 of the baguette.

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 Shoemaker.

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

The objects are in excellent condition. Measurements (knife block): Diameter: 10.1cm Height: 3cm Measurements (knives): Length: 16cm Width: 2cm

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. Damascus Steel: This type of steel is known for its distinctive wavy patterns of banding...

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 Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard Manufa...

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 in the handle. Constructed of solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Knife Block

Materials

Stainless Steel

MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s
MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s

MCM Atapco Siamese Teak Butcher Block Cheese Board with Knife, Hong Kong, 1960s

By Atapco

Located in San Diego, CA

Maker: Atapco Origin: Hong Kong Period: Circa 1960s Materials: Siamese teak, stainless steel Construction: End-grain butcher block (parquet) Includes: Original knife Dimensions: 6"W...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century 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 knives. More sculptural art than practical chopping block though could certainly be...

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 Danish modern vintage Robeson ShurEdge two knife set with solid teak wood handles and st...

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.

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, nylon, cotton), a play on combinations for which the designer is well known.

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 Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard, Trip Trap

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

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

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

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

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).

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 nickel hardware

Category

1970s African Vintage Knife Block

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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.

How Much is a Vintage Knife Block?

Prices for a vintage knife block can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $238 and can go as high as $12,475, while the average can fetch as much as $1,000.