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Period: Mid-20th Century
German Vintage Teddybär Mohair 50ies
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Teddybär mit viel Kuschelerlebnis. Mohair. Deutschland 60'ies
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Asian Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

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Mohair

Koa Wood Letter Openers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice sculptural forms with a beautiful patina. Both are engraved "Kamaka Hawaii". The tips have some chips. Presents well. Great for collections and decor...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Leather Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather gold embossed resin letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is black leather with gold embossed regal design and a translucent resin brown knife ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

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Leather, Resin

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Primavera Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
“Primavera” Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener. Vintage chic desk accessory gilt metal letter opener with articulated radiating sunburst face on slender sh...
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French Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Cartier sterling silver letter opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cartier sterling silver letter opener , Marked 75 , 6 inches.
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Letter opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Letter opener around 1950s Original condition
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible vintage piece ...
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Austrian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand...
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French Rococo Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

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Porcelain

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener.
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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The letter opener was carefully hand carved out of horn. It was produced in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influe...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather

Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosewood letter opener from the office of Jens Risom marked with the Jens Risom "R" and also marked Franz Hingelberg - Denmark very rare collectors item - have not been able ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Paper Weight Letter 0pener in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk paper weight letter opener set designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful horse-...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in the 1950s. The dog features a long...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Opener with Signature
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian desk/letter organizer...
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Greek Revival Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden. Signed Bronze.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen. Letter knife in rosewood with silver inlay. Danish Modern. About 1960. Measurements: L 22.5 cm. X D 2.0 cm. In excellent condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Auböck letter opener, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Auböck letter opener made of brass and rattan, , 1950s, Austria
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible vintage piec...
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Austrian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of scissors and letter opener in a handstitched, elephant gray leather scabbard by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes, Paris. This desk set was well-used by its once owner who was ap...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Letter Holder Modelled as a Stork English, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco letter holder with a bronze stork head over a marble base. The beak opening to act as a letter holder. Dimensions: H 5.5cm W 14c...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Austrian Letter Opener and tray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful desk set comprises a letter opener and a small desk tray. The letter opener is made from nickel plates brass and has a leather wrapping....
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Brieföffner mit Lederablage, 1950er Jahre, Vienna Österreich
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brass letter opener with leather tray, 1950s, Vienna Austria, good original condition
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Bookmark #6086
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife with bookmark by Carl Auböck.   
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Silvered metal letter opener with handle mimicking deer antlers.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Metal

French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on your desk ready for use, all in solid brass and go...
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Beaux Arts Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Horse Equine Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver plate letter opener with horse head handle made by Reed & Barton, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With make...
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Exceptional, Elegant and Heavy Brass Letter Opener by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Mid-Century Modern letter opener. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in solid brass and leather. Measurements: L 8.07 in. x W 0.90...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Brass Leather Letter Opener, Paper Knife, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid nickel-plated brass letter opener or paper knife with black leather handle from the 1950s, designed an executed by Carl Auböck, Vienna / Austria. Marked item in...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...
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European Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique hand-finished letter opener in solid rosewood. It has an inlaid silver and enamel plakette with a bee. It was made by silversmith Hans Hansen in Denmark between 1950-60. Due t...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
Located in Bath, GB
I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Pattern Torchon, England, 1950s Price
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.    
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company, Attleboro, Mass, circa 1950s. Retailed at Neiman Marcus. Measures: Ruler is 8 1/2 inches l...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Equestrian Horse Head Letter Opener, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A silver plated equestrian letter opener with a horse's head handle. This is a must-have on any gentleman collector's wish list.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Letter Opener and Paperknife in Agate and Bone, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of letter opener and paperknife in agate and bone, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Letter opener: W 1.5 in, D 0.3 in, H 8.5 in Paperknife: W 1 in, D 0.3 in, H 7.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Agate

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Advertising Letter Opener by Hill. The letter opener has the original cover in faux leather with hammered texture. The metal had...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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