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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

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco set of twelve chrome and Galalith knife or chopstick rests was crafted in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 8 "Nippon" knife rests made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco set of twelve Bakelite knives or chopstick rests was crafted in France in the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Six elegant Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in silverplate from Christofle. 1930s
By Christofle
Located in Knivsta, SE
Extremly Elegant set of six Art Deco Butter Knife Rest in Silverplate. Made in strict Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
By Christofle, Gallia, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Lausanne, CH
A boxed set of 12 knife rests in silver-plate, Art Deco period, designed by Swiss sculptor Edouard
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
twelve knife or chopstick rests masterfully designed in chrome and Macassar wood. Meticulously crafted in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Aluminum and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
By Decorative Arts Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco set of twelve chopsticks or knife rests is made of aluminum and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of 12 Knife Rests in the Art Deco Style of Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Made in mid 20th century in France to replicate the style of designer Edouard Sandoz for Christofle
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Chrome, Iron

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

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco ensemble of twelve Macassar wood and chromed metal knife or chopstick rests
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Nouveau set of 6 Knife Rests Poppy Flowers Gallia Christofle Silver Plated
By Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
This set of 6 knife-rests with blooming poppy flowers is a very good and typical Art Nouveau design
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle French, 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Different Silver Plated Art Deco Knife Rests Gallia for Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Knife rests, silver plated metal (probably bronze) Set of 12 different animal figures in original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Hermes knife rests
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
12 Hermes silver plate knife rests
Category

Vintage 1960s French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Knife Rests, Bronze, 1930s
By Christofle
Located in Bremen, DE
Set of eight French Art Deco plated bronze knife rests manufactured, circa 1930-1935, here with the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Knife Rests, Bronze, 1930s
By Christofle, Benjamin Rabier
Located in Bremen, DE
Set of six French silver plated bronze Art Deco knife rests manufactured circa 1930-1935 based on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

12 French Art Deco Knife /Chopstick Rests, C1930
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual boxed set of yellow Bakelite and glass Knife/ Chopstick rests made by Mary
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

12 Vintage French Lucite Knife/Chopstick Rests, C1950
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of high quality Lucite Knife/Chopstick rests in their original box by Ponystal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

12 Dachshund Lucite Knife or Chop Stick Rests Rests
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Vintage set of 12 large French Lucite knife or chopstick rests dating from C1960s in
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Lucite

12 Vintage French Dachshund Knife /Chopstick Rests i, C1950
Located in London, GB
A fine set of 12 silver plated cast French Dachshund knife or chopstick rests C 1950 in their
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Other, Silver Plate

Nine Whimsical Sandoz French Art Deco Kissing Fish Knife Rests
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of nine whimsical French art deco “Kissing Fish” knife rests was designed in 1916 by
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20th Century French Porcelain

Gold and Silver Plated Vintage French Horse Knife/Chopstick Rests
Located in London, GB
A rare to find original vintage set of 12 French horse knife/chopstick rests Iwith gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set of Six Pieces
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
knife rests. These pieces are unmarked, made prior to the acid etched mark first used by the firm in
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

French Crystal Knife Rests Set of Six Pieces Lion s Head Model
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Six molded crystal knife rests. Model adorned with two heads of lion. Measures: 3"9 (10 cm) length
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900s Antique Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal knife rests. These pieces are unmarked, made prior to the acid etched mark first used by the firm
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Set 6 Modernist Horse Knife/Chopsticks Rests C1950
Located in London, GB
A good quality set of six French modernist vintage knife /chopsticks rests cast metal silver plated
Category

Vintage 1960s French Other Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Faience Quimper Knife Rests, C1920
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of six green framed Faience Quimper knife rests C1920. Each is hand painted and
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Vintage 1910s French Other Tableware

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Rare Art Deco Knife Rest by Jean Luce
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six Art Deco Knife rests, acid etched geometric design by Jean Luce (1895-1964)
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare model of knife rests set. These objects are usually made of silver plate. Finesse of
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces Art Deco
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare model Art Deco of knife rests set. It is even rarer to see full service of 12 pieces
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Denbac ( Denert et Balichon ), 30 pieces of Art Nouveau Knife Rests
By Denbac
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Denbac (Denert et Balichon) 30 pieces of Art Nouveau Knife rests Enameled stoneware
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Boxed Set of 12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests ca. 1930
By Gerard Sandoz, Paul Rouze
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
Each of the 12 knife rests in this set is in the form of a highly stylised animal. The design is a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Set of French Poodle Knife Rests
By Saint-Clément
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco knife rests, 6 green poodles, by St. Clements, France. All in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of French Art Deco Cat Knife Rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco rare set of 6 cat knife rests in quality silver plate. All the cats are in the same pose
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six French Art Deco Galloping Horse Knife Rests
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco French knife rests, 6 galloping horses in quality silver plate. All in “as new” condition
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tableware

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon
By Aubry-Cadoret
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. The French knife rests are usually made of silver
Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. These objects are usually made of
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Massive French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces, Rare Panther
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of six knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ravinet D Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc
By Louis Ravinet and Charles D Enfert 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
of 12 knife rests in silver plate, signed by the prestigious silversmiths Louis Ravinet and Charles
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of twelve knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon
By Lapparra - Gabriel
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of 12 knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
By Comptoir General
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare set of twelve chrome plated metal knife-rests in the shape of different animals: lobster, lion
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
By Argit.
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare set of twelve silver plate knife-rests in the shape of different animals: two swans standing
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine s Fables
By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier and the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Eight-Piece
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle, Gallia
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare set of eight silver plated knife-rests in the shape of different animals: dove, bear, lion
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine s Fables
By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier and the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Knife Rests in Silver Plated Metal, Horse Sculpture, France 1970, Set of 12
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are Knife Rests , in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Horses. They have
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Vintage 1970s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Knife Rests in Silver Plated Metal, Horse Sculpture, France 1970, Set of 12
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are Knife Rests , in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Horses. They have
Category

Vintage 1970s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are knife rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are knife rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests , in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are Knife Rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 French Vallauris Majolica Knife Rests with Fruit and Vegetables
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful set of Majolica knife rests acquired in Paris France. The set is in original box and
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

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

Vintage 1960s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Crystal

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French Knife Rests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French knife rests for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, all French knife rests available were constructed with great care. French knife rests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau French knife rests are consistently popular styles. French knife rests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Christofle, Gallia and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz are consistently popular.

How Much are French Knife Rests?

French knife rests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $913, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About French Knife Rests
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.