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Set Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests France 1940
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve Art Deco period modern design knife rests from France circa 1940. Each rest
Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Nickel

French Iron Dog Knife Rest, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of 6 vintage iron doge knife rests from France. Whimsical design and details. Sold as a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Iron

11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
Located in Crespières, FR
These French crystal knife-rest have something special thanks to their sleek and modernist design
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Circa 1960s Set of French Lucite Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s set of 6 lucite knife rests, French. Twist form with frosted lines for depth. Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Set of 9 Ceramic Knife Rest from Vallauris, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of 9 vintage ceramic knife rests from Vallauris, France, 1950s. Beautifully handmade
Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12
By Gien
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French Faïencerie de Gien, a set of twelve knife rests of yellow ochre earthenware
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Great set of 10 silver over bronze (heavy) figural knife rests depicting running stallions. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Series of 6 Vintage Glass Knife Rests
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 6 glass knife rests from the 60s. Practical and aesthetic, they will bring refinement
Category

Mid-20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Estate French Silvered Bronze Figural "Dachshund" Knife Rest, Circa 1930 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French silvered bronze figural "Dachshund" knife rest, Circa 1930's. Per the last photo we
Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

French Ceramist, Eight Knife Rests in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
French ceramist. Eight knife rests in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in azure shades. Unique
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Charming set of knife rests, made of high-quality opal glass, manufactured by the famous French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Opaline Glass

Circa 1970s French Silver Plated Swan Knife Rests Set of Six
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s set of 6 silver plated swan knife rests, French. Elegant form. The swans look as
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 11 Majolica Knife Rests with Fruits
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 11 Majolica knife rests with different fruits circa 1950 from South of France (Provence).
Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Modern set of 4 geese knife rests, chrome plate, French. 3 1/4" w., 7/8" d., 1" h.
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bronze

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Swan Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s set of 6 swan knife rests, probably French. Silver plated. Art Deco design. 2 7/8" w
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

9 Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
9 Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 8 x 2 cm. In excellent
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

“Gallia” Christofle Set Twelve Art Deco Period Animal Figure Knife Rests France
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Art Deco period knife rests from France circa 1930. By "Gallia", an avant garde line
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Mid-20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite set of silverplate Art Deco knife rests adds an elegant touch to the formal dining
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20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silverplated Knife Rests by Argental-, c. 1930 s - Set of 11
By Argental
Located in Ross, CA
Set of eleven art deco style knife rests made by Argental in France in the 1930's. Argental can be
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis France 1930.
By Ercuis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis, France 1930. Silver plated metal. Stamped with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 French Art Deco Sandoz Animals Knife Rests by Gallia
By Gallia
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 silver plated animal knife-rests after a model created by the animal sculptor Edouard
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Art Deco French Silver Plated Knife Rests Featuring Animal Figures
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine set six Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests featuring dogs and animals from the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Running Horse Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s set of 6 running horse knife rests, probably French. Silver plated. Art deco design
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests. These rests have never been used and are
Category

1990s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set 12 Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests, Classic Design
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great quality set of knife rests that we always find so practical and pretty for your table
Category

Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 7 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 7 green Majolica knife rests circa 1950 attributed to Vallauris.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Running Horse Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern set of 12 running horse knife rests, chrome plated, French. Wear commensurate
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

1950s Lalique France Chardons Set of 10 Knife Rests Crystal with Sepia Stain
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 10 (ten) knife rests made in clear crystal with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1950s. Model
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests Box- Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Silverplated knife rests boxed set made in France. The four balls pattern knife rest was first
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
decorative ceramics and tableware. Set of 12 green knife rests with vegetables. Vallauris, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Majolica Poddles Dogs Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 dark red knife rests with poddles Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Green Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 10 green Majolica knife rests with poodles dogs. Vallauris, circa 1950.   
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Yellow Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 yellow Majolica knife rests with poodle. Vallauris, circa 1950. Few chips.   
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Maillard (1901-1993) Pewter Pig Knife Rests: Exquisite Sculptural Delights
Located in New York, NY
This set features six exquisite pewter pig knife rests crafted by the renowned Jean Maillard (1901
Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine original boxed collection twelve Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests designed
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Set 12 Playing Card Knife Rests, c.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco set 12 playing card Knife Rests c.1930. Rare set, each terminal depicting a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 "Scarabees" (Scarabs) knife rests made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist / Maker
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Set of Seven Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris Fishs and Shells, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 7 knife rests with fish and shells circa 1950, attributed to Vallauris.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sandoz Gallia Christofle - Set of 12 Boxed Knife Rests Animals Silver Plate
By Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Gallia
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 12 knife rests "Animals" made in silver plate by Sandoz for Gallia - Christofle. All knife
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

A set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia.
Located in Antwerp, BE
inch x L. 12.6 inch X W. 11 inch. Average size of knife rests: H. 2.5 cm. x L. 9 cm. W. 2.5 cm
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Vintage 1930s French Tableware

12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Gallia, Designed by Sandoz, Silver Plated
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. 2 x 6 different
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Vintage 1920s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests in original case. 
By Gallia, Christofle
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Rests Designed by Sandouz, Set of 7
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Set of seven knife rests designed in France in the late 1930's by Swiss artist Édouard-Marcel
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice complete set of 12 silver plated animal knife rests in the original case. Lovely design
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist/ Maker
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic series of knife-rests was designed by Swiss cubist sculptor Edouard Marcel Sandoz for
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests in Case by Gallia, Christofle, 1935
By Christofle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description:
 A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case, France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case.
By Gallia
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case, with original
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Limoges France Knife Rests, Set of 10 Animal Pieces
By Limoges
Located in Verviers, BE
formal table. Limoges is one of the best porcelain factories in France. Please don't hesitate to get in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Signed France Knife Rests, Set of 15 Pieces and with Decorators Mark
By Limoges
Located in Verviers, BE
France.  
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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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.