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Art Deco Silver Plate and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 6 pieces
By Creations CGF
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant set of six beautiful silver plate and Macassar wood knife-rests or chopstick rests
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Set of 12 Green Majolica Knife Rests by Sarreguemines Wine Barrel Design
By Sarreguemines
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning set of 12 green majolica, ceramic knife rests by Sarreguemines, circa 1950 designed in a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Silver-Plated Knife Rests with scenes from Jean de la Fontaine s Fables
By Jean de La Fontaine
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Original Silver Plated Knife Rests (without box) Each knife rests in pairs and represents
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests Made by Boulenger
By Charles Boulenger
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of 12 silver plated knife rests from the French brand Boulenger. The knife rests are
Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests Made by Apollo Silver Plate
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of 12 silver-plated knife rests, in the shape of all kinds of different animals. The
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Materials

Metal

Series of 7 vintage knife rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 7 knife rests in silver metal, Boule model, produced by Christofle, Paris in the 1970s
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20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver

Series of 10 Vintage Knife Rests in Silver Metal Edited by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 10 silver-plated knife rests produced by Christofle, Paris in the 1970s. Aesthetic
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20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver

Six 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 6 Vintage Knife Rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a set of six vintage knife rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris. The stands
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Baccarat Set of 12 Art Deco Clear Crystal Knife Rests and Original Box, Marked
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Baccarat clear crystal set of 12 knife rests. The French luxury brand Baccarat is considered to be
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Porcelain Knife Rests and Salt Cellars in a Duck Shaped and signed ROBJ
By ROBJ
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and very charming table set consisting of six Art-Deco style duck-shaped porcelain knife
Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests in Case Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
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 Silver Plated Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Christofle Gallia
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of 12 silver plated knife rests, from the French brand Gallia, Christofle. The knife
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Vintage 1960s Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Art Deco French Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, six French knife rests, by Benjamin Rabier, with theme of, “Farm Animals”. This is an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Art Deco Complete Set Boxed of 12 French Knife Rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Rare boxed original set of 12 French Art Deco knife rests. Elephants, birds, pelicans, etc
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Set of Six French Knife Rests of Dogs Daschunds
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco French set of six knife rests in form of Long Haired Dachshunds, in nickel. All in fine
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Set of 8 French Knife Rests in the Style of Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco chrome knife rests. In this set there are four animal pairs of Cat, Dog, Peacock and Polar
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Set of Ten French Art Deco Daschund Dog Knife Rests
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Set of ten Art Deco French knife rests, in the form of ten Daschunds in nickel silver.. All in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Nickel

Set of Six French Art Deco Animalier Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, six French knife rests by Benjamin Rabier, with theme of, “Animals of France and French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

DAUM FRANCE :Eight Teinted Knifes Rest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
DAUM FRANCE :Eight Teinted Knifes Rest DAUM FRANCE Huit portes-couteaux En cristal pressé-moulé
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1990s Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hermes Bamboo Knife Rests
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Super cool Bamboo knife rests
Category

Vintage 1960s French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Geometric Knife Rest Set
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This very entertaining French art deco knife rest set is of porcelain and pewter. The twelve
Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

French Cut Crystal and Bronze Knife Rests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Category

Vintage 1930s French Furniture

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

French Ceramic Corn Knife Rests, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
French ceramic corn knife rests, set of four. Fun dinner party adornment!.
Category

Vintage 1950s Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Christofle Art Deco Animal Knife Rests - France 1925
By Gallia
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests in the Original Fitted Box, France , 1925. The Stylized Set
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Three Faience Knife Rests one broken
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three Faience Knife Rests one broken
Category

Early 20th Century French Delft and Faience

Set of Six French Art Deco Dog Daschund Knife Rests
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco six knife rests silver plated “Long hair” Daschund dogs. Very cute little dogs, in fine
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tableware

Art Deco Set of Six Benjamin Rabier French Animal Knife Rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco knife rests by Benjamin Rabier of France, eight different animals all perfect.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Set of 12 french Art Deco silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 french Art Deco silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests Designed by Marcel Sandoz for the
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Twelve Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Set of twelve silver plated art deco knife rests, by Christofle, French 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Christofle Gallia Metal Knife Rests
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 12 christofle 'gallia' metal knife rests, circa 1920. Each modeled is a pair and cast as
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Ten African Animal Knife Rests Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
A set of ten French Art Deco knife rests of African animals probably by Benjamin Rabier. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Exceptional Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests
Located in Long Beach, CA
Exceptional Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Aucoc Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces, Louis XVI
By A. Aucoc
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Exceptional knife rests set, Louis XVI decoration adorned with pine cones and flowers. It is even
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Christofle Art Deco Style Knife Rests in Silver Plate
By Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A boxed pair of silver plated Art Deco knife rests from Christofle of Paris. Originally
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco ROBJ Set of 12 Duck Knife Rests and a Salt
By ROBJ
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
have the French Provence and quality marks impressed. Dimensions are approx.: Knife rests 100mm long x
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Animal Knife Rests by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Christofle Gallia
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 silver plated knife rests by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the silversmith Christofle Gallia
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Sandoz Animal Silver Knife Rests with Salt and Pepper Two Boxes for Christofle
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Oakland, CA
,” Knife rests are rare in the United States but are “de rigueur” for any formal French table setting. To
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 French Knife Rests attributed to Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco French Knife Rests, set of 12 pieces consisting of 6 Different Animals, representing the
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

Christofle Luc Lanel Ondulations Pattern Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
12 original Christofle knife rests complete in original box. This is a very modern design from the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six French Art Deco Dog Knife Rests
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco set of six knife rests, for formal French dining, nickel silver-plated, in form of long
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tableware

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

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Sandoz Gallia of Metal Knife Rests
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
knife rests, circa 1920. Each modeled is a pair and cast as a stylized animal or bird, comprising: Two
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve Christofle Knife Rest
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Art Deco Christofle silver plated knife rest date to the 1920s-1930s
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

8 French Vintage Lion Silver Plated Knife or Chopstick Rests
Located in London, GB
A good clean set of eight cast and silver plated vintage lion knife or chopstick rests C1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Other

French Ravinet d Enfert Knife Rests, Boxed Set of 12
By Ravinet D Enfert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 12 knife rests in heavy, high quality French métal argenté (silvered metal) from Ranivet
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Rare French Silver Knife Rests Set Eight Pieces, Sathyr s Head
By A la Gerbe d or
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Fabulous eight silver-plated knife holders from the prestigious House "A la Gerbe d'Or". Uncommon
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
1900 Baccarat French crystal knife rests set twelve pieces cherub model, 12 molded crystal knife
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
By Baccarat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Baccarat French crystal knife rests set 12 pieces cherub model, 12 molded crystal knife rests
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Neoclassical
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat French all sterling silver knife rests set of six pieces Louis XVI model. Extremely rare
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yorel Desny Rare French Silver Knife Rests 12 Piece, Original Box
By La Maison Desny
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
of twelve knife rests in silver metal, each piece is signed "Yorel". made in France. This set
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Baccarat France Crystal Clear Square and Rectangular Knife Rest, Set of 11
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French crystal modern rectangular set of 11 knife rests. Each smooth and square cut crystal knife
Category

20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Silver Knife Rests by Sandoz for Christofle Galia
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Oakland, CA
formal French table setting. Use them to “rest your knife” (as shown) or simply consider them a special
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.