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Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
By Pukeberg Sweden, Eva Englund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

12 Colorful Modernist Knife Holders in Glass by Pukeberg Sweden
By Eva Englund
Located in Meer, VAN
Nice set of two original mid century sets of glass knife rests or card holders by Pukeberg Sweden
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Glass Chillies
By Vetrofuso
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Red glass chili peppers, created as knife rests. Pleasant, useful and very nice, also for table
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Chillies
Glass Chillies
$399 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unusual Edwardian Cased Musical Prism Violin Bow Rest
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Edwardian cased cut glass prism rest with music association and believed to be a
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Musical Instruments

Materials

Cut Glass

171-Piece Cutlery Set - Christofle - Silver Plated - Rubans Croisés - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
scissors for serving game, a set of 12 mocha spoons, and 12 knife rests in the same design. Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Curated Tables - Mosaique (6 pers.)
Located in PARIS, FR
vintage red glasses from the 1970s. Thoughtful details complete the look: hand-painted ceramic knife rests
Category

Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Fiddle by Dub Austrian 812 Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces C. 1863 Crown
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 2 Large vegetable serving spoons, 11" 1 Large soup ladle, 12 1/2" 11 Knife rests, 4" Includes bonus
Category

Antique 19th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Curated Tables - Ode à la Nature (10 pers.)
Located in PARIS, FR
vases 10 assorted ceramic knife rests in the shape of vegetables 1 hand-painted ceramic carafe 1 mouth
Category

Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver

Set of Ten Knife or Chopstick Rests by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in London, London
Set of ten knife or chopstick rests Banner shaped By Gucci Italy 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
dishes 1 centre de table 8 knife rests 1 small shell shaped dish 1 tart plate 1 large pitcher 2
Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Korean Celadon Goryeo Knife Chopstick Rests, Flying Cranes Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 5 vintage ceramic or porcelain knife or chopstick rests features celadon colored glaze with
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
large serving fish forks. Two large serving fish spoons. Four palette knives. 18 knife rests. 18
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Cutlery Canteen in Fitted Oak Case
Located in Worcester Park, GB
tongs 2 x Salt / Mustard spoons 2 x Knife rests (ball-finial style) Additional assorted small serving
Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Display Case, Austria-Hungary
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
spoons / 12 Coffee spoons / 12 Mocha spoons / 12 Knife rests / 4 Spice bowls with glass inserts / 4 Spice
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Marie Antoinette by D enfert French Silverplate Flatware Silverware Service Set
By Ravinet D Enfert
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dessert Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 12 Knife Rests, 3" 1 Gravy Ladle w/spout, 7 3/4
Category

Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4", 1 soup ladle, 12 3/4", 12 knife rests, 4" L x 1 3/8" H. Includes bonus brand new storage
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
.10 teaspoons and 1 sugar sifting spoon.12 knife rests.2 salts with liner and 2 salt
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
drawers retaining a Hanoverian rat-tail service comprising: 18 dessert forks, 4 knife rests, 18 table
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Naturalistic Cutlery Rests/Holders - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
on a table and provide two branch stems which allows for the knife and fork to rest on. Overall a
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Chopstick Rests
Located in Takarazuka, JP
used the same way as knife, fork or spoon rests. It comes in a beautiful custom-made gift box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Gold

Barovier Murano Gold Flecks Purple Leafs Italian Art Glass Spoon Rest Dishes
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, knife / spoon rests or personal ashtrays. The design is documented to Ercole Barovier for Barovier e
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

3 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are three spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Bimini glass flower holder vases and flatware rest, Austria Table Decoration
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here are two spoon, knife, chopstick rests / mini tube bud vases, Handmade Glass fused Vintage old
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model Flamenco
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
available the rest: Six dinner knifes, L 21.5 cm (8.46inch). Six dinner forks. Six cake forks. Six
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model 9100, Charleston
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
and two spoon. the rest: Six dinner knifes, L 21.5 cm (8.46inch). Six dinner forks. Six cake forks
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bloch Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
cm. 22 grams 18 Knife Blade Rests - Sterling Silver 7.00 cm. 18 grams 1 Berry Serving Spoon
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Post Modern Italian Oval Top Pedestal Base Crystal Alabaster Marble Dining Table
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"knife-edge". And rests on a handsomely designed segmented base. This is a stunning marble type with
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Set of Six Silver Plated Pierrot Clown Motif Knife Rests
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Pierrot, circa 1920s
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal

WMF An Art Nouveau Silver Plated 123 Piece Cutlery Service for 12 places
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
knives and 12 smaller forks - 12 large spoons and 12 smaller spoons - 12 tea spoons - Ten knife rests
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Vintage 1960s French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Sterling and Mother-of Pearl Knife Rests
Located in Seattle, WA
English Sterling and mother-of-pearl hall marked knife rest in original box. Set of two.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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)
Category

20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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
Category

Vintage 1910s French Other Tableware

Materials

Faience, Pottery

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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

20th Century French Porcelain

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

Pair of Sterling Silver William IV Knife Rests, London, 1833
By Joseph Emanuel
Located in London, GB
Beautifully detailed pair of sterling silver William IV knife rests of baluster form with shell
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Hunting Animal Knife Rests by WMF ‘Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik’
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kent, GB
This a rare complete set in its original box of 12 hunting related knife rests featuring pairs of
Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Set of 12 Dutch Art Deco Glass Knife Rests with Black Enamel Decoration
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A set of 12 Dutch Art Deco glass knife rests with black enamel decoration from Almelo in the
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Enamel

William IV Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests by Joseph Emanuel, London, 1833
By Joseph Emanuel
Located in London, GB
Beautifully detailed pair of sterling silver William IV knife rests of baluster form with shell
Category

Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Boxed Set of 12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests ca. 1930
By Paul Rouze, Gerard Sandoz
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

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

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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
Category

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

Knife Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faded mahogany scalloped knife boxes resting on later gilded bases with crest and Prince of Wales
Category

Antique 19th Century English Knife Boxes

Knife Boxes
Knife Boxes
$9,500 / set
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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Lucite

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

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

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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Knife/Chopstick rests style of Sandoz C1934
By Gerard Sandoz
Located in London, GB
A Stunning set of 12 knife /Chopstick rests in the Art Deco style after Sandoz C1934 Size Average
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Knife Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knife rest you’re looking for. Each knife rest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knife rest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each knife rest bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knife rest over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Gallia and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knife Rest?

Prices for a knife rest start at $130 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $750.

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 Knife Rest
  • 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.