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Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare minimalist Mid-Century letter opener from the 1960s, designed and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Handmade from a single piece of ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Horn
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 ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Austrian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design
By Reed
Barton
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver-plated letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside...
Category
American American Classical Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Letter Opener 301
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Letter Opener – Bernadotte Pattern (#301)
A rare all-silver letter opener in the iconic Bernadotte pattern, designed in 1938 by Sigvard Bernadotte. This...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked.
Measurements: ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Steel
Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener.
Category
Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Greek Revival Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage stainless steel letter opener , which includes a knife and small scissors. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Stamped. Clean modern design.
Dimension...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces.
The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion
s Paw Letter Opener
By Gucci
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A small gold gilt 'rope' style desk letter mail holder, circa 1960s. Piece is metal with a gold gilt overlay in a rope design. A great piece for desk to hold small papers, etc., show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Malachite and bone letter knives.
Wonderful vintage letter openers with malachite handles. These would make a perfect gift for and office or functional luxury to use daily.
Pric...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Malachite
Two Small Amber and Sterling Silver Handle Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Denmark, this set of two amber handled letter openers are made 925 Sterling silver. These are a perfect addition to any home office as a desk accessory for opening mail o...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass
Chrome By Gucci With Original Box
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
I offer you for sale an item from times gone by, which today is no longer extremely useful on our desks, unless, as in this case, the beauty and glamor of the object make us forget i...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$710 Sale Price
25% Off
Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930
s
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of a kind letter knife made by Just Andersen, Denmark in the 1930's with the original box from the Jeweller that the knife were bought from.
Mint condition been laying in the bo...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Pewter
Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$490 / item
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s.
Italian desk set scissors and letter opener with leather black pouch.
Classic and traditional luxury desk l...
Category
Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Chiseled Silver Fountain Pen "Sonnet" by Parker, USA 1963
By Parker
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a vintage fountain pen "Sonnet" manufactured by Parker. Sonnet’s exceptionally chiseled finishes and engraved patterns are complemented by a handcrafted...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Gold, 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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$750 / item
Brass Letter Opener in Hoof Shape, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Cast brass letter opener in the shape of a hoof. reminiscent of midcentury Hermes home accessories.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Bronze Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s.
* Bronze letter knife
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: B1502
* Year: 1934
* Condition: Good vintage condition. ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Scallop Seashell Design Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
An English sterling silver letter opener with scallop seashell design, from sterling company Sheffield, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A beautiful sterling silver handle wi...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Large Georg Jensen silver letter opener, 1950s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined silver letter opener by Georg Jensen, designed by Swedish Prince Sigvard Bernadotte. Exemplifying Bernadotte's signature modernist style, this piece features sleek, clean l...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Vintage Austrian Art Deco Industrial Worker Bronze or Brass Letter Opener, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Solid Brass or Bronze Letter Opener, Austria, Art Deco / Industrial Brutalist Style
A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass or bronze and modeled as an industri...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Solid Brass Nude Lady Letter Opener, Austria, Mid-20th Century
A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass and modeled as a reclining nude female figure. This decor...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Style Leather Letter Opener
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adnet Style leather letter opener with magnifying glass, France 1950's
Camel leather with signature white contrast stitching
Great gift idea!
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$414 Sale Price / set
46% Off
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...
Category
European Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Letter Opener 302
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A substantial Georg Jensen sterling silver letter opener, item #302 in the Acorn Pattern (flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde, introduced in 1915). This version is crafted entirely in...
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain
maker stamped
Solid Brass
Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail
1 x 10.25
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Brass Propeller Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A solid brass nautical style (boat) propeller pen holder, circa mid-20th century. A great accessory for a desk, home/office, etc.
Category
Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$375 Sale Price
40% Off
Sterling Silver Turquoise Bookmarker Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made sterling silver and turquoise bookmarker/page marker and letter opener, circa mid to late-20th century, Mexico. A great piece serving two in one - as a book...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
$450 / item
Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France.
Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top of blade. Beautiful light ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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...
Category
French Rococo Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France.
Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped. Beautiful light patina on the silver...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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....
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France.
Sleek Hermès letter opener in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped. Beautiful light patina on the silver and on the blade. This piece is a...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
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.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Horn
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:
Length 8.07 in. (20...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20h century golden brass and leather letter opener/knife by the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès Paris
Material: metal, brass, leather, copper, zinc
Technique...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
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.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed
By Gusums Bruk
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden. Signed
Bronze.
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze, Brass
$1,583 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brass-plated scissor and letter opener set contained within a leather holder (ca. 1960, Italy).
Brass finish has rubbed off in places from natural aging along with general we...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Auböck letter opener with leather rest, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck brass letter opener with leather tray, 1950s, Vienna Austria, good original condition
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Decorative Mid-20th Century English Pewter Letter Opener
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Mid-20th Century English Pewter Letter Opener
England, circa 1950s
Pewter
A finely cast English letter opener or paper knife, crafted in pewter with a decorative handle f...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Pattern Torchon, England, 1950s Price
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Beaux Arts Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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