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French Knife Rests, brass
Located in PARIS, FR
object. "Brass marquetry, an original skill, is the signature of his workshop in Brittany (France
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Brass

French Knife Rests, brass
French Knife Rests, brass
H 3.94 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in
Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
We have a beautiful ceramic knife holder box, green in color, made in France in the 1970s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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

Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, XXth Century. Set of 6 silver plated knife rests
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests
Located in Hudson, NY
The French silver plate knife rests, shown here, are certain to add a formal element to your next
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French silver plated neoclassical knife rests, each one holds up to 12 full or dessert
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20th Century French Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 French midcentury molded glass. Perfect for holiday entertaining, these knife rests will
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

16 art deco silver knife rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large set of knife rests in stylised animal forms from the 1920/1930's each piece is stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

16 art deco silver knife rests
16 art deco silver knife rests
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H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
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

Set of Twelve Christofle Knife Rest
Set of Twelve Christofle Knife Rest
H 0.88 in W 3.13 in D 0.88 in
French Ceramic Knife Rests in a Green Glaze Set of 10
Located in Milano, IT
A set of 10 French ceramic green glaze knife rests. From Provence.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Modern Crystal Knife Rests by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six modern crystal knife rests by Baccarat of France, circa 1980s. The set is in great
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Crystal

Set of 10 Molded Glass Knife Rests French Basset Hound Shape
Located in Miami, FL
. Manufactured in France, circa 1960-70. This whimsical Set of 10 Molded Glass Knife Rests French Basset Hound
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ten French Art Deco geometric porcelain knife rests painted burgundy with gold highlights. Set of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 French Art Deco Style Molded Glass Knife Rests
Located in Miami, FL
knife rests will add grace to your table. Measures: 3 1/4" W or Long x 1 3/8" H x 1 3/8" D.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1930s Silver Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier, Pierre Devouge
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco set of Twelve zoomorphic knife holders in silver plated metal. Created by French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France, three Art Deco knife rests in clear glass. 1930/40s. Marked. In perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of eight "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960. Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960, silver plated
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
H 0.99 in W 9.85 in D 5.32 in
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

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
H 1.5 in W 11.25 in D 12.38 in
Baccarat, France, Five Art Deco Knife Rests in Crystal Glass, 1930s-1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France, a set of five Art Deco knife rests in crystal glass. 1930s-1940s. In perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

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.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests
Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests
H 1 in W 3.25 in D 0.88 in
Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 9 x 3 cm. In
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1930s French Art Deco Silverplate Animal Knife Rests Set After Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Forney, TX
twelve fine French Art Deco silver plated figural animal knife rests. circa 1930s Born in France in
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

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

Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
H 1.13 in W 2.88 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Set in box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Art Deco knife rest or chopstick rest set is still in its original box. The geometric
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Sterling Silver Set of 12 Knife Rests in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver knife rests in beautiful curvilinear
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France. A complete set of twelve knife rests in original gift box. Mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 9 Majolica Horses Knife Rests, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of nine French Majolica horse knife rests, circa 1950. Art Deco style.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 French Faience Dog and Ram Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience dog and ram knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Country Serving Pieces

Materials

Faience

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
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1990s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890. Colorful with coat of arms and acanthus leaves.
Category

Antique 1890s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925
By Delvaux Créateur
Located in London, GB
Original box of 12 beautiful c1925 enameled glass knife rests by Maison Delvaux with Polychrome
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Digoin Sarreguemines Majolica Tableware, Trivet, Coasters & Knife Rests Set / 15
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French trivet, coaster, and knife rest set from Digoin Sarreguemines, France, circa 1950s. A
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle French, c. 1930 Bird: height 2cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 yellow knife rests with vegetables (carrots, eggplants, cabbages, mushrooms, radishes
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Knife Rests Mid-Century Robert Picault Vallauris. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Baccarat, France, a Set of Three Art Deco Knife Rests in Crystal Glass, 1930/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France, a set of three Art Deco knife rests in crystal glass. 1930s-1940s. In perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat, France, a Set of Five Art Deco Knife Rests in Crystal Glass, 1930s-40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France, a set of five Art Deco knife rests in crystal glass. 1930s-4010s. In perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests Choisy Le Roi circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests signed HB Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.  
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Antique 1890s French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

René Lalique (1860-1945), set of ten knife rests. Model "Hortense".
Located in Copenhagen, DK
René Lalique (1860-1945), a set of ten knife rests. 1942 Model "Hortense". Early mark/ingraving: R
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Vintage 1940s French Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

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 12 Straw Bundle Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 straw bundle Majolica knife rests Vallauris, circa 1950. Vallauris, circa 1950.  
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Green Majolica Edelweiss Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 7 green Majolica knife rests with edelweiss flowers pattern. Vallauris, circa 1950.   
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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.   
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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.   
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 8 Majolica Knife Rests with Fishs Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
A set of 8 rests knife with fishes in the original box, circa 1950 attributed to Vallauris.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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 of 12 Silver Plated Knife Rests by Christofle Model Marie Antoinette
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of 12 silver plated knife rests by the French brand Christofle. The name of this model is
Category

1990s French Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 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

Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Chopstick Knife Rests Set, 12 pieces in box
By General Decoration
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

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

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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.

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