Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

A superb and scarcely found letter opener made in silvered bronze, the handle in the form of a horse. Dating to c.1960, the underside is fully marked "Hermes, Paris" together with ...

An elegant wooden desk letter holder, crafted from veneer with contrasting grain patterns that highlight the material's rich character. Its three-tiered design allows for the easy or...

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...

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...

For your consideration, a rare and early William Spratling letter opener. Stamped with Spratling hallmark. Solid sterling letter opener. Made i...

Infantry sword shaped paper knife in brass. European made circa 1950-70. Measurements: L/H: 20 cm.

Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...

Mid-Century Brazilian modern patinated bronze letter opener by Suzana Levy, 1960s.

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.

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...

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....

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 ...

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 ...

A design rarity of Viennese Modernism: An original letter opener with a sculpted owl motif as the handle, designed by Walter Bosse Solid brass, partially patinated.

Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images

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...

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...

Original 'Giglio' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Danese Milano 1985. Great original condition. Stamped with makers mark. Artist-designer ...

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: ...

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...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

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...

An Italian wood and leather letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is blonde wood with a dark brown leather handle with hand-applied gold tooling/embossing. A beautiful ...

Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.

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...

For your consideration, a vintage Italian-made office or dressmaking shears. Produced by ISA (Industrie Specializzate Articoli) from the Premana region in Italy. Forged in Premana, ...

Brass & Agate Letter Opener - Minimal Chic - Desk Accessory - France 1970s Elegant letter opener from the 1970s. Made of brass & agate stone with beautiful hues of various colors. ...

A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...

This Italian midcentury red glazed ceramic bull designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is a rare and collectible piece from the renowned Italian ceramics manufacturer. This bull from 19...

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 ...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

An exceptional and rare mid-century modern letter opener designed and executed by the renowned Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, circa 1950. This exquisite desk accessory fe...

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...

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...

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...

This coordinated desk set pairs elegant form with genuine function, both pieces sharing an ornate barley-twist handle design that spirals dramatically along the length of the grip, t...

Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950

The letter opener or paper knife was originally used to cut the pages of hand-printed books, where the folding of printed sheets created closed edges that required cutting the paper ...

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...

Carl Auböck, letter opener, Mid Century, Vienna, Austria, good condition

Mid-Century Brazilian modern patinated bronze letter opener by Suzana Levy, 1960s. Signed.

A minimal but beautiful letter opener, model no. 4215, designed by Carl Auböck III in 1953. Crafted by the family workshop Werkstatte Carl Aubock, Vienna, Austria, in the 1950s, mayb...

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...

Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.    

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; part of our silver animal related collection These fine and impressive antique ...

Elegant Art Deco letter opener hand-carved from dark wood, featuring a finely sculpted female bust forming the handle. The stylized figure, with refined facial features and coiffed h...

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing original signage lett...

A fine piece of Equestrian luxury for the most discerning of desk-tops. The highly detailed, sculptural handle shaped like a horse's head pays homage to Hermès' historical roots. Th...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

Modernist 3-piece desk set including scissors and letter opener forged by Kismet Germany, all contained in green leather hand-stitched case/pouch (ca. 1950s). Stylish, functional acc...

Lovely vintage solid brass seahorse letter opener from France, 1950s. Beautiful etched heavy brass with intricate details and blade. Perfect gift. Original finish shows nice age and ...

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. ...

An unusual Swedish Art Deco pewter letter opener by Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, dating to the 1930s. The letter opener features a beautifully stylised panther forming the handle, with ...

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, beautifull...

Cast brass letter opener in the shape of a hoof. reminiscent of midcentury Hermes home accessories. 

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

1950’s Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters – Perforated Red. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing ori...

A sculptural letter opener by the Parisian silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert. Ravinet d'Enfert was among the Parisian silversmiths who made desk and bar accessories for Hermès. This piece...