knife rest

Cutlery table prop

A knife rest is a small stand, typically made of ceramic, metal, or glass, used to keep a used knife off the tablecloth between courses.

Found in formal table settings, knife rests prevent soiled blades from staining linens: Each place setting included a crystal knife rest.

tableware

silverware

Metal eating utensils

cutleryEating implements collectively
flatwareEating utensils collectively
place settingArranged utensils for dining

formal dining · dinner party · banquet · centerpiece · tablecloth · napkin · candelabra · porcelain · crystal · sterling

design

ceramic

Fired clay material

silverLustrous white precious metal
crystalOrdered-atom solid
brassCopper-zinc metal mixture

porcelain · ornate · figural · decorative · collectible · vintage · enamel · glass · miniature · sculptural

Categories

tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
crystaldecanter, decanters, goblet, goblets, wine glass

Opposites

table implement function

knife restcutting board

Surface for slicing food

tablecloth · plate · serving dish · napkin

Family

knife, rest, knives, knifed, knifing, rests, rested, resting, restful

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G