A set of three vintage knife rests from BMF (Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik), a German manufacturer known for mid-century modern metalware. Each piece features a distinctive atomic or molecular design with three spherical ball feet and a raised horizontal bar for supporting knife blades. These knife rests were designed for formal table settings to keep knife blades elevated off the tablecloth.
The design reflects the Space Age aesthetic popular during the 1960s-1970s, with its geometric form and modernist styling. BMF produced a range of decorative and functional metal objects during this period, often incorporating the architectural and scientific motifs characteristic of the era.
Maker: BMF (Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany
Quantity: Set of 3 knife rests
Era: Mid-Century Modern (1960s-1970s)
Material: Brass-plated metal
Design: Atomic/molecular form with spherical ball feet
Construction: Three ball feet per rest with connecting horizontal bar
Finish: Brass-Plated Metal
Marking: BMF stamped on underside of bar
Condition: Good vintage condition. One rest is a little bent.
Length: 4 inches
Height: 1 inch