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Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu in Keyaki, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Sendai Bo tansu in keyaki wood with bo locking bar, Meiji period, 19th century. Safe
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Safe of the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French safe of the 19th Century in iron, wood and other materials. Decoration painted with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

French Safe of the 19th Century
French Safe of the 19th Century
H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 24.41 in
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged to a dark, velvety
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Safe
19th Century French Iron Safe
H 12.8 in W 18.9 in D 12.8 in
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Early 19th century painted iron safe
Early 19th century painted iron safe
H 21.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed
By Paul Eugène Mengin 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19Th Century Large and impressive bronze with golden bronze patina of a girl holding a musical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard This is a very
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Sterling Art Nouveau Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
". Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Continental Size: Largest 3" x 2", smallest 2 1/4" x 1 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century Danish polished steel safe on cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Danish polished steel safe on stand circa 1890. Fine quality Danish solid steel safe
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

END OF 18th - EARLY 19th CENTURY IRON SAFE
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful iron safe from the late 18th century, mounted on an elegant Louis XIV small sideboard in
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Iron

END OF 18th - EARLY 19th CENTURY IRON SAFE
END OF 18th - EARLY 19th CENTURY IRON SAFE
H 73.82 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage safe box manufactured by an unknown designer. Not working, to be used as a decorative case
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
No Reserve
H 25.99 in W 17.13 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box A wonderful example of an early 19th Century
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Antique 1820s Indian Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Empire bookcase with safe deposit box France Mahogany Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Rare "Safed" kiddush cup, late 19th century Poland/ Eretz ISRAEL
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the 19th century, the interesting and important in this cup types is that they were sent or brought
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Antique 1890s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c punched tins cross flags pie safe all original and a natural old surface. This safe was
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
H 54.5 in W 40.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Spanish Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Safe with Locking Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep all your valuables and jewelry safe in this elegant, antique iron safe. Crafted in Spain circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden and iron safe, was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The black painted and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Rustic Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic 19th century gallery top pie safe cabinet painted in a vibrant pumpkin color with bright
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Antique Late 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Rustic Pie Safe
Rustic Pie Safe
H 57 in W 38.75 in D 12.25 in
Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual antique pie safe that has been made into a nightstand. A back has been added to what once
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
H 27.75 in W 18 in D 13 in
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Primitive Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the
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Antique 1880s American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Tin

19th c Pie Safe with Punched Tin Panels in Old Green Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A fine wooden two-door pie safe in old light green paint with a single drawer over two doors, each
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Tin

19th C. Pie Safe in White Paint With Punched Tin Decoration
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diminutive 19th century pie safe cupboard in old white with punched tin details throughout
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Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
By George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
from the late 19th / early 20th century. Rare hanging piece and striker on the bottom. Measuring 3.3
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet. Each have rounded rectangular backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on...
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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Iron

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An antique hobnail safe or strongbox, used as vault, made of riveted wrought iron over wood. The
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Brass Temple Form Match Safe
Located in Essex, MA
In the form of a temple with lid for storing matches.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
18th-early 19th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, bringing to any room a unique elegance
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Pie Safe or Jelly Cupboard Combo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pie safe in original stained surface. This beautiful pie safe has been checked for
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Antique 19th Century American Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th century English corner cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
decorative object. This corner cabinet is an antique piece dating back to the 19th century. It is a rare and
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th century English corner cabinet
19th century English corner cabinet
H 36.62 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 in
Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"
Located in London, GB
A Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"/Storage box. Originally used to store money
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"
Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"
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H 9.85 in W 9.26 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Wood Patinated Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the rustic charm of this 19th-century French cabinet, a piece that exudes character with
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wood Patinated Cabinet
19th Century French Wood Patinated Cabinet
H 56.6 in W 33.7 in D 18.3 in
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has
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Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of pine
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Watchdog Safe" mechanical bank was manufactured by the prolific toy coin bank manufacturer J. & E
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Leaf

A Dutch steel painted wood look safe cabinet, ca. 1895
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch steel painted wood look safe cabinet, ca. 1895 A safe made of steel, painted and
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Wood & Glass Counter Top Display County Store Pie Safe Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H x 25.5" W x 24.5" D.
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Antique Early 1900s Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Small Victorian Meilink's Home Vault Railroad Safe Heavy Iron Nightstand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small/Medium Home Vault or Iron Safe on Railroad (Inline Caster/Wheels.) It rolls smoothly, and has
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green
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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
vintage appearance of this safe that has been used for generations. Lock functions. Any scratches, dings
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Vitrine, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful cherrywood vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Cherry

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
table with later stretchers to accommodate this strongbox, most likely in the late-19th century
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Austrian mountain chair from the 19th century. Beautiful piece due to its pure shapes. The rosewood
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very old traditional
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Pair of 19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century English Bed Warmer
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century English bed warmer. Made in England circa 1830, the piece is dressed with a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century English Bed Warmer
19th Century English Bed Warmer
H 45 in W 11.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Oak Mirror
Located in Nijlen, BE
beautiful grayed patina. We ship safely worldwide. ​
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Mirror
19th Century Oak Mirror
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Approaching Safe Harbor: The American Frigate's Return, circa 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
19th centuries. The link between Baugean and this print is that the heliotype is likely based on an
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Vintage 1920s Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Wardrobe in Solid Walnut Wood, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This magnificent wardrobe comes from Germany and was made around late 18th or early 19th Century
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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
vitrine radiates a wholesome charm. Built in in the 19th Century, the peaked crown of the cabinet evokes
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Country Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Cupboard
19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Cupboard
H 71.7 in W 35.8 in D 18.9 in
Sevres France Porcelain Hand Painted Decorative Urn, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Sevres France porcelain hand painted decorative urn, late 19th century A white and green ground
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Antique Late 19th Century Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Wine Tasting Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
This 19th century French wine tasters table has a beautiful patina from use. The refinement of the
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Antique 19th Century French Country Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak, Chestnut

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Screens
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of large 19th century Japanses Screens of Japanese scenery. The screens also come with a
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Antique 19th Century Asian Other Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Screens
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Screens
H 68.9 in W 152.37 in D 0.71 in
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19th Century Safes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century safes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century safes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. 19th century safes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century safes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bauche, Hobbs & Co. and Berly & Boucher each produced beautiful 19th century safes that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century Safes?

19th century safes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.
Questions About 19th Century Safes
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.