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English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
Located in London, GB
A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret
Category
Antique 18th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Porcelain Two-Handled Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With Greek/Roman classical figural motifs on a pink ground with neck key fret border, handles with
Category
Antique 1840s English Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully detailed carved lions with Greek Key fret design panel, holding up beveled marble top
Category
Vintage 1930s English Console Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Large Japanese Arita Charger
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century large Japanese Arita charger, the wide scalped-edge with key fret band framing the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reverse similarly carved, with thin bands of key-fret to the rim and foot, the cover with gently sloping
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Jade
Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Located in Austin, TX
relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example of classical
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Stylish Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
incurved crest with Greek key fret band above a padded back; over an upholstered seat flanked by downswept
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Hammered Gold Labyrinth Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Austin, TX
Greek key fret pattern. The gold rich and bright, looking more like 22k than 18k, and with wonderful
Category
1990s Greek Hellenistic Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Wooden Rectangular 'Mythical Beasts' Box
Located in Brea, CA
key fret and fylfots, 12 x 25 x 18cm. see more pictures .
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100
Located in Chicago, IL
Dingyao vase is molded in two halves with a key fret border, decorated with delicate lotus and scrolling
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Peking Rug, Wool, China, Mid 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
border
separated with a band of key fret pattern.
Shou symbols and bats in each corner and center.
Wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Japanese Meiji / Taisho Period '1900-1920' Cast Bronze Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
rising to a narrow neck with everted, key-fret rim, applied to the shoulder with rinzu handles, each
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 22.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
compartments each with "shou" symbol in cartouche, key fret decorated border, all finely inlaid with mother-of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Bronze Bell Shaped Censer Mounted With Buddhistic Lions
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
masks below three Chinese characters between studs and key frets. Mounted with two Buddhist lions
Category
Antique 16th Century Asian Ming Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
By Sanju Saku
Located in Gainesville, FL
scrolling vines and chrysanthemums, and the rim with a key-fret band, applied with paulownia-flower handles
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Circular Imari Palette Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
phoenix within key fret and dense foliate borders with gilt high-lights. The underside is signed with six
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Located in Austin, TX
, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Qing Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
adorned with scrolling ruyi and tendril, enclosed with interlocking key fret on upper mouth rim. Marked
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Meiji Period Japanese Export Center Table with Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
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The top of the table highly polished, with an unadorned center bordered by a scrolling key fret
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Center Tables
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Kutani Vase with Landscape, Showa Period, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
figures are dressed in sumptuous robes with gilt patterning.
A key fret band in the traditional Kutani
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Peking Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
border derived from Chinese ‘Greek key’ fret design; a reduction of a classical Chinese border type from
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Early 20th Century Persian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
A large Derby Porcelain Vase decorated by John Brewer c.1810
By Derby
Located in Exeter, GB
ground, and a continuous Greek key fret motif adorns the rim of the trumpet shaped vase.
Set upon a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Small Chinese Dragon Vases, Molded and Glazed Porcelain, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
bats and shou (longevity) medallions. The neck decorated with a leiwen (key fret) border. The splayed
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
edge of the cover with an inlaid mother of pearl geometric key fret border design, known as leiwen, or
Category
Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
Chinese Archaisitc Bronze Small Scholar Vase, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
chevron pattern, the heads with a leiwen or key fret pattern. Another band of leiwen decorates the foot
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Cloisonné Enamel Palace Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of these early pieces often took the form of stylized waves, clouds, key-fret patterns, and scrolling
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase with Arrow Handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
homophone for the Chinese word for ten thousand, and is interpreted to symbolize immortality.
A band key
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 8.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Japanese Marquetry Shadona Etagere Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
features geometric borders. One border used is the key fret border, known as raimon, representing rolling
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood
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H 40 in W 30 in D 14.75 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water Jug
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
key fret band borders.
The upper rim and lip of the jug are encompassed with a paralleling bead
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Posy Holder
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
finish and is embellished with bright cut engraved Greek Key fret band ornamentation in addition to
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Vases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Mid 18th Century George III Neoclassical Statuary Marble Fireplace after Adam
Located in London, GB
framed by scagliola Greek key frets sandwiched and contrasting beautifully between white marble mouldings
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
H 59.06 in W 67.33 in D 59.06 in
'Greca' Greek Key Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed, circa 1970s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique splash of fun and intrigue. This mirror features the Greek Keys (Greek Frets in the Fornasetti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut, Ivorine & Brass Box Domed Casket with Key 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, circa 1870 in date.
This wonderful casket has a domed hinged lid with elaborate studded brass fret-work
Category
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
19th-century gold leaf gilt Greek key engraved French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. It is also known as the Greek fret or Greek key. The mirror is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 46.86 in W 34.65 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Cerused Oak Cabinets with Greek Key Frieze by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
black, cerused oak with a blind-fret Greek key border on three sides. Cabinet door opens on hinges to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Chinese Chippendale English Mahogany Console
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese Chippendale English mahogany console with fret carved frieze in Greek key design
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding quality large antique regency brass inlaid bracket clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
, brass frets panels and lion mask handles to the sides, round white painted dial with Roman numerals with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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H 18.51 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
19th century biedermeier display cabinet
Located in Penzance, GB
inner shield with brass figures of huntsmen and their dogs . The top of the piece has an unusual fretted
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century regency palisander chiffonier sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
proportions. Comprising of 2 sections held together by wooden braces.
Top section with fret work detailing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Materials
Palisander
Susan Crow Studio – The Meander Gold Bracelet
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
The Meander or Greek Fret symbolizes the bonds of friendship, of love and devotion.
The History
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Greek Modern Brac...
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
George III Hepplewhite Serpentine Side Table
Located in Reepham, GB
and a lock and key to the center. The whole raised on straight legs with pierced fret-work spandrels
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted brass gallery, above a pair of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Chinese Tiered Stand with Inset Rose Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, indicative to these pieces, such as the scroll, ornamental vines and greek key and having an inset rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chest of Drawers in Louis XV Style, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorations, in cartridges decorated with gilded and chiseled bronzes and in a fretted shape, the cartridge on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimpse of the pendulum
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XV Provencal Sideboard circa 1750
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
piece of furniture in light wood opens on the front with four molded and fretted doors separated in the
Category
Antique 18th Century Buffets
Materials
Wood
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock - Cherubs
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
on copper with delicate floral swags between the letters and beautifully fretted gilt hands. The rear
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
arched top with grotesque masks, fretted side panels and sitting on a gadrooned cushion base. To the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Firegrate in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
burning area with steel front bars and shaped top bar. Polished steel fret with Greek key motif throughout
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Ormolu Louis XV Rococo Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
fabric fitted behind the sound frets.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Georgian Bachelor's Chest with Slide Covered in Red Baize
Located in Dallas, TX
/ clothes folding, serpentine front, cockbead molding on drawer fronts, blind fret work at chamfered front
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Baize, Pine, Mahogany
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
lined in leather, this comes with a working key so you can lock the top. Still retains it's original
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Bakelite
H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rectangular pollard oak top with canted corners, inlaid marquetry decoration to match the fret carved frieze
Category
Antique 1850s English Elizabethan Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 55.91 in
Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
) unframed. The panels feature borders of fret archaic key and are centered by the insignia bird goose, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in Charleston, SC
writing. There are front and side pierced and fretted corner supports and the entire table stands upon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 49 in W 29.5 in D 14.5 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
carved foliage fret work, patera inlaid floral medallions, book matched mullion glass doors with
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 88.75 in W 93.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique English George III Chippendale Period Pine Country House Double Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Glasgow, GB
and ornate fret-carved cornice with large carved acorn topped urn finials above a dot & dentil moulded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 73.25 in D 21.25 in
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE CHARLES BAKER OF CHIPPENDALE HOUSE STAMPED DISPLAY CABINET
Located in GB
decorative, hand carved all over, the top has the traditional Chippendale fret work carving, the base has the
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 77.96 in W 54.93 in D 16.34 in
Antique French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace with Geometric Carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. It is also known as the Greek fret or the Greek key. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
H 41.15 in W 52.37 in D 27.56 in
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Key Fret For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal key fret for your home. Each key fret for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer key fret, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each key fret bearing Rococo, Louis XVI or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made key fret over the years, but those crafted by Japy Frères, A.D. Mougin and Vincenti et Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Key Fret?
Prices for a key fret start at $339 and top out at $165,990 with the average selling for $3,437.
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