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Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920
Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920

Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very special Austrian sideboards with a very rich and rigid taste. Note the patina of the briar ashwood, and the particular manual processing of the central door. All veneered in as...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920
Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920

Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very special Austrian sideboards with a very rich and rigid taste. Note the patina of the briar ashwood, and the particular manual processing of the central door. All veneered in as...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Asheville, NC

, original bracket feet. Nice Chippendale brasses with brass key escutcheons.

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18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest
19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

19Thc Original Blue Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

out. The brass key plate is original as well.Wonderful aged patina.

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1790s American Folk Art Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Wood

Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949
Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949

Swedish Louis XVI Style Wall Clock Gold-Plate, Enamel, and Brass, 1949

Located in Regensburg, DE

hands. Two brass keys with the clock and it is a half hour stroke. The manufacturer is Westerstrands

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

$7,200Sale Price|67% Off

Biedermeier Butler Desk

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier butler desk made of flamed birchwood, ebonized handles, brass keys. Drop front writing

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19th Century Antique Brass Keys

20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900
20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900

20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

middle part, inside with mirror. Four-drawer body with sideboard, on graceful, curved legs. Brass key

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Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Marimbaphone
Antique Marimbaphone

Antique Marimbaphone

$3,343Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Marimbaphone

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak cased glockenspiel, the solid oak frame supporting five brass keys with tubular brass cylinders

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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Kidney Desk with Floral Inlay, Original Key
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Kidney Desk with Floral Inlay, Original Key

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Kidney Desk with Floral Inlay, Original Key

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Kidney Desk with Floral Inlay, Original Key A refined 19th-century

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Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

flanked by a pair of fluted quarter columns. Original condition and brasses. Key of later date. Denmark

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1780s Danish Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Mahogany

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire

Located in Asheville, NC

framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated frieze. Brass key

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Oak

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat
A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

Located in London, GB

the front, with brass escutcheons and steel and brass key. All supported on four fluted and tapering

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With Cut Glass Decanters And Glasses
Antique Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With Cut Glass Decanters And Glasses

Antique Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With Cut Glass Decanters And Glasses

Located in London, GB

and brass key, adding to both its authenticity and charm. No chips or cracks in the glass wear69

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820

Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

. Inside 4 shelves, covered with black fabric. Original lock with brass key. Restored and hand-polished

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl
Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Located in Kastrup, DK

the warm walnut tones. The original brass key escutcheon is preserved. The design is characteristic

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key hanging on a small

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet
Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

and cast brass key guards add a nice touch. The finely contoured and carved apron below is supported

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Early 1900s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

with finely cast brass key guards, and flanked by amazingly detailed turned and carved corner columns

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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with

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19th Century Industrial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Exceptional Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Exceptional Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Exceptional Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Raised on a four carved low feet with the lower case having two hinged doors with brass key escutcheons

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19th Century Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Fine 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

statues. Brass key holes (lacking a key). Raised on a scalloped skirt rail with slayed legs. Dimensions

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19th Century Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Lymington, GB

original stile feet and the base with its original bold moulding. Brass key escutcheons and swan-neck

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1680s English Charles II Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850

Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese furniture influenced modern design aesthetics. A single brass key hole plate shines on the front

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet
1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet

1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet

Located in High Point, NC

sophisticated contrast to the deep wood grain. Three spacious drawers are accented with brass key escutcheons

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble

Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840

Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

. Offers all original brass key escutcheon plates and one original key, with all locks in good working

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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Mahogany

English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key

English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 19th Century English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key.

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19th Century Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed
Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed

Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A handmade, antique trunk with metal top, steel corners, cast iron handles and brass key

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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850
Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850

Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850

Located in Regensburg, DE

background. Inlaid brass key crest, a black knob with a white dot on the lid. Working iron lock, brass hinges

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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock
Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock

Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

weights, having a quality mahogany trunk with a long central arched door with a brass key hole, standing

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19th Century British Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

locks from 1845 and adorned by wonderful brass key blades. An outstanding piece of 19th century

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

which are trimmed in brass molding and fitted with brass key guards and ring pulls. Topped with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder
English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder

English Victorian Style Brass Horse and Carriage Key Holder

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style brass wall mounted key holder in the shape of a horse and carriage with

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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Farm Cocktail Table
Antique French Provincial Farm Cocktail Table

Antique French Provincial Farm Cocktail Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

brass key escutcheon (lacking the key). Along with a drawer on one end with a turned knob pull. Raised

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Cherry

18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box

18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

interior. Further inlay inside the lid with a star and salt and pepper strung border. Brass key plate to

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Kingsman Film Prop 19th Century Mahogany Carved & Hand Gilt Painted Chiffonier
Kingsman Film Prop 19th Century Mahogany Carved & Hand Gilt Painted Chiffonier

Kingsman Film Prop 19th Century Mahogany Carved & Hand Gilt Painted Chiffonier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Chiffonier With Decorative Carved Pedestals, Fitted Brass Key & Green Baize Lined Drawer. Kingsman is

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Colourful Table Lamp with Loetz Glass circa 1901 Austrian Art Nouveau
Colourful Table Lamp with Loetz Glass circa 1901 Austrian Art Nouveau

Colourful Table Lamp with Loetz Glass circa 1901 Austrian Art Nouveau

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

iridescent. glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent; brass Key words: Austrian Jugendstil

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Located in Darmstadt, DE

matching solid brass keys were added later and work smoothly. The drawer runners (guide rails) were also

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

adorned by an artfully made brass key blade. A real eye-catching, perfect sized example of an early 19th

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case
Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case

Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case

Located in Dallas, TX

items within, placed on three available surfaces. The three doors are fitted with cast brass key guards

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest
17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest

17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest

Located in Lymington, GB

. The ends are paneled, and the base retains the original bold moulding. Brass key escutcheons

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1660s English Charles II Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Oak

Ignaz Herlinger Wooden Sideboard in Marble and Brass
Ignaz Herlinger Wooden Sideboard in Marble and Brass

Ignaz Herlinger Wooden Sideboard in Marble and Brass

Located in Milano, IT

lock with a special brass key in patina. In the middle of these two doors are two small upper drawers

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Early 1800s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Wooden Small Sideboard in Marble and Brass
Antique Wooden Small Sideboard in Marble and Brass

Antique Wooden Small Sideboard in Marble and Brass

Located in Milano, IT

central doors, which can be opened by means of a lock with a special patina brass key. Above these two

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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

shells including those at the center which surround the brass key guards. Brass bale pulls on each side

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1870s French French Provincial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

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Antique Brass Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique brass keys available for sale. The range of distinct antique brass keys — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique brass keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical antique brass keys are consistently popular styles. Louis Vuitton, Cyrus Price & Co and Remington Rand each produced beautiful antique brass keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Brass Keys?

Antique brass keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,357, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $53,368.
Questions About Antique Brass Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.