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A PAIR OF ANTiQUE REGENCY ADAM REVIVAL FLAMED HARDWOOD PEDESTALS SIDE CABINETS
A PAIR OF ANTiQUE REGENCY ADAM REVIVAL FLAMED HARDWOOD PEDESTALS SIDE CABINETS

A PAIR OF ANTiQUE REGENCY ADAM REVIVAL FLAMED HARDWOOD PEDESTALS SIDE CABINETS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are a large and important looking pair of stately dining room cabinets. They come with one original functioning key which operates both locks, the first cabinet has a very larg...

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1810s English Regency Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Hardwood

19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet With keys and working locks (2 parts) W126 x D42 x H215 Base: W120 x D42 x H76cm Top: W126 x D42 x H139cm.

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1870s English Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

19th century Danish polished steel safe on cabinet
19th century Danish polished steel safe on cabinet

19th century Danish polished steel safe on cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Comes complete with it's original black lacquered pine base cabinet which itself locks and contains a single fixed shelf.

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Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Steel

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and character. The cabinet has working locks and keys. The sides of the lower cabinet meant to be facing walls are 49.5 cm...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair
French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair

French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair

By Mercier Freres

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The underside of the chair is stamped with the number "62760", almost certainly a workshop or production reference used during its manufacture by Mercier Frères. Both the desk and c...

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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Bronze

Regency Period Black and Gilt Painted Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Regency Period Black and Gilt Painted Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century

Regency Period Black and Gilt Painted Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Shrinkage crack in horizontal surface between upper and lower cabinet. No key (locks untested). Old repaired crack to one point of the crown (top, tip one space in from the left corn...

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19th Century Regency Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet
Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet

Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

The cabinet has the original locks and keys which are in working condition.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Large Original Country Corner Cabinet
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Large Original Country Corner Cabinet

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Large Original Country Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Healthy and solid frame. The cabinet has working locks and keys. The lower cabinet measures 99 cm high and the sides facing the walls are both 72 cm wide.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An ornate example of French, Breton cabinetry displaying bountiful detail Displaying a fine lustre in the wax polished finish Grain interest and good colour consistency throughout ...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet
Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet

Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

The cabinet has working locks fitted with keys. The whole piece was gently cleaned and a new protective wax coat was added.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Corner Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Corner Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Corner Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

The interiors have been newly lined in rich red fabric accented with decorative braid, adding a striking contrast to the warm walnut finish. The antique cabinets retain their origina...

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Marble

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay
18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay

Located in Woodbury, CT

Dresser top features flanking cabinets with locks over spice drawers. Base includes three drawers and stands on cabriole legs.

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary

Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

The original locks and single key currently remain functional, though we generally recommend using the key as a pull due to the inconsistency of old locks.

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1780s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

Carved flourishes along the corners and more, while a scalloped skirt adds further decorative character. The 4 cabinet door locks function, and 3 keys are included.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard
Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard

Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard

Located in MILL, NL

Originally from Belgium, circa 1800. This cabinet still has its original locks, which work properly.

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Early 1800s Belgian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with 14 Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with 14 Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with 14 Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

One key included to use as a pull in the two cabinet doors. Locks no longer function. Distress and age-related separation seen in drawer bottoms along with stains and old cracks.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Exceptional 19th Century French Enfilade in Walnut with Rosewood Inlay
Exceptional 19th Century French Enfilade in Walnut with Rosewood Inlay

Exceptional 19th Century French Enfilade in Walnut with Rosewood Inlay

Located in Raleigh, NC

Central bay flanked by two single drawers with cabinet doors below opening to shelved interior. Cabinet doors with locks, no keys.

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19th Century Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

Old long hinges and key escutcheons remain in place. Cabinet door locks do not function smoothly or consistently and keys are best used as pulls only.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770

Located in Huntington, NY

A beautiful Rococo vitrine with original brass hardware and locks. The upper cabinet has four shelves under a bonnet top with glass doors.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany
18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany

18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany

Located in Woodbury, CT

Dresser top features flanking cabinets with locks over spice drawers. Base includes three drawers and stands on cabriole legs.

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18th Century English George III Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Boxwood, Ebony

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

This secretary stands just under 7' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as desk top is easier to use key as pull only.

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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40
Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

This secretary stands just over 6' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as does desk top. Open Depth: 32.25" Restored, strong, stable and ready for use.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Antique Danish Farmhouse Pine Wardrobe, 1880s.
Antique Danish Farmhouse Pine Wardrobe, 1880s.

Antique Danish Farmhouse Pine Wardrobe, 1880s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Old burn mark on the top of the cabinet. Original locks are defect, but doors are held in place by snibs.

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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A treat of craftsmanship and visual appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Graced with a q...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Walnut

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
22 Karat Gold Key Ring

22 Karat Gold Key Ring

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

The Romans locked their chests, cabinets, and doors with locks that were opened with keys, very much as we do, today.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900
Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900

Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Dallas, TX

There are two drawers finished with bronze vine handles over a large two-door cabinet below with more inlay. Comes with original key that locks vitrine and cabinet.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Wood

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Antique Cabinet Locks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique cabinet locks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, iron and metal, all antique cabinet locks available were constructed with great care. Antique cabinet locks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque, Georgian and Industrial antique cabinet locks are consistently popular styles. Many antique cabinet locks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple & Co. and Spanish School produced popular antique cabinet locks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Cabinet Locks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,752, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $34,201 highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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