How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?

To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.

Antique Iron Strongbox

17th Century Strongbox

Late 19th Century English Iron Strongbox on Stand as a Table with Key

$3,200

H 28.5 in W 19 in D 14.25 in

Late 19th Century English Iron Strongbox on Stand as a Table with Key

Located in Richmond, VA

Late 19th century English iron strongbox mounted on a stand as a side table with original key.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

$17,500

H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinarily rare and visually striking 16th-century Venetian iron treasure coffer, showcasing the height of Renaissance artistry and engineering.

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Gold, Iron

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

$1,800

H 10 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver p...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

$14,500

H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80 kg. This large strongbox retains its original mechanical locking system, which remai...

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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Ducal Armada Strongbox Safe wrought iron polychrome Renaissance Nuremburg

$24,581

H 17.33 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in

Ducal Armada Strongbox Safe wrought iron polychrome Renaissance Nuremburg

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A Rare Ducal "Armada" Strongbox (Travelling Safe) wrought iron with original polychrome painted decoration, Nuremberg, late Renaissance, late 16th / early 17th century An exceptiona...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

$10,925

H 41.93 in W 26.97 in D 14.97 in

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, example of these cha...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

$9,425

H 25.6 in W 66.15 in D 27.56 in

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were specifically made for cities or large villages to safegueard the gold and valuables. The...

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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

18th-Century German Strongbox

$64,500

H 19 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in

18th-Century German Strongbox

Located in New Orleans, LA

German Strongbox Circa 1750 This rare German strongbox stands as an exceptional testament to 18th-century ingenuity, uniting advanced security with refined ornamentation.

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18th Century Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Gothic chest strongbox

$5,890

H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in

Large Gothic chest strongbox

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made for the safekeeping of money, important documents and precious items.

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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century

$13,430

H 18.9 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in

Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’.

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17th Century European Medieval Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox

$1,353Sale Price|49% Off

H 14.18 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in

18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...

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18th Century French Primitive Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Antique heavy Strongbox Faux Wood print decor Holland

$1,036

H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 13 in

Antique heavy Strongbox Faux Wood print decor Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Unique Strong Box .Imitation Wood finish, solid Iron . comes with the original Key . Very heavy . looks great on your office . Bookcase . or Men cave .

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1880s Dutch Victorian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

$4,950

H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Italian or French Renaissance Revival Strongbox Chest with Inlay and Lion Masks A richly detailed 18th-century Italian or French Renaissance Revival strongbox or coffer...

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18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

$3,200

H 10 in W 17 in D 13 in

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

Weighing 78 pounds, the cast iron coffre-fort is clad in riveted steel strapping with hobnail studs and decorative floral medallions on each side.

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Brass, Iron

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

$163,878

H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...

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1680s Charles II Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$883

H 7.49 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne).

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose

$2,827

H 16.4 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose

Located in Lisse, NL

All handcrafted and rare strongbox-design, wrought iron firewood bucket. Only if you were a wealthy person in Europe in the late 1800s, would you be able to afford this large, impre...

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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

This original early 17th century strongbox with plain straps is painted with polychrome floral decoration and landscape scenes. The lid has a covered keyhole with the original key. ...

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Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Iron Traveling Strongbox

Unavailable

H 14 in W 20 in D 14 in

19th Century Iron Traveling Strongbox

Located in London, GB

This fine forged iron decorative strong box belonged to the great grandfather of a relation of our managing director Tony in Thailand and was used by him in his trading company as he...

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1890s German Other Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Wooden Value Transport Strongbox Wrought Iron Handles

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H 6.6 in W 18.8 in D 11.04 in

Late 18th Century Wooden Value Transport Strongbox Wrought Iron Handles

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique wooden value transport box with 3 eyes for padlocks and further provided with wrought iron bands and handles, this is in a good condition with some wear traces around the age...

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18th Century European Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Iron Strongbox/Treasure Chest/Designer Coffee Table

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H 14.5 in W 29 in D 15 in

Antique Iron Strongbox/Treasure Chest/Designer Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Here we have an antique treasure chest/iron strongbox that can double as a coffee table.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron Strongbox from France

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H 10.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.75 in

19th Century Iron Strongbox from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredibly unique iron strongbox is highly unusual and full of mythological symbolism.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

European Wrought Iron Strongbox

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H 18 in W 38.5 in L 18 in

European Wrought Iron Strongbox

Located in Essex, MA

Strapwork and riveted, two carrying handles. Locked and lacking key.

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1710s European Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations

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H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in

Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

A baroque period iron armada strongbox, or traveling safe, in its original condition, showcasing a beautiful natural patina.

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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

16th century French strongbox

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H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

16th century French strongbox

Located in Stamford, CT

16th century French wrought iron strongbox

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th century French strongbox

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H 4 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in

16th century French strongbox

Located in Stamford, CT

16th century French wrought iron strongbox with heart shaped accents

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Exceptionally Rare Nurenberg Masterpiece Strongbox.

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H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 7 in

An Exceptionally Rare Nurenberg Masterpiece Strongbox.

Located in Milan, IT

Rare , unusual Nuremberg little wrought iron strongbox with 2 handle, , rectangular shape, with a bas-rilieves putto ‘s faces .One of the holes of the top, hides a secret.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1800

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H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-19th century Georgian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available.

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19th Century English Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850

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H 8.67 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available.

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19th Century French Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880

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H 7.09 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available.

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19th Century French Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870

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H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian small cast iron strongbox safe with brass decorative detailing.

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19th Century British Other Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal

17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

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H 13.39 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in

17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare strongbox from Spain. Wrought iron on wood. Spain, circa 1650-1750.

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Iron and Strapwork Strongbox Chest

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H 19.38 in W 38.75 in D 20.75 in

17th Century Spanish Iron and Strapwork Strongbox Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with overall strap work and painted decoration. Hinged lid opening to a compartment. With key.

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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

17th Century Wrought Iron Nuremberg Antique Miniature Strongbox Casket

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H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

17th Century Wrought Iron Nuremberg Antique Miniature Strongbox Casket

Located in Carimate, Como

The chest rests on its decorated base made in wrought iron and the keyhole has a covering lid when closed.

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Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Italian Hobnail Wrought Iron Antique Safe, Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece! Manufactured circa 1820-1840 from wrought cast iron by Italian master blacksmith,...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century German Strongbox

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H 20.75 in W 35.75 in D 20.13 in

17th Century German Strongbox

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare German Baroque Renaissance strongbox is crafted of reinforced wrought iron and is designed to be impenetrable.

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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Table-Top Renaissance Painted Nuremberg Armada Chest Folk

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H 12.01 in W 20.87 in D 12.01 in

Strongbox Safe Iron Table-Top Renaissance Painted Nuremberg Armada Chest Folk

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, ta...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

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H 18.9 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration on later sledge feet This is a rare, small, e...

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Early 1600s German Renaissance Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 59.06 in W 31.5 in L 59.06 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 59.06 in W 31.5 in L 59.06 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand

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H 19.3 in W 31.7 in D 18.31 in

Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The naïve painting on this strongbox has survived in excellent condition, exuding charm and character.

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16th Century European Elizabethan Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

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H 23.63 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1840, probably from the Piedmont region that features great decorations with burin incisions, a typical handmade tech...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

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H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Teremok" chest. Wrought iron, wood. Possibly Russia, 17th century. Chest with a shape known as Teremok, rectangular base, which has a lower space locked to a key (with a section o...

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17th Century Russian Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe, Strongbox, Studded Safe

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful authentic Italian hobnail antique safe, in great conditions, a true unique masterpiece! Manufactured circa 1820-1840 from wrought cast iron by Italian master blacksmith,...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Brass Venetian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Brass Venetian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably from the Venetian region and used aboard Italian Marine naval ships. The great metal p...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard

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H 59.5 in W 30.7 in D 22 in

Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century strongbox or safe was made in Naples by local craftsmen.

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Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

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H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably from the Piedmont region that features amazing Empire-style columns with golden details and de...

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Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

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H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in

Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Studded Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably from the Piedmont region with great metal patina and beautiful burin incisions, a typical hand...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

18th Century Brass and Iron Money Box, Little Strongbox or Treasure Chest

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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in

18th Century Brass and Iron Money Box, Little Strongbox or Treasure Chest

Located in Haarlem, NL

Heavy sheet iron strong box with original black paint and superbly detailed hand-cut brass ornaments. The box comes complete with working lock and key. Measurements include hand...

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18th Century European Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Brass, Iron

1860-1890 Italian Wrought Iron Antique Strongbox Newly Equipped as Cigar Humidor

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H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 19.69 in

1860-1890 Italian Wrought Iron Antique Strongbox Newly Equipped as Cigar Humidor

Located in Carimate, Como

This strongbox is dated circa 1860-1890 and was used by the army of the Kingdom of Italy under the reign of the House of Savoy, the royal dynasty established in 1003 in Piedmont, tha...

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Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Dry Bar Cabinet

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in L 23.63 in

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Dry Bar Cabinet

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H 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 12.6 in

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Danish 18th Century Baroque Strongbox Safe Chest

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H 14.57 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in

Danish 18th Century Baroque Strongbox Safe Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Charming and decorative Danish baroque oak chest, featuring original gray-metalized iron bands, fittings, lock, and key. Conically shaped sides: Top: 42 cm / Bottom: 31 cm. Denmar...

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Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

An exceptionally rare Italian late XV cent. strongbox.

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H 31.5 in Dm 14 in

An exceptionally rare Italian late XV cent. strongbox.

Located in Milan, IT

Highly unusual Italian strongbox, made out of iron, cylinder shaped, emulating a barrel.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox

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H 12.5 in W 20 in D 13.5 in

17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handmade oak chest was made in France in the 17th century. It was made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. ...

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17th Century French Rustic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Spanish Hand-Painted Strongbox/Safe

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H 16.5 in W 24.75 in D 16 in

18th-19th Century Spanish Hand-Painted Strongbox/Safe

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Paint decorated. Lock does work. Used as a modern day safe in the 1800s. Paint is in overall good condition.

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800

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H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in

Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a heavy antique merchant's strongbox. An English, cast iron safe deposit case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

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H 7.5 in W 15 in D 10.25 in

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This French fireproof strongbox, crafted circa 1880 by Bauche in the Marne region, showcases the period’s finest industrial security design.

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

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H 12.8 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Levens Hall, Cumbria. A walnut and iron-bound strongbox still at the house was supplied in 1688.

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17th Century British Charles II Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century English Iron Strongbox On Stand by Thomas Milner & Son Liverpool

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H 19.5 in W 17 in D 11.375 in

19th Century English Iron Strongbox On Stand by Thomas Milner & Son Liverpool

By Thomas Milner

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century English iron strongbox, crafted by Thomas Milner & Son of Liverpool, is an exceptional example of secure storage from the Victorian era.

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

Materials

Iron, Lead

Italian Baroque Iron Strongbox Safe With Original 16 Bolt Lock/Lockplate Chased

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H 22.84 in W 42.92 in D 25.6 in

Italian Baroque Iron Strongbox Safe With Original 16 Bolt Lock/Lockplate Chased

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

MAGNIFICENT & RARE, ITALIAN, BAROQUE, IRON, 1” THICK, STRONGBOX OR SAFE WITH ORIGINAL 16 BOLT LOCK, CHASED PLATE, 3 KEYS - Stunning 1” thick, iron strongbox, impenetrable with massi...

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1650s Italian Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

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H 14.25 in W 30.25 in D 15 in

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 1600s. They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the ...

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17th Century German Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

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H 6 in W 9 in D 4.75 in

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

Located in Soquel, CA

Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, ...

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17th Century German Jacobean Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron, Wrought Iron

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

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H 13 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

Located in Buisson, FR

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 17th century They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. Starting in the 1800s, ...

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17th Century German Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

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H 14.18 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

Located in Buisson, FR

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 17th century They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. Starting in the 1800s, ...

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17th Century German Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

German Baroque Iron Mounted Coffer/Strongbox

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H 22 in W 32 in D 18 in

German Baroque Iron Mounted Coffer/Strongbox

Located in Napa, CA

Iron bands are woven and nailed to the wood and cover all the edges.

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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

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H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 11.42 in

17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare strongbox from Spain with a very great size. Made out of wrought iron on wood with two working locks.

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United

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Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The top with four square and four narrow rectangular, panels reinforced with strap work and bolts. The central rectangular key plate lifts to reveal the keyhole. Nail holes on the un...

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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

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Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Safe Strongbox

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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Safe Strongbox

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique hobnail safe, dated circa 1840-1850, found in the Piedmont region. This beautiful collector piece has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly r...

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Early 19th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Bar Cabinet

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H 23.23 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in

Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1840, probably from the Piedmont region, that features amazing workmanship and decorations made with burin in...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Iron Strongbox

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Iron Strongbox

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Cabinet

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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 13.78 in

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strongbox Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Northern Italian antique safe with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1790-1820, probably used inside a small feud fiefdom or fortified town castle of the Piedmont region, Ital...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Iron Strongbox

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Metal, Wrought Iron

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Antique Iron Strongbox For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique iron strongbox available at 1stDibs. Each antique iron strongbox for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique iron strongbox — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique iron strongbox bearing Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Bauche and Thomas Milner each produced at least one beautiful antique iron strongbox that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Iron Strongbox?

An antique iron strongbox can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,875, while the lowest priced sells for $896 and the highest can go for as much as $131,651.

Questions About Antique Iron Strongbox

How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.