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Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
By Adams Company
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. early 20th century. A handsome pair of Arts & Crafts andirons by the Adams Co. of Dubuque, Iowa. Each features cast iron construction with minimalist geometric design. Small...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
Arts & Crafts Keyhole Andirons
$675 / set
H 13 in W 7 in D 14.75 in
Antique Light Blue Fachralo Kazak Rug with Double Keyhole Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
double keyhole pattern; a group of these early rugs appear on the Renaissance paintings of Gentile
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Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Art Deco Keyhole Plates Polished Nickel Skyscraper
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four highly stylized skyscraper design art deco keyhole plates 19 inches tall by 2.5 inches
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Keyholes

Materials

Nickel

18th Century Hand Forged Iron Standing Fire Spit with Keyhole Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
silhouette and keyhole pattern.
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18th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

French Beaux Arts Decor Ormolu Wreath and Floral Escutcheon Keyhole Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
escutcheon, circa 1900-1910. Designed to cover a keyhole on either a salon door, armoire or writing desk
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Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Spanish Hollywood Regency Gilt Mirror with Keyhole Form and Etched Blue Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Venetian large wall mirror with applied etched blue mirror on Roman Neoclassic gilt structure and carved edges.
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Keyholes

Materials

Giltwood

Wood Table on Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rectangular drawer with oval brass keyhole and two smaller square drawers flanking either side with chic brass
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1880s French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Cherry

Antique Wood Table on Castors
Wood Table on Castors
$3,750
H 29 in W 27 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Scrubbed Pine Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
brass keyhole detailing. A perfect antique piece with so much character.
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pine

Antique English Scrubbed Pine Dresser
Antique English Scrubbed Pine Dresser
$3,300
H 38.25 in W 38 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Mahogany English Bowfront Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Regency mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with beautiful oval brass hardware and keyhole
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19th Century British Regency Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
keyholes, offering both beauty and function. Its sculptural lines and warm finish evoke old-world elegance
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keyholes

Materials

Burl

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
$11,900
H 38 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, Japanese Lacquer and marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Laquered doors set within mottled Brass frames and displaying their original keyhole escutcheons
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
locking mechanism is remarkably intricate, showcasing concealed keyholes and requiring the precise use of
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

19th-Century French Floor Safe
19th-Century French Floor Safe
$124,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
each lined with red fabric. The chest is raised on four ball feet and has a bone keyhole shaped
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Satinwood

20th Century French Empire Style Wooden Sideboard with Dark Marble Top
Located in Sofia, BG
small brass keyhole escutcheons. The sideboard sits on four tapered, fluted legs with brass feet, adding
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
the architectural character but also protects the drawer edges. Original locks and keyholes with bone
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
Elegant Danish Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany
$3,811
H 32.88 in W 29.34 in D 19.69 in
George III Mahogany English Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
with brass oval backplate pulls and keyholes. The case rests on shaped bracket feet, with a molded top
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19th Century British Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany English Chest
George III Mahogany English Chest
$3,600
H 33.6 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
) On a red field an elongated keyhole design with an ivory surround displays three octagons on a blue
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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Kazak rug
Kazak rug
$15,000
W 53.94 in L 79.93 in
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
feel. The commode features three spacious drawers, all with brass handles and keyholes All locks are
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
$2,643
H 32.29 in W 39.18 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Bidermeir Style Chests of Drawers Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
drawers with a lock and keyhole in iron, in the shape of a diamond. The legs are in stipite.
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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
serrated leaf lattice. Reciprocal keyhole outer border and octagon chain inner stripe. Village Bidjars, as
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer displaying a central Ormolu keyhole escutcheon while being flanked by the two upper portions of
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Ormolu

Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
Neo-Classical st. Flame Mahogany and Ormolu console
$16,900
H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Antique Wooden Door Carved with Floral Motifs and Curvilinear Geometry
Located in Marbella, ES
hinges and keyhole, stands out, reinforcing both its functional and heritage value. Ideal for
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18th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Commode curved Francia Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry, ormolu , marble
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
marquetry that adds a touch of luminosity to the piece. The handles and keyholes are in gilt bronze and
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1790s French Louis XV Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Portuguese Mahogany Chest of Drawers D. Maria Style
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
handles in turned wood stand out, as do the lozenge-shaped keyholes with inlays that add value to the
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Other Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
keyhole, no key. The blanket chest has handsome paneling on the exterior and sits on a small plinth. We
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18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
attractive engraved Art Nouveau design. Keyhole slot for fixing to the wall. Have no match found on the
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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
sampler fillers.An attractive green keyhole reciprocal motif surrounds the center.The ivory main border
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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Kazak rug
Kazak rug
$6,000
W 50.01 in L 90.95 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
striking mirrored walnut veneer, enhancing their elegant appearance. Keyholes lined with brass add a
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy
$24,000 / set
H 35 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
hardware and elegant keyhole escutcheons. The commodes rest on carved bracket feet and retain their
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18th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
$14,950 / set
H 39.875 in W 50.625 in D 25.5 in
A William and Mary Style Marquetry and Marble Top Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
, each housing further inlay of conforming motif, a simple keyhole at the centre of a floral inlay to the
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19th Century English William and Mary Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble

Circa 1885
Located in NEW YORK, NY
by red and green and red and blue keyhole reciprocal minor borders and four dotted red and white and
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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Circa 1885
Circa 1885
$9,000
W 51.97 in L 90.16 in
Antique 19th-Century Bow-Front Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
knobs, hand-cut dovetail joints, subtle inlay detail, turned feet, and keyholes on each drawer. Its
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19th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
white, brass handles and keyholes. This piece is a wonderful storage solution with a timeless
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Late 19th Century French Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

An Italian 17th century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming circular turned Walnut pulls, with a concealed keyhole and original key. The doors open to reveal
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17th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wood White Patinated Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
anchored by two paneled doors and two upper drawers, each with original iron hardware and keyhole
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wood White Patinated Buffet
19th Century French Wood White Patinated Buffet
$5,195
H 47.6 in W 63.2 in D 22.2 in
19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
details and original keyhole hardware. Inside, a spacious interior with a single shelf offers ample
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19th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Buffet
19th Century French Wooden Buffet
$4,995
H 41 in W 52.5 in D 19.5 in
Methane rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
keyhole reciprocal.The handle is soft and flexible and the wool is of high quality.The ends are intact and
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1870s Caucasian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Methane rug
Methane rug
$4,500
W 40.16 in L 90.16 in
1900s French Wood Black Patinated Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
with turned wooden knobs and keyholes, preserving the understated elegance of its original design. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Walnut, Verdigris Bronze, Giltwood and and Gris St. Anne marble cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
doors are fitted by their original hardware including the keyhole escutcheons, pulls and locks. Above
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Demilune Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
them. Keyhole escutcheons are highly decorative in their romantic Louis XVI motifs, matching the rhythm
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gustavian / Louis XVI Table in Pine with Original Coral Painted
Located in Kastrup, DK
decorations and original brass escutcheons with keyholes. The table stands on slender, tapered legs. Denmark
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Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pine

Antique English Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
keyhole (no key), brass edge around lid, and a neutral raw silk interior. Lid is an easy open/close. Box
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Early 20th Century English Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wood Jewelry Box
Antique English Wood Jewelry Box
$1,250
H 4.32 in W 9.32 in D 4.69 in
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
clever mechanism for concealing and revealing the keyholes. Between the 14th and 19th centuries, such
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18th Century Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
$48,500
H 18.75 in W 26.25 in D 13.25 in
Lori Pambak Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
two minor borders display keyhole reciprocals in red and yellow and there are four dark brown dotted
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1890s Armenian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Lori Pambak Kazak rug
Lori Pambak Kazak rug
$6,000
W 57.88 in L 88.98 in
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
with ebonised keyhole escutcheon and round brass pulls flanked by finely inlaid panels with decorative
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
paint, black wreath around the keyhole is a later addition.  Fall opens to reveal a partially fitted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
$2,116 / item
H 10.5 in W 16.75 in D 14.5 in
Karatchoph Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
several additional rectangles,a human figure and animals.Along the outer edge of the field is a keyhole
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1850s Antique Keyholes

Materials

Wool

Karatchoph Kazak rug
Karatchoph Kazak rug
$35,000
W 59.85 in L 72.84 in
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
desk, this piece has deep drawers on both sides, each fitted with ornate brass knobs and keyholes and
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

18th-Century French Master’s Lock
Located in New Orleans, LA
especially remarkable. The mechanism includes a concealed keyhole and comes complete with its original key
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18th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Iron

18th-Century French Master’s Lock
18th-Century French Master’s Lock
$14,850
H 6.38 in W 3.38 in D 2.38 in
English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
compartments on either side. Inlaid bone center front keyhole (key not available), and lion's head brass ring
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Keyholes

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
$950
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bail pulls; shield escutcheons indicate the keyholes however no key is present. The drawers are of
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode
$3,200
H 31.63 in W 39.38 in D 19.25 in
Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the key, each drawer fitted with a brass keyhole. Top and sides also veneered in satin birch. Standing
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Keyholes

Materials

Birch

Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
$3,082
H 38.75 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
handles. Notably, there are no keyholes or locks, as the piece was originally built without them
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19th Century Swedish Antique Keyholes

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Walnut Table with Inlaid Top , Emilia, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
a single drawer, adorned with its original collar and keyhole. The top is beautifully inlaid with
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Keyholes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Reclaimed 3 Panel French Door with Original Timeworn Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
underlying wood grain. Original brass hardware, including a curled handle and decorative keyhole, remains
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Late 18th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Brass

pair of Italian 18th century Rococo Period Walnut and Fruitwood commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
which continues across both drawers, with foliate Bronze keyhole escutcheons at the center. The bombee
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Keyholes

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Located in Greven, DE
appearance of the furniture front. The absence of keyholes and the corresponding fittings can be explained by
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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Keyholes

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French 18th century Regence Period Mahogany, Ormolu and marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original hardware including the elaborately pierced keyhole escutcheons and scrolled drawer pulls with
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18th Century French Antique Keyholes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Antique Keyholes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keyholes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique keyholes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ormolu. Antique keyholes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique keyholes bearing Louis XVI or louis xv hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique keyholes over the years, but those made by Maison Kriéger, Gervais Durand and Paul Sormani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keyholes?

Prices for antique keyholes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique keyholes begin at $185 and can go as high as $227,500, while the average can fetch as much as $16,383.