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Fine Charles X French Semainier Circa 1830 With Black Marble Top
Fine Charles X French Semainier Circa 1830 With Black Marble Top

Fine Charles X French Semainier Circa 1830 With Black Marble Top

Located in Bridgeport, CT

working keys. The chest with a plinth base and resting on bun feet. Dimensions: 45" L, 18" D, 58 3/4" H

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Keys

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Louis XV Commode - Transition in Veneer, 19th Century
Louis XV Commode - Transition in Veneer, 19th Century

Louis XV Commode - Transition in Veneer, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

functional - two keys). 7/ The marble top has been polished (chip on the back). A very beautiful, curved

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles

Located in Leicester, GB

. Later old fixes are present throughout, such as the patchwork around the key holes, adding to the unique

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satine & Parquetry Desk by François Linke, No. 484
Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satine & Parquetry Desk by François Linke, No. 484

Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satine & Parquetry Desk by François Linke, No. 484

By François Linke

Located in King's Lynn, GB

, complete with key, suitable for storing valuable items. The piece stands on elegant tapering fluted legs

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet with Parquetry Top
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet with Parquetry Top

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Buffet with Parquetry Top

Located in Dallas, TX

. The cabinet retains its original iron hardware, lock, and two working keys. This antique French buffet

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Painted Oak Hall Tree
French 19th Century Painted Oak Hall Tree

French 19th Century Painted Oak Hall Tree

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

mirror is a small shelf; the perfect drop-area console for keys and other personal effects, with a brass

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur

By Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk, Hildo Krop

Located in Amsterdam, NL

key are in good working order and the original key is marked! Will be dismantled for safe transport

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Ebony, Oak

French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Louis Philippe Armoire
French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Louis Philippe Armoire

French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Louis Philippe Armoire

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

key included. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to bring out the natural color

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard
Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

original working lock and key opens to reveal a interior of 2 shelves, this also allows access to the 2

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

the top of the brass embossing. New Brass bell and new rewind key. The alarm system is not activated

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

; floral drawer handle and key in bronze. Signed “L. Majorelle Nancy” along the edge of the top. A

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Located in Detroit, MI

pendulum is removable. The clock key is antique, but not original to the clock. DIMENSIONS W 9” x D 5” x H

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century
English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century

English Antique Ladies Work Table, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

craftsmanship of the period. The front features a gently shaped drawer fitted with a key. The interior is

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

mechanism works with 3 beautiful keys, one with a magnificently shaped hollow shafts plus a special hook

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

throughout from generations of use. There is no key for the interior desk. The upper cabinet door retains a

Category

Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Exterior Studded Oak Door
19th Century English Exterior Studded Oak Door

19th Century English Exterior Studded Oak Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

construction, iron strapwork handles and oak-cased lock (no key) with ring turn handles. This door is petite in

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet
17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

metalwork and key.  The moulded overhanging cornice with ebonised detail above a frieze inlaid with

Category

Mid-17th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastern European Pine Stepback China Cabinet Sideboard Hutch
Antique Eastern European Pine Stepback China Cabinet Sideboard Hutch

Antique Eastern European Pine Stepback China Cabinet Sideboard Hutch

Located in Centennial, CO

shine. An old key locks the top and bottom doors and an additional key is included which serves as a

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

, rosettes & key escutcheons. The top drawer is flanked by the desk lid bearers, and the interior of the

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Located in Milford, NH

cracks and other minor imperfections and light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes winding key

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Biedemeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Early 19th Century Biedemeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Early 19th Century Biedemeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Located in Westport, CT

. Each drawer is accented with a shield-shaped inlaid escutcheon and opens with a key to reveal the

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Hungarian School 20th Century, dated 1926, Woman In the Garden
Hungarian School 20th Century, dated 1926, Woman In the Garden

Hungarian School 20th Century, dated 1926, Woman In the Garden

Located in Budapest, HU

under Károly Ferenczy and István Réti, key figures of Hungarian modern painting. He was awarded the

Category

1920s Hungarian Antique Keys

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Pima Indian Geometric Basket
Large Pima Indian Geometric Basket

Large Pima Indian Geometric Basket

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Large Pima Indian Geometric Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Indian basket is a Pima and in a geometric Greek key pattern.This large tray or bowl is

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Hemp

Regency Coalport Porcelain Neo-classical Set of Soup Plates after Hamilton
Regency Coalport Porcelain Neo-classical Set of Soup Plates after Hamilton

Regency Coalport Porcelain Neo-classical Set of Soup Plates after Hamilton

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

a striking salmon-ground border, which is elaborately decorated with a broad, double Greek key or

Category

Early 1800s Regency Antique Keys

Materials

Porcelain

Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790
Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790

Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790

Located in Kastrup, DK

, the piece features three spacious drawers fitted with classic round brass pulls and key escutcheons

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Located in Worcester, GB

feet and a key-pattern frieze. Retains its original brass burner, stamped "Lampe Dite Electrique A.W

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique Heraldic Box on Later Custom Stand
Antique Heraldic Box on Later Custom Stand

Antique Heraldic Box on Later Custom Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

goblet in shield form surrounds. The box itself with fine ancient iron hinges, and lock (Lacking a key

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Mahogany and Glass Cabinet
19th Century French Mahogany and Glass Cabinet

19th Century French Mahogany and Glass Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with key. Cabinet rests on a six wood legs. Original glass shows slight scratches and patina consistent

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790
Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790

Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

their original brass handles and escutcheons, as well as working box locks; three keys are included. The

Category

1790s German Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

George II Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, England, Circa 1730, Brass Handle
George II Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, England, Circa 1730, Brass Handle

George II Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, England, Circa 1730, Brass Handle

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

fully working lock and key. The original feet finish off the elegant design nicely. Tea was an

Category

Early 18th Century English George II Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

‘York’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window
‘York’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window

‘York’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

keys below a crown representing St. Peter who is the dedicated Saint of York Minster. The term ‘see of

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Lead

Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century
Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century

Antique Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest Storage Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

marriage ahead. The original lock and key are still present, as are its original iron carry handles and

Category

1820s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

. Original hardware and key escutcheons add authenticity, while the interior offers practical storage with

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine
19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

Located in LEGNY, FR

authenticity and charm. No key. A beautiful and authentic French regional piece, full of character and

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Chests Louis XVI with Inset Marble Top
19th Century Pair of Chests Louis XVI with Inset Marble Top

19th Century Pair of Chests Louis XVI with Inset Marble Top

Located in Madison, MS

has 3 drawers and original hardware that are ring pulls. The ring is a beaded design. No working keys

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945
Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945

Rare Italian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Bar, C. 1945

Located in Philadelphia, PA

collectible work of art. Retaining its original key, marked with a “V” within the handle—possibly referencing

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

interior is lined in magenta purple silk and the inside of the lid is tufted. Working lock and small key

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period
Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Located in Northampton, GB

. The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Shell

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Antique Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique keys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique keys available were constructed with great care. Antique keys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Louis XVI antique keys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique keys over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Choisy-le-Roi and Max Le Verrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Keys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,728, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $135,000 highest priced.
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