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Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

interior, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 65.5"W x 18.75"D x 82

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard, Circa 1890s

By Alexander Roux

Located in South Bend, IN

hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 56"W x 19.75"D x 97"H. Table height: 38". Good

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Casket, 1st Half 19th Century
Biedermeier Casket, 1st Half 19th Century

Biedermeier Casket, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small Biedermeier casket with framed burl veneer panels. With brass side handles and lock with key

Category

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Nuremberg Pirat Chest - 17th Century
Nuremberg Pirat Chest - 17th Century

Nuremberg Pirat Chest - 17th Century

Located in BARSAC, FR

key and engraved cover plate.protection plate. Together in very fine condition with a sublime patina

Category

Early 17th Century German Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

A 19th Century Chinoiserie Pembroke Table
A 19th Century Chinoiserie Pembroke Table

A 19th Century Chinoiserie Pembroke Table

Located in Tetbury, England

and key, raised on cabriole legs. Wonderfully untouched, faded and worn to a very pleasing overall

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Chest of Drawer / Commode
French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Chest of Drawer / Commode

French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Chest of Drawer / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

with a lustrous French polish, it has four drawers with beautiful bronze Harward and key. The chest of

Category

1840s French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

A George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
A George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

A George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Tetbury, England

cupboard base also with adjustable shelves, paper storage label verso, original working locks and keys

Category

Early 18th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Kneehole Desk
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Kneehole Desk

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Kneehole Desk

Located in Charlottesville, VA

lockable drawer at the base, retaining the original key. Seven drawers flank the kneehole, each with period

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak, 18th Century
Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak, 18th Century

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak, 18th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XIV period chest of drawers in solid oak. No key - sound and in good overall condition

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century
Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century

Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire period chest of drawers. Elm burl veneer. Functional locks with a key. Blackened wood top

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Elm, Burl

Southern German softwood chest of drawers, circa 1770
Southern German softwood chest of drawers, circa 1770

Southern German softwood chest of drawers, circa 1770

Located in Greding, DE

blackened iron fittings and matching key escutcheons. The front of the piece is gently curved and

Category

1770s German Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Bleached Two Door Bookcase
French 19th Century Louis XVI Bleached Two Door Bookcase

French 19th Century Louis XVI Bleached Two Door Bookcase

Located in Carmine, TX

if you need more space, the doors have working locks and keys, The bookcase and glass doors are in

Category

1830s French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Collection of 19th Century English Glass Tazza Comports
Collection of 19th Century English Glass Tazza Comports

Collection of 19th Century English Glass Tazza Comports

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Collection of 19th Century English etched and frosted glasses. Roman Key Pattern tazza, comports or

Category

19th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Glass

William IV Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table, Circa 1830s
William IV Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table, Circa 1830s

William IV Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table, Circa 1830s

Located in Germantown, MD

top with a single front drawernwith functional lock and key. It stands on a sturdy octogonal pillar

Category

Mid-19th Century American William IV Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe Commode - Restoration in Solid Walnut, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Commode - Restoration in Solid Walnut, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Commode - Restoration in Solid Walnut, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Restoration period chest of drawers in solid walnut, fully restored. Original key and locks

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Period Farmhouse Table in Solid Oak Desk, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Period Farmhouse Table in Solid Oak Desk, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Period Farmhouse Table in Solid Oak Desk, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

refinishing available upon request. No key. Additional information: Period: 19th century Style: Louis

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in South Bend, IN

England, Circa 1920s Oak, with mullioned glass front doors and glass sides. Cabinet locks, and key is

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880
Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880

Antique 19thC Victorian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters In Original Case c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

presentation box and key. Dating to the 19th century, each decanter is richly cut with an all-over hobnail

Category

19th Century British Other Antique Keys

Materials

Cut Glass

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Cabinet / Buffet
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Cabinet / Buffet

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Cabinet / Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

more space. the doors have working locks and keys. the sideboard is in very good condition.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence
19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence

19th Century French Empire Buffet in Walnut & Grey Marble, Provence

Located in Astoria, NY

doors with original escutcheons and later keys. The walnut displays a rich honey-toned patina with

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

ornate key escutcheons enhance the authenticity and understated sophistication of the piece. The recessed

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI style buffet/sideboard flame mahogany with white marble top
Louis XVI style buffet/sideboard flame mahogany with white marble top

Louis XVI style buffet/sideboard flame mahogany with white marble top

Located in Houston, TX

lovely piece. The doors Lock and the key operates well. The marble is very white with light gray veining.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany
Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany

By Maison de l'Art Nouveau

Located in Uppsala , SE

a detailed leaf and fern design with a distinctive Greek key border. Raised relief patterns of

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Keys

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Philippe Period Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Period Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Period Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

with drawer slides in good condition - key and lock functional. Additional information: Period: 19th

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers
Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers

Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers

Located in Viterbo, VT

beautiful hand-made dovetail joints, and the fronts are decorated with a simple (yet elegant) Greek key

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Antique English buffet cabinet from the 19th century made of pine wood
Antique English buffet cabinet from the 19th century made of pine wood

Antique English buffet cabinet from the 19th century made of pine wood

Located in Harderwijk, NL

any interior style. The cabinet features two doors with working locks and matching keys. In addition

Category

19th Century Classical Roman Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

neutral gold and silver tone and as intricate greek key design on the outside edges. This would make a

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

of the period. Original “The Valet” plaque remains in place. No key present.

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Oak

Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany
Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany

Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

locking doors with key, opening to four adjustable shelves, over a bottom tier with two short drawers over

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Metal

French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode
French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

has been finished with a lustrous French polish, it has four drawers with beautiful Harward and key

Category

Mid-18th Century French Empire Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand-painted Baroque Half Cabinet, 1st Half 18th Century
Hand-painted Baroque Half Cabinet, 1st Half 18th Century

Hand-painted Baroque Half Cabinet, 1st Half 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

heraldic motifs. The piece is fitted with original iron hardware and escutcheons; the lock and key are

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century
Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

bronze mounts - original locks, one key. 2/ Cleaning and waxing of the entire piece. 3/ Drawer sides

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Elm

19th Century Cigar Cabinet - Napoleon III - Burl Wood - Marquetry Inlay
19th Century Cigar Cabinet - Napoleon III - Burl Wood - Marquetry Inlay

19th Century Cigar Cabinet - Napoleon III - Burl Wood - Marquetry Inlay

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

original key and has a working lock. A refined and functional piece with minimal signs of use consistent

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

drawers and key. The chest of drawer and the marble top are in very good condition. It will bring a

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco elephant coupe vide poche, France 1930s
Art Deco elephant coupe vide poche, France 1930s

Art Deco elephant coupe vide poche, France 1930s

Located in Firenze, IT

Art Deco vide poche / bowl / key holder France 1930- 1940 metal, copper, bronze 20 cm H x 19 cm

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

from around 1850. It features a beautiful, thick original marble top. The key and locks are

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, mirrored backsplash, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are adjustable. Cabinet locks, and key

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Console
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Console

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Console

Located in Troy, MI

. Oval brass pulls and corner mounts with ormolu capitals accent the piece; original key included. Four

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers
George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers

George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

graduated drawers with ornate hardware and raised on slightly splayed bracket feet. With key. Dimensions

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

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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.

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