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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

French Antique Louis Philippe Period Buffet, Circa 1845
French Antique Louis Philippe Period Buffet, Circa 1845

French Antique Louis Philippe Period Buffet, Circa 1845

Located in Austin, TX

key. They fit beautifully into the softened “doucine” design of the apron, a classic Louis Philippe

Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Wood Bar Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Wood Bar Cabinet

Early 20th Century French Wood Bar Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Includes 1 original lock and key. Newly added glass shelf surfaces. Cabinet rests on carved wood feet with

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Mirror, Glass, Wood

19th Century Burl Walnut English Tea Caddy
19th Century Burl Walnut English Tea Caddy

19th Century Burl Walnut English Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

original charm and presence, though it does not include a key. Its compact, architectural form makes it

Category

1890s English Antique Keys

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Antique Continental Oak Sideboard, 1900s
Antique Continental Oak Sideboard, 1900s

Antique Continental Oak Sideboard, 1900s

Located in South Shields, GB

now filled. The doors close with later magnetic catches. The key is present and used as a handle

Category

Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

table with drawer by François Linke. The foliate key plate with ormolu banding repeated on all sides of

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Ormolu

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

chamfer corners and Greek key cornice. Bottom chest has three graduated drawers standing on bracket feet

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, decorated with a contrasting gadrooned border.  Each drawer opens on the key which is typical of Swedish

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Keys

Materials

Birch

Antique 18th French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble
Antique 18th French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble

Antique 18th French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

, four dovetailed drawers and four doors with keys. Bronze details and large storage space. A piece of

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Pine Fireplace with Carved Urn
Neoclassical Pine Fireplace with Carved Urn

Neoclassical Pine Fireplace with Carved Urn

Located in London, GB

oval paterae and fluting. The tapering legs with tied ribbons and bellflowers, with Greek key detailing

Category

Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk
French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

beauty of the honey-gold color, outlined by complementary gold tooling in a Greek key pattern. Two hidden

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk
French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

French 20th Century Mahogany and Leather-top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

beauty of the honey-gold color, outlined by complementary gold tooling in a Greek key pattern. Two hidden

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Fine Louis XVI Tulipwood Marquetry Cabinet , France, Late 18th Century
Fine Louis XVI Tulipwood Marquetry Cabinet , France, Late 18th Century

Fine Louis XVI Tulipwood Marquetry Cabinet , France, Late 18th Century

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

in excellent fully restored condition. The keys are later replacements and not original, but function

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Keys

Materials

Tulipwood

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Weekly Organizer, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Weekly Organizer, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Weekly Organizer, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

. Brass keyholes. One key and 7 working locks. Exceptional condition (right side has some burn marks that

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
English Mahogany Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

English Mahogany Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

19th-century English craftsmanship. Includes its keys and working locks. Dimensions: Height

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Oak Hunt Cabinet, England, 1890
Victorian Oak Hunt Cabinet, England, 1890

Victorian Oak Hunt Cabinet, England, 1890

Located in Pueblo, CO

, original key for the doors. Separates in three pieces for ease of transportation.

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

cast brass lion mask ring handles and retaining its original working lock and key. Below is a graceful

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Armoire or Bookcase
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Armoire or Bookcase

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Armoire or Bookcase

By Paul Sormani

Located in South Bend, IN

satinwood marquetry, ornate mounted bronze ormolu, and rouge marble top. Cabinet locks, and key is included

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Gray Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Late 19th Century Gray Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Late 19th Century Gray Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

is one long drawer fitted with two brass pulls, providing additional storage. The old lock and key

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

locks and functions with the included skeleton key, while the desktop rests on extending arms and has no

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

8 Outdoor French Painted Iron Urns
8 Outdoor French Painted Iron Urns

8 Outdoor French Painted Iron Urns

Located in Queens, NY

foliage and Greek key design with scroll handles and cover (separate metal planting containers) (PRICED

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details
Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details

Antique Tramp Art Box "Happy Easter" with Velvet and Brass Details

Located in Highland, IN

presence. There is a key hole, but we are not even sure if the lock is functional. Regardless, the key is

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

one drawer with escutcheon over six drawers with a locking pilaster and key - each drawer showing

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Rolling Side Cabinet
Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Rolling Side Cabinet

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Rolling Side Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

table popular in the early to mid-20th century. Key FeaturesStorage: The cabinet features a large

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany, Paint

19th century mahogany commode / chest of drawers “ Mon Krieger “
19th century mahogany commode / chest of drawers “ Mon Krieger “

19th century mahogany commode / chest of drawers “ Mon Krieger “

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

quality ormolu mounts Original marble top , 2 keys 100 cms high 124 cms wide 54 cms deep

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Keys

Materials

Sapele Wood

Georgian Burl Walnut Bureau
Georgian Burl Walnut Bureau

Georgian Burl Walnut Bureau

Located in Woodbury, CT

and prospect door with working lock and key. Incorporated below is a single shallow drawer. Stand

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Antique Fruitwood Buffet, 19th Century, Circa 1800
French Antique Fruitwood Buffet, 19th Century, Circa 1800

French Antique Fruitwood Buffet, 19th Century, Circa 1800

Located in Austin, TX

solid figured elm panels and open to interior wood shelving, working locks and keys. The two front legs

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Located in Buisson, FR

. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weathered, small losses

Category

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s
Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

no longer has a key—either lost over time or possibly never included, as the lock mechanism appears

Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.
Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.

Located in Asaa, DK

drawers, all with locks. Key included. Also suitable library table or a four person dining table. Good

Category

Early 1900s Danish Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

. The whole can be easily locked with a key and is equipped with two shelves on the inside. The cabinet

Category

Mid-19th Century German Country Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Antique Medieval Style Arched Stained Glass Armorial Window
Antique Medieval Style Arched Stained Glass Armorial Window

Antique Medieval Style Arched Stained Glass Armorial Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

shield bearing a griffin holding a key within a quatrefoil and diamond surrounded by a multitude of very

Category

19th Century English Medieval Antique Keys

Materials

Lead

Very Fine Charles X Bird's-Eye Maple And Mahogany Commode Circa 1830
Very Fine Charles X Bird's-Eye Maple And Mahogany Commode Circa 1830

Very Fine Charles X Bird's-Eye Maple And Mahogany Commode Circa 1830

Located in Bridgeport, CT

, raised on contrasting bun feet. Each drawer with a shaped linear brass escutcheon. Comes with one key

Category

19th Century English Charles X Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880
Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880

Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

inspected by a master watchmaker, fully cleaned and in full working order, winding key included. Made

Category

1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Keys

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Neoclassical Slag Glass Pendant Lantern
Neoclassical Slag Glass Pendant Lantern

Neoclassical Slag Glass Pendant Lantern

Located in Dekalb, IL

, forming a tapered, acorn-like silhouette. The upper housing is cast with a prominent Greek key frieze band

Category

Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with two keys. Supported

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770
Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770

Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

there is no key available for the boxes. There is not really a need for a key as they open and shut

Category

Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Walnut Commode with Mahogany Crossbanding
Antique French Provincial Walnut Commode with Mahogany Crossbanding

Antique French Provincial Walnut Commode with Mahogany Crossbanding

Located in King's Lynn, GB

with a lock and opens using the key, while the three larger lower drawers are fitted with brass handles

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Extension Table With Two Leaves Circa 1850
19th Century Swedish Extension Table With Two Leaves Circa 1850

19th Century Swedish Extension Table With Two Leaves Circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

maintaining balanced proportions. The apron is adorned with a subtle carved Greek key motif, adding

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Burl Walnut Armoires
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Burl Walnut Armoires

French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Burl Walnut Armoires

Located in Carmine, TX

key operates the locking right door and acts as a pull. The left door latches from the inside to keep

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Louis XV Style Petite Cartel Clock, Ormolu & Velvet, France 1840
Louis XV Style Petite Cartel Clock, Ormolu & Velvet, France 1840

Louis XV Style Petite Cartel Clock, Ormolu & Velvet, France 1840

Located in Johns Island, SC

is in excellent condition having been refurbished and with its original key. Clock is petite and

Category

1840s French Rococo Revival Antique Keys

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.
Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.

Antique Late 19th Century Joseon Dynasty Korean Bandaji Cabinet.

Located in Peabody, MA

(eo-hyeong jamulsoe) in the form of a fish (w/key). Because fish appear to sleep with their eyes open

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Meiji Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

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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.
Questions About Antique Keys
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    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.