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Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NJ

An American pine chest of three drawers, original locks and working key with scalloped apron. Very

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Located in Milford, NH

accented with Greek key border, over a single glass door, opening to a decorative lined interior storage

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Walnut Art Deco Design Bookcase / Cabinet / Display Case
Walnut Art Deco Design Bookcase / Cabinet / Display Case

Walnut Art Deco Design Bookcase / Cabinet / Display Case

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

lockable with a key and has a shelf in each compartment. The cabinet can be transported in two parts and is

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal
19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

key which works, though the lock is not very deep and works a bit loosely. The interior opens to three

Category

Mid-19th Century Portuguese Gothic Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Wood, Chestnut, Paint

Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

; three keys are included. A striking feature is the top, decorated with intricate elm (Rüster) marquetry

Category

1760s German Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC Flat Top Steamer Trunk
Early 20thC Flat Top Steamer Trunk

Early 20thC Flat Top Steamer Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

front latches with working locks and keys. The exterior wood has been lacquered black and inside is the

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Tibetan Rug, Wool Hand-Knotted , Blue Field with Rosettes
Tibetan Rug, Wool Hand-Knotted , Blue Field with Rosettes

Tibetan Rug, Wool Hand-Knotted , Blue Field with Rosettes

Located in Ferrara, IT

"key-pattern" meanders that represent eternal life and continuity. Despite being over a century old

Category

19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Keys

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay
19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay

19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

clean lines and well-balanced proportions typical of the period. The caddy retains its original key and

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

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

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

walnut veneers. The six larger drawers have escutcheons and a key for opening. Flanked on either side

Category

19th Century French Antique Keys

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Arts and crafts Cabinet by Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1880.
Arts and crafts Cabinet by Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1880.

Arts and crafts Cabinet by Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1880.

By Martin Nyrop

Located in Valby, 84

upper doors. One original key accompanies the cabinet. Designed by the architect Martin Nyrop (1849

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

19th Century Orientalist Patinated Bronze Architectural Clock
19th Century Orientalist Patinated Bronze Architectural Clock

19th Century Orientalist Patinated Bronze Architectural Clock

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

is in working condition, with its winding key present. Good overall condition with minor wear

Category

19th Century Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Provincial Faux Marble Cabinet Pedestal
Antique Italian Provincial Faux Marble Cabinet Pedestal

Antique Italian Provincial Faux Marble Cabinet Pedestal

Located in Palm Beach, FL

the original key, featuring a faux marble finish aged to perfection and classic bracket feet.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Marquetry Mahogany Two Drawer Chest
Louis XV Style Marquetry Mahogany Two Drawer Chest

Louis XV Style Marquetry Mahogany Two Drawer Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

original brass hardware and escutcheons add warmth and contrast. Includes working locks with keys. Likely

Category

1890s Louis XV Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Desk with Bookcase, United States, 1890
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Desk with Bookcase, United States, 1890

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Desk with Bookcase, United States, 1890

Located in Pueblo, CO

locking cabinet with key and three adjustable shelves. The cylinder desk top is in perfect working order

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

English Honesty Box or Dispenser of Brass from the Georgian Era
English Honesty Box or Dispenser of Brass from the Georgian Era

English Honesty Box or Dispenser of Brass from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

. Standing on round ball feet and includes a carrying handle and key. Once found in British pubs of the

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

George I Console Table & Mercury Glass Mirror
George I Console Table & Mercury Glass Mirror

George I Console Table & Mercury Glass Mirror

Located in New York, NY

19th centuries. Comes with a gilded key and a functioning lock. Currently on display in our NYC

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

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

French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Tampa, FL

its age with no chips to the glass. It does not retain its original key.

Category

1890s French Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Wardrobe
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Wardrobe

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

moulded cornice incorporating a subtle Greek key dentil detail, adding a classical architectural element

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860
Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860

Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

chrome hardware and keys. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Keys

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Oak Sideboard
Early 20th Century French Oak Sideboard

Early 20th Century French Oak Sideboard

Located in Cirencester, GB

keys. With a run of drawers above and cupboard doors below, it offers generous, practical storage

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

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

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

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 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

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748 - Blue Sunburst Dial
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748 - Blue Sunburst Dial

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748 - Blue Sunburst Dial

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

. Condition is key The dial is in great shape and presents cleanly. The case remains very good overall. The

Category

Early 1900s Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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 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

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 Hildo Krop, Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Richmond, Surrey

, keys and small turned bun handles. On turned legs and original castors to base. Circa: 1830-1837

Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

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

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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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