Antique Metal Locker
Vintage Industrial Metal Lockers
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Mesh Antique Factory Lockers
Overall Dimensions: 22" x 31 1/4" x 79 1/4" high
Inner
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
"Little Indian Sioux" Cream of Wheat Ad, Saturday Evening Post, 1920
By Edward Vincent Brewer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, Minnesota when he encountered a large room with metal lockers that had not been opened for over 30 years
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1920s Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique industrial storage locker 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made around 1910 in France, this locker has three compartments to store all your belongings. The
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1910s French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920s English Industrial Strong Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s English Industrial Strong Locker
1920s English Industrial Strong Locker – Sourced in
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1920s English Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Mahogany Estate Office Lockers, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century English mahogany, multi-doored, large set of lockers, primarily would
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19th Century British Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920s Early Original Three Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker, SNCF
By Forges de Strasbourg 1
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s early original three door Forge De Strasbourg Locker – SNCF
1920s early original three door
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1920s French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Sheet Metal
1920's Row of Eight Safety Deposit Boxes / Security Lockers from a Bank Safe
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare bank safe. Eight double locked lockers / doors in heavy steel and brass. Inside are
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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 36.23 in W 12.6 in D 19.69 in
Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
By Paul Sormani
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Ve P Sormani and sons. Office cabinet in black leather and silver metal ornamentation.
It opens
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Leather
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The rectangular locker rests on four round legs, and has four drawers decorated with diamonds that
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
, 208cm high, 208cm wide, 58cm deep; a pair of bedside lockers, 85cm high, 38cm wide; and a pair of single
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Walnut
H 81.89 in W 81.89 in D 22 in
19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as a decorative architectural panel.
Iron locker still on the door, metal Moroccan hardware and
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19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Wood
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Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined
lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Walnut
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical, Industrial style wine rack.
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 45 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
Green Vintage Wooden Apothecary Cabinet or Chest with Drawers
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing green industrial wooden Apothekary cabinet or chest with 8 drawers with original glass plates which show the names of the medicines which was stored inside.
This charming vin...
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19th Century German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Mosaic Tile Top Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table
Mosaic
Small coloured ceramic tiles
French 1950s/1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Ceramic
Mother and child, hand signed painting (unique), Hammer Galleries
By Gloria Vanderbilt
Located in New York, NY
Gloria Vanderbilt
Mother and child, ca. 1968
Gouache on paper painting
Hand signed by Gloria Vanderbilt lower right recto
Unique
Frame included
Measurements:
Framed 37 Vertical by 31...
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1960s Modern Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Acrylic, Gouache, Permanent Marker, Mixed Media
H 37 in W 31 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Large Korean (In the Japanese Style) 14 Drawer Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning vintage Korean (in the Japanese style) large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast brass hardware. The hardware and linen chest pine sliding drawers show a European ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Brass
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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1920s English Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1940s Heavy Duty French Steel Industrial Locker, Four Door
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s heavy duty french steel Industrial locker – four door
1940s heavy duty french steel Industrial locker – four door – this four door locker is an exceptional and very rare piece...
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1940s French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Stainless Steel
Industrial Brushed Steel Brunswick Bowling Locker
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, industrial, brushed steel, bowling locker by Brunswick features five compartments with Brunswick logo keyhole plaques. The compartment interiors measure 15 inches wide x 20 ...
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1950s American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial metal cabinet with original paint was saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. The piece has been cleaned thoroughly. The wooden shelves inside are newly mad...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Grand Strafor Metal Cabinet Case - Antique Room Décor
By Strafor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of a kind metal cabinet case with thirty slots, originating from the industrial revolution, in great functioning condition with original patina. Features original metal emblem of...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal, Steel
No Reserve
H 76 in W 47.5 in D 13.3 in
Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair industrial metal / steel cage -mesh lockers, great design, color, patina.., two door, shelves to top. Coat hooks under shelf, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en...
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1940s American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This industrial factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. It is made of metal. It has four shelves closed with a magnetic latch. All shelves has been cleaned and finished in bla...
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1950s Unknown Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
This metal storage cabinet combines practicality with elegance for an attractive Industrial accent. Made in France in the 20th century, the case houses two slender storage lockers, e...
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20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Large Paul Evans Slate-Top Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Large Paul Evans slate-top patchwork coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
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Antique American Bank Decorative Metal Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American bank decorative metal locker.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
19th Century German Military Rust Metal Locker from Stuttgard, 1920-1930
Located in Milan, Italy
Extremely rare military locker. This cabinet comes from the 1920s-1930s and it has been used by the
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1920s German Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Industrial Cabinet Locker
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage industrial cabinet with fantastic blue grey colour and as found patina. This piece would be great fun for a beach house or city loft. There are chrome pulls and glass inserts...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Art Deco Étagères or Night Tables with Marble Tops, 1900, Set of 2
Located in Warsaw, PL
, metal drawer and locker. The pieces have a sculptured design with light and classic ornaments. Original
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Impressive Industrial Metal Locker w/ Compartments
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large aluminum metal locker made by the A.F. Jorss Iron Works has four doors and eight mini
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Vintage Metal Lockers, 1930s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage 1930s metal locker unit with 4 sections in a distressed bare metal finish.
Believed to be
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Industrial c1920 Pair of Metal Lockers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous design of a grid like cage. Numerous coatings applied during it's lifetime. Locking handles functions well. Hooks and a shelf on interior. Size of interior is 59 x 12 W x 15 D.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
French Children's Metal School Locker
Located in Sheffield, MA
We love lockers at Painted Porch and equally love metal lockers that would perfect in a mud room
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1890s French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920 Steel Pair of Free Standing Lockers
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of early pressed metal lockers salvaged from the Chicago Athletic Club.
This working set is in
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1920s American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920 Set of Freestanding Industrial Lockers
By Lyon Metal Manufacturing
Located in Surrey, BC
Early 20th century vintage Industrial double unit freestanding locker comprised of a heavy gauge
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Metal French Army Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three door industrial army locker with bare metal exterior and painted grey interior.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1910 American Metal Industrial Lockers
By Manufacturing Equipment & Engineering Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice set of original lockers manufactured In Boston with original hardware, working condition
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Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920 Metal Set of Two Lockers
By The Berger Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice bank of two lockers in original finish fully functional lock mechanism and clean interior
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1920s American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Vintage Locker Set In Brushed Metal Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old heavy duty metal gym lockers newly stripped and lacquered for a modern industrial look. Six
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Industrial Lockers
Located in Surrey, BC
Very early industrial lockers in original finish. Manufactured by the Durand Locker Co. Brass and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Early 20th Century French Metal Sideboard Locker
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and original locker with beautiful patina. Untouched interior. Great to use as a sideboard
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Iron
Three Door Industrial School Locker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This school locker came from a small school in the south of France. The worn grey color and worn
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
English three door golf locker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Finally, we have a golf locker. here at Painted Porch golf lockers are in great demand and find new
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19th Century English Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Three-Door Industrial French School Locker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This school locker came from a small school in the south of France. The worn grey color and worn
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage locker was manufactured by the French company Strafor. It is made entirely from metal
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
One Door "Strafor" Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece. Black gun metal patina, door slides open inside cabinet which is a rare feature.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Work Table w/ Locker Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome industrial metal work table on iron casters. Beautifully aged 2 1/2" thick butcher block
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Locker
1920s Original Forge De Strasbourg, Strafor Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s Original forge de strasbourg – Strafor locker
1920s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor
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1920s French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century German Factory Lockers
By Kuppersbusch
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century German factory lockers
- Pressed steel with star detail vents
- Original
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Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century German Factory Lockers
By Kuppersbusch
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century German factory lockers
- Pressed steel with star detail vents
- Original
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Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
1920s Original Two-Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Original Two Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker
1920's original two door Forge de Strasbourg
Category
1920s French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial lockers by Otto Kind Circa 1920s
- Pressed steel doors
- Diamond shaped vents
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Pressed steel doors
- Diamond shaped vents
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Industrial Factory Lockers by Strafor, circa 1920s
By Strafor
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory lockers by Strafor, circa 1920s.
- Made from sheet steel
- 3 compartments
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1920s French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Early 20th Century Industrial Lockers by Ateliers Marcadet Paris
Located in Gloucester, GB
lockers are bare metal and have been thoroughly cleaned and cleared lacquer inside and out. The doors
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1910s French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four-door Industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Four Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Five-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Five-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Four Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Four Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Five-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Five-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Five-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Five-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Five-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Five-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
1920s French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet from 1920s, France. The weathered metal sheets that form this cabinet have
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1920s French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Commode by Krieger circa 1925
By Maison Krieger
Located in Paris, FR
exotic woods and metal. On both sides of the central body the two doors are adorned with center motive of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
one! It was found in an abandoned storage locker in Slidell, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, where
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1870s French Antique Metal Locker
17th Century Spanish Vargueño in Wood, Bone and Iron
Located in Valladolid, ES
cabinet is striking with its perforated metal frames on red velvet, locks and latches.
The interior
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Wrought Iron
Metal Locker Cabinet, France, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Metal Locker Cabinet
France circa 1880
Measures: 66” L x 15.5” D x 71” H.
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19th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1910s French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet from France, produced circa 1910. With the posture of a fashionable safe, this
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1910s French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass & Metal Victorian Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Travel Chest Foot Locker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian steamer trunk or chest. Made of metal and brass with nailhead trim and leather
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 24 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Three-Door Golf Locker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Our wooden golf locker, circa 1870, came from a country club in the Northern UK. It still has some
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Wood
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage locker was manufactured by the French company Strafor. It is made entirely from metal
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
German Industrial Lockers by Kuppersbusch, circa 1920s
By Kuppersbusch
Located in Gloucester, GB
German industrial lockers by Kuppersbusch circa 1920s
- Made from pressed sheet steel
- Cast
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1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Antique Heavy Steel French School Gym Lockers c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
heavy steel school gym lockers with red interior. Each locker has perforated doors with original locks
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
By Otto Kind
Located in Gloucester, GB
Four-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
- Made from sheet steel
- Diamond shaped
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Vintage Metal Storage Cabinet, c. 1920's
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal storage locker. From chemist or apothecary shop. The top two shelves have glass doors
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
1920s Metal Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s Metal Locker
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
Two Door Industrial Metal Lockers.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
INDUSTRIAL METAL LOCKER
Located in New York, NY
18 DOOR LOCKER. DARK PATINA FINISH
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel
Expanded metal locker
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cage locker with key handle. Seldom seen model
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Steel, Brass
Wonderful 1920s Metal Locker
Located in Hudson, NY
Iron construction with mesh locking doors panels.
Great surface and terrific patina.
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Industrial-Design Galvanized Metal Foot Locker-
Located in San Francisco, CA
with
lattice-pierced metal panels with applied number plaques,
raised on square legs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Locker
Early 20th Century American Train Station Metal Public Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century train station metal public lockers.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
Antique Wood Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's wood locker.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Locker
Materials
Metal
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Antique Metal Locker For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal locker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique metal locker for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without an antique metal locker — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique metal locker bearing industrial or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Bruce James Talbert, Forges de Strasbourg and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful antique metal locker that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Metal Locker?
An antique metal locker can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,603, while the lowest priced sells for $1,529 and the highest can go for as much as $24,318.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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