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Wonderful Bee Skep
Wonderful Bee Skep

Wonderful Bee Skep

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H 24 in D 16 in

Wonderful Bee Skep

By Denton & Gardner Ltd.

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A functional, sculptural country piece. A bee skep originally used to house a colony of bees.

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20th Century American Decorative Baskets

Exceptional Huge Antique Bee Skep Hive Provence France
Exceptional Huge Antique Bee Skep Hive Provence France

Exceptional Huge Antique Bee Skep Hive Provence France

Located in South Coast, CA

Fantastic antique bee skep ( like a bird house but for bees / beekeeping) from Provencal France

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Twig

Bee Skep
Bee Skep

Bee Skep

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H 18 in Dm 14 in

Bee Skep

Located in New York, NY

Eastern European mud Beehive.

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20th Century Natural Specimens

French Bee Skep
French Bee Skep

French Bee Skep

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H 20 in Dm 15 in

French Bee Skep

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a lovely French bee skep. A bee skep is a woven basket used as a bee hive. Bee skeps have

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20th Century French Decorative Objects

English Handmade Woven Straw Beehive Skep
English Handmade Woven Straw Beehive Skep

English Handmade Woven Straw Beehive Skep

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H 12 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in

English Handmade Woven Straw Beehive Skep

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely example of basketweaving skills, this late 19th century English straw bee skep, or

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Antique 19th Century English Other Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Straw

Salmon Chalcedony Pink Quartz Salmon Opaline Scent Bottle Necklace
Salmon Chalcedony Pink Quartz Salmon Opaline Scent Bottle Necklace

Salmon Chalcedony Pink Quartz Salmon Opaline Scent Bottle Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

amulets, including a bee skep crowned pink sapphire briolette, a Napoleonic Bee and a Fleur de Lis in gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Wicker Sculptural Bee Hive or Skep
French Wicker Sculptural Bee Hive or Skep

French Wicker Sculptural Bee Hive or Skep

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderfully sculptural wicker bee hive or skep, wonderful "door" detail. Charming texture and feel

Category

20th Century French Garden Ornaments

13 Star Antique American Flag with a Rare Tombstone Pattern, 1865
13 Star Antique American Flag with a Rare Tombstone Pattern, 1865

13 Star Antique American Flag with a Rare Tombstone Pattern, 1865

Located in York County, PA

, which would theoretically represent bees. The straw beehive or skep, as it is technically termed, was a

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Vintage Bee Skep from Holland
Vintage Bee Skep from Holland

Vintage Bee Skep from Holland

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H 16 in Dm 15 in

Vintage Bee Skep from Holland

Located in Wichita, KS

Great vintage bee skep from Holland. A bee skep is a woven basket used as a bee hive. Bee skeps

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20th Century Dutch Decorative Objects

The Bee Keeper
The Bee Keeper

David FultonThe Bee Keeper, 1888

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H 30 in W 25.75 in

The Bee Keeper

By David Fulton

Located in New York, NY

Charming late 19th century painting depicting a young woman inspecting the bee skeps, baskets used

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1880s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Swedish Bee Skep
Swedish Bee Skep

Swedish Bee Skep

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H 13 in Dm 18 in

Swedish Bee Skep

Located in Southampton, NY

Early 20th century bee skep, Sweden.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Straw

19th Century Bee Skep
19th Century Bee Skep

19th Century Bee Skep

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H 20 in Dm 15.5 in

19th Century Bee Skep

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century hand-formed rye straw bee skep with an unusual cast iron plate and ring at top

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Antique Bee Skeps From Belgium
Antique Bee Skeps From Belgium

Antique Bee Skeps From Belgium

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H 19 in Dm 17 in

Antique Bee Skeps From Belgium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an amazing collection of bee skeps from the countryside in belgium. sold together as a group or

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Wood

Three Antique Bee Skeps
Three Antique Bee Skeps

Three Antique Bee Skeps

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H 21 in Dm 19.5 in

Three Antique Bee Skeps

Located in Woodbury, CT

We bought these wonderful and all original French bee skeps in the Southwest of France, thinking we

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Straw, Wood

Authentic Pair of Flemish Bee Skeps
Authentic Pair of Flemish Bee Skeps

Authentic Pair of Flemish Bee Skeps

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H 20.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Authentic Pair of Flemish Bee Skeps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Good bee skeps used to be pretty easy to find, but no longer! This is a wonderful pair of

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Early 20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Twine, Wood

Lovely Pair of Woven Straw German Bee Skeps
Lovely Pair of Woven Straw German Bee Skeps

Lovely Pair of Woven Straw German Bee Skeps

Located in Woodbury, CT

This lovely pair of bee skeps is in all original condition with matted dirt still in the crevices

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Early 20th Century German Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep
19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep

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H 13 in Dm 16.5 in L 13 in

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Lovely Tall French Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900
Lovely Tall French Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

Lovely Tall French Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

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H 18 in Dm 18 in L 18 in

Lovely Tall French Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Rare Belgian Straw Domed Bee Skep, CA 1900
Rare Belgian Straw Domed Bee Skep, CA 1900

Rare Belgian Straw Domed Bee Skep, CA 1900

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

French Bee Skep
French Bee Skep

French Bee Skep

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H 25 in Dm 18 in

French Bee Skep

Located in Nashville, TN

Beautiful French Bee Hive basket in great condition!

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Rare, Very Large 19th C French Handled Bee Skep
Rare, Very Large 19th C French Handled Bee Skep

Rare, Very Large 19th C French Handled Bee Skep

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Pair of Hungarian Bee Skeps
Pair of Hungarian Bee Skeps

Pair of Hungarian Bee Skeps

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bee houses for honey making

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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Primitives

Materials

Raffia

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep
19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep

19th C French Straw Domed Bee Skep

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Rare Dutch Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900
Rare Dutch Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

Rare Dutch Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

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H 19 in Dm 15.25 in

Rare Dutch Straw Bee Skep, CA 1900

Located in Woodbury, CT

A bee skep is a traditional round hive made of straw or dried grass. Multiple strands of straw are

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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Dutch Woven Basket Bee Skep or Bee Hive
Dutch Woven Basket Bee Skep or Bee Hive

Dutch Woven Basket Bee Skep or Bee Hive

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H 17.33 in Dm 16.54 in

Dutch Woven Basket Bee Skep or Bee Hive

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of bound Rye straw this basketry bee skep is a very decorative piece to use in a garden or on

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20th Century Dutch Garden Ornaments

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Bee Skep For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bee skep available at 1stDibs. A bee skep — often made from natural fiber, straw and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bee skep — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bee skep is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Bee Skep?

Prices for a bee skep can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $2,200, while the average can fetch as much as $850.