Bee Skep
English Handmade Woven Straw Beehive Skep
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Located in Wichita, KS
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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.