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A William IV Mahogany drop leaf small side table with two drawers and side hatch
A William IV Mahogany drop leaf small side table with two drawers and side hatch

A William IV Mahogany drop leaf small side table with two drawers and side hatch

Located in London, GB

drawers with dovetail joinery and brass covered key holes (we do not have the keys but it would be a

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Antique 1830s British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Louis XVI Pair of Marble-Top Side Tables
Louis XVI Pair of Marble-Top Side Tables

Louis XVI Pair of Marble-Top Side Tables

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H 28.25 in W 17.25 in D 12.75 in

Louis XVI Pair of Marble-Top Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

table has three dovetailed drawers with brass keys. A fine, Classic pair of occasional tables.

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Vintage 1920s French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-century Teak High Boy Dresser by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
Mid-century Teak High Boy Dresser by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

Mid-century Teak High Boy Dresser by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

dresser with sculpted handles, two original brass keys, dovetail joints and lined drawers. The wood veneer

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Domino Mobler Teak Desk c.1960
Mid-Century Danish Domino Mobler Teak Desk c.1960

Mid-Century Danish Domino Mobler Teak Desk c.1960

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H 28.75 in W 53 in D 23.25 in

Mid-Century Danish Domino Mobler Teak Desk c.1960

By Domino Møbler

Located in San Francisco, CA

, original brass key and brass locks on both sides. Original label underneath. Creator Domino Mobler

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960
Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960

Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960

By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS

Located in San Francisco, CA

, dovetail joints, two brass keys, brass key hole and back shelf. Other features include brass hardware on

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk with Sliding Top C.1960
Mid-Century Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk with Sliding Top C.1960

Mid-Century Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk with Sliding Top C.1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in San Francisco, CA

drawers on the lower left constructed with dovetail joints. Original brass key. The top teak desk surface

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shaw Walker Table Top Oak File Cabinet c.1940
Shaw Walker Table Top Oak File Cabinet c.1940

Shaw Walker Table Top Oak File Cabinet c.1940

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H 14.25 in W 19.75 in D 16 in

Shaw Walker Table Top Oak File Cabinet c.1940

By Shaw Walker

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique table top six drawer Oak file cabinet with brass pulls, original label, brass key

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.12, circa 1850
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.12, circa 1850

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.12, circa 1850

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

campaign handles Brass strap work Brass corner brackets Brass key escutcheons Dovetailed drawer

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Sublime Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.8
Sublime Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.8

Sublime Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.8

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Brass corner brackets Brass key escutcheons Dovetailed drawer construction Key and tassel (non

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian No.6
Magnificent Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian No.6

Magnificent Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian No.6

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

sections Five drawers Recessed brass Campaign handles Brass strap work Brass corner brackets Brass key

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Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Brass corner brackets Brass Key Escutcheons Dovetailed drawer construction Key and Tassel (non

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Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.10

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Brass Corner Brackets Brass Key Escutcheons Dovetailed drawer construction Key & Tassel (non working

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Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 12
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 12

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 12

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

drawers Oak White with grey veins marble Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 14
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 14

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 14

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

century French, circa 1890 Commode chest of drawers Oak White marble Brass key escutcheons Hand

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830
Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830

Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

moulded edge, over three graduated drawers with hand dovetailed construction with original oval brass drop

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Antique 1830s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830
Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830

Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1830

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

moulded edge, over three graduated drawers with hand dovetailed construction with original oval brass drop

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Antique 1830s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode Burr Walnut circa 1890 Number 11
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode Burr Walnut circa 1890 Number 11

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode Burr Walnut circa 1890 Number 11

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

1890 Commode Chest of Drawers Burr Walnut White Marble Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Napoleon III Marble Commode Chest of Drawers, France circa 1870 Number 4
Antique Napoleon III Marble Commode Chest of Drawers, France circa 1870 Number 4

Antique Napoleon III Marble Commode Chest of Drawers, France circa 1870 Number 4

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

1890 Oak Light Grey Marble Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction Carved Feet

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

recessed brass handles Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction Lovely rich color and

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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 51

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

recessed brass handles Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction Lovely rich colour and

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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 40
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 40

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Teak Victorian circa 1890 Number 40

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Wood: Teak Two section Original recessed brass handles Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer

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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890
Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890

Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

section Original recessed brass handles Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction

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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890
Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890

Antique Military Campaign Teak Chest of Drawers 19th Century Military circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Wood: Teak Two section Original recessed brass handles Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer

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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode, France, circa 1890
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode, France, circa 1890

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode, France, circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

century French Circa 1890 Commode chest of drawers Oak White marble Brass key escutcheons Hand

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1870 Number 2
Antique French Napoleon III Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1870 Number 2

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1870 Number 2

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer construction Turned feet Lovely rich color and grain

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Marble Cupboard France, circa 1870 Number 3
Antique French Marble Cupboard France, circa 1870 Number 3

Antique French Marble Cupboard France, circa 1870 Number 3

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

. Summary: Antique Cupboard 19th century Napoleon III, circa 1870 Golden oak White marble Brass key

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1890 Number 1
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1890 Number 1

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1890 Number 1

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Commode chest of drawers Oak White & grey marble Brass key escutcheons Hand dovetailed drawer

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 13
Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 13

Antique French Marble Chest of Drawers Commode France circa 1890 Number 13

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

French, circa 1890 Commode chest of drawers Burr walnut White marble Brass key escutcheons Hand

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Brass Dovetail Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of brass dovetail keys for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass dovetail keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 147 antique and vintage brass dovetail keys for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Brass dovetail keys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Brass dovetail keys bearing Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many brass dovetail keys are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henkel Harris and Arne Wahl Iversen produced popular brass dovetail keys that are worth a look.

How Much are Brass Dovetail Keys?

Prices for brass dovetail keys start at $650 and top out at $39,995 with the average selling for $3,779.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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