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Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency chest of drawers in a sophisticated Ivory lacquer with contrasting stylized Greek
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
H 32 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage bamboo chest with Greek key design. This versatile mid-century bamboo chest, side table
Category

Vintage 1950s British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
H 28.25 in W 18.25 in D 12.75 in
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, with Greek Key Moulded Cornice
Located in High Wycombe, GB
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short & Six
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper

19th Century Dutch Colonial Mahogany Chest on Stand with Brass Hardware and Key
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Dutch Colonial mahogany chest. Fine Dutch Colonial chest with original brass work and surviving
Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Chest with Greek Key Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Swedish carved and painted chest with Greek Key pattern. Featuring a beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style 19th Century Chests with Painted Greek Keys
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style chests from the 19th century with marbleized tops, painted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique off white / cream
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of
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Antique 1860s European High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Architect Meyer H Loomstein White Lacquered Chests with Greek Key Frames
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical modern matching chests designed by St. Louis Modernist Architect Meyer H
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lucite, Lacquer

Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Cabinet, Marble, Bronze, Greek Key Motif, Chest, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Cabinet / Commode, Greek Key Motif, Bronze Mounted A fine ebony Jansen
Category

Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys. Under the chest of drawers there are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Wood Bronze Mounted Greek Key Design Commode / Chest Manner Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A tortoise wood bronze-mounted Greek key design commode or bedside stand in the manner of Maison
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

X Pulls Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Greek Key Style Feet
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl wood high chest with Greek key style feet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT TRAVEL CHEST WITH A DOMED TOP ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height : 72 cm
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Antique 16th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top
Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top
H 28.35 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
edges. Made in 1957 from ash wood and glass. Original brass keys. Perfect for bedroom or entrance hall
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Glass

Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
H 71 in W 71 in D 19 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Walnut Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings, Baroque, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest of flat top with reinforcing fittings on the sides and bottom area and key lock
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Walnut and Metal Chest with Two Locks, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with flat top raised on six legs with disc shape finished by moldings. The fronts
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Early Victorian Wellington Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
wonderful flame mahogany coloring and would make a great lingerie chest. There are no keys present however
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made 19th Century American Highboy. The Chest, with fine traditional form and
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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
light oak intarsia. A handle on each side of the chest. Key is available and working. The interior of
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Country Pine Chest of Drawers with Bobbin Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A honey colored pine chest of drawers with whimsical bobbin detail on both sides. Charming
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Handsome Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. Sweet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Oak Coffer. A lovely small proportioned oak antique coffer or chest from the 18th century
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Antique 1780s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
H 27.75 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Rattan Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique blanket chest from the 19th century, with rattan inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Camphor wood campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique camphorwood campaign chest This Antique camphorwood campaign chest was made circa 1840
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Antique 1840s English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Camphor wood campaign chest
Camphor wood campaign chest
H 20.5 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, butterflies and carved sun-bursts. This chest has the original lock but the key is missing.
Category

Antique 19th Century Latvian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
H 30 in W 44 in D 28 in
English Victorian Chest with Butterfly Design, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
smaller drawers and three larger bottom drawers. Each drawer has a key hole, but this chest does not come
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine blanket chest is hand painted. The interior lid is painted with stylized spruce trees
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Antique 1860s Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
H 24 in W 47.75 in D 20.75 in
English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
chest does not come with any keys.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Workman's Chest, English, Pine Tool Chest, Coffee Table, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's chest. An English, pine tool chest or coffee table, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cartouches and palm leaves. The chest closes with a massive original lid that can be locked with a key
Category

Antique 16th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Grand chest with 3 drawers , lined in green silk. Drawer pulls with facing lions and key for drawer
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made
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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Large Gothic chest strongbox
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
beautiful blond walnut chest which has its original lock and key We can find the IHS monogram “Iesus Hominum
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Swiss Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
H 28.75 in W 59.45 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Antique Travel Chest
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
18th century antique travel chest. Solid wood with tin cladding. Baroque lock fully functional with
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Tin

18th Century Antique Travel Chest
18th Century Antique Travel Chest
H 22.45 in W 47.64 in D 26.38 in
Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Primitive hand carved Bridal chest European primitive trunk with floral details and wood
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
H 20 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest. Made of pine and mixed woods, hinged lid with paneled top and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
18th Century Swiss Dowry Chest
H 31 in W 59 in D 24 in
Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

 Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
 Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
H 27.96 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s English chest of two drawers has polished walnut veneer on the front, sides and top
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Central European painted blanket chest, the top with breadboard ends, interior with candle box on
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Antique 1860s Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel, Tin

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 23.25 in W 52.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Scandinavian Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian Neoclassical style painted chest from the 19th century with three drawers, carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century Country French Chest with Paris Label
Located in Bridgeport, CT
three drawer chest with rococo brass pulls and escutcheons, one key, planked top and back, raised panel
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Wood

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this painted blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with shaped moldings. It
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Antique 1830s Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.88 in W 51.5 in D 24.75 in
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Georgian walnut chest on chest with three short drawers below a moulded crown above
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Antique Late 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
H 71 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
French Blanket Chest circa 1830
Located in Denton, TX
forged iron lock, there is no key available.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

French Blanket Chest circa 1830
French Blanket Chest circa 1830
H 25.75 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and handsome chosen wood. The Chest is large and has sizable Brass Batwing pulls and Key Escutcheons
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Chests With Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chests with keys available for sale. Each of these unique chests with keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Chests with keys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chests with keys made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Chests with keys have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kittinger, Kittinger Furniture Company and Landstrom Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Chests With Keys?

Prices for chests with keys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chests with keys begin at $750 and can go as high as $49,950, while the average can fetch as much as $5,590.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Chests With Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Clochette” is the French word for “bell”, and the term “key clochette” refers to the bell shape of the key tag for Louis Vuitton bags. You can shop a collection of authentic Louis Vuitton bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key rug is the term for a rug with the Greek key pattern incorporated into its design. The Greek key pattern is a continuous line that folds back in on itself, also known as a meander. Find vintage and contemporary key rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A key rack helps you to organize your keys. It can be a shelf, a box, a stand or other kind of framework. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary key racks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A key case refers to a small case in which keys are carried. These cases are compact and have key hooks on the inside to keep your house key, car key, workplace key and other keys. Shop a range of antique and vintage key cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A Tiffany key is a timeless symbol of sophistication. It is a key-shaped pendant designed by legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. With its exquisite craftsmanship, the key necklace can be worn alone, or layered together for a more dazzling effect. Tiffany keys come in a variety of materials and feature a range of gemstones. A recurring motif of the Tiffany keys is the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royalty. On 1stDibs find a variety of Tiffany keys that you can choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A key ring is called a keychain. It is a small ring or chain of metal to which one can attach several keys. Find a variety of vintage and antique key rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A keyholder is a small hanger where keys are hung. They are usually attached to the wall, at the entrance of the house. They are often referred to as ‘key hook’ or ‘key rack’ as well and come in various designs, colors and models. Shop a range of antique and vintage key holders today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Necklaces with key pendants symbolize opening a door of opportunity or holding the key to the wearer's heart. They make for great gifts for romantic partners.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wearing a key on a necklace is often done as a sign of good luck or freedom ahead. The key can be a symbol of unlocking any obstacles as you move forward through life. On 1stDibs, find a collection of key pendants.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.

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