Metal Locker
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and pretty metal locker with rivets from the 50s. In riveted metal and with sliding doors. The
Category
Vintage 1950s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
$759 Sale Price / item
51% Off
H 74.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Metal Locker Cabinet 6 Lockers Fixed Shelves Latching Door on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage metal locker features a tall, slim design with 6 compartments. The exterior shows a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$2,195
H 69.75 in W 22 in D 16.25 in
Industrial Metal Black Three Door Locker
Located in Chesham, GB
Unusual industrial, vintage metal locker with three mesh doors.
Restored, finished and sealed
Category
Late 20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Locker Unit
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This is an item for lovers of factory elements in interior design. This durable industrial metal
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair British Industrial Metal Wire Mesh Locker Sets, Made in the UK
Located in Detroit, MI
Pair of British industrial open wire mesh metal storage locker sets made in the United Kingdom. Two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,500 / set
H 78 in W 24 in D 12.5 in
Six Foot School Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall 6.5 foot locker unit taken from Brooklyn public school. Six storage cubes make for a great
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Metal Wall Mirror, Locker, Viladrich-Heim, Industrial Modern Grey
By Johan Viladrich
Located in Barcelona, ES
Locker-Mirror model 23
Manufactured by Viladrich+Heim.
Montpellier, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Category
2010s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,245
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Pair of Two Tall Industrial Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall industrial metal foot lockers, each featuring five spacious compartments for ample
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Cupboards
Materials
Metal
Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom-made shelving unit with three triple-wide locker baskets. Top shelves are made of expanded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$2,300
H 64 in W 39.5 in D 14 in
Locker Room or Pool House Carriers or Hangers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Once used in locker rooms or public swimming pools where clothing, personal items or accessories
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
WE have TWO (2) ALL vintage aquatic swim club locker stands which can be perfectly re-purposed for
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
$5,200 / item
H 69 in W 40 in D 14 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
$1,892
H 71.26 in W 35.83 in D 12.6 in
Pair of 60’s teak low chests of drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low chests of drawers in teak and white melamine, 3 drawers and locker in front, metal base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of 60's teak low chests of drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low chests of drawers in teak and white melamine, 3 drawers and locker in front, metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Recent Sales
French Metal Lockers
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4, Metal Lockers
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1930s American School Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s American school metal lockers. Original paint.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Industrial Metal Lockers, Two available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique industrial metal lockers. We have two available. Original paint.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique American Bank Decorative Metal Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American bank decorative metal locker.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Mid-Century American Bowling Alley Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century American bowling alley metal lockers, eight available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Locker Unit
Located in New York, NY
5 Compartment Locker with original gray/green paint
Category
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Early Century Industrial French Metal Locker
Located in Madrid, ES
Industrial four-part metal cabinet. It originates from a bank in France in the 1940s. There are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Two-Door Metal Locker Room Cabinet Industrial Scandinavian
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gray Industrial locker. This vintage locker was used by workers in a factory in Sweden.
Today it
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1920s German Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Factory Locker
By Lyon Metal Manufacturing
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Locker manufactured by Lyon Metallic MFG. CO.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet/Locker
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a vintage industrial cabinet in as found condition with blue grey and green tones and a soothing nautical feel. The smaller compartments have glass or mesh doors. The large d...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury, Green Metal Industrial French Cabinet, Locker, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
This 4 door locker is one of those typical lockers that were used in factories and in other
Category
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Great pair of lockers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amazing pair of heavy duty lockers with chrome plated brass heavy duty hardware. Deeper than usual
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage School Wood Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage school 3 doors wood lockers with original color. 2 lockers available. Listed price is for
Category
Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
By Mauser Werke
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
steel patina sealed with a gloss lacquer finish. The original green and polished metal is beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
steel patina sealed with a gloss lacquer finish. The original green and polished metal is beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful 1970's storage unit with twelve individual bins/drawers. This unit can be used in a variety of settings; ideal in a bedroom, kitchen, nursery, etc. The top has been altered...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Dressers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Double Locker from Seel, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
This midcentury double locker holds a shelf and a rail with hooks on the inside.
Category
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Swim/Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit. We have more available
Category
Vintage 1950s American Schoolhouse Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Metal Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large green metal locker on wheels. Interior depth is 24.5". Beautiful patina!
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal locker with a lockable storage area inside.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Steel Top Metal Locker Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console consisting of four vintage metal lockers and steel top.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Mint Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint Green
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint
Category
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte black
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte
Category
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double door bare metal industrial style locker. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Metal Locker Sideboard
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic raw and solid locker cupboard, in treated and polished metal. Industrial style. Ideal as
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1940s Metal Locker Room Basket with Number Plate 62
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large vintage metal locker room basket. These baskets were used in locker rooms in America in
Category
20th Century American American Classical Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Wire
1900s French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the utilitarian aesthetic of the no-frills industrial design from the early 20th century, this 1900s French cabinet places an emphasis on practicality. It features t...
Category
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial brushed steel locker from former Czechoslovakia.
Brushed and cleaned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of German Industrial Metal Lockers, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of tall narrow lockers with upper and lower vents, latch locks and angle cut feet.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Industrial Metal Locker Style Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique looking industrial metal nightstands with door. Exposed rivets give a cool machine age look
Category
American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Metal free standing single locker
By J. Lyons & Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Simple standing metal locker in original finish. Solid working locking handle.
This was always a
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Factory Locker Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage factory locker set in excellent condition. Four metal lockers.
Category
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Tall Industrial Factory Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored metal locker unit with removable shelving. Great factory style with a bare metal look
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Locker
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of industrial charm to your space with this vintage metal locker cabinet. With its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Large Factory Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial style metal locker unit with nine compartments. Each locker has vents and coat hangers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets
Large Three Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal locker unit with original hardware including brass tags. Top and bottom vents, two
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Metal French Army Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three door industrial army locker with bare metal exterior and painted grey interior.
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Stripped Metal Two Cabinet Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This locker has been stripped down to bare metal and lacquered, giving a brushed industrial look
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Green Metal Gymnasium Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of classic, industrial, green metal, school, gymnasium lockers feature an interior top shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
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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Antique Early 19th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collec...
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Wire Locker Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage metal wire locker basket with handles. This would make a great piece to store items on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe
Located in Oakville, CT
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe.
Category
20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Double Tier Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome industrial eight door locker unit, perfect for storage. Unit has been striped, sanded and
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
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 Cabinets
Industrial Lockers
Located in Surrey, BC
Very early industrial lockers in original finish. Manufactured by the Durand Locker Co. Brass and
Category
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Steel
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Metal Locker For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal locker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A metal locker — often made from metal, steel and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the metal locker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal locker, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one metal locker that is appealing in its simplicity, but Timothy Oulton, Otto Kind and Forges de Strasbourg produced versions that are worth a look.
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