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Brazilian Liquor Cabinet attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
locking book-matched doors and interior lined with etched diamond pattern mirrors. Raised on dramatic
Category

Mid-20th Century Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century George II Style Pier Glass in the Manner of Matthias Lock
By Matthias Lock
Located in London, GB
A George II Style Pier Glass in the manner of Matthias Lock Of rectangular form, constructed in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

Pair of Giltwood Mirrors with Porcelain, Rococo, 18th Century
By Matthias Lock
Located in Madrid, ES
works by Matthias Lock (London, circa 1710-circa 1765). Compare with prints of the work "A New Book of
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

English Mahogany Book/Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany book/display case has the original lock and key and retains the original
Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Book/Display Case
English Mahogany Book/Display Case
H 65.5 in W 37.5 in D 14.25 in
Book Match Veneer Vitrine, Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
furniture of the period so esteemed. Lock it up with original keys and enjoy the way you can display
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800. One piece georgian book press made from
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
H 63.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
originated as a lockable storage case that allowed one's finest liquors to remain on display, yet out of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood, Leather

Antique 16th Century Islamic Safavid Al Jazari Combination Locking Brass Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th
Category

Antique 16th Century Iraqi Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet with false front, having its top and sides decorated in geometric parquetry; locking hinged
Category

Antique 19th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom
Located in Napa, CA
Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.
Category

Early 20th Century British Boxes

Materials

Metal

At the Lock, Oil on canvas 20th Century Landscape Painting, Signed and Dated '66
Located in London, GB
) Original frame Here, the physical forms that make up the water lock and canal boats have been reduced to
Category

1960s Futurist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Salvaged Book Abstract Wall Sculpture, Contemporary Installation Made to Order
By Nikki Rudolph
Located in Boston, MA
Salvaged Book Abstract Wall Sculpture, Contemporary Installation Made to Order MADE TO ORDER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, opening to reveal a drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

An Early 20th Century Cigar Humidor / Smokers Stand & Book Rack in Oak
By Ferguson Brothers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
original lock mechanism (key absent). The interior dimensions of the humidor measure 6" high x 10.25" wide
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak, Porcelain

Crown Jewels of Iran by V. B. Meen & A. D. Tushingham (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
treasures have lain locked away in vaults, to be worn on state occasions and seen only by highly favoured
Category

20th Century More Jewelry

The United States 1898 to 1933, French Book by Y.H. Nouailhat, 1973
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
a new power, the United States, until then locked in its isolation. Their disinterest in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

OLYMPIA LE TAN Little Women Louisa May Alcott blue book cover box clutch bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLYMPIA LE TAN Little Women Louisa May Alcott blue book cover box clutch bag Reference: AAWC/A00998
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fully Restored Extra Large Burr Walnut Book Table with Twin Cupboards with Key
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extra large Burr Walnut book table with twin
Category

20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
book-matched veneer. Locking double doors, 2 adjustable shelves, 3 sleek drawers and tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM BLUE JEAN Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by: Original receipt, Hermes box, Hermes dust bag, clochette, felt, lock, two keys, clochette
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM ORANGE Togo Leather with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by: Original receipt, Hermes box, Hermes dust bag, clochette, felt, lock, two keys, clochette
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM ORANGE Togo Leather with Gold Hardware
HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM ORANGE Togo Leather with Gold Hardware
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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 4.75 in
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
; date at 3 o'clock. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman, book Nordens Flora. Cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Paper

Antique Victorian Photograph Album
Located in Fulton, CA
celluloid relief. flowers. Book lock functions as intended. Complete 16 pages.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Photograph Album
Antique Victorian Photograph Album
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 2.88 in
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
, Felt, Hermes Dust Bag, Two Keys, Lock, Clochette, Clochette Dust Bag, Raincoat, Care book, Ribbon
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM BLACK Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Regular price
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by: Original receipt, Hermes box, Hermes dust bag, clochette, felt, lock, two keys, clochette
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rosewood Danish Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century sideboard, circa 1960's. Clean, simple design with exceptional book-matched
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Danish Sideboard
Rosewood Danish Sideboard
H 33.5 in W 55.5 in D 18 in
Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk
Located in Casteren, NL
. The lock and key are authentic and fully functional. Upon opening the lid, the original beautifully
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Steel

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM LIME Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by: Original receipt, Hermes box, Hermes dust bag, clochette, felt, lock, two keys, clochette
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
a panelled and inlaid cabinet door fitted with original working lock and a key and enclosing shaped
Category

Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
H 30.31 in W 14.17 in D 12.2 in
Extremely Rare Important 19th Century Platinum, Blue, White Floral Moser Box
By Moser Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
, hinge and lock. This Box was featured in the Moser Book Collection!! SIZE: 5″ W x 3″ D x 4″ H
Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Platinum

HERMÈS BIRKIN 25CM GRIZZLY GRIS CAILLOU & ETOUPE Suede Doblis & Swift Leather wi
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
, clochette, felt, lock, two keys, clochette dustbag, care book and ribbon Measurements: 10" width x 7.5
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
drawers, each with book-matched veneer fronts, raised on shaped bracket feet, stamped by maker ‘RE’ to
Category

Antique 1740s English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
H 70 in W 32 in D 21 in
Silver industrial modernist aluminium and rubber bookends "The Colour of Air"
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
commissioned for Ma-tt-er's book launch at London Design Festival 2018. They are inspired by the aesthetics of
Category

2010s British Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
By Kai Winding
Located in Oakland, CA
cabinet showcases book-matched rosewood with mitered edges and locking doors and drawers, with a mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 27.75 in W 47.25 in D 16.75 in
1950's Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with dark grains and dynamic book-matched patterns across the front of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert Fizz Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
, Lock, Clochette, Clochette Dust Bag, Care Book, Ribbon & Third Party Authentication.
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Retourne Special Order Beton Matte Alligator
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
: Hermès box, strap, dustbag, two keys, lock, raincoat, felt protector, leather care book, CITES & Original
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gucci Small Blooms Dionysus Shoulder Bag Teal
By Gucci
Located in Denver, CO
the side opening glazing. Est. Retail: $3300 Includes: Dust bag, leather sample, care book, control
Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
, meticulously restored to its former glory. Crafted with premium walnut wood and adorned with captivating book
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Buffet/Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus, Vadim Androusov
Located in Miami, FL
Arbus in solid Rosewood with a signed Androussov's Bronze Medalion lock of "The Head of the Méduse
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Buffet/Cabinet by André Arbus
Art Deco Buffet/Cabinet by André Arbus
H 39.5 in W 87.5 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood midcentury cabinet, circa 1960s. Exceptional book-matched veneer from top to bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
H 53 in W 38 in D 19 in
Louis XV Style Bonheur de Jour Ladies Desk
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting an open cubby with single drawer, flanked by two hidden doors with faux book fronts over two
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Hermes Birkin Desordre 30cm Gold Togo and Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
, Hermes Dust Bag, Two Keys, Lock, Clochette, Clochette Dust Bag, Raincoat, Care book, Ribbon & Redacted
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Large 1950s Elm and Birch Swedish Sideboard Credenza with Keys
Located in Leicester, GB
doors in a beautiful honey coloured, book matched elm wood. The interior is a lovely contrasting pale
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Elm

Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
with both modern and period settings this wardrobe features heavily figured mirror book paged veneers
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
desk in very expressive book matched rosewood/palisander veneer manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
arched trim and book matched veneer. Front with six drawers, two with lock. Above drawers are open shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

A Long English Regency Gilllows Rosewood Cabinet
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original working locks and keys, original carved knobs with spring lock and decorated with brass mouldings
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Betony Vernon "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace Medium Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
handcrafted so the key must be used both to lock and unlock the necklace. Note: Locking up the one you love
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 1950's Brazilian Rosewood Danish Sideboard Cabinet
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard attributed to Ole Wanscher, Features rich Brazilian rosewood with book
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Oval Parquetry Mahogany Dining Table With 2 Leaves
Located in Bridgeport, CT
its size when needed. The top in book matched quadrants with wide banding. Raised on square tapering
Category

20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet , Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern, two piece, book matched rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Hermes HSS Kelly Sellier 25 Craie/Gris Mouette Epsom Brushed Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
lock, and two keys, a single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap. The interior is lined with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

19th Century French Charles X Game Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Charles X style flip top game table, or side table, with beautiful book
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Charles X Game Table
19th Century French Charles X Game Table
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 15 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with book-matched burled walnut door fronts
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the early 20th century, circa 1920. Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism Displaying
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Olive

Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
southern Germany around 1820. * Blonde book-matched cherry wood veneered on softwood. * The door's end
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood

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Locking Book For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the locking book you’re looking for. A locking book — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 655 options for an antique or vintage locking book now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the locking book you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A locking book is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one locking book that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Louis Vuitton and De Coene Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Locking Book?

The average selling price for a locking book at 1stDibs is $4,519, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced.