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Acorn Chest
Acorn Chest

Acorn Chest

Sold|$3,740

Acorn Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique five drawer chest with acorn lock covers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Pinewood Blanket Chest
18th Century Dutch Pinewood Blanket Chest

18th Century Dutch Pinewood Blanket Chest

Located in Raalte, NL

Lovely in a good used condition 18th century pine wood chest with lock and key wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest
Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest

Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

, surmounted by a crown. The chest has four drawers which can be locked, each with a pierced brass lock plate

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

George I Studded Leather Coffer
George I Studded Leather Coffer

George I Studded Leather Coffer

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

, surmounted by a crown. With the original marbleized lining paper. Sturdy, lockable chests such as this

Category

Antique 1720s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered Chest
Black Lacquered Chest

Black Lacquered Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Black lacquered mahogany chest. Features four locking drawers with brass diamond shaped escutcheons

Category

20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

original engraved brass back plate and comes with a lock and key. Inside the chest is a lovely camphor wood

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Blanket Chests

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

top drawers are divided inside into four compartments, the flap to the side of the chest has a lock

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest
Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

. The chest retains its original engraved brass back plate and latch and comes with a lock and key

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest
Early Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest

Early Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest

Located in London, west Sussex

base with a working lock and key. The chest features 7 slightly graduating drawers and stands on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

lockable with original key. This chest has been fully restored and polished and in excellent showroom

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Wood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Rosewood
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Rosewood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Rosewood

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

has six drawers that all run smoothly, the top drawer is lockable with original key this chest has

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Chest of Drawers, French, circa 1880
Chest of Drawers, French, circa 1880

Chest of Drawers, French, circa 1880

Located in Honiton, Devon

a bedroom, office or library, having plenty of lockable storage space. This delightful chest has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Rosewood

English William and Mary Japanned Chest of Drawers
English William and Mary Japanned Chest of Drawers

English William and Mary Japanned Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

lock escutcheons. This chest was formerly the top half of a chest on stand, which was modernized in the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Swedish Seven-Drawer Burlwood Wellington Chest, circa 1870
Antique Swedish Seven-Drawer Burlwood Wellington Chest, circa 1870

Antique Swedish Seven-Drawer Burlwood Wellington Chest, circa 1870

Located in BOSTON, MA

Antique walnut burlwood Wellington chest with a locking top drawer. Fine Swedish workmanship and

Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Chest of Drawers in Rosewood, 1960
Mid Century Danish Chest of Drawers in Rosewood, 1960

Mid Century Danish Chest of Drawers in Rosewood, 1960

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

all run smoothly, one of the drawers has a lock. The chest has been refinishing and is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Stunning Quality Figured Walnut Victorian Period Secretaire Wellington Chest
Stunning Quality Figured Walnut Victorian Period Secretaire Wellington Chest

Stunning Quality Figured Walnut Victorian Period Secretaire Wellington Chest

Located in Darwen, GB

the traditional "Wellington" chest locking mechanism. The third and fourth drawer front opening to

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe mahogany chest/secretaire from France c. 1865
Louis Philippe mahogany chest/secretaire from France c. 1865

Louis Philippe mahogany chest/secretaire from France c. 1865

Located in Houston, TX

and down. The beautiful bronze dore knobs and escutcheons (lock plates) give the chest a further level

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Georgian Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dresser
Georgian Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dresser

Georgian Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Unfortunately, no key remains to lock the drawers. This chest remains in good structural condition. It has a

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare George II Breakfront Walnut Chest on Stand, circa 1730
Rare George II Breakfront Walnut Chest on Stand, circa 1730

Rare George II Breakfront Walnut Chest on Stand, circa 1730

Located in East Sussex, GB

chest drawers were locked the small secret drawers and these two side drawers would have defeated any

Category

Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

original brass hardware and each is lockable (key supplied). The whole chest standing on elegant out-swept

Category

Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Wellington Chest of Seven Graduated Drawers
English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Wellington Chest of Seven Graduated Drawers

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Wellington Chest of Seven Graduated Drawers

Located in Wells, ME

side locking bar. This handsome chest is set apart from the norm by its superb burl walnut timber. As

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Pair of Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dressers or Large Nightstands in Mahogany
Pair of Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dressers or Large Nightstands in Mahogany

Pair of Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dressers or Large Nightstands in Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

construction, and all of the drawers of each chest lock. The bottom of these chest of drawers is set off with a

Category

2010s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Cassone Coffer in Oak and Walnut
17th Century Cassone Coffer in Oak and Walnut

17th Century Cassone Coffer in Oak and Walnut

Located in Penzance, GB

to reveal three more secret drawers. When we purchased this chest it was locked but we found many

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Palladian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th C English Oak Silver Chest with Double Lock
Mid 19th C English Oak Silver Chest with Double Lock

Mid 19th C English Oak Silver Chest with Double Lock

Located in Charleston, SC

This silver chest was made in England in the mid-19th century, circa 1850, and is made of oak with

Category

Antique 1850s English Georgian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

English Chippendale Spice Chest
English Chippendale Spice Chest

English Chippendale Spice Chest

Located in Norwalk, CT

English Chippendale mahogany spice chest the single locking door opening to reveal twenty four

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Wooden Officer's Chest
Inlaid Wooden Officer's Chest

Inlaid Wooden Officer's Chest

Located in Heath, MA

, including the lock. The chest features a fitted tray for personal items that lifts out to reveal ample

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

16th Century Mexican Pine Chest
16th Century Mexican Pine Chest

16th Century Mexican Pine Chest

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is an early and very fine Spanish Colonial locking 'safe' chest. The chest is pine wood joined

Category

Antique 16th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

British Campaign Document /Jewelry Chest
British Campaign Document /Jewelry Chest

British Campaign Document /Jewelry Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A diminutive mahogany locking four drawer brass mounted chest with steel key and retaining original

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Charles II Period Panelled Chest
Charles II Period Panelled Chest

Charles II Period Panelled Chest

Located in London, GB

original lock plate. Small chests or coffers of this type have always been rare and sought after and it is

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Painted Furniture

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand

Located in Charlotte, NC

brass hardware. Features the silver chest that rests on the lower stand. Lockable silver chest lid lifts

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Other Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Folk Art Painted Chest, dated 1872
Small Folk Art Painted Chest, dated 1872

Small Folk Art Painted Chest, dated 1872

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Small painted chest with original lock and key, dated 1872, curved top, probably Scandinavian

Early 19th Century small chest with Rosewood decoration.
Early 19th Century small chest with Rosewood decoration.

Early 19th Century small chest with Rosewood decoration.

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Arca (lockable box chest) with colonial losangos (lozenge shaped) decoration in

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1920

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1920

Located in Heath, MA

and brass inset drawer pulls. Each of the five drawers has a working lock and key. The chest has been

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Dressers

Materials

Brass

PUIFORCAT Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest: Louis XV
PUIFORCAT Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest: Louis XV

PUIFORCAT Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest: Louis XV

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in San Marcos, CA

. Working lock and key, too! The chest with flatware weighs a hair under 27 pounds. See pictures for all

Category

French Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Chest Korea Limewood Silver Inlay Brown Storage 19th Century Trunk
Chest Korea Limewood Silver Inlay Brown Storage 19th Century Trunk

Chest Korea Limewood Silver Inlay Brown Storage 19th Century Trunk

Located in Monterey, CA

rectangular lock plate secures the chest and thick iron hinges comment the simple and elegant nature of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Two-Tier Cabinet
Two-Tier Cabinet

Two-Tier Cabinet

Sold|$2,000

Two-Tier Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Two Tier Chest with Sliding Lock Doors

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Japanese Tansu
Antique Japanese Tansu

Antique Japanese Tansu

Located in Montecito, CA

A fine example of a double stacking kimono chest with lockable compartment and key. The intricate

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Brass Legs Wardrobe
Italian Brass Legs Wardrobe

Italian Brass Legs Wardrobe

By Fratelli Giussani

Located in Savona, IT

. Four-door opening with lock, two in mirror. Interior chest of drawers, brass hangers. Brass legs with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG
Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

theme; an opulent crown, keys for hidden castle rooms, a royal heart, a lock for a treasure chest and a

Category

American Link Necklaces

GAULTIER slick black nylon utility coat
GAULTIER slick black nylon utility coat

GAULTIER slick black nylon utility coat

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Newport Beach, CA

JPG by Gaultier slick black, nylon coat with multi-pocket detailing. The front chest and waist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coats

Large Antique Bohemian Intaglio Cut Amber Glass Jewelry Casket
Large Antique Bohemian Intaglio Cut Amber Glass Jewelry Casket

Large Antique Bohemian Intaglio Cut Amber Glass Jewelry Casket

Located in New York, NY

gold color, it becomes your own personal treasure chest. Has a lock, but lacking a key. The bottom of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner
Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner

Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1870s-1880s faux bamboo Bird's Eye Maple side lock chest by Horner. The five drawer chest is

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Antique Colonial Trunk with Iron Lock Plate
Antique Colonial Trunk with Iron Lock Plate

Antique Colonial Trunk with Iron Lock Plate

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Antique colonial trunk with iron lock plate This antique colonial trunk with iron lock plate was

Category

Antique 1820s Indian British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest
Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

. The chest retains its original engraved brass back plate and latch and comes with a lock and key

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

A Stunning Quality Mahogany Edwardian Period Wellington Chest
A Stunning Quality Mahogany Edwardian Period Wellington Chest

A Stunning Quality Mahogany Edwardian Period Wellington Chest

Located in Darwen, GB

pilaster acting as the traditional wellington chest locking mechanism. The whole supported on a mahogany

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 19th Century Louis Philippe-Style Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis Philippe-Style Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Louis Philippe-Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

original stain finish. There are four drawers full size drawers that open with a lock and key. The chest is

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

HENKEL HARRIS Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest 2529 Finish 29
HENKEL HARRIS Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest 2529 Finish 29

HENKEL HARRIS Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest 2529 Finish 29

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

. Finished all around for display flexibility. Silver chest is lockable with one included key. Made in 2021

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rounded Front Teak Chest of Drawers with Drawer Lock Key
Danish Modern Rounded Front Teak Chest of Drawers with Drawer Lock Key

Danish Modern Rounded Front Teak Chest of Drawers with Drawer Lock Key

Located in Belmont, MA

Mid-century Danish modern teak dresser / chest of drawers with elegant rounded front. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

brass back plate and latch and comes with a working lock and key. Inside, the chest has a distinctive

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Furniture

French Burled Walnut Wood Secretary and Two-Drawer Chest
French Burled Walnut Wood Secretary and Two-Drawer Chest

French Burled Walnut Wood Secretary and Two-Drawer Chest

Located in Bridport, CT

Beautiful burled walnut wood secretary desk. With two-drawer chest, locking front with key.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal locking chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every locking chest was constructed with great care. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage locking chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect locking chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right locking chest, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made locking chest over the years, but those crafted by Agresti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A locking chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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