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German Jugendstil Enamel Candelabras and Match-Safe
German Jugendstil Enamel Candelabras and Match-Safe

German Jugendstil Enamel Candelabras and Match-Safe

Located in Astoria, NY

German Jugendstil period pair of three-armed candelabra with match-safe, created in Germany around

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Victorian French Sapphire Diamond Gold Trefoil Match Safe
Victorian French Sapphire Diamond Gold Trefoil Match Safe

Victorian French Sapphire Diamond Gold Trefoil Match Safe

Located in Narberth, PA

An interesting and unusual match safe from the Victorian (ca1880) period! This unique piece is made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926
Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926

Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926

Located in London, GB

A fine glass match safe with sterling silver collar hallmarked, London, 1926. Dimensions: 9 cm/3

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brass Corset Shaped Vesta or Match Safe
Antique Brass Corset Shaped Vesta or Match Safe

Antique Brass Corset Shaped Vesta or Match Safe

Located in Baltimore, MD

Victorian match safes were used to carry matches before the invention of the safety match in order

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exquisite 19th century Ivory and tortoise match safe nude woman
Exquisite 19th century Ivory and tortoise match safe nude woman

Exquisite 19th century Ivory and tortoise match safe nude woman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An Exquisite 19th century German match safe made of Ivory and what we believe is tortoise shell. It

Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver skull and serpent match safe (Vesta

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Match Safe with Man Peeking Out of a Basket
Antique Match Safe with Man Peeking Out of a Basket

Antique Match Safe with Man Peeking Out of a Basket

Located in Petaluma, CA

This most unusual match safe features this poor fellow peeking out of a basket that will hold your

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170. Circa 1875-1899. This

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170. Circa 1875-1899. This

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau German Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case
Art Nouveau German Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case

Art Nouveau German Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Art Nouveau German silver match safe/vesta case. This beautiful piece features a repousse design

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Pig/Hog on top of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527
Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527

By Whiting

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver vest case/match safe by Frank Whiting. This match safe/vesta case is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Victorian Brass Temple Form Match Safe
Victorian Brass Temple Form Match Safe

Victorian Brass Temple Form Match Safe

Located in Essex, MA

In the form of a temple with lid for storing matches.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900
Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900

Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta match safe, William Kerr circa 1900. Repousse relief

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Bronze Devil Match Safe/Striker and Cigar Lighter Sculpture
Bronze Devil Match Safe/Striker and Cigar Lighter Sculpture

Bronze Devil Match Safe/Striker and Cigar Lighter Sculpture

Located in Petaluma, CA

This highly whimsical wall mount devil/match holder and gas lighter is a rare item indeed. There is

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Bronze Billiard Table Marble Base, Match Safe and Striker, ca. 1900
Miniature Bronze Billiard Table Marble Base, Match Safe and Striker, ca. 1900

Miniature Bronze Billiard Table Marble Base, Match Safe and Striker, ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

, a little space for matches and a strip for striking the matches. A very neat and whimsical little

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Case/Vesta Safe with Engraving
Antique Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Case/Vesta Safe with Engraving

Antique Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Case/Vesta Safe with Engraving

By Whiting

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by Whiting Mfg Co with engraving. Engraved with name

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

a golfing scene of a male golfer in his back swing. The match safe is hallmarked Birmingham, 1903

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Match Stick Holder Unengraved 1904 Jan. 12th
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Match Stick Holder Unengraved 1904 Jan. 12th

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Match Stick Holder Unengraved 1904 Jan. 12th

Located in Sewickley, PA

This elegant vintage match safe is expertly crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing timeless

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch
An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of Mr. Punch. The face is

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case. The case has terrific detailing in sterling

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

match safes. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826, and in 1832 William Newton patented

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By George Heath

Located in Newark, England

” or simply “vestas”. In America the more original term “match safes” was used. Sterling Silver is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello
Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello

By Ivan Ivanovich Futikin

Located in Miami, FL

1871. This is a match safe holder vesta striker and match box combined with wick holder. It was crafted

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver
Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver

Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver

By Louis Kuppenheim, Hans Christiansen

Located in Miami, FL

match safes. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826, and in 1832 William Newton patented

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chrome 1970's Shelves Etagere Smoked Glasses Milo Baughman Style
Vintage Chrome 1970's Shelves Etagere Smoked Glasses Milo Baughman Style

Vintage Chrome 1970's Shelves Etagere Smoked Glasses Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Toronto, CA

professionally custom-made to match the original. To ensure safe transit, we will professionally craft two custom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Figural Pig Match Safe
Victorian Figural Pig Match Safe

Victorian Figural Pig Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Charming Figural Pig Match Safe in brass from the late 19th Century, the pig's head opens to hold

Category

1890s American For The Table

Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe
Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe

Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sterling silver sporting match safe with etching. Two hunters with a pointer on point. In the early

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate
Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate

Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique match safe having bookmatched panels of red Scottish banded agate. The frame is brass with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Brass

Presidential Match Safe William McKinley, circa 1900
Presidential Match Safe William McKinley, circa 1900

Presidential Match Safe William McKinley, circa 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a quality presidential match safe which crosses over between match safes and American

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Political and Patriotic M...

Materials

Brass

Match Safe "The Bar-Keeper's Friend", Dated 1906
Match Safe "The Bar-Keeper's Friend", Dated 1906

Match Safe "The Bar-Keeper's Friend", Dated 1906

By The Whitehead & Hoag Co. 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a quality match safe with the theme "Love's Repose", which translates to "the

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case
Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case

Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Hog on top of

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver match safe (Vesta) with Mermaids

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical of

Category

Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

Located in San Diego, CA

American sterling silver repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over fish design on both

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine antique American Arts & Crafts sterling match safe or Vesta with hand hammered design overall

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Repousse Frog Form Match Safe by Gorham
Silver Plated Repousse Frog Form Match Safe by Gorham

Silver Plated Repousse Frog Form Match Safe by Gorham

By Gorham

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice American silver plated match safe / vesta by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence

Category

Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram
Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram. This beautiful piece features a

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with

Category

Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case
Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case

Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver match safe/vesta case by IN Deitsch No monogram This beautiful piece by IN

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905

By Unger Brothers

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed is a fine quality American, Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare antique sterling silver repoussé match safe / vesta with shell decoration by George

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909

By Joseph Gloster

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Joseph Gloster sterling silver match safe/vesta case. Art Noveau leaf/floral pattern with

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Match Safe For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the match safe you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every match safe was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer match safe, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A match safe, designed in the Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made match safe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Gorham and Joseph Gloster are consistently popular.

How Much is a Match Safe?

Prices for a match safe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $80 and can go as high as $8,950, while the average can fetch as much as $882.
Questions About Match Safe
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A match safe is a small portable box that is designed to hold matches and keep them dry. In the early 19th century, these boxes were very popular since matches were known to ignite unexpectedly when carried without a protective cover.