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Rare Skeleton Keys

19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Mckinney, TX
candle box (very rare to find!). Original skeleton key and lock are present, along with brass
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
H 31.38 in W 58.13 in D 26.25 in

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Rare Vintage Skeleton Key with Faces
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Rare Vintage Key with faces made of steel is a real treasure. Original and decorative piece
Category

Vintage 1950s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique skeletonized key
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Rare Iversen Danish Teak Highboy Bachelors Skeleton Key Cabinet
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Solid, sturdy piece. Fully functional. Original skeleton key, behind door reveals six drawers. Ink
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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Brass

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
18th Century Monumental French Pine Drapers Table Store Display
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare authentic 18th century monumental French drapers trestle table or store display featuring 16 work drawers. This massive work table was used in a mercery or Habadashery by cloth ...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Category

2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

The Cube Stool by Sister By Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...
Category

2010s European Footstools

Materials

Fabric

The Cube Stool by Sister By Studio Ashby
The Cube Stool by Sister By Studio Ashby
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet / Kitchen Island, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the early 20th century in France from oak. It features 9 large drawers with brass handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: DWH 45 x 55...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Mid-Century Danish Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large blonde oak sideboard attr. to Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. Four doors over four drawers. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Intern...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base W209 x D79 x H80 cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base
Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base
H 31.5 in W 82.29 in D 31.11 in
19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870. 19thC English Country House pine farmhouse/prep table with 3 wide plank top, H stretcher and large drawer to one end. Sourced from Somerset Measures: W 272.5 x D 87....
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard. Well made and complete with adjustable shelves. (Image shows one side empty but the shelves are on their way!). The...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
H 57.88 in W 101.19 in D 19.69 in
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble top confectioners / bakery table Overall dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table
H 31.5 in W 121 in D 24 in
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Rare Skeleton Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare skeleton keys available for sale. The range of distinct rare skeleton keys — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare skeleton keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare skeleton keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art and Scandinavian Modern rare skeleton keys are of considerable interest. Franklin MInt produced beautiful rare skeleton keys that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Skeleton Keys?

Rare skeleton keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,957, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $769,000.
Questions About Rare Skeleton Keys
  • 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.