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Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau

Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Below are three large traditional large drawers, opened using a skeleton key as a pull; locks no longer function. The cabinet is constructed in three sections for easier transportati...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Ivory

French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet
French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet

French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass Accents, Original Skeleton Key Style: French Louis XV This elegant curio vitrine ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany End Table w/ Paw Feet
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany End Table w/ Paw Feet

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany End Table w/ Paw Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The sculptural pedestal base is supported by carved paw feet fitted with brass casters, while the case offers multiple storage areas, including an unusual removable pull-out box that...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Empire End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Marble Console Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Marble Console Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Marble Console Table

Located in Houston, TX

Design & Construction Details Frieze Drawer: The front is fitted with a single paneled frieze drawer outlined in delicate brass beading It retains its original working lock and a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

Located in Round Top, TX

The upper cabinet locks with a large skeleton key, which also operates the drop-front desktop lock.

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Rouge Marble Buffet Sideboard Commode
Antique Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Rouge Marble Buffet Sideboard Commode

Antique Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Rouge Marble Buffet Sideboard Commode

Located in Dayton, OH

The right door is outfitted with its original, heavy-duty solid brass vertical surface bolt locking system, operated by its original, highly ornate cast-brass decorative skeleton key...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Rouge Griotte Marble, Brass

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

The upper cabinet locks and functions with the included skeleton key, while the desktop rests on extending arms and has no key.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

The drawers and doors all lock via original brass and iron skeleton keys. The cabinet is marked along the back side with the original Manor House label indicating that it was finish...

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Danish Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Early 19th Century Danish Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers

Early 19th Century Danish Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Each of the four larger drawers is fitted with two large brass pulls, while the top drawer opens using a skeleton key as a pull only. Expected age-related wear includes cracks, scrat...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Bronze Corkscrew #21

Small Bronze Corkscrew #21

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Corkscrew #4 (Silver Patina)

Large Bronze Corkscrew #4 (Silver Patina)

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #32

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #32

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Silver Mini Corkscrew #36

Silver Mini Corkscrew #36

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Silver Mini Corkscrew #33
Silver Mini Corkscrew #33

Silver Mini Corkscrew #33

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Silver Mini Corkscrew #27

Silver Mini Corkscrew #27

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Silver Mini Corkscrew #29

Silver Mini Corkscrew #29

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Silver Mini Corkscrew #35

Silver Mini Corkscrew #35

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

County Mayo Sunset
County Mayo Sunset

County Mayo Sunset

By Tom Irizarry Studio

Located in Booklyn, NY

As she came closer, I could see her pull the skeleton key from her apron to open the door to take me to dinner.

Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gyro

Gyro

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew #16

Small Bronze Corkscrew #16

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Hammer

Hammer

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Five Nails

Five Nails

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mini Gyro

Mini Gyro

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mini Nail #2

Mini Nail #2

By David Tanych

Located in Napa, CA

Likened to the work of veteran sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Tanych's most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and ...

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Erik Brouer Executive Teak Desk w/ Bookcase for Brouer Møbelfabrik
Erik Brouer Executive Teak Desk w/ Bookcase for Brouer Møbelfabrik

Erik Brouer Executive Teak Desk w/ Bookcase for Brouer Møbelfabrik

By Erik Brouer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer: Brouer Møbelfabrik Materials: Teak Wood, Original Brass Skeleton Key ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen
Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Includes the original skeleton key. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Modern NoHo, y...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The lower three drawers open using the attached brass pulls. A skeleton key is included as decoration only. The desktop has no functioning lock or key; no pull.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Morredi

Located in Deland, FL

All six drawers open and close with ease and both front facing fixed shelves are structurally sound and weight-bearing. The keys for both functioning locks have been lost to time, ho...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Key West Bound 80

Key West Bound 80

By Casey Blanchard

Located in Boston, MA

Words that describe this piece: flora, nature, purple, skeleton, white space, abstract, leaves, key west

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Rag Paper, Monoprint

Bulgari 4ct Sugarloaf Amethyst Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Circa 1990
Bulgari 4ct Sugarloaf Amethyst Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Circa 1990

Bulgari 4ct Sugarloaf Amethyst Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Circa 1990

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Tubogas changed names almost as often as a snake changes its skin: “skeleton key”, “spirotube”, “gas pipe”, “Serpenti”.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak with Built-In Storage Shelves, Denmark, c. 1960s
Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak with Built-In Storage Shelves, Denmark, c. 1960s

Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak with Built-In Storage Shelves, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

All six drawers open and close with ease and both front facing fixed shelves are structurally sound and weight-bearing. The keys for both functioning locks have been lost to time, h...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lock mechanism stamped W S M, 6068, a key (lacking skeleton key), and 148. Veuve Paul Sormani Et Fils was the widow of the highly esteemed furniture maker Paul Sormani (French-Italia...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm
Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm

Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm

By Croton

Located in New York, NY

It's a classic execution of a timeless concept. Key Specs Model: Skeleton Movement: Manual Case Size: 33mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Strap: Original Leather Dial: Skeleton Metal: 18K...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960
Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960

Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

The chrome handles show minor only tarnishing and light pitting. The keys for both functioning locks have been lost to time, however fresh skeleton keys can be fabricated at cost if ...

Category

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

Materials

Jacaranda

Tiffany & Co. 2010's Diamond Platinum Contemporary Kaleidoscope Key Pendant
Tiffany & Co. 2010's Diamond Platinum Contemporary Kaleidoscope Key Pendant

Tiffany & Co. 2010's Diamond Platinum Contemporary Kaleidoscope Key Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized skeleton style key with a pierced head displaying a kaleidoscope motif Bead and bezel set throughout with marquise, princess, and round brilliant cut diamonds ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu
Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu

Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Culver City, CA

Inside, it’s equally fabulous with 12 drawers, 3 shelves, and 4 locks—and it comes with its original skeleton keys. Jules Leleu, was an absolute Art Deco powerhouse.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized skeleton style key with a pierced quatrefoil motif head Accented by fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in gold Bead set with additional F/G co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art
Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art

Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art

By KAWS

Located in Surfside, FL

Animator by day, and graffiti artist by night, Kaws started subvertising billboards, bus shelters, and phone booths, using a skeleton key gifted to him by friend and fellow graffiti ...

Category

2010s Street Art More Art

Materials

Wood

Stylish Brocade Leather Trim Travel Bag c 1970
Stylish Brocade Leather Trim Travel Bag c 1970

Stylish Brocade Leather Trim Travel Bag c 1970

Located in University City, MO

Stylish brocade leather trim travel case c 1970 The luxurious brocade travel case is covered with autumn foliage in colors that range from brown, tan & beige The twin handles,...

Category

1970s Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Skeleton Key For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the skeleton key you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect skeleton key among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing skeleton key — no matter the origin — is easy, but Campanelli & Pear, Chanel and Theo Fennell each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A skeleton key of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a skeleton key, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Skeleton Key?

The price for a skeleton key starts at $119 and tops out at $5,155 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $610.

Questions About Skeleton Key

  • 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.