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Vintage French Lockers

1960's French wooden lockers
Located in London, Lambeth
Flexble locker unit with nine units doors Ideal storage for books magzines, shoes, Clothes etc
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Lockers

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Pine

Vintage 1960's French wooden lockers
1960's French wooden lockers
$1,167
H 65.36 in W 48.82 in D 11.82 in
Industrial green locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1950s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Vintage Industrial green locker, 1950s
Industrial green locker, 1950s
$2,132
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Locker cabinet by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Locker cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort. Constructed in pine with
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1970s French Vintage French Lockers

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Wood

Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
typical French 'brocante' look and feel. With a lock you can complete this stylish 'wine locker' and thus
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
WE have TWO (2) ALL vintage aquatic swim club locker stands which can be perfectly re-purposed for
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1950s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Recent Sales

French Metal Lockers
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4, Metal Lockers
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Vintage French Metal Lockers
French Metal Lockers
H 69 in W 4 in D 13 in
Early Century Industrial French Metal Locker
Located in Madrid, ES
Industrial four-part metal cabinet. It originates from a bank in France in the 1940s. There are
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Vintage Early Century Industrial French Metal Locker
Early Century Industrial French Metal Locker
H 68.9 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
Midcentury, Green Metal Industrial French Cabinet, Locker, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
This 4 door locker is one of those typical lockers that were used in factories and in other
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1950s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe Locker
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton brown leather shoe locker, circa 1930s-1940s; Price: $10,800. Dimensions: 24"
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe Locker
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe Locker
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 15.25 in
French Locker Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Locker Cabinet with 6 hanging closets along with 6 vented boxes.
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

French Locker Cabinet
French Locker Cabinet
H 74 in W 54 in D 21 in
French "Strafor" Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 compartment locker
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Copper, Steel

French "Strafor" Locker
French "Strafor" Locker
H 72 in W 44 in D 15 in
1900s French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
century, this 1900s French cabinet places an emphasis on practicality. It features two elongated
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

1900s French Industrial Metal Locker
1900s French Industrial Metal Locker
H 68.4 in W 32.2 in D 11.7 in
c.1920 French White Oak Lockers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding bank of three French white oak lockers that have been stripped, bleached, limed and
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

c.1920 French White Oak Lockers
c.1920 French White Oak Lockers
H 78.5 in W 56.5 in D 21.25 in
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
. Made in France in the 20th century, the case houses two slender storage lockers, each equipped with a
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
H 74.8 in W 31.5 in D 16.9 in
French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
Located in Austin, TX
A French wine cage or wine locker of steel featuring fitted slots for wine bottle storage and a
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
H 46.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French wine cage or wine locker of steel, featuring fitted slots for wine bottle
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal, Steel

French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
H 44.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
1940s Heavy Duty French Steel Industrial Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Heavy duty French steel Industrial locker 1940s Heavy duty French steel Industrial locker
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Industrial locker, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1940 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Industrial locker, 1940s
Industrial locker, 1940s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1950s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Industrial locker, 1950s
Industrial locker, 1950s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Double Sided Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gun metal patina on Double sided locker with 5 door storage on both sides. Single shelf and two
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Double Sided Locker
Double Sided Locker
H 81 in W 67 in D 32 in
Metal Locker Sideboard
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic raw and solid locker cupboard, in treated and polished metal. Industrial style. Ideal as
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Metal Locker Sideboard
Metal Locker Sideboard
H 35.83 in W 47.64 in D 20.08 in
Industrial green locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1950s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Industrial green locker, 1950s
Industrial green locker, 1950s
H 77.96 in W 56.3 in D 14.18 in
Industrial Steel Locker Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Doors Steel Locker Set
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Industrial Steel Locker Set
Industrial Steel Locker Set
H 73 in W 72 in D 13 in
Vintage Industrial Locker, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Heavy industrial locker cabinet with three doors. Beautifully worn with working locks and smooth
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1960s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Locker, 1960s
Vintage Industrial Locker, 1960s
H 75.6 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
1940s Heavy Duty French Steel Industrial Locker, Four Door
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s heavy duty french steel Industrial locker – four door 1940s heavy duty french steel
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Stainless Steel

Three Doors "Strafor" Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece. Black gun metal patina. 3 doors
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Three Doors "Strafor" Locker
Three Doors "Strafor" Locker
H 72 in W 44 in D 15 in
Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal locker with a lockable storage area inside.
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1950s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
H 71 in W 40 in D 28 in
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
H 55 in W 68 in D 15 in
Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski Rack Locker, France, circa 1967
By Guy Rey-Millet, Jean Prouvé
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski rack locker, Refuge de la Vanoise, CAF, Les Arcs, France
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Lockers

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Wood

1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte black 1950s single industrial metal locker, matte
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1950s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
H 75.99 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Mint Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint Green 1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint
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1950s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

French Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 20th century French replica metal wine locker features 8 numbered locker doors within
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

French Metal Locker Cabinet
French Metal Locker Cabinet
H 57 in W 68 in D 15 in
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
. Made in France in the 20th century, the case houses two slender storage lockers, each equipped with a
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
H 74.8 in W 31.5 in D 16.9 in
French Industrial Metal Storage Locker from the 1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1940s industrial metal locker or armoire from France. This all original example has a rich patina
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

French Metal Industrial Lockers/Vintage Industrial Metal Storage
Located in London, Lambeth
Fantastically functional locker unit strip metal with a gorgeous. patina 5 lockable units with
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
stabile as the day it was made. It has the perfect time-worn patina giving it that typical French
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Wrought Iron

Set of Three Antique French Lockers
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice set of three antique french lockers in steel, with a natural finish. very good
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Double-Sided French Locker Room Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A very cool and useful Mid-Century double-sided French locker room bench with a green metal frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Double-Sided French Locker Room Bench
Double-Sided French Locker Room Bench
H 70.5 in W 46.5 in D 42 in
Pair of French Lockers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sold as a pair.
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Pair of French Lockers
Pair of French Lockers
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
French Storage Locker
Located in Houston, TX
vintage pine storage 6-door storage locker with numbered enamel tags, stripped finish, with pegged
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Pine

French Storage Locker
French Storage Locker
H 77 in W 49 in D 24 in
Pair of French Steel Lockers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lockers, each with 4 locker units.
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Steel

Pair of French Steel Lockers
Pair of French Steel Lockers
H 11.5 in W 47.25 in D 11.75 in
Vintage Industrial French Metal Lockers
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A set of French vintage Industrial stripped metal lockers in a bank of 4. Each section has a top
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1940s French Industrial Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Locker
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial locker with original, beautiful patine
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1950s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Locker
Locker
H 75.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Metal Painted Locker
Located in santa monica, CA
Old painted locker from France with 8 separate compartments. Great for display.
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Metal Painted Locker
Metal Painted Locker
H 80.5 in W 48 in
1900 Industrial Locker
Located in Paris, FR
tall and very nice French wood industrial lokers furniture with original painting circa 1900 Dim
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

1900 Industrial Locker
1900 Industrial Locker
H 68.9 in W 17.72 in D 85.83 in
Lyon Railroad Conductor's Locker
Located in New York, NY
Conductor's locker from the Lyon Railway stations. Mesh doors enclosing two shelves, one open shelf
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1940s French Vintage French Lockers

Lyon Railroad Conductor's Locker
Lyon Railroad Conductor's Locker
H 39.5 in W 46 in D 16 in
PAIR OF WOOD LOCKERS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of pine and oak wood lockers, built as one unit - with shelves.
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Pine, Oak

PAIR OF WOOD LOCKERS
PAIR OF WOOD LOCKERS
H 70 in W 34 in D 19 in
Vintage Red Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage lockers. Red painted finish as found. Metal. Stickers as found.
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Vintage Red Metal Lockers
Vintage Red Metal Lockers
H 76.5 in W 33 in D 20 in
Metal Wine Storage/Locker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Good looking & unique double sided metal locking wine storage/ holder.
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

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Iron

Metal Wine Storage/Locker
Metal Wine Storage/Locker
H 44 in W 40 in D 22 in
Original French Blue Paint Pierced Diamond Design Vintage Locker
Located in New York, NY
This is a great set of six individual lockers dating to the mid 20th Century. These lockers have a
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1950s American Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Set Industrial Lockers Original French Blue Paint Pierced Design
Located in New York, NY
This is a great set of nine individual lockers dating to the mid 20th Century. These lockers have
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1950s American Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Vintage Locker Original French Blue Paint Pierced Diamond Design
Located in New York, NY
This is a great set of nine individual lockers dating to the mid 20th Century. These lockers have a
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1950s American Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

Polished and Rivetted Metal Locker
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Mid Century, French, Polished and Rivetted Metal Locker, Makers Plaque " Duprez , Lille
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20th Century Vintage French Lockers

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Metal

6 door cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
it.Three shelves inside the six doors . This was originally a locker , from a French convent.This is a two
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20th Century French Vintage French Lockers

Materials

Pine

6 door cupboard
6 door cupboard
H 68.5 in W 69 in D 18.25 in
Set of Vintage French Steel Lockers
Located in Hudson, NY
a large set of 1960's french steel lockers, with 8 separate compartments each with a hinged door
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1960s French Vintage French Lockers

Set of Vintage French Steel Lockers
Set of Vintage French Steel Lockers
H 78 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

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Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase. French manufacture in wood and red and green and yellow painted wood. In very good condition, slight wear from time and use.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Lockers

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$10,722
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Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet
$6,568
H 66.15 in W 44.3 in D 17.92 in
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$18,400
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 25.4 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
$22,800
H 90 in W 85 in D 50 in
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D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Porringer Tea Table
$1,085
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Metal

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Vintage French Lockers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage French lockers available for sale. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all vintage French lockers available were constructed with great care. Vintage French lockers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage French lockers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage French lockers are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Forges de Strasbourg and Guy Rey-Millet produced popular vintage French lockers that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage French Lockers?

Vintage French lockers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,270, while the lowest priced sells for $438 and the highest can go for as much as $16,300.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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