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Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
today, and they are highly desirable,
Late 18th-early 19th century
Measures: 39" wide x 25 1/4
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$124,500
19th Century Spanish Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Safe with Locking Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep all your valuables and jewelry safe in this elegant, antique iron safe. Crafted in Spain circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
fully functional, the floor safe is a testament to the artistry and skill of 19th-century Milanese
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$98,500
19th Century, Parisian Iron Safe Box with All Keys and Working Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron and wood safe was crafted in France, circa 1890. The imposing piece is signed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Danish Steel Safe
Located in New York, NY
A Danish steel and brass mounted strong box/safe, Last Quarter 19th Century, of rectangular form
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Brass
$6,800
19th Century French Provençal Louis XV Style Walnut Panetière or Bread Safe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century hand-carved walnut panetière from Provence was created in the finest detail
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Danish Pedestal Safe
Located in New York, NY
A Danish steel and painted safe on an ebonized pedestal, Circa 1881. The rectangular safe with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Cabinets
$6,800
Large French Hobnail Iron Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manufactured by Perreymond-Brevete in Marseilles, France, this stunning French hobnail safe is in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Baroque chest safe
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful chest safe with brass ornaments. Sides with handle. Impressive inside locker system
Category
Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
$5,700
19th Century French Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf, Marseille
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous Gothic hobnail safe was created in France, circa 1850. The antique was manufactured
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Polished Iron Safe
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large safe in polished iron. Top with giltwood rosettes hiding the keyhole and sides with giltwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
$5,600
Haffner Freres Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful office safe with complete set of keys and working combination
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$6,500
Antique English Safe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique English safe, in good functioning condition. Lived character. This strongbox is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
$1,246
19th Century Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Ideal as Liquor Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautifully decorated wrought iron 19th century Italian hobnail safe, dated circa 1790-1820. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Pie Safe
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fantastic pie safe, early primitive, circa 1880, handmade nails I am sure the tin has been updated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets
$2,675
Safe, Italy, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Small, Italian iron safe with two keys and unusual locking system. Four legs have been added.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$4,984
Victorian Pedestal Safe
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic Victorian Pedestal Safe made of cast iron, The interior is velvet lined with
Category
Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
$2,500
Pine "Safe" Cupboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
This sturdy little pine cupboard is built to look like a safe and at one time may have been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cupboards
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Combination Dated 1865
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a piece of history into your home with this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Safe in Lacquered Iron as Imitation Wood, 19th Century in France
Paris
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
19th century in France (Paris), maximum size cm W 79 x H 115 x D 45, upper floor cm W 75 x D 42.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Carved Wood and Iron Safe by "H. Delort
Cie Paris"
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden and iron safe, with four-number combination, was crafted in Paris, France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron safe, with secret combination, was crafted in Paris France, circa 1860. The black
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, Gothic hobnail safe was manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Marseilles, France (1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Painted Iron Safe on Wooden Base with Keys and Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your belongings secure with this large, antique safe from Paris. Crafted circa 1890, the safe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
19th c Pie Safe with Punched Tin Panels in Old Green Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A fine wooden two-door pie safe in old light green paint with a single drawer over two doors, each
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Tin
Early American Punched Tin Pie Safe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century American pie safe with punched tin panels on the two front doors and sides
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Tin
Small Personal French Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Napoleon III personal safe. This safe was found in a Parisian apartment.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Size, security and exceptional craftsmanship distinguish this fully functioning 19th-century
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$124,500
Safe :Bauche: circa 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Safe with jewlery box inside, 3 filing compartments with working combination
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$8,925
Northern Italian Hobnail Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
stored. It was crafted around the turn of the 19th century by a master blacksmith in the Piedmont region
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
French Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
hobnail safe was one of the most secure means by which valuables could be stored in the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$98,500
Italian Iron Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Size, security and exceptional craftsmanship distinguish this fully functioning 19th-century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$124,500
1870
s Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual size pie safe. From the Ohio area. Original paint, with old patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Tin
$4,850
Large French Steel Safe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive French steel safe from the late 1800's. Original metal tag stamped "Delarue and Grangoir
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Materials
Steel, Brass
$4,200
Napoleon III Steel Safe
By Berly
Boucher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Personal Safe from a Parisian home. Perfect working condition with two sets of both keys. Locking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$8,900
19th Century English Silver Vesta Case, Pocket Match Safes for Shabbat Lights
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver vesta case, pocket match safes, made in England, 1864.
Engraved on the cover with
Category
Antique 1860s English Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Iron Hobnail Studded Safe on wheels att. J.Delano
By J. Delano
Sons
Located in Buffalo, NY
Attributed to J. Delano of New York ,Iron hobnail studded safe with two handles , large knob and
Category
Antique 1830s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1824 Italian Antique Safe
Located in Carimate, Como
right door, this very rare double leaf door safe has beautiful decorations that hide incredible locks
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
$35,601
Decorative Safe in Polished Iron
Located in Kastrup, DK
Safe in polished iron with handles in both sides. On top of the lid is a rosette around the keyhole
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque More Furniture and Collectibles
Napoleon III Parisian Personal Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Parisian personal safe, Napoleon III period.
Working combination
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
By George W. Shiebler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
from the late 19th / early 20th century. Rare hanging piece and striker on the bottom. Measuring 3.3
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED PIE SAFE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED TWO DRAWER OVER TWO DOOR PIE SAFE FOUND IN THE MIDWEST GREAT SOFT GREEN
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Tin
19th Century French Steel, Iron and Wood Safe with All Keys and Working Combinat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A superb 19th century French safe, with a secret combination, was manufactured of iron, steel, and
Category
Antique 1870s French Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Iron
Strongbox Safe Walnut Armoire Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 19th century strongbox or safe was made in Naples by local craftsmen. Its dovetailed one slabs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Located in Carimate, Como
Late 18th beginning of 19th century Northern Italian antique safe with typical wrought iron
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
$10,680
1830 Jesse Delano NYC Hobnail Safe
By Jesse Delano
Located in Wiscasset, ME
The maker is Jesse Delano from NYC. Delano worked in the 1820's and 30's. His hobnail safes are
Category
Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique Gentleman
s Chest and Hidden Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gentleman's Chest with Hidden Safe
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French wrought iron safe, 1870
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique French wrought iron safe, circa 1870. Partly riveted and quite unique due to its beautiful
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Garde-Manger or Pie Safe
Located in Winter Park, FL
From the Brittany province made of cherry and chestnut this is a great French Country piece. With its slim proportions, this cabinet would be a perfect addition to an authentic count...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
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
Antique Pie Safe or Jelly Cupboard Combo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pie safe in original stained surface. This beautiful pie safe has been checked for
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Antique French Iron Lockbox Safe, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French iron lockbox safe, circa 1840.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Match safe in the form of shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of English pewter inlaid papier mache shoe form match safes, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
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19th Century Safes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 19th century safes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century safes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. 19th century safes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century safes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bauche, Hobbs
Co. and Berly
Boucher each produced beautiful 19th century safes that are worth considering.
How Much are 19th Century Safes?
19th century safes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.
Questions About 19th Century Safes
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
- Were there safes in the 1800s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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