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19thc Table Top Punched Tin Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic table top punched tins pie safe that was found in East Tennessee is in fine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
Primitive Antique Early American Walnut
Punched Tin Pie Safe Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century.
Pie safe origin can be traced back to the 1700s. Its popularity quickly boomed, and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Cupboards
Materials
Tin
American Faux Painted And Tin Pie Safe
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of doors with pierced tin panels , square section legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Tin
19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED PIE SAFE FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED PIE SAFE FROM PENNSYLVANIA WITH ORIGINAL PUNCHED TINS WITH FLYFOOT AND
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Antique Black Iron Safe from Denmark, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique iron safe from Denmark comes with the original key and is fully functional. The large
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Cabinets
RARE
EARLY 19THC SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINA PIE SAFE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS LARGE OVERSIZE SOUTHERN PIE SAFE IS A RARE BEAUTY.ALL MADE OF SOUTHERN PINE AND WOOD PEG DOORS
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
EARLY PENNSLVANIA PIE SAFE IN ORIGINAL SALMON PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL SALMON PAINTED PIE SAFE FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THE TINS ARE ALL HAND PUNCHED AND ALL
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED PIE SAFE FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED PIE SAFE IN ALL ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE AND ALL ORIGINAL PAINTED TINS
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Magnificent Pair of French Charles X Hobnail Safes
Located in Greding, DE
A magnificent pair of french Charles X hobnail safes dating from circa 1810. These safes are
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Safe, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Coalbrookdale, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
known iron works in the world, Coalbrookdale. This piece dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Iron Safe Painted Black from Denmark, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique iron safe, painted black, is from Denmark, circa 1860. It still has the original key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Cabinets
Antique Georgian Painted Meat Safe Cabinet - Farmhouse Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Bristol, GB
the early 19th century, circa 1800-1830s.
It is in good vintage condition, it is solid and sturdy and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Antique French Iron Safe-"Dieu et Mon Droit" Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French iron safe is just the right size for smaller valuables. The safe is all iron
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Fantastic 19thc Original Painted Pie Safe W/unusual Punched Tins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL BROWN PAINTED PIE SAFE WITH ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED PUNCHED TINS ARE
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
19THC ORIGINAL CREAM PAINTED NARROW PIE SAFE FROM THE MIDWEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND UNUSUAL ALLIGATORED PAINT/ORIGINAL BUTTERMILK PAINTED PIE SAFE WITH THE ORIGINAL SCREEN
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Pine
A Dutch steel painted wood look safe cabinet, ca. 1895
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch steel painted wood look safe cabinet, ca. 1895
A safe made of steel, painted and
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19THC ORIGINAL BROWN W/CREAM PAINTED PUNCHED TINS PIE SAFE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS TALL AND NARROW 19THC ORIGINAL BROWN PAINTED PIE SAFE W/ORIGINAL BUTTERMILK PAINTED TINS IS
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
This old non-combustible
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
distress/wear/nicks/scratches throughout which merely add to the authentic vintage appearance of this safe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Iron Safe Lock Box Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
/wear/nicks which add to the authentic vintage appearance of this safe that has been used for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
vintage appearance of this safe that has been used for generations. Lock functions.
Any scratches, dings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique English Iron Milner
s Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green
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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
RARE 19THC WALNUT ORNATE MOON&STAR W/URN PUNCHTIN PIE SAFE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE & EARLY 19THC WALNUT HAND MADE PIE SAFE W/MOON AND STAR SET ABOVE A URN TINS.ALL ORIGINAL TINS
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Bramah Mahogany Collector
s Cabinet with Hidden Safe, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Bramah mahogany collector's cabinet with hidden safe, circa 1880.
The iron safe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Novelty English Silver Cigar Box with Match Safe and Striker Dated 1899
Located in London, GB
A novelty English silver cigar box with fold down side to reveal a cigar cutter & match safe by
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Antique 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories
Heavy Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast iron safe, manufactured by Bauche Brevete in Marne, France, circa 1870
More information
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Iron
English Sterling Silver Piano Cigarette Box and Match Safe Fabulous Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fascinating English sterling silver cigarette box with match safe. The combo is in the form of a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Virginia Pie Safe w/ Images of Pretzels
Original Red Paint, 1820-30
Located in York County, PA
-decorated pie safes were made during the 19th century, Wythe County, Virginia has been the source of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Primitive c.1800 Austrian Oak
Walnut Food Safe/Coffee Table w/Storage
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful antique Austrian oak and walnut food safe turned coffee table. This fine primitive table
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Floral Paint and Gilt Decorated Safe, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian floor safe offers ebonized finish with gilt banding and paint decorated floral
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe; Unique Side Table from Denmark, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
appearance of this safe that has been used for generations. Lock functions.
Any scratches, dings, or age
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe with Original Padlocks and Keys, Unique Side Table
Located in Round Top, TX
black iron show distress/wear/nicks which merely add to the authentic aged appearance of this safe that
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Metal Deed´s Box
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This late 19th century metal safe box would have been used as a documentation chest to store and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th century Georgian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860
By Bauche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian cast iron safe made by Bauche during the reign of Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Victorian cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in England for
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Ancient Bureau Cabinet, Trumeau, Venice, Circa Mid-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
19th century, along with the small safe; these additions are easily reversible.
The cabinet consists
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
Late 19th Century Safe
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 19th Century safe.
Working with combination.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian End Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,200
Italian 19th Century Safe Box, Coffre Fort
Located in Round Top, TX
A handsome 19th century Italian sake box - coffre Forte nicely constructed in wood clad in iron. A
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Italian 19th Century Safe with Six Macassar Watch Holders and Led Lighting
Located in Carimate, Como
Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1840. This safe has an original and working key lock door
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu in Keyaki, Meiji Period
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Sendai Bo tansu in keyaki wood with bo locking bar, Meiji period, 19th century.
Safe
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique Small Antique Traveler Safe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. This type of small safes are rare.
Origin: England.
Period: Late 19th century.
Size: Br. 24 cm, 22.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
19th Century Wall Safe
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful antique walnut wall safe or cabinet with four interior drawers and lock with key.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
$1,600
19th Century Antique Safe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique safe in good and original condition. With keys, also for drawer on the inside
Category
Antique 1870s Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century Oliver Evans Safe
By Oliver Evans
Located in Long Island City, NY
An impressive and well-preserved iron safe with original paint, interior cabinetry and maker’s
Category
Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
19th Century Antique Decorative Iron Safe
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Antique Decorative Iron Safe
Antique heavy iron safe. Inside has three removable wood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880
A Dutch safe with single door in green matte paint with hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Safe Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 19th century antique steel safe with original key and patina, possibly from an old hotel or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
Iron Safe or Cassaforte, Probably, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Single door iron safe with riveted surface with ribbon decoration and two keyholes and concealed
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century French "Haffner" Safe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive French steel safe from the 1860s. Metal stamped "P. Haffner". Fully functional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful wide long shaped medium size safe, dated circa 1820-1830 from Northern Italy. This safe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Safe, Meiji Period
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Japanese safe, Meiji period. Early safe also used as a side table in recent times. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji End Tables
19th Century Italian Hobnail Antique Safe
Located in Carimate, Como
Small hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1820-1840. This safe has an original and working key lock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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