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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
19th Century Virginia Pie Safe in Original Blue Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
Nice 19th century Virginia pine pie safe in original blue paint. Three shelves covered by doors
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Tin
19th Century Antique Safe by Hobbs
By Hobbs
Co.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
locks in his vaults. This was a perfect collaboration in the middle of the 19th century Origin: England
Category
Antique 1890s British Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century French "Caveaux" Iron Chateau Wine Safe
Located in Bronx, NY
19th century French "caveaux" iron Chateau wine safe.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
19th Century Pennsylvania Original Blue Painted Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original blue painted Pie Safe is from Lancaster County Pennsylvania and shows
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Iron and Rivets Safe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French iron safe. Heavy rivets and angle iron corners. No visible hinges and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
19th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Safe Strongbox
Located in Carimate, Como
example of late 18th-early 19th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, bringing to any room a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Industrial Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
19th Century Pine Country Pie Safe with Punched Tin Panels
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a pine two-door pine safe with two fitted top drawers over tin punch decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Materials
Tin
Oozing with Character 19th Century American Pie Safe Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic and oozing with character, a 19th century American Baltic Pine pie safe with gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century American Country Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Ohio Walnut and Pine Pie Safe / Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century pine two-drawer over two-door pie safe is in wonderful condition. The door panels
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cupboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Antique Italian Hobnail Safe with Four Watch Winders
Located in Carimate, Como
Northern Italian mini-hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1810-1830. This almost 200 year old safe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron safe, signed Fichet, was crafted in France, circa 1870. The heavy piece has been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Forged Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your important valuables in this antique Gothic safe, created in France, circa 1860, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick.
Late 19th century sterling silver match safe (Vesta) with Mermaids
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Country Pine and Punched Tin Pie Safe c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Country Pine and Punched Tin Pie Safe, c. Early 19th Century, is a charming example of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Cupboards
Materials
Tin
Mid-19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe Dated 1865 with Combination
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
floor safe is a testament to the artistry and skill of 19th-century Milanese metalworkers.
The locking
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$148,500
19th Century Spanish Hand Painted Iron Safe with Keys and 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
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Coat of Arms and Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a piece of history into your home with this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Antique Diebold Safe
Lock Company Small Cast Iron Floor Safe Working Ohio 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Diebold Safe & Lock Company Cast Iron Floor Safe. Features a heavy black cast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...
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
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe Dated 1865 with Key and Combination
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 Decorative Boxes
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 elegant, antique safe from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
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 elegant, antique safe from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Two Part Step Back Walnut Pie Safe Cupboard with Glass Doors
Located in Miami, FL
19th century. The upper section with cornice molding and two glazed doors surmounting a lower case with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Brass and Leather Decorative Box Trunk Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
each corner and embellished with decorative nail heads. The small safe is further dressed with the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Hand-Painted Metal Safe Cash Register Signed and Dated J. Frey
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful hand-painted cash register was crafted in England. Signed and dated J. Frey, 1866, the antique metal box would make an interesting addition to a library or study. The ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19c Metal Coffre Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - 19c metal coffre safe. A strong box, safe meant for storing weapons such as
Category
Antique 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons
$1,048
Small Japanese Wood Safe Zenibako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Japanese Zenibako (banker's money box) from early to mid-19th century circa late Edo Period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Victorian English Iron Safe By Chubb
Son
By Chubb
Son
Located in Pasadena, TX
An iron safe from England made in the second half of the nineteenth century by Chubb & Son. Double
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Large Bronze Bank Safe Deposit Department Sign
Located in Milford, NH
early 20th century, with cut out letters which read “Safe Deposit Department,” backed by a gold sheet of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Signs
Materials
Bronze
Antique original English safe with keys
By E. Hipkins
Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique English safe by E. Hipkins & Co. of Kateshill Works, Dudley, West Midlands,UK
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron, Metal
American Primitive Red Distress Painted Cupboard Hutch Pie Safe Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century American primitive red distress painted cupboard hutch pie safe cabinet. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19Thc Original Cream Painted Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream painted pie safe wall cupboard with a salmon painted interior. The condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
19Thc Walnut Punched Tins Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19Thc Walnut pie safe with original punched pin wheel pattern tins.This fine hand made
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Japanese Merchant or Banker
s Safe
Zenibako
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese merchant or banker's safe (zenibako) with heavily hinged door and four-drawer lacquered
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Metal
Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique match safe having bookmatched panels of red Scottish banded agate. The frame is brass with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Brass
Steel Safe with Oak Base, Napoleon III
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This safe from the mid-19th century is in perfect working condition. Manufactured by Canivet in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cupboards
Materials
Steel
19thc Original Painted Southern Tennessee Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original white over apple green paint and worn & aged punched tin panels. This pie safe is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Tin
19thc Original Robin Egg Blue Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original Robin egg blue painted Pies safe with two door 4 tier shelves. Amazing construction
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Small Chest or Safe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese Meiji period paint decorated wooden cabinet, the iron mounted doors opening to reveal four graduated drawers marked with Japanese characters.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Match Safe Stick Toothpick Holder Wall Pocket Sun
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron match safe with Celtic knot inspired wall plate and sun with a face on the front.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique 19th century Wells Fargo heavy iron stagecoach strong box, painted red and marked
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19thc Punched Tin Crossed American Flags Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Pie safe has punched in wholes on the tin that form crossed American Flags. Rare and unusual
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Wood and Leather Decorative Box Trunk Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
pattern around the angles and border. The safe is further embellished by the original forged lock and key
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Bauche Studded Travelling Strongbox Safe, circa 1870-1880
By Bauche
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French Bauche studded travelling strongbox safe, circa 1870-1880
Used for storing small valuable
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Watchdog Safe" mechanical bank was manufactured by the prolific toy coin bank manufacturer J. & E
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Antique American Arts
Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine antique American Arts & Crafts sterling match safe or Vesta with hand hammered design overall
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian novelty silver matchbook cover, chamberstick, match safe
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique novelty silver matchbook cover.
Very well made in cool sterling silver, it is large sized matchbook cover, the box of matches sliding into the recess at the fron...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Estate Manager
s Keep-Safe Cabinet, Scottish, Reception Hall, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique estate manager's keep-safe cabinet. A Scottish, mahogany reception hall cupboard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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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
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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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