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19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
Located in Wichita, KS
decorative lion brass hardware and working key. Early and all original. Footed legs in front. Could mix well
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Mahogany, Brass Skeleton Key, Patinated
Category

1920s American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
. The lower case features three graduated drawers, retaining their original round cast-brass pulls
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet doors which are fitted with signature brass shield shaped key guards, and which open to reveal
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
manner of R.J. Horner & Co. France, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Cabinet locks
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
composed of one small and three spacious drawers, all detailed with the original brass hardware and working
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman s Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
— untested, key absent Drawer fronts adorned with pairs of brass recessed cup handles Each drawer sliding
Category

1850s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
well. All drawers have patinated brass bat wing bales and matching escutcheons. Lacking the key. The
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19th Century Federal Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Cabinet with Original Paint. 18th Century Danish Louis XVI
Located in Kastrup, DK
its original brass hardware, lock, and key, the piece rests on robust, turned baluster feet in black
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, chevron style inlays all around, five drawers in front and faux drawers on the reverse, brass hardware
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
key included as brass pulls are used to open drawers. The slightly darker panel trim along the drawers
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Chicago, US
the top of the section to lock (no key). Brass detailing includes escutcheons for drawer locks (no key
Category

Early 20th Century Directoire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian 1760 Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers Writing Brush Slide
Located in King s Lynn, GB
neck brass handles & key inscriptions between horizontal reeded corners. Above the drawers is a brush
Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Petit Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
keys. Circular tapered legs ending on brass sabot feet. The sides of case are shaped to conform to the
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
authentic 200-year-old patina. The original brass hardware, lock, and key have been preserved, adding to the
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau One-Door Cabinet by H.F. Jansen Zonen Amsterdam, 1900s
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
patinated brass handle. Lock and original key in good working order. Marked on the key H.F. Jansen & Zn
Category

Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

18th Century South European Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Century. Fabulous carved detail to each drawer and sides. With all the original brass handles and key
Category

Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
each drawer, finely cast key guards, and brass capitals and base rings on the columns. Doors open wide
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Charak Furniture Company
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
solid brass working locks with original key. Manufactured by Charak Furniture Co of Boston, MA.# 2006
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Leather Clad Camphor Trunk With Nail Head Trim, on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
nailhead trim and brass binding. Working key included. Trunk measures 31 3/8" wide, 14 7/8" deep, 13.5
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Early 19th Century Unknown Campaign Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Baroque Bureau / secretary In Walnut from Northern Germany
Located in Kastrup, DK
, finely veneered fronts. Fitted with its original brass mounts, locks, and keys. The piece remains in
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Signed Herter Brothers Eastlake Victorian Carved Mahogany Corner Cabinet
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet locks and key is included. Interior shelves are adjustable. Measures
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
pediment feet. Brass bale pulls and key guards complete the look. What a wonderful way to blend with
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Server with Bottle Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
circular ring pulls. Brass keyholes, lacking a key. Raised on shaped front legs and block back legs
Category

19th Century Edwardian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Beautiful 3 Tier Stepped Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
lovely original brass hardware and florets. No key included. 28” h to 1st level 4.5” from first level to
Category

19th Century American Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
order. Two brass pulls and key cover are on each of the drawers. All scratches, cracks (top, sides, etc
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
By John Bliss Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
retains it’s original solid brass Tipsy key. The movement is housed within a gimballed brass surround
Category

1890s English Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1905
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Shelves are adjustable. Measures: 32"W x
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Leather Suitcase with Original Travel Stickers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique large leather suitcase with fabric interior, interior pouch, leather straps, brass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

A Rare 19th Century Figured Mahogany Oval Drum Table
Located in Dublin, IE
gadroon edge is raised over a classically simple frieze with two drawers, each fitted with brass
Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

George III Inlaid Mahogany Demi-Lune Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
surface. Possibly original brass knobs. No key.
Category

Early 19th Century George III Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Small Leather Monogrammed Briefcase with Original Travel Tag c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Brass locks with working key. Original "Italian Line, cabin class" ticket attached. Monogrammed in gold
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details
Located in Kastrup, DK
with gilded mouldings, original brass mounts, locks, and key. The base is finished with a gilded apron
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer on Maple, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
replaced later. Brass hinges, key, and iron lock. Visible traces of former interior fittings inside
Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau
Located in Eindhoven, NL
secret letter compartments. Decorated with original brass ornaments and handles. Two keys are present
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

A Stunning Edwardian Chippendale Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
above a single glazed glass panelled door fitted with a well cast brass escutcheon and key, which opens
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

French Empire Console Table of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
top, set upon a frieze of flame mahogany with one long drawer, the drawer with brass escutcheon and
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
drawers, turned columns and bun feet... as well as the original brass hardware with working door key
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, English ca. 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
brasses; one working key. Felt lining is 20th century with discolorations as expected. Veneer replacements
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18th Century British George III Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th century oak dresser base and spice drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
dresser which retains it's original spice drawers. 6 spice drawers with cross banded edging, turned brass
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
from the top molding just under the marble. Cast brass bale pulls and key guards were avant-garde for
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
motif, well carved spiral twist legs and the whole resting upon brass casters. Lacking a key
Category

19th Century Federal Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
. Dovetailed drawers are set between fluted stiles with ornate brass knocker pulls and key hole escutcheons
Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
classically simple frieze fitted with cockbeaded drawers and decorative finely cast brass ring pulls
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Monumental Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
front doors, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Interior shelves are
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers above the knee complete with decorative brass handles and key plate.  Splayed feet with carved
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
short tapered feet, consisting its original brass hardware and keys. One drawer door knob is missing
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
the lower part of the front. Beautiful brass fittings, working lock and keys included The outside
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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
escutcheons with the key. Flanking the uppermost drawer are two slide supports with small brass pulls, used to
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Chest of Drawers by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
spaces, compartments particularized by its original brass handles and keys. Manufacturer label, company
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Tall Antique Figured Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brass bales (lacking a key). Raised on bracket feet. H. with crest 90", W. 48", Depth 21 3/4
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19th Century Georgian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

18th Century Directoire Period Country French Whitewashed Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
to secure the family's cutlery in one of the earliest examples of "child proofing". Brass knobs, key
Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
key, key, brass banding slightly lifted on left side, nicks and scratching however still an admirable
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Georgian Cuban Mahogany Walnut Crossbanded Chest of Drawers
Located in King s Lynn, GB
brown colour and a great quality piece with all original brass handles and key inscriptions, it has oak
Category

18th Century British George III Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

Bureau / Secretary Gustavian in Blue Painted In Pine. 18th Ctr. Swedish
Located in Kastrup, DK
and stands on tapered legs terminating in “shoes.” With its original brass mounts, locks, and key
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Keys

Materials

Brass

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Antique Brass Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique brass keys available for sale. The range of distinct antique brass keys — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique brass keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical antique brass keys are consistently popular styles. Louis Vuitton, Cyrus Price Co and Remington Rand each produced beautiful antique brass keys that are worth considering.

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Antique brass keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,357, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $53,368.
Questions About Antique Brass Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.