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Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Crackle Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This small locking cabinet from the early 19th century has a timeworn texture that only time can
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box
Located in New York, NY
Exotic Rose Wood keepsake, document box with a heay brass koi lock with red tasseled key. Box
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this small locking chest celebrates the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elegant Huali Lock Box
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and simple form, this refined 19th century lock box celebrates the beauty of huali
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wrought Iron Door Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
used at a temple entrance or courtyard gate. Set on a custom steel mount, the iron lock lives on as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of Chinese cabinets on stands with brass accents and butterfly hardware with working
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930s Vintage Heavy Duty Brass Lock Chinese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Vintage heavy duty brass lock Chinese. Measures: 2.82 long x .63 deep x 1.25 wide. Preowned
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Word Lock Calligraphy Character Puzzle Combination Padlock Combo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique metal cylinder poem padlock engraved with Chinese characters; currently taped in place at
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Chinese red lacquer lock box. This lovely box dates to the 19th century and features
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Leather Trunk on Stand with Brass Lock and Handles, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese black leather trunk on stand with brass lock and handles, 20th century. The height of the
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Locking Form, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mahjong case. A Chinese, mahogany and celluloid gaming set, dating to the mid
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized R.J. Horner Co. Carved Mahogany Locking China Cabinet, circa 1910
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized R. J. Horner & Co. locking china cabinet features carved mahogany case with pierced
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Korean Brass Fish Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Korean Brass Fish Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Plum Two-Tier Cabinet with Secret Locking Mechanism
Located in Somis, CA
separate and can be used individually. This cabinet has a very unique, ingenious locking mechanism that is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Located in Astoria, NY
The dimensions for the Chinese hardwood octagonal locking storage box are as follows: Height: 13.5
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small Chinese Export Red Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
is missing its original lock. China, circa 1835.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820. Brass bound around
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Hardwood

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
mouth closed. Both wear a Chinese style lock around their necks.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Earthenware Metal Mounted Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese earthenware locking iron-mounted covered jars, each with a grey crackle glaze
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1990s Chinese Vases

Materials

Iron

Elmwood Tall Double Door Black Lacquered Chest from China, 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
on its rim. A nicely carved lock with Chinese traditional patterns allows the opening of the doors
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20th Century Chinese Other Furniture

Antique Dark Brown Armoire with Round Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
handles, while a refined traditional Chinese brass medallion lock opens the doors. Inside this armoire are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Chinoiserie and Red Lacquer Armoire from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
stylish brass plate with a slide lock. This Chinese 19th century hand-painted chinoiserie and red lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Black Enamel and Mother of Pearl Chinese Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
This 19th century black wooden Chinese box has a functional lock, and an elaborate scene rendered
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Chinese brass pin locking system. The size is excellent.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
of Persian inspiration. The traditional Chinese brass lock, also original to the piece, is of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Trunk with Gilt Flowers and Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
with a traditional brass lock, this vintage Chinese trunk will bring a colorful presence to any bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers behind a concealed panel. Complete with original chinese brass hinges. Lock missing to front
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Twin Dragon Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Chinese lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese "Ishi Sashi" Martial Arts Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
this one were once used as part of intensive martial arts training. Shaped like an ancient Chinese lock
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese "Ishi Sashi" Martial Arts Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
once used for intensive martial arts training. Shaped like an ancient Chinese lock, it was carved from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Tall 19th Century Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Fretwork Upper Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese cabinet with fretwork doors from the 19th century. This Chinese tall kitchen cabinet
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Gilt Butterfly Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a dark lacquer finish, this small square corner cabinet provides the perfect canvas for intricate, hand-painted gilt decoration. Dated to the mid-19th century, t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a dark lacquer finish, this small square corner cabinet provides the perfect canvas for intricate, hand-painted gilt decoration. Dated to the mid-19th century, t...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chests, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of these small locking chests celebrates the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of locking cabinets celebrates the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique and Complete, Hand Carved Teakwood Chinese Blanket Chest w. Fan Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
of art and chest into one, even comes with the original and good working, brass Chinese lock and key
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Locking Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Brass Lock and Conic Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
lock and conic lid. Born in China in the early years of the 20th century, this stylish box features a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Leather Opium Box with Lock and Key
Located in Evergreen, CO
and opium smoking accessories. With the original brass lock and key featuring a typical engraving of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Child Amulet Lock, Silver Alloy, Yao or Hmong of SW China, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Chinese characters associated with abundance and scholarly success. Such lock shaped amulets were meant to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Korean Brass Fish Lock, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th-century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Polychrome Pigskin Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese pigskin covered wooden box featuring polychrome decoration with brass metal lock plates and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood Jewelry Box with Lock and Key
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese White Mun Shou Porcelain Tea Set in Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
warmer picnic basket with handles and fish lock. Vintage Chinese Jingdezhen hand painted porcelain Wan
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Straw

French Louis XV School Flame Mahogany Inlaid and Ormolu China Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XV school flame mahogany locking china display cabinet features crossbanded and inlaid
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Cultural Revolution Lock Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted red box with worker's motif. Hinged lid with handles and front clasp for a lock. Unpainted
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Boxes

Antique European Painted Deux Corps Cabinet with Glass Pane Doors
Located in Houston, TX
but equally beautiful in a living room as a vitrine cabinet or in a dining room to display fine china
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Antique Early 1900s French Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th-20th Century Red Leather Chinese Lacquered Chinoiserie Box, Brass Lock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century red leather Chinese lacquered chinoiserie box, brass lock.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese lock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Chinese lock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese lock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese lock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese lock over the years, but those crafted by Edward William Godwin, Heng Li and R.J. Horner Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Lock?

Prices for a Chinese lock start at $369 and top out at $64,467 with the average selling for $980.