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Louis Philippe mahogany chest/secretaire from France c. 1865
Located in Houston, TX
and down. The beautiful bronze dore knobs and escutcheons (lock plates) give the chest a further level
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Georgian Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Unfortunately, no key remains to lock the drawers. This chest remains in good structural condition. It has a
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare George II Breakfront Walnut Chest on Stand, circa 1730
Located in East Sussex, GB
chest drawers were locked the small secret drawers and these two side drawers would have defeated any
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Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
By Waring Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
original brass hardware and each is lockable (key supplied). The whole chest standing on elegant out-swept
Category

Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Wellington Chest of Seven Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
side locking bar. This handsome chest is set apart from the norm by its superb burl walnut timber. As
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Pair of Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dressers or Large Nightstands in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
construction, and all of the drawers of each chest lock. The bottom of these chest of drawers is set off with a
Category

2010s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Cassone Coffer in Oak and Walnut
Located in Penzance, GB
to reveal three more secret drawers. When we purchased this chest it was locked but we found many
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Palladian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Chippendale Spice Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
English Chippendale mahogany spice chest the single locking door opening to reveal twenty four
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Wooden Officer s Chest
Located in Heath, MA
, including the lock. The chest features a fitted tray for personal items that lifts out to reveal ample
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

16th Century Mexican Pine Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an early and very fine Spanish Colonial locking 'safe' chest. The chest is pine wood joined
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Antique 16th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

British Campaign Document /Jewelry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A diminutive mahogany locking four drawer brass mounted chest with steel key and retaining original
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Charles II Period Panelled Chest
Located in London, GB
original lock plate. Small chests or coffers of this type have always been rare and sought after and it is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Painted Furniture

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass hardware. Features the silver chest that rests on the lower stand. Lockable silver chest lid lifts
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Folk Art Painted Chest, dated 1872
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small painted chest with original lock and key, dated 1872, curved top, probably Scandinavian
Early 19th Century small chest with Rosewood decoration.
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Arca (lockable box chest) with colonial losangos (lozenge shaped) decoration in
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Heath, MA
and brass inset drawer pulls. Each of the five drawers has a working lock and key. The chest has been
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Dressers

Materials

Brass

PUIFORCAT Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest: Louis XV
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Working lock and key, too! The chest with flatware weighs a hair under 27 pounds. See pictures for all
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French Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Chest Korea Limewood Silver Inlay Brown Storage 19th Century Trunk
Located in Monterey, CA
rectangular lock plate secures the chest and thick iron hinges comment the simple and elegant nature of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Two-Tier Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Two Tier Chest with Sliding Lock Doors
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Early 20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in Montecito, CA
A fine example of a double stacking kimono chest with lockable compartment and key. The intricate
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Brass Legs Wardrobe
By Fratelli Giussani
Located in Savona, IT
. Four-door opening with lock, two in mirror. Interior chest of drawers, brass hangers. Brass legs with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG
By SeidenGang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
theme; an opulent crown, keys for hidden castle rooms, a royal heart, a lock for a treasure chest and a
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American Link Necklaces

GAULTIER slick black nylon utility coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
JPG by Gaultier slick black, nylon coat with multi-pocket detailing. The front chest and waist
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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

Large Antique Bohemian Intaglio Cut Amber Glass Jewelry Casket
Located in New York, NY
gold color, it becomes your own personal treasure chest. Has a lock, but lacking a key. The bottom of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1870s-1880s faux bamboo Bird's Eye Maple side lock chest by Horner. The five drawer chest is
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Antique Colonial Trunk with Iron Lock Plate
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Antique colonial trunk with iron lock plate This antique colonial trunk with iron lock plate was
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Antique 1820s Indian British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Macclesfield, GB
. The chest retains its original engraved brass back plate and latch and comes with a lock and key
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

A Stunning Quality Mahogany Edwardian Period Wellington Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
pilaster acting as the traditional wellington chest locking mechanism. The whole supported on a mahogany
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 19th Century Louis Philippe-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original stain finish. There are four drawers full size drawers that open with a lock and key. The chest is
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

HENKEL HARRIS Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest 2529 Finish 29
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Finished all around for display flexibility. Silver chest is lockable with one included key. Made in 2021
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rounded Front Teak Chest of Drawers with Drawer Lock Key
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-century Danish modern teak dresser / chest of drawers with elegant rounded front. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Macclesfield, GB
brass back plate and latch and comes with a working lock and key. Inside, the chest has a distinctive
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Furniture

French Burled Walnut Wood Secretary and Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful burled walnut wood secretary desk. With two-drawer chest, locking front with key.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Mid 19th C English Oak Silver Chest with Double Lock
Located in Charleston, SC
This silver chest was made in England in the mid-19th century, circa 1850, and is made of oak with
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Antique 1850s English Georgian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

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Locking Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal locking chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every locking chest was constructed with great care. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage locking chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect locking chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right locking chest, those designed in Art Deco, Folk Art and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made locking chest over the years, but those crafted by Agresti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Locking Chest?

A locking chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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