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Original Louis XIII-Style Two-Door Armoire Cabinet, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
hardware is hand-hammered metal and original 19th century lock and skeleton key that are intact and in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

The Secret of Life
By Debb VanDelinder
Located in Corning, NY
in her images. "The Secret of Life" features garlic, pearls and a skeleton key. This is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Completely Solid Teak 4-Door Credenza or Sideboard
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
framed in solid teak. The second and 4th doors lock with the original skeleton key, and the 1st and 3rd
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

19th Century Tramp Art Desk
Located in Saint James, NY
a simple hidden wood mechanism that opens a secret compartment. The skeleton key still opens the
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Great Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Two Tone Desk with Thick Tubular Chrome Handles
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Mount Penn, PA
and the other side has a door cabinet. Each drawer has its own skeleton key lock. glass top is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Sterling Silver Key with white sapphire pave is custom made to fit your lock!
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Inspired by the classic skeleton key’s iconic shaped design, our Iconic Sterling Silver, Neo
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Bowls

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

3 Sided Square
By Mike Womack
Located in New York, NY
.” Paintings exist in every piece save Legend, a stratified sculpture that functions as a skeleton key
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Wood

Keyhole
By Mike Womack
Located in New York, NY
exist in every piece save Legend, a stratified sculpture that functions as a skeleton key, illustrating
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Wood

Double Diamond
By Mike Womack
Located in New York, NY
sculpture that functions as a skeleton key, illustrating a vertical hierarchy from dirt to high cultured
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Wood

Landscape Painting #1 (Dirt)
By Mike Womack
Located in New York, NY
a skeleton key, illustrating a vertical hierarchy from dirt to high cultured product. The artist
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

Amazing And Dramatic Illuminated Sea Creatures Italian Art Deco Bar
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mount Penn, PA
width and 3" in depth. Marked Made in Italy on the back. The bar doors lock with the original skeleton
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Tall Narrow Mahogany and Glass Corner Cabinet Cupboard Display Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
provide sturdy support, while both sets of doors lock with an accompanying skeleton key. Meanwhile, all
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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

NIXIN Jewelry Magic Mushroom Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a bezel setting with closed back and keyhole cutout. Sliding adjacent is a skeleton key, complete
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Opportunita, Bronze
By Matteo Pugliese
Located in New York, NY
sculpture depicts a male head and skeleton keys with in a circular plate. This work hangs on the wall by a
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Oris Artelier Skeleton 01 734 7670 4351-07 8 21 78
By Oris
Located in Willow Grove, PA
2 Year Warranty Key Features Skeleton, Steel, Yellow Gold PVD, Two Tone, Automatic, Bracelet
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2010s Wrist Watches

Perished Persian, Hand-Knotted Rug Designed for Nodus by Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Milano, IT
Persian patterns and colors and reinterpreted them in a modern key, by using skeletons of extincted
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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fornasetti Skeleton Key Dish
By Fornasetti
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Vintage Fornasetti dish depicting ornate skeleton
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

14 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Charm Give her the key to your heart! This lovely 3D
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

18th Century English Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Scarce set of 18th century lock pickers skeleton keys, hand-forged in wrought iron with original
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Antique Late 18th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Key Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Key Ring- This elegant skeleton key slides open to hold
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20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

18th and 19th Century Lock Pickers Skeleton Keys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bunch of large 18th and 19th century primitive lock pickers skeleton keys. Largest key is 20cm
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Antique 18th Century French Primitives

Materials

Iron

Large Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Skeleton Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning iconic large Tiffany & Co platinum diamond skeleton key pendant set with 103 round
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

"Y Necklace" Oxidized Silver Chain with Golden Skeleton Key
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
to fasten the hook at whichever length suits you and allow the 24k gold skeleton key to drop down
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold

1800s Antique Tall Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1800s antique tall dresser skeleton key dovetail design solid cherry wood. Measures : 42.13 w x
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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Dressers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Solid Brass Skeleton Key Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A clever and creative pair of bookends that hold the key to your knowledge! This pair is heavy and
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20th Century Bookends

Sweetheart Charm Bracelet, 14 Karat White Gold Hearts Skeleton Keys Rolo
Located in Greensboro, NC
features a rolo and bar chain design adorned with hearts, heart-shaped locks, and old fashioned skeleton
Category

20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Black Silk " Les Cles" Key Scarf, Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes silk twill black and gold "Les Cles" skeleton key scarf. Excellent condition with hand
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Polychromed and Gilded Carved Wood Wall Hanging of Keys
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular polychromed and gilt carved wood wall hanging, fashioned as multiple skeleton keys
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18 Karat Yellow Gold Key Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Key Ring This elegant key ring features a 3D skeleton key meticulously
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20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Key Biscayne Mayan Calendar Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Calendar detailed with skeleton keys spelling out ""KEY BISCAYNE"" intricately detailed in 14K yellow gold
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous antique secretary with two drawers and original hardware and skeleton keys.
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Style Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
Double glass door crotched walnut cabinet with original bullet hinges and skeleton key.
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20th Century German Cabinets

Tiffany Co. Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a skeleton key with heart shaped handle. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Ebonized Three Drawer Desk with Ivory Inlay
Located in New York City, NY
have locks with skeleton keys.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ivory

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Key Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Key Pendant- This sparkling pendant features a skeleton
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Lacquered Japenese Wood Keepsake Trinket Box, circa 1920s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Black Lacquered Japenese Wood Box With Skeleton Key Hole, circa 1920s. Measures 3" High
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Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1990 s Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Lock Key Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly fully dimensional padlock with scrolling skeleton key charm Accented by
Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Italian Mid-Century Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
front legs. Locking cabinet door with original skeleton key.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1880 s Victorian Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Gold Key Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered skeleton key with deeply engraved details Featuring three emerald
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

1800s Amerika Thorvald Bredson Colonial Domed Blanket Chest Steamer Trunk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears all original, Early 1800s. A dome top with original lock and skeleton key. Measure: W
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Co. 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Quatrefoil Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as stylized skeleton key pendant suspended from 1.0 mm cable chain Pendant
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Quatrefoil Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as stylized skeleton key pendant suspended from 1.0 mm cable chain Pendant
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Lock Key Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Mexican sterling silver brooch depicting a scrolled lock escutcheon with a skeleton key
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
interior shelf. Center drawer and cabinets locks work with skeleton keys.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century 21 Club, Key to the Door, Corkscrew / Bottle Opener by P.H. Vogel
By P.H. Vogel Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
the form of a large skeleton key. The bow (head) of the key works as a bottle opener and when pulled
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rolex Lady s Yellow Gold Stylized Clock Lock Key Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and serves as the clasp. A finely detailed miniature skeleton key, although purely decorative
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
sculpted handles and three interior cabinets with shelving. Skeleton key is included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

1950s Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard-Nielsen (Nessen) Teak Flatware Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Teak 3 Drawer Flatware Buffet Cabinet Locking with Skeleton key. Retains Large Paper Label underneath.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Glass Front Library Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
with working skeleton key locks and decorative arched trim, circa 1920s. Five internal fixed shelves.
Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Keystone
Located in Denver, CO
life of a skeleton key hovering above a grey rock as they float on a blue surface.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mexican Modernist Chip Carved and Decorated Oak Credenza, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
flanked by two doors with shelving space. With original skeleton keys which also function as pulls for the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Large French White Cupboard
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton key.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Tall mahogany display cabinet on stand with glass-front top cabinet that locks with skeleton key
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Metal

French Industrial Stacked Metal Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
with skeleton keys and have hinged fronts, and can be left hanging open for display with the support
Category

Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk With Ivory Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
internal compartments. Skeleton key locks, three large bottom drawers, two smaller top drawers, brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Teak Sideboard by Gustav Bahus
Located in San Jose, CA
shelving and additional interior drawers. Skeleton key is included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

1970s Italian Patchwork Burl Credenza
Located in Culver City, CA
its original skeleton key.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas

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Skeleton Key For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the skeleton key you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect skeleton key among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing skeleton key — no matter the origin — is easy, but Campanelli Pear, Chanel and Theo Fennell each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A skeleton key of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a skeleton key, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Skeleton Key?

The price for a skeleton key starts at $119 and tops out at $5,155 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $610.
Questions About Skeleton Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Generally, it is not illegal to own a skeleton key, and old homes in some areas may still have locks that require skeleton keys on their interior doors. However, locks that use skeleton keys go against building codes. On 1stDibs, find a range of skeleton keys.