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Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a new custom made brass skeleton key keeping all essential papers safe. The top appears to float
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet for Søborg Møbler
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
new custom made brass skeleton key to keep all your belongings on a safe space. The interior is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare 1936 Donald Deskey Streamline Buffet for Hastings
By Hastings, Donald Deskey
Located in Culver City, CA
drawers, this piece's clean lines are always en-vogue.
The piece also comes with both original skeleton
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Chrome
Louis Vuitton x Manolo Blahnik Centenaire Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with two skeleton keys.
Category
1990s French Novelty Bags
Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file cabinet can be locked with a new custom made brass skeleton key keeping all essential papers safe
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Borge Mogensen Compact Teak Credenza for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original brass skeleton key and all authentic elements intact making of it a Danish modern gem!
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file cabinet can be locked with a new custom made brass skeleton key keeping all essential papers safe
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch cabinets, Set of Twelve in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Chicago, IL
that conceal four open storage compartments. Each cabinet includes a keyhole and shares one skeleton
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Jens Risom Walnut Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
completing the modern look and clean aesthetic. It can also be locked with a brass skeleton key, keeping all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Custom-Made Op Art Black and White Murano Glass Clad Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
black fabric, and the skeleton key locks are functional The cabinet front, sides, top and legs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Italian Provincial French Cherry Commode Console Cabinet Entry Hall Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
feather pull. The cabinet opens via skeleton key to a removable shelf. The case is supported by shapely
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Single Nail
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
Oldenburg, David’s most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$2,400
Small Gyro
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
Oldenburg, David’s most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$7,500
Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare and unique skeletonized key
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches
Three Nails
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three jacks and a ball. The results are
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$14,500
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Deland, FL
as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock and skeleton key
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Four Door Large Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
and shelves. Several of the shelves are removable.
There are three unique skeleton keys that are
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Grand Piano Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Golden Skeleton Key Charm Pendant Circa 1960s
Crafted of solid 14K yellow gold, this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with skeleton keys all made of German brass. The gilt finish is rich and vibrant with a beautiful
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Located in Topeka, KS
cabinet. Double doors with glass in the top 2/3 and carved wood in the bottom 1/3 lock with a skeleton key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Pine Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Mckinney, TX
the upper cabinet and central drawer securely lock using the original skeleton key. Comprising two
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks
Materials
Pine
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
security with a skeleton key. With this securing function and the drop down the cabinet can double as a bar
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
old, is probably not original. One escutcheon is missing, and the skeleton keys are not present
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wall Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key are present.
A hand-forged iron hook is attached to the back of the cupboard for hanging
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Oak Deux Corp Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
interior drawers.
Brass hinges and key escutcheons appear to be original. Two functioning large skeleton
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Blanket Chest with Turned Feet
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key has been lost along the way (as found).
The chest is of solid pine construction using
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Gunni Omann Model-75 Floating-Top Desk for Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern design. It includes a brass skeleton key to store files safely.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
and skeleton keys have been lost somewhere along the way.
The dresser boasts a natural finish
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Original Painted Side Table With Single Drawer, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
. One skeleton key included to use as pull.
The original paint has been worn down to the warm pine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Side Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pine Bow Front Corner Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
locks; two skeleton keys will be included to use as pulls.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
bookcase.
Locks no longer function, skeleton keys to be included for use as pulls (minimum 2).
All
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Mckinney, TX
candle box (very rare to find!).
Original skeleton key and lock are present, along with brass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
(at edges). We can include a skeleton key to use as pull if desired by buyer.
Any nicks, scratches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
White Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton keys will be included to use as pulls only.
Restored, strong and stable. All nicks, scratches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
" for the exterior longer drawers, at least 2 skeleton keys will be included with purchase.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
18th Century Swedish Crown Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
-forged lock and interior clip are functional, and the skeleton keys are present. Iron escutcheons and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Kappa Sigma Badge, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pearls Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
alternating pattern. It bares the black enameled symbols of crossed skeleton keys, a skull and cross bones
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
) is stable and ready for use. Old locks function with skeleton keys which may also be used as pulls
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this cabinet.
One skeleton key included to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Tall Swedish Pine Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
metal indicating old repair in back photo.
Locks no longer function, skeleton key included to use as
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Cupboards
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism and skeleton key. Attractive steeple point hinges support the doors.
The bookcases do not retain
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
shelf.
Restored, one key functions in upper locks. 2 skeleton keys will be added to lower section to use
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Marble Top Walnut Sideboard Buffet, Black Forest Hunt Carving, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
function on left end; skeleton key used as pull only to central and right cabinet doors.
Restored, strong
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Black Forest Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Writing Desk Attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Topeka, KS
adorned with only self-rimmed recessed handles. There is a skeleton key for the top drawer and the rolltop
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
White Painted Small Side Table With Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
brass pulls while a skeleton key will be included as a "pull" to use with center drawer (lock does not
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Side Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century Blue Painted Narrow Cabinet Bookcase, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key is included for the locking door.
Restored, strong and stable, this narrow cabinet is ready to
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Green Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
function and open with a skeleton key to use as a pull.
All nicks, scratches, cracks, distress and age
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Jack
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
most recent pieces are big and bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$8,750
The Small Game
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three jacks and a ball. The results are fun and playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mini Nail
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three jacks and a ball. The results are fun and playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$1,500
Mini Corkscrew #43
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three jacks and a ball. The results are fun and playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
19th Century English White Pine Housekeeper
s Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
.
Original iron cup pulls are attached. Although not original to the piece, a skeleton key and new hardware
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Cupboards
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau
Located in Mckinney, TX
lower drawer fronts. The original locking mechanisms and skeleton key are present, but the writing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Pope Leo XIII Chiavari Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
pope's crown as well as skeleton keys, flowers, ribbons and scrolling of the papal coat of arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Other
$44,500 / set
19th Century Long French Oak Refectory Library Table
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton key will be included to use as a pull, but there is no functioning lock.
Please refer to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Console Tables
Materials
Oak
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
cupboard (built in two sections) is stable and ready for use. Old locks not fully functional so skeleton
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
enjoyed. Top drawer has interior dividers.
Lock does not function but skeleton key still included.
All
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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
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