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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

19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
skeleton key are present at the door fronts. Resting upon simple feet, and having a simple, yet classic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
back which indicated this was replaced at some point in time. Two locks function, skeleton keys are
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Doors, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
. Lower cabinet door will have skeleton key to use as a pull (lock does not function well/properly). All
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Narrow Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
the skeleton keys (2) included function better as pulls only. All scratches, cracks, dings, age
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

18th Century Original Painted Large Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
finish adds a soft luster to the piece, and the drawers function using a large skeleton key as a pull (4
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted Armoire
Located in Mckinney, TX
mechanism, and a skeleton key, which add to its authenticity and appeal. This armoire is a functional
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Pair, Small Painted Cabinets or Nightstands on Tapered Legs, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
two simple paneled doors all with carved fluted details. A skeleton key is used as a pull to open each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Original Red Painted Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton keys included to use as pulls; locks are stiff/difficult to work. All scratches, cracks, dings
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
. Original key not included but we will provide a skeleton key to easily open the drawers. Delivered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Mini Corkscrew #40U
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Padlock
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three jacks and a ball
Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Teak Desk W/ Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
features three dovetail drawers and a file drawer that comes equipped with a skeleton key, providing you
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaire
Located in Mckinney, TX
dresser. Drawers run smoothly. Original iron hardware and skeleton keys. Wear, scratches, dings, age
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
. Lower cabinet doors open easily and stay in place but have no lock. Skeleton key will be included to use
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mini Corkscrew #49
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #30
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #28
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #34
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew #20
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Small Bronze Corkscrew #21
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 Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Bronze Mini Corkscrew #34
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

Bronze

Small Silver Corkscrew #17
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 Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
two locks (with matching skeleton key) function exactly as they should. This exceptional petite desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Gyro
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 Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Gyro
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Horseshoe
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 Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hex Nut
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Gyro
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 Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Joist Nail
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Gyro
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiny Corkscrew #1U
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Big Game
By David Tanych
Located in Napa, CA
bold, representing everyday objects such as a skeleton key and matching keyhole, and a set of three
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Metal

Tiny Corkscrew #3U
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiny Corkscrew #2U
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiny Corkscrew #4U
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiny Corkscrew #5U
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew #10
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 Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew #11
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 Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

The Small Game
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Chunky Nail
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Small Game
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mini Corkscrew #41U
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew with Base #5U
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chunky Nail
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Corkscrew AP2
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Bronze Corkscrew #9
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Flat Head Wood Screw
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiny Corkscrew (redwood)
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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mini Nail #4
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Medium Game
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Corkscrew with Base #2U
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 Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Medium 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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Bronze Corkscrew (Silver Patina)
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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Gyro
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 Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Gyro
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 Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
original key is included. The lower three drawers open using a skeleton key as a pull only (locks do not
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

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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.