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Tall Antique Edwardian Chest of Drawers Burl Front Mother of Pearl and Acanthus
Located in Topeka, KS
also each fitted with a skeleton key lock. Unfortunately, only one of the locks retains its mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Burl

Danish Modern Teak Desk/Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, this desk comes with the original skeleton key, ensuring the security of your belongings. Elevate your
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Years Ago" Western Still Life, Spurs, Bit, Skelton Keys More G. Harvey
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 14 x 11 Frame Size: 20 x 17 Medium: Oil Dated 1967 "Years Ago" Spurs, Skeleton Keys & More G
Category

1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Brass and Mahogany Antique Bureau Plat Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Includes a functioning, but not original, skeleton key that works for all drawers. We have 53 images of
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Desks

Expertly Restored - Executive Teak Desk with Bookcase by Erik Brouer
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
their original brass skeleton key, keeping all essential papers safe. The clean lines and sleek design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Crystal Street Train Station in Winter Moonlight (East Stroudsburg, PA)
By Sterling Boyd Strauser
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
house skeleton key – were covered with paint-smudged fingerprints. I most vividly recall aqua smeared
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Tiffany Co. Contemporary Diamond Sterling Silver Heart Key Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as cable chain suspending skeleton style key Featuring puffy heart motif head
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as skeleton style key centering high polished pierced quatrefoil motif With
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Fleur De Lis Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as skeleton style key with head as a scrolling fleur de lis motif Set throughout
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
keyhole escutcheons, lacking original key but nonfunctional skeleton key included. Overall a wonderful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Branching (Blue Ballpoint Pen Landscape Drawing on Paper of Tree in a Forest)
By Linda Newman Boughton
Located in Hudson, NY
Eye Various pilots Déjà vu Domino Starsky and Hutch Skeleton Key The Crow - City of Angels Fight
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Pen, Ballpoint Pen

Carlo Weingrill - 1970s bi-color gold tubogas necklace.
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
it a glittering future. Tubogas changed names almost as often as a snake changes its skin: "skeleton
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crystal Street Train Station Snowstorm (East Stroudsburg, PA)
By Sterling Boyd Strauser
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
fact, every light switch plate, door and faucet knob – even the Analomink house skeleton key – were
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Pink Floral Still Life (abstract flower arrangement)
By Sterling Boyd Strauser
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
– even the Analomink house skeleton key – were covered with paint-smudged fingerprints. I most vividly
Category

1990s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)
By Sterling Boyd Strauser
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
– even the Analomink house skeleton key – were covered with paint-smudged fingerprints. I most vividly
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Skeleton Key Design Cufflinks
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful Guilloche Enamel Skeleton Key design cufflinks. Handmade in England for Campanelli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Iversen Danish Teak Highboy Bachelors Skeleton Key Cabinet
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Solid, sturdy piece. Fully functional. Original skeleton key, behind door reveals six drawers. Ink
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Solid Brass Bookends with a Skeleton Key Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully designed pair of solid brass bookends with a skeleton key... the pair are perfect for
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Intricate 1920s Marquetry Inlaid Wood Box With Skeleton Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decorative metal center accent. Complete with a functional skeleton key, the box opens to reveal a paper and
Category

Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Theo Fennell Diamond Rubies Large Skeleton Key White Gold Pendant
By Theo Fennell
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Rubies Large Skeleton Key Pendant by Theo Fennell. With Round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century British More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Golden Skeleton Key Charm Pendant Circa 1960s Crafted of 18K yellow gold, this charming
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Distress Tall Wood Dresser Skeleton Key Dovetail Design 4 Drawers 1800s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are presenting: Antique wood dresser Skeleton Key Hole Skinny double dove tail construction
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Skeleton Key - Original Street Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Pauline Rader Gold Lock and Key to My Heart Chain Belt Necklace – XS-S, 1960s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Tucson, AZ
dangling heart-shaped “lock” on one end and skeleton key on the other; “lock” opening surrounded by
Category

1660s American Belts

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Troy, MI
top section with a functional lock and skeleton key, circa 1860s. Top portion has three internal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. 7 piece George III style Canon Ball Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Germantown, MD
set in great vintage condition with a bonus antique large skeleton key set of 5 Assorted Antique
Category

Early 20th Century American George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a skeleton key. With an open heart top and a stylized "T" bit. Completed by
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vittorio Dassi Style Small Italian Etagere
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Troy, MI
wood shelves, circa 1960. Top compartment has working skeleton key lock and mirrored panel on door
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Co. Return to Tiffany Heart Tag and Key Charms Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
tag and 2 skeleton keys, this delicate 18 karat rose gold beauty is simple yet stunning. Metal: 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Danish Tall Dresser Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
top. Skeleton key included.         
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
Located in San Jose, CA
and a finished bookshelf display. Skeleton key not included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Tambour Door Filing Cabinet by Frej-Odense
By Frej-Odense
Located in Los Angeles, CA
label. A single skeleton key unlocks both cabinets. The freestanding cabinet has a flat base that sits
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Tall Dresser Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
drawers with bow tie sculpted pulls. Skeleton key is included and locks top drawer.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Writing Desk with Bronze Figural Mounts
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton key and decorative bronze mounts on the leg base and drawer fronts.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful Gustavian dresser with a pale blue painted finish. Has five drawers, all with skeleton
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Blue Painted French Cupboard
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 French cupboard with two doors. Original lock and skeleton key are functional. Inside is
Category

Early 20th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.  
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Credenza by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet. Original skeleton key included.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
sliding drawers and one adjustable shelf. Skeleton key is included.         
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s American Modern Walnut Credenza Arch Bow Front Shape
Located in San Diego, CA
drawers and corner compartments with skeleton key hole on one of them and we do have the key, in great
Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Italian Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Paper Bombay Chest by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Springs, CA
skeleton key opens the drawers. In beautiful vintage condition. Measurements: 33.5” High, 55.75” Wide
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Danish Teak Executive Desk by Peter Lovig
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Danish executive desk designed by Peter Lovig for Dansk in teak. This piece includes a skeleton key
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk with Bookshelf
Located in San Jose, CA
bookshelf which allows the desk to be displayed from any angle. Skeleton key included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
skeleton key that is included. Matching low dresser available in separate listing. Offered by Mid Century
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Brass and Iron Padlock, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
maker, it has copper rivets and 10 levers. Comes with original skeleton key. The lock is not
Category

Vintage 1920s Thai Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron, Brass

Handsome Collectible Late 19th Century Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
inlay. Functional lock with skeleton key. Has interior removable tray with 9 small compartments. All
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Semanier
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton key, reeded and tapered side supports, seven drawers (semaine, the French word for week, is the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet with Brass Hinges Designed by Borge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
brass hinges on this piece add just the right touch of subtle ornamentation. Includes original skeleton
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Executive Desk
Located in San Jose, CA
with sculpted handles, including one file drawer. Skeleton key is also included. Desk opening 22.5" W
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1920s Arched Gate Brass Leaves and Iron Scroll Work
Located in Toledo, OH
skeleton key. 3 pieces, 2 gates and a top arch, total dimensions 77" wide x 109" tall, 6' 5" wide x 9' 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
skeleton keys. Model BM57.   
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood Sideboard Credenza
Located in San Jose, CA
adjustable shelf. Showcases a rich rosewood grain finish complete with a locking skeleton key. Interior
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Early 20th C English Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
drawer fronts. Brass drawer pulls and escutcheons. Functional locks on both chests with skeleton keys
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak Danish Writing Desk by Ejsing Mobelfabrik
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
. Skeleton key is not included. Knee clearance: 20.75" wide, 25.5" tall.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Pair of Blue and White Painted Two-Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
) skeleton key lock and brass ring pull hardware. Chests have new muted and distressed blue paint with
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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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.