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Vintage Danish Teak Wardrobe Dresser Chest by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Jose, CA
cabinet door provides open storage space for wardrobe attire and features a sliding hanging rod. Skeleton
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Gentleman s Dresser Chest by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Jose, CA
mahogany. Skeleton key is included. Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Bookcase
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
setting. Retains the original skeleton key for lock.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in San Jose, CA
additional small drawers. Skeleton key is included. Slide out desk 8 - 16.75"
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Danish teak secretary desk features unique tapered legs and a functioning skeleton key to
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Jose, CA
finished and can be showcased from any angle. Skeleton key included. Knee clearance 33.75" W, 24" H
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Sideboard by Fredrik A. Kayser
By Skeie, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Jose, CA
three adjustable settings. The skeleton key is included. Interior cabinet: 26" W, 13.5" D, 17.25
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted Serpentine Buffet Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
below. Two have working skeleton key locks. Lower compartment features single fixed shelf.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Kasane Dansu Clothing Chest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. One drawer within this cabinet has a skeleton key lock. The entire cabinet features decorative
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Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
finished bookshelf and a locking bar cabinet. Skeleton key is included. Measures: Knee clearance 21.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Executive Desk by Aase Mobler
By AASE Dreieri Ganddal
Located in San Jose, CA
desk to be a focal point in the room. Skeleton key is included. Chair opening: 23" W, 26.25" D
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century 2 Over 2 Belgian Sideboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
. Porcelain knobs on the drawers and doors, brass escutcheons, and old locks with skeleton keys add a touch of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet for Bruksbo Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
additional working space. Bar is complete with two original brass skeleton keys and original castors. Open
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

English Early 19th Century Lightened Oak Housekeeper s Cupboard
Located in Madison, MS
a skeleton key. There are two interior shelves in each of the three cabinets. All 6 bottom drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Pine Fall Front Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
three large storage drawers that lock and slide smoothly. There are three skeleton keys that all
Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Op Art Murano Black and White Glass Clad Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
storage cabinets with single interior shelves and working skeleton key locks. Narrow, tapered black legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Empire Buffet du Corps
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton key and original brass escutcheons. Top section has three internal shelves. Base has a pull out
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Country Farmhouse Hand Painted Rooster Credenza Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
credenza, console or sideboard. Includes ornate skeleton keys for each door. Naturally distressed giving
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Baker Chinoiserie Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
large glass door with period correct hardware and skeleton key. The interior is fitted with two glass
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Wood

English Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, and skeleton keys. The upper cabinet has a three shelf adjustable interior and the bottom has a two
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20th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

English Mahogany/Brass Trimming Dome Top Box with Three Perfume/Shot Bottles
Located in Stamford, CT
straps on the outside of the box. Skeleton key lock no key, green felt bottom, silk inside of casket
Category

Antique 1850s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet with Marquetry and Mirrored Interior
Located in Troy, MI
surface. The lower compartment has nine bottle holders. Both compartments lock with skeleton keys
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage space. The top drawers can be locked with a brass skeleton key that is included. The elegant yet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Teak

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk with Bookshelf for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handle and can be locked with their original brass skeleton key, keeping all essential papers safe. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating-Top Desk with Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with their original brass skeleton key. The finished, open back displays a bookshelf adding versatility
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Erik Brouer Executive Teak Desk with Bookcase for Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original brass skeleton key, keeping all essential papers safe. The clean lines and sleek design create a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Fall-Front Secretaire Abattant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
plates and skeleton key. The beautiful case is topped with a non-original later piece of white marble
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
Located in London, GB
A set of scarce French lock pick keys. French, 19th century or earlier. Decorative curio
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century Louis Philippe Sideboard with Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
skeleton keys included.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

H. P. Hansen Rosewood Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
adjustable shelf. The desk has truly amazing grain patterns throughout. A replacement skeleton key will be
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Dramatic 1940s Low Console Platform Bench Media Table by Eugenio Diez
By Aldo Tura, Eugenio Diez
Located in Chicago, IL
. Skeleton keys are not with the piece. Can be used as a low console, a media cabinet for a flatscreen tv
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Cabinet with Black Murano Glass Overlay and Brass Inlay Sunburst
Located in Troy, MI
geometric form handles, brass escutcheon and functional skeleton key. The cabinet back is wood without glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
side, it has a wide file drawer equipped with a skeleton key, providing you with added security to
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

14k Yellow Gold Polished Skeleton Large Key Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Overall Width: 15.07mm (0.59") (approx. - at top of key) Thickness: 3.49mm (approx. - at thickest) Bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Petit Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Madison, WI
locks. Takes a standard skeleton key, which you can find easily, we do not have the key. 40ʺW × 23.5ʺD
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Sideboard Buffet W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
spacious, divided interior. Each drawer and door retains its original brass hardware, including skeleton
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Swedish White Gustavian Side Table with Three Drawers, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally painted in layered shades of white. Drawers function, outer two have brass pulls, skeleton key
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
drawers takes a skeleton key for securing belongings. (not included) Dimensions: 40" Wide 20" Deep on
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Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dressers

Materials

Metal

Monumental Oak Mission Colonial Style Hand Carved Sideboard
Located in Culver City, CA
, handles and accents, and comes with its very large original skeleton key. The attention to detail on
Category

Vintage 1950s Mission Credenzas

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
on the drawers; however, the skeleton keys have been lost along the way Minor wood separation is
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large Gustavian Black Desk With Five Drawers, Sweden circa 1900 s
Located in Round Top, TX
key is included. We will include 2 skeleton keys to use as "pulls only" for the side drawers. Any
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Original Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
skeleton keys also included. Restored, the drawers function and the case is sturdy - ready to be used and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Pine Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
a skeleton key as a pull (1 included). The lower cabinet doors have a key with functioning lock
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

White Painted Pine Narrow One Door Armoire Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
to the early 1800's. Interior door has a red hue. A skeleton key will be included to use as a pull
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

ONE OF A KIND Alexander McQueen Designer Tartan Christmas Stocking 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
aviator sunglasses, $280. * Alexander McQueen brass skeleton key chain, $245. * Alexander McQueen silk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other

Antique Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
top. Skeleton key will be used to open the lower three drawers as locks do not function. Please refer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Black Swedish Pine Tall Narrow Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
(built in two sections) is stable and ready for use. Old locks function with one skeleton key provided
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
open using key as pull; locks no longer function. Two skeleton keys are included to use as pulls only
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good vintage condition. No keys are included but it uses vintage skeleton keys so finding a correct
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in Topeka, KS
skeleton key.) Above the rolltop is a shelf with marvelous vertical woodgrain where you can place
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

Danish Modern Floating Top Rosewood Desk by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
skeleton key for convenience. The desk's sculptural handles are beautifully integrated, adding a touch of
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style Credenza Buffet Two Toned with White Case
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
orange. There is no adornment at all apart from a single modern skeleton key which moves from keyhole to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large Chain Links
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

Steel

Antique American Chippendale Style Bookcase
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Forney, TX
skeleton key.
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
use a skeleton key for privacy and as the knob. The upper portion made up of various open and closed
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Laminate, Teak

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kidney Form Writing Desk, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the underside "V.P. Paris" with two crossed skeleton keys and numbered "34" on the end. A pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

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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.