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19th Century PORTUGUESE SAFE with Keys
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century PORTUGUESE SAFE with Keys in iron and wood. Painted decoration with a door and drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Revival Credenzas

Materials

Iron

19th Century PORTUGUESE SAFE with Keys
19th Century PORTUGUESE SAFE with Keys
H 50.79 in W 23.43 in D 20.67 in
Biedermeier Safe Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Exceptional Biedermeier safe cabinet featuring a single-door lower section, a flat flap, and a top
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Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Safe Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Safe Cabinet, Early 19th Century
H 57.29 in W 22.45 in D 14.18 in
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged to a dark, velvety
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Safe
19th Century French Iron Safe
H 12.8 in W 18.9 in D 12.8 in
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other, Iron

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880 A Dutch safe with single door in green matte paint with hand
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880
19th Century Dutch safe, ca 1880
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 19th century painted iron safe
Early 19th century painted iron safe
H 21.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Virginia Pie Safe in Original Blue Paint
Located in Charleston, SC
Nice 19th century Virginia pine pie safe in original blue paint. Three shelves covered by doors
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Tin

19th Century Virginia Walnut Pie Safe with Original Star Punched Tins
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Virginia Walnut Pie Safe with Original Star Punched Tins in as found condition. One
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Tin

19th Century Sterling Art Nouveau Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
". Period: Last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Continental Size: Largest 3" x 2", smallest 2 1/4" x 1 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Heavy Banker’s Drawers and Safe Cupboard Pedestal, Strong Cupboard This is a very
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th century Danish polished steel safe on cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century danish polished steel safe on stand circa 1890. Fine quality danish solid steel safe
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fine and Rare 19th Century Virginia Walnut & Yellow Pine Pie Safe with Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine and Rare 19th Century Virginia Black Walnut & Yellow Pine Pie Safe with 2 Drawers and Original
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Tin

Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage safe box manufactured by an unknown designer. Not working, to be used as a decorative case
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
Late XIXth Century Metal Safe Box
H 25.99 in W 17.13 in D 13 in
Late 19th Century Louis Phillippe Style Trompe L'Oeil Safe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century French trompe l'oeil safe by Gallet Paris, in the form of a Louis Phillippe gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
additional drawers with their own locking system. Between the 14th and 19th centuries, such portable safes
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Iron Safe
H 23.24 in W 25 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

19th Century Dutch safe from F.J.P. Trousselot Rotterdam, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch safe from F.J.P. Trousselot Rotterdam, ca 1880 A Dutch safe from F.J.P
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Rare "Safed" kiddush cup, late 19th century Poland/ Eretz ISRAEL
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the 19th century, the interesting and important in this cup types is that they were sent or brought
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Antique 1890s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c punched tins cross flags pie safe all original and a natural old surface. This safe was
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
H 54.5 in W 40.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden and iron safe, was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The black painted and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual antique pie safe that has been made into a nightstand. A back has been added to what once
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
H 27.75 in W 18 in D 13 in
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the
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Antique 1880s American Rustic Painted Furniture

Materials

Tin

Early American Punched Tin Pie Safe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century American pie safe with punched tin panels on the two front doors and sides
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Tin

Early American Punched Tin Pie Safe
Early American Punched Tin Pie Safe
H 49.75 in W 44.25 in D 19 in
19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. English Oak Wood and Steel Banded Safe Storage Cabinet Chest Trunk. Circa Mid 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

A Mahogany Safe Cabinet with Integral Chubb Safe
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the mid-19th century, Chubb's safes were in high demand internationally. During both World Wars
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Iron Hobnail Studded Safe on wheels att. J.Delano
By J. Delano & Sons
Located in Buffalo, NY
Attributed to J. Delano of New York ,Iron hobnail studded safe with two handles , large knob and
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Antique 1830s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th C. Pie Safe in White Paint With Punched Tin Decoration
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diminutive 19th century pie safe cupboard in old white with punched tin details throughout
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Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Tin

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An antique hobnail safe or strongbox, used as vault, made of riveted wrought iron over wood. The
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional display of woodworking is a 19th-century panetière, or bread box, once used daily
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
H 42 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Pie Safe or Jelly Cupboard Combo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pie safe in original stained surface. This beautiful pie safe has been checked for
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Antique 19th Century American Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"
Located in London, GB
A Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"/Storage box. Originally used to store money
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

19Thc Pine & Punched Tin Doors Pie Safe Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and in very good condition.There are three shelves in the pie safe and in great condition.The hardware
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Cabinets

Materials

Tin

19Thc Pine & Punched Tin Doors Pie Safe Cabinet
19Thc Pine & Punched Tin Doors Pie Safe Cabinet
H 53.25 in W 41.25 in D 16.25 in
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C. Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and
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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green
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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very old traditional
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Appealing, polished box with an unusual and d...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual English burl walnut brass mounted book safe of unusually fine quality containing
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Books

Materials

Brass

French Antique Solid Wrought Iron Red Safe Box with Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare red wrought iron safe strong box with original key and marble top above. It is very heavy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style Four French Curtain Holdbacks In Chiseled And Gilded Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
toxicity of mercury vapors, this method was abandoned in the 19th century and replaced by safer techniques
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pair of French Bronze Curtain Holdbacks, Gilded and Chiseled
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and 19th centuries, especially in regions known for high-quality bronze workshops. Our two embrasse
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Lorelei Match Safe
By William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1890. Shaped with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unger Bros Art Nouveau Loves-Me-Loves-Me-Not Daisy Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Curved with whiplash
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Safe
Located in New York, NY
Dutch 19th century iron safe with complex locking mechanism and three of the most unique and
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Dutch Safe
Dutch Safe
H 68.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Safe in Iron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Safe in Iron, Italy 19th century, with very nice and heavy door, all originals keys and locks
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Safe in Iron
Safe in Iron
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Rare 19th Century Colonial Iron and Wood Safe Strong Box Napoleon III
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
colonial iron safe 19th century napoleon III was manufactured in Portugal for its colonies
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Strong Box Safe iron old lock 17th century 18th 19th casket trunk
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Antique strong box in good condition with original lock mechanizom and broken key inside lock, easily removed and replaced, one handle has a crack in it, one leg is broken as well as...
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Antique Early 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Pine Pie Safe
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1880-1890 Pennsylvannia Pine with golden wash and red trim. Screen two panel door. Scalloped detail trim on upper portion and lower. Interior shelves. Tall legs.
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pine Pie Safe
Pine Pie Safe
H 62 in W 32.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This a steel antique safe from India that retains a great deal of its original painted finish. In
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 16.75 in
Green Pie Safe
Located in Summerland, CA
Pie Safe 19th Century Pennsylvannia Pine with original green paint. Punched tin Doors with two
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20th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Tin

Green Pie Safe
Green Pie Safe
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 17 in
Red and Gold Pocket Watch Safe
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this magnificent red and gold hand painted pocket watch safe. Starting on a geometrical
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Zinc

Red and Gold Pocket Watch Safe
Red and Gold Pocket Watch Safe
H 7.38 in W 5 in D 2.88 in
American Advertising Art Match Safe Men's Jeans
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an advertising piece for Yondorf Brothers clothiers and furnishers.
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

A Steel Safe Box With Engraved Geometric Decorations
Located in London, GB
An original steel safe box with geometric decorations engraved last quarter of the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Steel

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19th Century Safes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century safes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century safes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. 19th century safes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century safes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bauche, Hobbs & Co. and Berly & Boucher each produced beautiful 19th century safes that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century Safes?

19th century safes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.
Questions About 19th Century Safes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.