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19th Century Danish Polished Steel Safe on Cabinet
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19th Century Danish Polished Steel Safe on Cabinet

19th century
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19th century danish polished steel safe on stand circa 1890.

Fine quality danish solid steel safe on lacquered pine base cabinet.  metalwork has been stripped back to reveal the polished steel surface.  door opens on the key to reveal the original painted interior, with the main storage space and a further brass decorated lockable drawer.  comes complete with it's original black lacquered pine base cabinet which itself locks and contains a single fixed shelf.

The 1 key is marked with a faded makers name and kobenhaven.

Obviously a very heavy item.

Expected minor surface marks.  paint loss and surface marks to original interior.

Interior: h 16 1/2", w 14 1/2", d 10 1/2".

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Polished Steel Safe to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1042746
Dealers Internal Reference
EA1424B
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Description
19th century danish polished steel safe on stand circa 1890.

Fine quality danish solid steel safe on lacquered pine base cabinet.  metalwork has been stripped back to reveal the polished steel surface.

“
  door opens on the key to reveal the original painted interior, with the main storage space and a further brass decorated lockable drawer.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  comes complete with it's original black lacquered pine base cabinet which itself locks and contains a single fixed shelf.

fig 1. A 19th-century Danish polished steel safe with brass details mounted on a black painted wooden cabinet base.
fig 1. 19th Century Danish Polished Steel Safe on Cabinet

The 1 key is marked with a faded makers name and kobenhaven.

Obviously a very heavy item.

Expected minor surface marks.  paint loss and surface marks to original interior.

Interior: h 16 1/2", w 14 1/2", d 10 1/2".

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Polished Steel Safe to the 19th Century.

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042746
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1424B
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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A 19th-century Danish polished steel safe with brass details mounted on a black painted wooden cabinet base.
19TH CENTURY DANISH POLISHED STEEL SAFE ON CABINET
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A 19th-century Danish polished steel safe with brass details mounted on a black painted wooden cabinet base.
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  • ObjectSafes & Strongboxes
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Industrial
  • MaterialPolished Steel, Iron, Brass, Painted Wood
  • ColourBlack, Steel Grey
  • MotifsBrass corner mounts, Panelled cabinet door, Circular keyhole escutcheon, Polished metal finish
  • SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Danish industrial safe sits on a black-painted pine cabinet base, combining solid steel, iron, and brass. The upper section displays a polished steel surface with brass corner mounts, a panelled door, and a circular brass keyhole escutcheon, while the lower cabinet features a panelled door with a simple drop handle and moulded plinth resting on bracket feet. The entire piece measures 136 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, presenting a striking two-tone colour palette of steel grey and black. In a contemporary home, this sturdy storage piece functions as a statement cabinet in a study, hallway, or living space, providing secure storage with historical character.

FAQs

In the 19th century, heavy steel and iron safes were engineered to protect documents, currency, and valuables from theft and fire in commercial offices and wealthy private residences.

These pieces were typically constructed from heavy gauge plates of wrought iron or steel, often featuring brass fittings, cast iron reinforcements, and fitted mounted wooden plinths or bases.

Authentic period safes feature heavy hand-riveted construction, integrated brass or steel locking mechanisms, original keyholes, and occasional stamped maker plates or serial numbers.

An antique safe mounted on a cabinet serves as a functional accent piece in an industrial loft, home office, or hallway, operating as secure storage or a drinks cabinet.

Keep the metallic casing dry and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to prevent oxidisation, while treating the timber cabinet base with appropriate wax polish.
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