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Vintage Plumb Tools

1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron & Wood
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Iron

Men's Greco-Roman 14 Karat Green Diamond Arrow Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
exceptionally detailed Hand-Tooled Engraved arrow design on each side. Certainly an everyday wearable ring for a
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1980s Vintage Plumb Tools

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Stieglitz, Hands, Dorothy Norman, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Poplars, Lake George, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Equivalent, Series 107, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Equivalent 27C, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, New York Series, Spring, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Sky, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, John Marin, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, The Terminal, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Mountains and Sky, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Venetian Boy, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Spring Showers, New York, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Night, New York, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, O'Keeffe Hands w/Thimble, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, The Steerage, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Evening from the Shelton, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Barn, Lake George, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Stieglitz, Sunlight and Shadows, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
were central to his understanding of the medium: they were the instruments he used to plumb both its
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1940s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

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Seascape IV (Homage to Mark Rothko) - large format abstract seascape photograph
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
From a series of large scale abstract photographs of muted color monochromatic ocean water surface and cloudscapes SEASCAPE IV by Frank Schott an homage to Mark Rothko 72.5 x 58 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Plumb Tools

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

''Curves'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of 2/3
By Laurentina Miksys
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 2/3 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a sou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Plumb Tools

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Rag Paper, Black and White

The Black Birds - Lithograph After Georges Braque - 1958
By (after) Georges Braque
Located in Roma, IT
The Black Birds is a lithograph published by Maeght after an original composition by Georges Braque in 1958. Braque authorized and selected certain works to be reproduced by his tru...
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

Frontispiece from Braque Lithographe - Lithograph 1961
By Georges Braque
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 125 prints. Ref.: Catalogue D.Vallier pag.284 Passepartout included : 69 x 49 cm Very good conditions. Georges Braque (Argenteuil, 1882 – Paris...
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1960s Modern Vintage Plumb Tools

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Lithograph

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It misses a rope and chain t...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Plumb Tools

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Stone, Wrought Iron

3 Diamond Mens 14 Karat Gold Ring 1970
Located in Berkeley, CA
This classic men's diamond ring has dazzle and style. Circa 1970's influence for an retro feeling. The three diamonds ( 0.36 tw) are HI color and SI1 quality. The ring is a size 9 ...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Plumb Tools

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Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Report Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Signet Ring for Men and Women in 18k Solid Gold Available in 18k Yellow gold. Same design can be ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Vintage Plumb Tools

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Portrait of Two Wild Horses, Minimal, Vertical
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Kisses" Two wild horses share a affectionate moment in an ethereal scene from Sable Island. This is a best-selling image. The print series Discovering the Horses of Sable Isla...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Plumb Tools

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Archival Pigment

Tiffany & Co. Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring with a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio crest depicting a lion above a shield with two stars, a chevron and a crescent moon. L...
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Plumb Tools

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shipping in Calm Waters, 18th Century Dutch Oil on Wood Panel, Man o War
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping in Calm Waters Dutch School, 18th century oil painting on wood panel panel: 10 x 12.75 inches framed: 14 x 17 inches condition: very good, minor evidence of former retouchin...
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18th Century Old Masters Vintage Plumb Tools

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Wood Panel, Oil

Antique Folk Art Rustic Farmhouse Log Cabin Shaped Toy Chest Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and antique folk art doll house box or toy chest in the shape of a rustic green cabin with two glass windows and a shingle roof.  
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Plumb Tools

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Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Men's Ruby and Diamond Armored Crest Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Armored Crest Ring features 6 Round cut Natural Regal Red Rubies totaling 0.20 carats with a central diagonally set array of 5 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawl...
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1960s Vintage Plumb Tools

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A mid 19th century maple and pine turned wood doll’s bed of nice proportions, with detailed turnings on the four bed posts. The bottom is "roped" with natural twine. Would be good fo...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Vintage Plumb Tools

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Twine, Maple, Pine

Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
Immerse yourself in the luxury of a bygone era with this exquisite Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed from Rocaille. Crafted by skilled craftsmen in France during the 19th century, this...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Plumb Tools

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Cane, Oak

Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed Louis XV
Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed Louis XV
H 45.28 in W 63 in D 78.75 in
17th Century European Religious Book Binding Brass Mounts Vellum Monumental Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique animal skin or vellum book binding with brass or possibly bronze mounts (sometimes called furniture - centerpiece, corner pieces) of monumental scale. The work measures al...
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17th Century European Gothic Vintage Plumb Tools

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Brass, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful pat...
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Vintage Plumb Tools

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Iron

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Chic Pair of Midcentury Brass Serving Carts or End Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tooled leather eagles and plumbs around the borders. The carts rest on brass casters.
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20th Century French Regency Vintage Plumb Tools

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Brass

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Vintage Plumb Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage plumb tools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage plumb tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. Vintage plumb tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage plumb tools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern vintage plumb tools are of considerable interest.

How Much are Vintage Plumb Tools?

Prices for vintage plumb tools start at $125 and top out at $8,885 with the average selling for $795.

A Close Look at modern Art

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

Find a collection of modern paintings, sculptures, prints and other fine art on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right black-white-photography for You

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.