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Antique Carpentry Tools

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and
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1920s American Industrial Antique Carpentry Tools

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Brass

1920s Mahogany & Brass Antique Tool Carpentry Scribe
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mahogany Wood & Patinated Brass Antique Old Carpentry Marking Tool circa 1920s USA Carpenter Scribe
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1920s American Industrial Antique Carpentry Tools

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Brass

Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique craftsman's trunk. An English, pine carpentry or maritime tool chest, dating to
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Carpentry Tools

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Pine

Rare Antique Russian Abramtsevo Vase Hand Wood Carving Painting by Boehm
Located in Sweden, SE
, first of all, E. D. Polenova, who organized in the estate of S. I.Mamontov in 1882 a carpentry workshop
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Carpentry Tools

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Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer

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19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till with lid which functions as a support for the open lid, over canted carcass, the co...
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1830s English Campaign Antique Carpentry Tools

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Teak

Antique 19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A substantial, appealing period chest with tricolor, in...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carpentry Tools

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Zinc

Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Jockey scales the seat upholstered in black deep buttoned leather above the oak base with carved frieze raised up on four square tapering fluted legs Dimensions Height 26.5 Inches ...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Carpentry Tools

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Oak

Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Large Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Trunk, China, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shape, different sort of wood, detailed carved scenes. Retaining the original brass clasp and lock. Chinese inscripti...
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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

Vintage Abstract Expressionist -- An Artist and His Tools
By Molly E. Brubaker
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstract expressionist figurative of a painter at work, deeply focused on his subject is captured by California artist Molly E. Brubaker (American, 1922-2000). Unframed. Im...
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1970s American Impressionist Antique Carpentry Tools

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Oil, Canvas

Antique Shipwright's Trunk, Pine, Craftsman, Tool Chest, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's trunk. An English, pine craftsman's tool chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Versatile and generously sized, makes for an attra...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Carpentry Tools

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Pine

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail Brass and Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique object ver...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carpentry Tools

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Brass, Iron

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a medium size, ideal for storage linens or...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Fine German instrument set in fold-out c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Carpentry Tools

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Nickel

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 in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Original Vintage, Unrestore...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Carpentry Tools

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Iron

English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two lateral carrying handles. The escutcheo...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Carpentry Tools

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Brass

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

Large British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with interior compartments, and resting on bracke...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Carpentry Tools

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Metal, Brass

Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful craftsman's piec...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carpentry Tools

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Mahogany

Vintage Campaign Chest, English, Camphorwood, Military Travel Trunk, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage campaign chest. An English, camphorwood military travel trunk, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Delightfully clean example with generous storage wit...
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Mid-20th Century British Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted flower motif on it's leather covered exterior, adorn with a dec...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Carpentry Tools

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Brass

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19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Cabinet in Original Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
, paper and other tools used for creating calligraphy art. Fine carpentry quality. Jiangsu, China, ca
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Carpentry Tools

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Elm

Japanese Antique Collectible Curved Hand Wood Plane Carpentry Tool, 1920s
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Japanese hand wood planer curved carpentry plane tool. Beautiful decorative collector's
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1920s Japanese Rustic Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

19th Century American Lattice Top Japanese Joinery Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Lattice top Japanese Joinery side table Japanese carpentry / joinery was
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carpentry Tools

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Raised Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
commissioned the work, including symbolism for Masons, the Sun, Moon and Stars, various tools of carpentry and
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1840s French Renaissance Revival Antique Carpentry Tools

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Oak

Antique Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1800
Located in Miami, FL
original finish, along with minor carpentry. Note: The old felt or baize was in poor condition so we
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Early 1800s Danish Empire Antique Carpentry Tools

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Mahogany

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Antique Carpentry Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique carpentry tools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique carpentry tools — often made from wood, hardwood and reclaimed wood — can elevate any home. There are 6 antique and vintage antique carpentry tools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique carpentry tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique carpentry tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but industrial, mid-century modern and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique carpentry tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Ken Petersen, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Stanley produced popular antique carpentry tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Carpentry Tools?

Antique carpentry tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $12,000, while the lowest priced sells for $81 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.