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Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

$6,250

H 10.375 in W 6.125 in D 3.75 in

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very handsome moulded bronze dorè mantel clock, glass door covered dial with roman numerals and numbered quarter hour points, reverse door with interior pierced cover plate and signe...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Clocks

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, silver nickel set of architect or cartographer's tools by Lotter, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern
George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern

George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern

Located in Germantown, MD

George III Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Architect Desk or Lectern with brass gallery.

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Late 20th Century American George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case by Riefler, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Two Antique Louvre Architectural Study Prints, Institut Details – Baltard 1803
Two Antique Louvre Architectural Study Prints, Institut Details – Baltard 1803

Two Antique Louvre Architectural Study Prints, Institut Details – Baltard 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Such plates were intended as educational tools for architects and artists studying classical architectural language.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair II by InsidherLand
Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair II by InsidherLand

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair II by InsidherLand

$9,874 / set

H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair II by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Our perception of space is influenced by Perspective and its accuracy is a primary tool of the architects work. To draw the way in which objects appear to the eye on a flat surface r...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair by InsidherLand

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair by InsidherLand

$10,283 / set

H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

Set of 4 Perspective Dining Chair by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Our perception of space is influenced by Perspective and its accuracy is a primary tool of the architects work. To draw the way in which objects appear to the eye on a flat surface r...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890
Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

$140Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate was lithographed by Laugier and printed by Firmin-Didot et Cie in Paris, indicating it comes from a high-quality French publication such as *L'Ornement Polychrome* by Augus...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

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Sterling Silver Architect's Drawing Tools
Sterling Silver Architect's Drawing Tools

Sterling Silver Architect's Drawing Tools

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H 1 in W 6 in D 0.25 in

Sterling Silver Architect's Drawing Tools

Located in North Egremont, MA

A matching ruler and drawing triangle in sterling silver. Ruler measures 15 centimeters and triangle measures 11 centimeters. Stamped .925 with additional touchmark. Continental, cir...

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Vintage 1930s European More Desk Accessories

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Features: Period: 18th century Material: Forged steel with a naturally aged patina Dimensions: 41.5 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm (16.34 inches x 1.18 inches x 0.59 inches) Historical Use: A pr...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910
Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910

Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910

Located in Houston, TX

One column features a compass spread to its full width laid over an inverted square rule. These tools from the architect trade both create something different, the compass a circle w...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, desktop collection of silver nickel, celluloid and brass drawing tools, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delight...

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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s
Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s

Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Drafting Tools Vintage Rossbach Pantograph Artist Drawing Architecture Drafting Tool Set Germany 1960s Midcentury Materials are steel and wood. Dimensions are 21W x 6.5D x 3 H Origin...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'
Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Located in Madrid, ES

At the base, worked resembling clouds, two naked children are placed accompanied by a series of objects (bust, painter's palette with brushes, books, sculptor and architect's tools, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865
Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865

Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The symbol shows the architect’s tools joined together with a “G” at the center.

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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920
Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating early 20th century instrument case Displaying a desirable aged patina Silver nickel tools in very good order Presented within a dark brown carry case Comprising 12 ...

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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk
19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk

19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century English mahogany and leather top architect's style desk with inset tooled leather lift top, adjustable easel support, one-drawer under fixed drawer, ring-turned legs an...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33
Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

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H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

By Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

The vertical plastic top can be removed so tubes can be stored in it as well, making it a perfect tool for architects, designers or artists. Body trolley is now displays at Museum o...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Two-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
Two-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast

Two-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast

By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1969, the Boby Cart by Joe Colombo was originally conceived as an organizational tool for architects and draftsman. Capitalizing on its modular capabilities, Padova-based...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Three-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
Three-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast

Three-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast

By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1969, the Boby Cart by Joe Colombo was originally conceived as an organizational tool for architects and draftsman. Capitalizing on its modular capabilities, Padova-based...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian
Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating early 20th century instrument case Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silver nickel tools in very good, working order Presented within a textured carry case...

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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33
Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

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H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33

By Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

The vertical plastic top can be removed so tubes can be stored in it as well, making it a perfect tool for architects, designers or artists. Body trolley is now displays at Museum o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model
19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model

19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Architectural models, like most scale representations, are used as a communication and study tool, since the architect, as well as the owner-promoters, can thus get a true idea of ??

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Antique 1890s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Architect Custom Design Stainless Steel and Chrome Log Holder circa 1970s
Architect Custom Design Stainless Steel and Chrome Log Holder circa 1970s

Architect Custom Design Stainless Steel and Chrome Log Holder circa 1970s

Located in Easton, PA

Stainless steel and chromed steel log holder custom designed and fabricated by a Philadelphia architect for a client in the 1970's. En suite with matching andirons (see photos) avail...

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Vintage 1970s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Architect Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of architect tools is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique architect tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. We have 70 antique and vintage architect tools in-stock, while there are 114 modern editions to choose from as well. Architect tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Architect tools made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many architect tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions and Renzo Buttazzo produced popular architect tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Architect Tools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $88,500 highest priced.