Drafting Tools
BUBBLE Signed Lithograph Surreal Landscape Vintage Drafting Tool, Blue Sky, Sand
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
. BUBBLE presents a whimsical depiction of a vintage drafting compass positioned alone in a desert-like
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
side. It also has a foot rest and 2 drawers. One for drafting tools and a smaller one for storage.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Felt, Oak
Continuity
By Clifford Singer
Located in Henderson, NV
mechanical drafting tools and no computer. This particular version, I have produced in 2021 and in process
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,995
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 25 in
Study for Old Canal, Red and Blue (Rockaway, Morris Canal)
By Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Located in New York, NY
York, and Boston. At one especially low point, he pawned his coat and drafting tools and lived in a
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
$165,000
H 14 in W 20 in
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Richard Hutter, "Hattock", 2005, 48" x 36"
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
drafting tools. Here Hutter employs one of his signature geometric motifs -- the comma -- as the dominant
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic
Bay Area Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture by Scott Davis lll "Country Boy 1991"
By Scott Davis III 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
;Country Boy" and was created in 1991, a mixture of glass, drafting tools and bicycle parts enclosed
Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 8 in W 15.75 in D 7.5 in
Lioness, 2014, acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 48" x 60", stretched
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
drafting tools, such as the french curve. His vocabulary conflates minimal and pop aesthetics. In "Lioness
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 48 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Blushing Lions Peak Show - Artist prints flower collage, pink & purple mountains
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
photomontage with a collage of drawings and paintings of paintbrushes, drafting tools, and flowers. These
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pyrus Malus II, acrylic, charcoal & found-paper collage on wood panel, 36" x 36"
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
clean, repetitive forms created by the use of drafting tools (such as a french curve).
In "Pyrus Malus
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper, Charcoal
Antique Drafting Tool Set
Located in Napa, CA
Made in Germany for Technical Supply Company Scranton & NY. Complete set with original case.
Category
20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage Brass Drafting Tools In Shadow Box Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Uniquely graphic set of decorative vintage brass finished metal architectural tools, from the
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Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Drafting Tools In Shadow Box Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Uniquely graphic set of decorative vintage brass finished metal architectural tools, from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 3 in W 21 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
blue velour
Dressed with an inset brass lock — key absent
Comprehensive set of drafting tools
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Untitled, blue geometric abstract painting on linen
By David Collins
Located in New York, NY
filled the home with drafting tools, navigational maps and architectural
supplies. Collin’s artwork
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set
A very good looking high quality and well made set, the case has a hidden lock, there is ...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 3.75 in W 10.44 in D 1.11 in
Still Life with Flowers and Snow
By Yoritsuna Kuroda
Located in London, GB
celebration of new life and the hope of the coming summer. Similarly, the drafter's tools are a symbol for
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany artist's or drafting table, the gilt tooled leather lined top with ratchet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Keuffel and Esser Drafting Tool Kit
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage drafting tool kit with blue velvet interior.
Snaps closed; from Keuffel and Esser, the
Category
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian apothecary machinist drafting or calligraphy tool box and accessories. Made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 11.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Mounted Vintage Drafting Compass
Located in Napa, CA
Mounted vintage drafting compass.
Historical drafting tool welded to steel base, for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1900s French Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
.
Drafting tools are included.
Vintage Toledo drafting stool included.
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks
Materials
Iron
Antique Mounted Drafting Tools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eight artfully mounted antique drafting tools.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mounted Objects
1900's Wooden Drafting Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's Wooden Drafting Tool
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vienna Bronze "Draftsman Pig"
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming fellow is hard at work making plans at the drawing board, surrounded by his drafting
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Trade Sign
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A superb vintage trade sign, having a dramatic drafting tool motif, it was most likely made for an
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
1960s Tool Cabinet by Nuarc Graphic Arts Equipment, Refinished in Army Green
Located in Alhambra, CA
Excellent 1960s tool cabinet meets drafting table by Nuarc Graphic Arts Equipment. We refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
1960s Cabinet by Nuarc Graphic Arts Eqpt., Refinished Steel and Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Excellent 1960s tool cabinet meets drafting table by Nuarc Graphic Arts equipment. We paired this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 40.5 in W 50 in D 32 in
Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
architecture with the various tools for drafting including a rule measure as well as an Ionic capital and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
antique drafting kit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique set of drafting tools in snap case with blue velvet interior, initials c.o.p. are inscribed
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period:Late X...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
YES - large format photograph of conceptual motivational sign at night
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale original photograph from a series of conceptual motivational messages on classic Americana billboard signs in iconic landscape of the American West
YES by Frank Schott
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,714
H 10.63 in Dm 16.15 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
The...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Octagonal Side Table
Located in New York, US
Beautiful Octagonal Side Table with Door. Blackened Wood Top.
Category
Vintage 1940s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s.
The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni.
The lamp shade is...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,533
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
French Designer, Pendant Light, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.25"D
Stem Length (inches...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Oak
Hans Bergström, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric pendant light designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5"H x 16.75"W x 16.75"D
Stem Leng...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage handmade 22 Drawer Wooden Flat File Cabinet
Craft cabinet with drawers - Industrial
Measures : 83,5x47,5/51,5cm H:70cm
Measurements of the inside of the drawers : 36,5x43,5c...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl of heavy lead crystal from the 1970's. Perfect for candies or decoration. Signed Orrefors on base, likely designed by Lars Hellsten who created similar sh...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,680 Sale Price / item
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H 31 in W 134 in D 111 in
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, Mohair
Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters
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Craft Asso...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
English Chinoiserie Dark Green Lacquer Cabinet on Stand with Gilt Scenic Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinoiserie cabinet on stand from the late 19th century with gilded décor. This stunning English Chinoiserie cabinet, with its dark green lacquer finish and detailed gilt ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
On Hold
$18,750
H 58 in W 46 in D 18.75 in
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Drafting Tools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of drafting tools for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct drafting tools — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Drafting 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. Drafting tools bearing industrial or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made drafting tools over the years, but those made by Lexington Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Drafting Tools?
Prices for drafting tools start at $350 and top out at $165,000 with the average selling for $3,995.
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