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Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive burr walnut Georgian style gentleman's desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet, featuring an arrangement of 9 graduated drawers, the drawers having herringbone banding ...

Category

1880s Georgian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front of the desk having an arrangement of 9 oak lined graduated drawers with turned kno...

Category

1860s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue
c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

The stepped crown and molded doors hint at a faint decorative ambition, but the overall construction remains strictly functional. Wide boards, hand-cut nails, and uneven planes all s...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Georgian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Games Table Card Walnut
Queen Anne Games Table Card Walnut

Queen Anne Games Table Card Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A rather unusual Queen Anne style games table This games table is raised upon cabriole legs with pad feet and carved shells to the knees Circa 1900 The green leather top of the table...

Category

Early 1900s Queen Anne Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Ibrahim, Arabian Stallion by Pierre J. Mene
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Ibrahim, Arabian Stallion by Pierre J. Mene

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Ibrahim, Arabian Stallion by Pierre J. Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

These details have been finished with crisp tooling, hand-filing and chasing throughout which distinguish the surface beautifully.

Category

19th Century French Romantic Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s
Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Decoy Duck, Denmark, 1910s

Located in Odense, DK

The resulting patina is rich and textural, emphasizing the hand-hewn tool marks and natural aging of the wood.

Category

1910s Danish Folk Art Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Wood

Stable Scene with Horse and Grooms - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

Stable Scene with Horse and Grooms - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

By Henry Alken

Located in Roma, IT

At the center stands a saddled horse within the stable doorway, attended by two grooms: one examining the animal’s flank, the other crouched near the forelegs with tools in hand. A c...

Category

1840s Modern Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Lithograph

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles
Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles

Located in Barcelona, ES

An interesting piece to be used as cocktails or drinks tray, vanity tray or to add an exclusive accent in a bathroom for the beauty tools and hand soaps. This stunning tray would be ...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

The leather top has also been replaced with a hand coloured and gold tooled green leather. Width – 46 inches , 117 cm Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm Height – 28.5 inches , 72 cm Knee hei...

Category

1830s British William IV Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Georgian Desk Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Revival
Georgian Desk Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Revival

Georgian Desk Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mahogany Georgian revival Bonheur du Jour desk Circa 1920 This bonheur du jour stands upon tapered legs with spade feet Featuring 5 mahogany lined drawers and fret work detail to the...

Category

1920s Georgian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk
Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk

Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

The inset writing surface is finished in a warm, hand-dyed leather panel, expertly tooled around the perimeter and framed by the desk’s sculpted mahogany surround.

Category

Early 20th Century British Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Wood

Regency Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome mahogany pedestal desk of classic English form in the Regency style, combining elegance with practicality Raised upon a plinth base for stability and refined proportion Fi...

Category

Early 1900s Regency Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pedal-operated models like this were first introduced in the Middle Ages, replacing the hand-cranked model and freeing a craftsman’s hands to hold wood-turning tools.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880
Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The green leather writing surface (replacement) having hand applied gilt and blind tooling. The front, back and sides of the desk featuring satinwood crossbanding and boxwood line in...

Category

1880s Revival Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs
Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Top of the Writing Table Having 2 Oak Lined Cushion Styled Drawers and A Fitted Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. Presented in...

Category

1860s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1870
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1870

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The top of the desk having a fitted green leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt and blind tooling. The desk features solid brass moldings to the top and drawers.

Category

1870s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The writing slope having a green leather writing surface with hand applied gilt and blind tooling. The superstructure having 2 banks of mahogany lined drawers with wellington type lo...

Category

1870s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Walnut

9 Art Nouveau Citrine Gilt Enamel Crystal Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Atrib. Moser
9 Art Nouveau Citrine Gilt Enamel Crystal Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Atrib. Moser

9 Art Nouveau Citrine Gilt Enamel Crystal Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Atrib. Moser

By Koloman Moser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The cups are finished with delicate applied glass handles, carefully pulled and tooled by hand, while both rims and saucers are banded in gold, completing the elegant design.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Crystal

Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus. 1839 - 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus. 1839 - 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING

Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus. 1839 - 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Bound in contemporary 1/2 tan calf, blind tooled spine, hand written paper spine label. CONDITION: Early repair to front hinge, text clean and bright, some minor foxing or offsettin...

Category

1830s British Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Leather

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Desk Has a Pullout Writing Slide With a Fitted Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. The Desk Comes Complete With 2 Fitted Ink Wells.

Category

19th Century William IV Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany 1870
Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany 1870

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The top of the desk having a green leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt and blind tooling. Please note this desk is in 1 piece. 1870

Category

1870s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

The top has a stunning hand coloured and gold tooled leather surface that also has a gorgeous patina.

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890
Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890

Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Leather Writing Surface Having Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. The Superstructure Having 2 Drawers and a Pierced Brass Gallery.

Category

1890s Sheraton Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Wrought Iron Spatula and Bottle Opener
Antique Wrought Iron Spatula and Bottle Opener

Antique Wrought Iron Spatula and Bottle Opener

Located in San Diego, CA

Both pieces are in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measures approximately 9.5"W x 3"D x .25"H. The tools are hand made out of wrought iron. #2946.

Category

19th Century American Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith

Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith

By George Smith

Located in Benington, Herts

The condition is excellent, retaining what looks to be the original hand-dyed and gilt tooled waxed leather writing surface along with locks, handles and gilt-work to the legs.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chippendale Desk Mahogany Writing Table Ball and Claw
Chippendale Desk Mahogany Writing Table Ball and Claw

Chippendale Desk Mahogany Writing Table Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Table Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. This Itm is Freestanding.

Category

Early 1900s Chippendale Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Top of the Desk Having a Fitted Burgundy Leather Writing Surface with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling and a Gadrooned Molding.

Category

Early 1900s Chippendale Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The top of the desk having a fitted green leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt and blind tooling. Bought from a private residence in London's Knightsbridge An...

Category

1860s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique
Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Top of the Writing Table Features Crossbanding and Carved Mouldings, a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. This Writing Table i...

Category

1920s Chippendale Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Walnut

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Top of The Writing Desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (Replacement) With HAND Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. Presented in Good Condition

Category

1880s Regency Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'
Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'

Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'

Located in Kramfors, SE

The table is made completely by hand with rudimentary tools in birch and pine during the early 1700s or possibly during the late 1600s.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Birch, Pine

19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880
19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880

19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The shelf can be unscrewed by hand without tools and can be easily shipped by parcel.

Category

Late 19th Century German Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Beech

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock
Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Having a tree-house form case, this French bronze clock has a 3.5" dial with applied Roman numeral lozenges, gilt dragon hands, agricultural tools and sheaves of grain on the base.

Category

Late 19th Century European Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Bronze

Neo Gothic Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850
Neo Gothic Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850

Neo Gothic Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850

Located in Chatham, ON

Exceptional and rare antique Neo Gothic wrought iron console table with family crest and original Rouge Royal marble top - riveted construction throughout - completely hand made - de...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

A 17th/18th century  English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
A 17th/18th century  English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher

A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher

Located in Central England, GB

This outer part held the substance against a flat surface such as wood or marble whilst the other element which is also made from brown oak was the simple hand held tool used to comp...

Category

Early 18th Century English Other Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Implements, Set of Three
Late 19th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Implements, Set of Three

Late 19th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Implements, Set of Three

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderfully sculptural set of three late 19th century wooden garden tools, each hand-hewn with beautifully weathered surfaces that only generations of use can create.

Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Wood

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The table features 2 mahogany lined drawers with original mahogany knobs The table top having shaped supports and a green leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt...

Category

1870s Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Fukuchi Gen'ichiro, 1885 - Colour Woodblock Print by Kobayashi Kiyochika
Fukuchi Gen'ichiro, 1885 - Colour Woodblock Print by Kobayashi Kiyochika

Fukuchi Gen'ichiro, 1885 - Colour Woodblock Print by Kobayashi Kiyochika

Located in Langweer, NL

These ensured that each color block was applied exactly in the correct position. 4. hand printing: After the woodblock was inked, it was pressed onto high-quality Japanese washi pap...

Category

1880s Japanese Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Paper

Rare 17th Century Espada, Sword Rest Console
Rare 17th Century Espada, Sword Rest Console

Rare 17th Century Espada, Sword Rest Console

Located in Round Top, TX

A very rare and exceptional espada or sword rest console magnificently crafted in hand-forged and tooled iron - from Sevilla, Spain.

Category

17th Century Spanish Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Iron

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Among the list were: 1 clock sign, 1 clock, 2 large clocks, 1 mantle clock, 1 Box of watch hands, 1 silver watch, 1 Tool case and contents, Lot of watch crystals, 9 clock springs, 2 ...

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Original 'We're both needed to serve the Guns!" vintage British poster, 1915
Original 'We're both needed to serve the Guns!" vintage British poster, 1915

Original 'We're both needed to serve the Guns!" vintage British poster, 1915

Located in Spokane, WA

This poster illustrates well the traditional image of socialist unity, a British infantryman and munition worker amicably shake hands with the tools of their trades in the background.

Category

1910s American Modern Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Lithograph

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

An elegant addition in any place to be used as cocktails or drinks tray, vanity tray or to add an exclusive accent in a bathroom for the beauty tools and hand soaps. It has de label ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

The top has an inverted breakfront shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled. The drawers are graduated in depth, all with locks & fine dovetails.

Category

1860s British Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Mirror
French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Mirror

French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

An interesting piece to be used as cocktails or drinks tray, vanity tray or to add an exclusive accent in a bathroom for the beauty tools and hand soaps. The decorative objects shown...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Roman Gilt Wood & Sienna Marble Topped Console Table
Roman Gilt Wood & Sienna Marble Topped Console Table

Roman Gilt Wood & Sienna Marble Topped Console Table

Located in Hudson, NY

The table is constructed with large hand-cut nails and shows all the signs associated with hand-planed tooling of interior wood surfaces.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Marble

"Bonfire"

"Bonfire"

By William Langson Lathrop

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Upon returning to New York, he tried his hand at etching, making tools from old saw blades.

Category

1920s American Impressionist Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Central Park"

"Central Park"

By William Langson Lathrop

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Upon returning to New York, he tried his hand at etching, making tools from old saw blades.

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Paper, Graphite

"Solebury Valley"
"Solebury Valley"

"Solebury Valley"

By William Langson Lathrop

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Upon returning to New York, he tried his hand at etching, making tools from old saw blades.

Category

1910s American Impressionist Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace

Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace

By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano

Located in London, GB

An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with b...

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Hand Tools Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Find many varieties of an authentic hand tools antique available at 1stDibs. A hand tools antique — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the hand tools antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hand tools antique bearing Arts and Crafts, Louis XV or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made hand tools antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benham & Froud, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Christopher Dresser are consistently popular.

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Prices for a hand tools antique start at $106 and top out at $234,000 with the average selling for $1,653.