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Michael Aram Tooled Silver Metal, Enamel Two Part Box With Brass Flower Top
By Michael Aram
Located in North Miami, FL
early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a blackened metal and brass
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1990s Indian Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland. Yellow and grey lacquered metal
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

1960s Russian Industrial Equipment Boxes, Side Tables, Set of Two Boxes
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Russian industrial equipment boxes – side tables – set of two boxes (Model 256.5) We bought a
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1960s Russian Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand tooled cast metal incense stick holder in a Snail Shaped form. Vintage cast brass incense
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s. This rectangular box is clad in a
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s. This octagonal slope
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Lidded Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem and
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Brass

Spherical in signature silver plate engraved under the base
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Catania, IT
, where he found basement and setup up a small laboratory with all the essential tools for his craft. His
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1960s Italian Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Storage Cabinet Item features
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Steel

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very
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1960s British Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

MOSCHINO COUTURE! Repetita Juvant S/S 1994 Khaki Beauty Tools "Survival Jacket"
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
important and rare vintage Moschino Couture "SURVIVAL JACKET" with all original tools present and in
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1990s Italian Retro Metal Tool Box

Magnificent John Glick Plum Street Pottery "Scalloped Box" Glazed Stoneware
Located in Detroit, MI
This magnificent "Scalloped Box" is a stoneware piece with decorative layers of rich toned glazes
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Mint German Double Glass Wall Light Black & White by Neuhaus 1970, Boxed as New
By Rolf Krüger, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, no tools or rewiring required. All our goods are originally wired for 220v. Delivery without bulbs
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust With Box & Papers and Original Dial From 1978
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
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1970s Swiss Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Original Box and Papers from 1978 or 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16030 METAL / MATERIAL
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1970s Swiss Retro Metal Tool Box

Never Unboxed 1980s Lounge Chair Armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for Ikea
By IKEA, K and M Hagberg
Located in Vienna, AT
This is an amazing find. A never assembled, original packed and unused „mint in box“ wire
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
By Raimond Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
fruit knives in their original tooled leather case. These beautiful knives are from the 1950s and would
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge of Switzerland
Located in London, GB
small gilt circular domed cage with hoop and boss top, a pressed and tooled intermediate band, on a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style 1 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
emulation of a 1920s classic, using the same tools and techniques from 100 years ago. The workmanship rivals
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1980s Art Deco Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
attached to the wall strips with metal fasteners and requires no tools. Easy assembly allows an infinite
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Rosewood

Rolex 18Kt & Steel Datejust Quick Setting Calendar and an Original Dial 1985
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL
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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
. They feature an elegant blend of Metal and Organic materials, gorgeously set in 18k Gold that
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
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H 1.26 in W 0.63 in D 0.95 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.26 in
Modernist Necklace 18K Midcentury Studio Piece Arte Suizo Caracas
Located in Southbury, CT
entirely by hand in South America by an unknown maker. Though the clasp is marked for metal fineness and
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Mid-20th Century Venezuelan Modernist Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
gold-tone non-tarnish metal with hand-engraved floral details and with sleek, beautiful black nephrite
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1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Jade

Cartier 1970 Retro Modernist Geometric Pair of Cufflinks in Brushed 14kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
is a crosshatched decorative technique engraved into the surface of a precious metal. It is usually
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1970s French Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Carved Buddha Pendant With Malachite Mount In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fiorentini finish is a crosshatched decorative technique engraved into the surface of a precious metal. It is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Giampaolo Babetto 1984 Geometric Folded Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
engraved into the surface of a precious metal. It is usually applied by a hand tool and consists a series
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1980s Italian Modernist Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe
By Jens Risom
Located in Topeka, KS
veneer and four chrome cylinder shaped legs that are inserted into the tabletop. The metal framework
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Chrome

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 77mm X Diameter 60mm
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Retro Metal Tool Box

9.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Square Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Prestigious New York Jeweler
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Fluorescence: None Presented in an exquisite Italian hand tooled jewelry box, in genuine lambskin with silk
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Giovanni Corletto 1960 Enameled Chinoiserie Dragon Brooch 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
surface of a precious metal. It is usually applied by a hand tool and consists a series of parallel lines
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1960s Italian Retro Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Rare Itera Plastic Bicycle 1981 for Volvo
By Volvo
Located in Hudson, NY
model, bicycles were delivered unassembled. While this may have saved on production costs, not every box
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Plastic

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage American Zeppelin Tool Box by Blackhawk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American Zeppelin tool box by Blackhawk. Original paint.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted
Located in Cookeville, TN
Primitive red speaks volumes on this antique wooden tool box with accents of metal. The hand
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted
Primitive Wooden Tool Box Hand Painted
H 10.25 in W 18.13 in D 10.25 in
Handmade Vintage Craftsman Metal Storage Box with Distressed Patina
Located in Alhambra, CA
Heavy-duty metal storage box, full of character. It's old, probably dates back to the 1950s
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1950s American Industrial Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Daisy Ear Clips circa 1950 Paris, Péry et Fils
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of floral motif ear clips composed of 18-karat gold, with French assay marks; in a fitted box
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1950s French Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold

Original Art Deco Zeppelin Tool Box by Blackhawk
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco original American Zeppelin tool box by Blackhawk.
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1950s American Art Deco Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Vtg Harley-Davidson Knuckle Panhead Hydraglide Oem Tool Box Ribbed Black 1940-64
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Rare Vintage Harley-Davidson black ribbed kidney shaped OEM Hydraglide metal tool box for all
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

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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1950s American Retro Metal Tool Box

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
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1950s American Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Maitland Smith Leather Box on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
1980s Maitland Smith leather box on attached metal stand. Brass handles on each side with gold
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Box with Verdigris Bronze Figural Salamander
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Maitland Smith tessellated stone lidded box. The box is fitted with a wood interior and
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Late 20th Century Thai Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Stone, Bronze

1950s Sun Engine Diagostic Testing Machine, Machanics Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
original manual, a box of various tools and components. The cabinet has a large storage section below and
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1950s Central American Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Barmates by Glo-Hill, Vintage Boxed Bar Tools, Including Traffic Light Jigger
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Boxed 3-piece set of Barmates bar tools made by Glo-Hill, gold-tone metal tools with "ebony
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Steel

Atlas Battery Tester Filled with Original Test Tools
Located in Antwerp, BE
dates circa 1930-1940. One of the rubber tools has patent date of 1927. The box with test
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Mid-20th Century Central American Industrial Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
for placing on a desk, and red tooled Cartier presentation box. Most likely an unwanted and unused
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Late 20th Century French Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal

Industrial MCM Stand Up Desk Worktable by American Optical Consul Furniture Line
Located in Topeka, KS
floating mint green particle board box holding five black wood drawers with hardboard bottoms and steel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Italian 1960 Modernist Florentine Drop Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the surface of a precious metal. It is usually applied by a hand tool and consists a series of
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1960s Italian Modernist Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin 1970 Zurich Ultra Modern Flexible Bangle Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
finish is the cross-hatched pattern, typically tooled directly into the surface of the metal in a piece
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1960s Swiss Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Louis XVI Circular Rosewood Display Table
Located in London, GB
tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared. The Brazilian species of Rosewood was by
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1970s Louis XVI Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Ormolu

Giampaolo Babetto 1981 Artistic Geometric Cubic Ring 18kt Gold with Red Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
a crosshatched decorative technique engraved into the surface of a precious metal. It is usually
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1980s Italian Modernist Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Giampaolo Babetto 1984 Artistic Geometric Earrings In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
into the surface of a precious metal. It is usually applied by a hand tool and consists a series of
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Mahogany and Rosewood Serpentine Side Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box
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Late 20th Century Victorian Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
Located in London, GB
was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared
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1970s French Louis XV Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
H 36.23 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut & Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
and awkward to work with. It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening
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1980s French Empire Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
H 36.23 in W 57.88 in D 22.05 in
Sculpture "Knowledge" Carved Oak Library Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
boards and boxes. When the time arrived for the decision concerning a career, my choice was to become a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Metal Tool Box

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Retro Metal Tool Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro metal tool box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every retro metal tool box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro metal tool box — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro metal tool box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made retro metal tool box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Paul Neuhaus Leuchten and Jens Risom are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Metal Tool Box?

The average selling price for a retro metal tool box at 1stDibs is $3,722, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $237,950 for the highest priced.