What is a bar tool set used for?

A bar tool set is a set of tools used to create cocktails and drinks. Whether you are a pro bartender or an amateur mixologist, these specialized tools help make it simple to craft delicious cocktails with ease. Shop a collection of bar tool sets on 1stDibs.

What is a snuff box used for?

A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.

What are octagon boxes used for?

An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What can I use as a keepsake box?

You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.

What were vinaigrette boxes used for?

A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a patch box used for?

A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.

When were hat boxes used?

Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can a cigar box be used as a humidor?

Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.

What were dough box tables used for?

A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.

What color box does Cartier use?

Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

When did Omega start using wooden boxes?

Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

When did Louis Vuitton stop using brown boxes?

Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture into the surface of his canvas what distinctive visual element resulted from his efforts?

When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture the surface of his canvas, he created large slash marks. The presence of the visual element gave the Argentine-Italian artist's work a violent quality. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Lucio Fontana art.

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1930s Metal Garage Toolbox Cabinet with 4 drawers

Sold|~~$1,169~~

1930s Metal Garage Toolbox Cabinet with 4 drawers

Located in Retie, BE

Heavy Metal Garage Organizer - Craftsman Tool Box - Garage Storage Cabinet - Garage Tool Box - Tool Cabinet -Tool display.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mewa Blattmann Metalwarenfabrik in Wädenswil, Switzerland

Sold|~~$250~~

Mewa Blattmann Metalwarenfabrik in Wädenswil, Switzerland

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, 1950s, Swiss tool boxes. Eight in stock. Email for more photos.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

English Tooled Leather and Gilt Decorated Mail Box with Handle

Sold|~~$595~~

English Tooled Leather and Gilt Decorated Mail Box with Handle

Located in Hudson, NY

Victorian English tooled leather and gilt decorated mail or calling cards box with handle.Leather on wooden frame.

Category

Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Penwork Sewing Box

Sold|~~$3,192~~

Penwork Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this penwork sewing box is lined with pink / red paper and has a pink silk removable tool pad and has a removable tray with a good selection of original sewing tools,...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Industrial Steel Tool Chest with Four Drawers

Sold|~~$375~~

Industrial Steel Tool Chest with Four Drawers

Located in Madison, WI

Tool chest of steel with four drawers closes up neatly with locking clamp and handle for ease of transport. As-found blue paint has been cleaned and sealed. Drawers slide in and out ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

Victorian Mahogany Architects Box

Sold|~~$541~~

Victorian Mahogany Architects Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Temperamental working lock and key. The Architects box houses most of it’s original nickel silver tools in a fitted tray with a section underneath containing more tool.

Category

Antique 1870s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century

Sold|~~$6,961~~

Antique Coromandel Gentleman’s Vanity Box Brownett and Rose, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Coromandel and brass edged gentleman's vanity box with ornate carry handles on each side, bold lock escutcheons and circular engraved initial plate with the monogram "CSL" Openin...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Embossed Leather Jewelry Box

Sold|~~$450~~

English Embossed Leather Jewelry Box

Located in Wilson, NC

English embossed leather jewelry box, elaborately gold tooled with cartouches and arabesques on the four sides and top, raising the top reveals a removable tray with storage below.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Embossed Brass Kindling Box

Sold|~~$1,000~~

Embossed Brass Kindling Box

By Black Forest

Located in Woodbury, CT

A late 19th century 'Black Forest' embossed brass depiction of a bucolic celebration; a motif dating back to the Renaissance period. The size of a small coffer or trunk, it serves ...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Pair of Brass Log Boxes

Sold|~~$795~~

Pair of Brass Log Boxes

Located in Millwood, VA

Pair of brass log boxes with impressed coat of arms, iron decorative corner posts and iron carry handles.

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Dutch Brass Candle Box, circa 1875

Sold|~~$565~~

Dutch Brass Candle Box, circa 1875

Located in Ambler, PA

Dutch brass candle box, circa 1875.

Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Art Nouveau Copper and Steel Log Box

Sold|~~$978~~

Art Nouveau Copper and Steel Log Box

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Art Nouveau copper and steel log box/hearth stool. Measures: 24" W x 12" D x 24" H.

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Steel

Hand Painted Metal and Brass Coal and Ash Box

Sold|~~$50~~

Hand Painted Metal and Brass Coal and Ash Box

Located in New York, NY

Dimension: 15?H x 14.25? D x 10.5? W.

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Tiger Oak Fall Front Coal Box, Coal Hod Tiger Oak, Scotland 1900, 1693

Sold|~~$750~~

Antique Tiger Oak Fall Front Coal Box, Coal Hod Tiger Oak, Scotland 1900, 1693

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique tiger oak fall front coal box, coal hod tiger oak, antique furniture, Scotland 1900, 1693 Scotland, 1900 Solid oak Original finish Rectangular top Carved panel door to...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Handmade Primitive Large-Scale Carpenters Carrying Trunk

Sold|~~$1,250~~

Early 20th Century Handmade Primitive Large-Scale Carpenters Carrying Trunk

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful distressed painted surface on the large-scale carpenters carrying tool box / trunk with four porcelain pull drawers and a subtle domed top.

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Primitives

Early 20th Century Tooled Leather Letter Box

Sold|~~$595~~

Early 20th Century Tooled Leather Letter Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a lovely early 20th-century letter box. The box features a hand-tooled leather exterior, with gilt floral designs to the front.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Mid-20th Century Musical Cocktail Shaker and Bar Tool Set of 5 Pieces

Sold|~~$295~~

Mid-20th Century Musical Cocktail Shaker and Bar Tool Set of 5 Pieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The boxed set of bar tools, includes the original gift box and is marked “Made In Japan”.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

English 19th Century Burl Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box on Stand

Sold|~~$1,975~~

English 19th Century Burl Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box on Stand

Located in Wells, ME

The interior of the box contains a tooled green leather writing surface, two brass capped glass inkwells and pen rest.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Burl

Silk Spinning Wheel, 18th Century

Sold|~~$5,994~~

Silk Spinning Wheel, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Silk envied rouet, with 2 black polychrome circled wheels, with her "servante" (box for storing tools) Quite rare. Signed "C.F.Julliard, Lyon" From France, Lyon, 18th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

20th Century English Folk Art Table Lamp

Sold|~~$475~~

20th Century English Folk Art Table Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This unusual and charming table lamp is made from various, 19th century walnut tools (i.e. a lathe, box, spigot, and clamp) and is fitted with a brass harp.

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Keuffel and Esser #2583 Drafting Table

Sold|~~$3,695~~

Keuffel and Esser #2583 Drafting Table

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Aurora, OR

The top is riddled with pinholes from years of drawing tack use but is still in solid condition, with the t-square guide wheels still attached to its back. The optional tool shelf an...

Category

Vintage 1910s Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

S. T. Dupont Cylinder Table Lighter

Sold|~~$2,350~~

S. T. Dupont Cylinder Table Lighter

By S.T. Dupont

Located in New York, NY

This particular example comes with the outer card box, the Fine red tooled presentation box and all of the original paperwork and blank warranty card from the initial sale.

Category

1990s French Modern More Lighting

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Used Tool Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used tool boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all used tool boxes available were constructed with great care. Used tool boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used tool boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Industrial used tool boxes are of considerable interest. Many used tool boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser and Louis Vuitton produced popular used tool boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Tool Boxes?

Used tool boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $819, while the lowest priced sells for $190 and the highest can go for as much as $13,449.

Questions About Used Tool Boxes

What is a bar tool set used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bar tool set is a set of tools used to create cocktails and drinks. Whether you are a pro bartender or an amateur mixologist, these specialized tools help make it simple to craft delicious cocktails with ease. Shop a collection of bar tool sets on 1stDibs.
What is a snuff box used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
What are octagon boxes used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What can I use as a keepsake box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
What were vinaigrette boxes used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a patch box used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
When were hat boxes used?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Can a cigar box be used as a humidor?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
What were dough box tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
What color box does Cartier use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
When did Omega start using wooden boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
When did Louis Vuitton stop using brown boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture into the surface of his canvas what distinctive visual element resulted from his efforts?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture the surface of his canvas, he created large slash marks. The presence of the visual element gave the Argentine-Italian artist's work a violent quality. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Lucio Fontana art.