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Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

bag. She is surrounded by construction tools. Behind her are two men working on the house. A man is

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1950s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Giclée

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

bag. She is surrounded by construction tools. Behind her are two men working on the house. A man is

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1950s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Giclée

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

bag. She is surrounded by construction tools. Behind her are two men working on the house. A man is

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1950s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Giclée

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

bag. She is surrounded by construction tools. Behind her are two men working on the house. A man is

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Giclée

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

Gigi Griffe Chiffon, Black and White Dress, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

bag. She is surrounded by construction tools. Behind her are two men working on the house. A man is

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1950s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Giclée

Nike, 14"x10"x4" Carved Limestone sculpture
Nike, 14"x10"x4" Carved Limestone sculpture

Nike, 14"x10"x4" Carved Limestone sculpture

By Mark Leichliter

Located in Loveland, CO

independent study program. I grew up surrounded by construction tools and forms as my father, uncle, and

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Bracelet Watch
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Bracelet Watch

Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

precious metal construction over tool watch functionality. The 6621 reference features integrated bracelet

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1990s Art Deco Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch
Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

gold construction combines professional tool watch functionality with luxury aesthetics. Automatic

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1990s Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Luggage Leather Top Desk
Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Luggage Leather Top Desk

Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Luggage Leather Top Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive British Colonial style desk crafted in mahogany in a three piece construction with a

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20th Century Vietnamese British Colonial Vintage Construction Tools

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Brass

Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes
Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes

Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in San Diego, CA

navigational tools. Its brass construction ensures durability and longevity, making it a valuable addition to

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Mid-20th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Beyond The Waterline Watercolor on Paper
Vintage Beyond The Waterline Watercolor on Paper

Vintage Beyond The Waterline Watercolor on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

imitations of reality, but tools for the construction and reflection of an artist’s individual experience. As

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1990s American Impressionist Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Monotype

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Fireplace Tool Set
Fireplace Tool Set

Fireplace Tool Set

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H 30 in W 12 in D 7 in

Fireplace Tool Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Fireplace Tool Set quality construction of nickel plated steel

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1970s Unknown Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Steel

1950s Modernist Brass and Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools / Fire Tools
1950s Modernist Brass and Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools / Fire Tools

1950s Modernist Brass and Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools / Fire Tools

Located in Oakland, CA

1950s Modernist fireplace tools wrought iron construction with brass handles, a simple clean design

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass

Modernist Arch Top Tool Set
Modernist Arch Top Tool Set

Modernist Arch Top Tool Set

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H 31.5 in W 14 in D 6.75 in

Modernist Arch Top Tool Set

By Pilgrim Art

Located in New York, NY

Free standing fireplace tool set. Steel construction, stand, poker, brush, and shovel.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Steel

Rare Albrizzi Fire Tools with Laminated Marble Column
Rare Albrizzi Fire Tools with Laminated Marble Column

Rare Albrizzi Fire Tools with Laminated Marble Column

Located in New York, NY

construction. Chrome tools feature rosewood handles. Signed with scratched signature and 1/50 1974. Likely a

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20th Century Italian Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Steel

Signed Schreiner New York 1950s Domed Faceted Glass Cabochon & Pearl Brooch
Signed Schreiner New York 1950s Domed Faceted Glass Cabochon & Pearl Brooch

Signed Schreiner New York 1950s Domed Faceted Glass Cabochon & Pearl Brooch

By Schreiner of New York

Located in New York, NY

construction tool of Schreiner. Additionally, there are four large dark copper brown rhinestone accents and

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1950s American Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Pearl

Maitland Smith Banded & Inlaid Sideboard with Tooled Leather Top 20th C
Maitland Smith Banded & Inlaid Sideboard with Tooled Leather Top 20th C

Maitland Smith Banded & Inlaid Sideboard with Tooled Leather Top 20th C

By Maitland Smith

Located in Big Flats, NY

A sideboard by Maitland Smith offers inlaid mahogany and satinwood construction with shaped top

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20th Century Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Elegant Grosfeld House Server 1940's
Elegant Grosfeld House Server 1940's

Elegant Grosfeld House Server 1940's

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H 34.25 in W 65 in D 21 in

Elegant Grosfeld House Server 1940's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant server by Grosfeld House,mahogany construction leather tooled doors, mirror/lucite handles

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1940s American Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Glass, Lucite

Baker Furniture Chippendale Faux Bamboo Desk.
Baker Furniture Chippendale Faux Bamboo Desk.

Baker Furniture Chippendale Faux Bamboo Desk.

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

construction with tooled leather & scalloped corners top. Baker medallion in tact. Circa 1970. The desk pairs

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1970s American Regency Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Rosewood, Mahogany, Leather & Brass Center Table
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Rosewood, Mahogany, Leather & Brass Center Table

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Rosewood, Mahogany, Leather & Brass Center Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Big Flats, NY

A neoclassical style center table by Maitland Smith offers rosewood and mahogany construction in

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20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Wooden Box
20th Century French Wooden Box

20th Century French Wooden Box

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H 6.6 in W 25 in D 16.4 in

20th Century French Wooden Box

Located in High Point, NC

tools. Its straightforward construction and aged surface make it both functional and decorative—an ideal

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20th Century French Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Wood

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Rare "Amalfi" Stool for Salterini, 1960s
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Rare "Amalfi" Stool for Salterini, 1960s

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Rare "Amalfi" Stool for Salterini, 1960s

By Mario Papperzini, Salterini

Located in Coronado, CA

in the 1960s. This rare stool features wrought iron construction with hand tooled details, hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Three-Seat "Amalfi" Sofa for Salterini, 1960s
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Three-Seat "Amalfi" Sofa for Salterini, 1960s

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Three-Seat "Amalfi" Sofa for Salterini, 1960s

By Mario Papperzini, Salterini

Located in Coronado, CA

in the 1960s. The sofa features wrought iron construction with hand tooled details, hand hammered

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cleo Baldon California Modernist Oak Dining table for Terra, 1960s
Cleo Baldon California Modernist Oak Dining table for Terra, 1960s

Cleo Baldon California Modernist Oak Dining table for Terra, 1960s

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Coronado, CA

construction! Wonderful hand tooled hardware to the underside! Condition Notes: This table is in its original

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1960s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Iron

Modernist Forged Iron and Aluminum Fireplace Tools by Michael Aram
Modernist Forged Iron and Aluminum Fireplace Tools by Michael Aram

Modernist Forged Iron and Aluminum Fireplace Tools by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in Buffalo, NY

iron construction, Includes stand four piece tools. Michael Aram Furniture is handcrafted, with no

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Wrought Iron Twisted Arts & Crafts Style Modern Fireplace Tool Set - 5pc Set
Wrought Iron Twisted Arts & Crafts Style Modern Fireplace Tool Set - 5pc Set

Wrought Iron Twisted Arts & Crafts Style Modern Fireplace Tool Set - 5pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wrought iron construction, (4) tools with stand, very nice vintage item, great style and form. Circa Late

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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Long Red and Liquid-Glass Covered Industrial Bench
Long Red and Liquid-Glass Covered Industrial Bench

Long Red and Liquid-Glass Covered Industrial Bench

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Long red and liquid-glass covered Industrial bench. This re-purposed general construction tool

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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Metal

Diamond Hammer Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Construction Jewelry Tools
Diamond Hammer Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Construction Jewelry Tools

Diamond Hammer Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Construction Jewelry Tools

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage diamond hammer charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). One estimated 0.15 carat diamond is set into the hammer (estimated at I-J color and SI1 clar...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dream Offering
Dream Offering

Mark LeichliterDream Offering, 1993

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H 55 in W 26 in D 12 in

Dream Offering

By Mark Leichliter

Located in Loveland, CO

-developed independent study program. I grew up surrounded by construction tools and forms as my father

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Bronze

Small Tooled Brass and Wood Holder
Small Tooled Brass and Wood Holder

Small Tooled Brass and Wood Holder

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H 1.88 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

Small Tooled Brass and Wood Holder

Located in Medina, OH

. High quality and durable tooled brass construction. Intricate Art Nouveau French design in the middle

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass

1960s Construction-Site Tool Cabinet, Refinished
1960s Construction-Site Tool Cabinet, Refinished

1960s Construction-Site Tool Cabinet, Refinished

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage construction-site tool cabinet featuring heavy-duty hardware and locking casters. Six

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1960s North American Industrial Vintage Construction Tools

1960's Italian Brass Bartender Tool Set
1960's Italian Brass Bartender Tool Set

1960's Italian Brass Bartender Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

heavy weight construction the tools are useful and sculptural.4 piece tool set hangs nicely on original

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20th Century Italian Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass

Oak Armchair with Brass Stud and Leather Seat
Oak Armchair with Brass Stud and Leather Seat

Oak Armchair with Brass Stud and Leather Seat

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H 31 in W 22 in D 20.75 in

Oak Armchair with Brass Stud and Leather Seat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oak armchair with turned legs, arms supports and base. Dowel construction. Hand-tooled leather

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20th Century American Vintage Construction Tools

Very Nice Dining Table by Jules Wabbes, BE
Very Nice Dining Table by Jules Wabbes, BE

Very Nice Dining Table by Jules Wabbes, BE

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H 28.35 in W 88.98 in D 36.42 in

Very Nice Dining Table by Jules Wabbes, BE

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Brussels, BE

, using a traditional technique used in construction, but adapted by modern tools (planning machines

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Steel

8 Carat Black Diamond Crown Halo Ring
8 Carat Black Diamond Crown Halo Ring

8 Carat Black Diamond Crown Halo Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

Collection. Constructed completely of 14 Karat White Gold, in an Art Deco inspired construction, accented

Category

1980s Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand

1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

overall condition is fantastic. Heavy cast iron construction. Tools are all in very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Iron

1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand

1960s Pilgrim Manufacturing Fireplace Tool Set with Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

overall condition is fantastic. Heavy cast iron construction. Tools are all in very good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools
Mid-Century Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools

Mid-Century Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools

By Donald Deskey

Located in Oaks, PA

Mid-Century iron and brass fireplace tools. Heavy construction.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamps
Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamps

Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Kensington, MD

Rare pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table lamps. Minimal in construction yet very finely

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Vintage Construction Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage construction tools for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage construction tools — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Vintage construction tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco vintage construction tools are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage construction tools over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith, Kaare Klint and Ferguson Copeland are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Construction Tools?

Prices for vintage construction tools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage construction tools begin at $95 and can go as high as $425,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.