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Set of Mid Century Designer Modern Fireplace Tools in Chrome & Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage modern set of fireplace tools circa 1970's. It features chrome plated steel construction
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

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Chrome

20th Century Copper Trifold Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Steel construction Comes with Large 3-panel design to accommodate larger fireplaces and Integrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Copper, Iron, Wire

Antique Federal Faceted Brass Cannonball Branch Feet Cast Iron Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, brass and cast iron construction, very nice antique pair, quality craftsmanship, great style and form
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20th Century English Federal Vintage Construction Tools

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Brass, Iron

Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron with Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Heavy construction. It will be a great addition to any cottage house, industrial or eclectic decoration
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20th Century Spanish Rustic Vintage Construction Tools

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Copper

Pair of Large, Gothic, Wrought Iron Fire Dogs, Medieval Revival Andirons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Blacksmith forged pair of fire dogs. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home
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20th Century English Medieval Vintage Construction Tools

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Iron

Modernist Fire Screen Set in Nickel, Glass and Black Enamel by WMH Jackson
Located in New York, NY
superlative construction, this set- featuring two andirons, a grate and a screen- would be a winning addition
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Construction Tools

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Enamel, Nickel

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

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Giclée

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

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Giclée

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

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Giclée

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

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Giclée

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

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Giclée

American Folk Art Tool Museum Sign 1950 Tool Assemblage
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wentworth Tool Museum sign assembled with scrap tools and hardware. Assemblage include many
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Construction Tools

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Iron

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.
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1940s American Vintage Construction Tools

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Mahogany

1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
1940s Machinists tool box - mahogany
H 5 in W 24.5 in D 16 in
Blueprints into Reality - Building Construction Rebar Concrete Forms
By Stanley Meltzoff
Located in Miami, FL
mentions Stanley Meltzoff. "Here Stanley Meltzoff dramatizes with tools and massive concrete forms the
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1950s Abstract Geometric Vintage Construction Tools

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Oil, Canvas

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

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Stone, Limestone

THE BUILDERS 1985 National Urban League, 1st Edition, Men Working Construction
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in Union City, NJ
composition. THE BUILDERS depicts a colorful, busy construction scene with men working on ladders, with tools
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Construction Tools

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Offset

Carved Oak and Tooled Leather Table by Milo Marks
By Milo Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Milo Marks oak and tooled leather table. Chip carved tapering legs and triangular aprons, one
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Late 20th Century American Other Vintage Construction Tools

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Construction Tools

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Cedar

Vintage French Empire Style Tooled Leather Top Mahogany Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Tooled Leather Top Mahogany Library/Hall Table by Maitland
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Mid-20th Century British Empire Vintage Construction Tools

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Brass

Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box. Item features
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20th Century Primitive Vintage Construction Tools

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Wood

"Magnolia Bloom Still Life" by Howard Hughes Tool General Manager Vice President
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
President of Hughes International Tool Houston Texas Biography F. W. Ayers (Fred) (1884-1966) Background
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1940s Realist Vintage Construction Tools

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Oil

Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk, Campaign, Mid 20th, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
attractive vintage tool chest, with superb quality and finish. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Construction Tools

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Wood

Vintage Orange Tooled Leather Wrapped Commode Chest of Drawers by Gus Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gus Furniture. This fine piece features 5 dovetailed drawers, solid wood construction, bracket feet
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20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Construction Tools

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Brass

"Still Life with Flowers and Fruit Bowl Howard Hughes VP Huges internation Tool
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
. (Fred) Ayers. Vice President of Hughes International Tool Houston Texas Biography F. W. Ayers (Fred
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1930s Realist Vintage Construction Tools

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Oil

"Still Life with Oriental Statues" Artist Howard Hughes Senior VP of Huges Tool
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
, 1929-1930. Construction engineering layout, tooling for automobile plant Brandt & Associate, Moscow
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1930s Realist Vintage Construction Tools

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Oil

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

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Brass

Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of various other
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Construction Tools

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Bronze

Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
H 30.71 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Craftsmanship: Set of Four Solid Wood Shoe Lasts, c. 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
vintage charm that only time can bestow. The solid wood construction showcases the enduring craftsmanship
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

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Wood

1950's Engineers Drawer Units - Twenty Four Drawers (1226.3)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
batch of these stunning drawer units originally made by the workshop and used to house machine tools and
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1950s English Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Pine

1950's Engineers Drawer Units - Twenty Four Drawers (1226.5)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
batch of these stunning drawer units originally made by the workshop and used to house machine tools and
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1950s English Vintage Construction Tools

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Pine

1950's Engineers Drawer Units - Twenty Four Drawers (1226.4)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
batch of these stunning drawer units originally made by the workshop and used to house machine tools and
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1950s English Vintage Construction Tools

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Pine

Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
construction features natural inclusions, reminiscent of foggy, misty mountains, evoking a sense of romance and
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Construction Tools

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Serpentine

1970s Modernist Clear and Gold Plexiglass French Wine Cooler by Gosset
Located in Aci Castello, IT
entertaining or special occasions. Its durable construction ensures that it not only serves as a stylish
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Construction Tools

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Plastic, Plexiglass

1950's Engineers Single Drawer Units - Twelve Drawers (1227)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
batch of these stunning drawer units originally made by the workshop and used to house machine tools and
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1950s English Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Pine

1950's Engineers Single Drawer Units - Twelve Drawers (1227.1)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
batch of these stunning drawer units originally made by the workshop and used to house machine tools and
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1950s English Vintage Construction Tools

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Pine

Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Leather Top Executive Partners Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, oxblood tooled leather top with gold gilt details, heavy solid mahogany construction, nicely carved
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vintage Construction Tools

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Brass

20th Century Belgian Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
storage for tools, utensils, or whatever your trade demands, while the simple, solid construction ensures
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Construction Tools

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Metal

20th Century Belgian Industrial Table
20th Century Belgian Industrial Table
H 31 in W 87 in D 21.8 in
Bronze Mounted Louis XV French Style Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Long Branch, NJ
casting! The wood grain is nice and the leather top is in excellent shape with nice gold tooling! The
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Construction Tools

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Bronze

1935 original advertising poster for Tire Dunlop Fort 90
Located in PARIS, FR
with precision and attention to detail, this poster serves as both a promotional tool and a timeless
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1930s Vintage Construction Tools

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Paper, Lithograph

Rostfrei Hammered Silver and Steel Vintage Cigar Cutter
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
-century desk top wedge cigar cutter is of top quality sturdy construction in steel with a decorative
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Construction Tools

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Steel, Silver

Bulgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Gas Lighter
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari's commitment to both innovation and timeless design. The 18k yellow gold construction exudes
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Late 20th Century Vintage Construction Tools

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

20th Century Central European Industrial Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
space for a variety of tools. The notched surface of the wood creates a workmanlike patina, while the
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20th Century European Industrial Vintage Construction Tools

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Metal

1930’s Table And Four Chairs By Gomme
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
. The clever construction allows seating for four, with plenty of leg room between each of the table
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Construction Tools

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Oak

20th Century Czech Wooden Kayak
Located in High Point, NC
smoothly through the water. The kayak's substantial size and robust construction harken back to an era when
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20th Century Czech Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Wooden Kayak
20th Century Czech Wooden Kayak
H 16.1 in W 255.9 in D 29.1 in
Istogrammi, Superstudio, Radical Architecture, Screenprint on Paper
Located in Milano, IT
construction. From 1973 to 1975 he was part ( as a co-founder) of Global Tools, a system of laboratories for
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1970s Conceptual Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Screen

Viaggio nelle regioni della ragione, Radical, Architecture, Projects
Located in Milano, IT
construction. From 1973 to 1975 he was part ( as a co-founder) of Global Tools, a system of laboratories for
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1970s Conceptual Vintage Construction Tools

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Screen

Bar Trolley Designed by Poul Nörreklit for Georg Pedersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Stockholm, SE
sliding drawer inside the trolley reveals a little compartment for bar tools. A cleverly added key locks
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Steel

Buccellati Suite Created by Mario Buccellati Himself, $450k Official Evaluation
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southbury, CT
over a year to create. He used Rennesance-era tools to create his works and invented several unique
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1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Construction Tools

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Issey Miyake Sapphire Japanese Blue Satin Ribbon Cage Dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in PARIS, FR
dimensional into the three dimensional with the complex construction of this incredible ribbon cage dress
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1990s Japanese Vintage Construction Tools

Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features drop front desk surface with tooled leather top, beautiful wood grain, 2 part
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Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Banner (abstract expressionist sculpture, Tulsa OK artist)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution through art. Two major influences
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
inset three part gilt tooled green leather writing surface. This grand desk has a very solid
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal as well as the
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

John Vesey Mid-Century Modern Desk or Bureau plat, Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French Louis XVI taste featuring Steel construction over
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Construction Tools

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Construction Tools

Materials

Lithograph

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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.