Drafting Tools
BUBBLE Signed Lithograph Surreal Landscape Vintage Drafting Tool, Blue Sky, Sand
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
. BUBBLE presents a whimsical depiction of a vintage drafting compass positioned alone in a desert-like
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 7 in
Continuity
By Clifford Singer
Located in Henderson, NV
mechanical drafting tools and no computer. This particular version, I have produced in 2021 and in process
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,995
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 25 in
Study for Old Canal, Red and Blue (Rockaway, Morris Canal)
By Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Located in New York, NY
York, and Boston. At one especially low point, he pawned his coat and drafting tools and lived in a
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
$165,000
H 14 in W 20 in
Recent Sales
Richard Hutter, "Hattock", 2005, 48" x 36"
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
drafting tools. Here Hutter employs one of his signature geometric motifs -- the comma -- as the dominant
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic
Bay Area Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture by Scott Davis lll "Country Boy 1991"
By Scott Davis III 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
;Country Boy" and was created in 1991, a mixture of glass, drafting tools and bicycle parts enclosed
Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 8 in W 15.75 in D 7.5 in
Lioness, 2014, acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 48" x 60", stretched
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
drafting tools, such as the french curve. His vocabulary conflates minimal and pop aesthetics. In "Lioness
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 48 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Blushing Lions Peak Show - Artist prints flower collage, pink & purple mountains
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
photomontage with a collage of drawings and paintings of paintbrushes, drafting tools, and flowers. These
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pyrus Malus II, acrylic, charcoal & found-paper collage on wood panel, 36" x 36"
By Richard Hutter
Located in Seattle, WA
clean, repetitive forms created by the use of drafting tools (such as a french curve).
In "Pyrus Malus
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper, Charcoal
Antique Drafting Tool Set
Located in Napa, CA
Made in Germany for Technical Supply Company Scranton & NY. Complete set with original case.
Category
20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Drafting Tools
Vintage Rossbach Pantograph Artist Drawing Architecture Drafting Tool Set Germany
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 3 in W 21 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
blue velour
Dressed with an inset brass lock — key absent
Comprehensive set of drafting tools
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Untitled, blue geometric abstract painting on linen
By David Collins
Located in New York, NY
filled the home with drafting tools, navigational maps and architectural
supplies. Collin’s artwork
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set
A very good looking high quality and well made set, the case has a hidden lock, there is ...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 3.75 in W 10.44 in D 1.11 in
Still Life with Flowers and Snow
By Yoritsuna Kuroda
Located in London, GB
celebration of new life and the hope of the coming summer. Similarly, the drafter's tools are a symbol for
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany artist's or drafting table, the gilt tooled leather lined top with ratchet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Keuffel and Esser Drafting Tool Kit
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage drafting tool kit with blue velvet interior.
Snaps closed; from Keuffel and Esser, the
Category
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian apothecary machinist drafting or calligraphy tool box and accessories. Made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 11.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Mounted Vintage Drafting Compass
Located in Napa, CA
Mounted vintage drafting compass.
Historical drafting tool welded to steel base, for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1900s French Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Drafting tools are included.
Vintage Toledo drafting stool included.
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks
Materials
Iron
Antique Mounted Drafting Tools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eight artfully mounted antique drafting tools.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mounted Objects
1900's Wooden Drafting Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's Wooden Drafting Tool
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vienna Bronze "Draftsman Pig"
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming fellow is hard at work making plans at the drawing board, surrounded by his drafting
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Trade Sign
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A superb vintage trade sign, having a dramatic drafting tool motif, it was most likely made for an
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
1960s Tool Cabinet by Nuarc Graphic Arts Equipment, Refinished in Army Green
Located in Alhambra, CA
Excellent 1960s tool cabinet meets drafting table by Nuarc Graphic Arts Equipment. We refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
1960s Cabinet by Nuarc Graphic Arts Eqpt., Refinished Steel and Reclaimed Wood
Located in Alhambra, CA
Excellent 1960s tool cabinet meets drafting table by Nuarc Graphic Arts equipment. We paired this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 40.5 in W 50 in D 32 in
Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
architecture with the various tools for drafting including a rule measure as well as an Ionic capital and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
antique drafting kit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique set of drafting tools in snap case with blue velvet interior, initials c.o.p. are inscribed
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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YES - large format photograph of conceptual motivational sign at night
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale original photograph from a series of conceptual motivational messages on classic Americana billboard signs in iconic landscape of the American West
YES by Frank Schott
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Color Photography
Materials
Giclée, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
$785 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 16.93 in
Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Potato Ceramic tray with metal handles, was originally designed in 1985 by George Sowden for Memphis Milano. Red and white porcelain for a rounded shape and metal handles.
George So...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Cactus Floor Lamp with Shelf, 1970s USA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun-loving cactus floor lamp. Perfect addition to any art-lovers home. Serves as both a functioning floor light and a beautiful piece of art.
Overall great vintage condition. Tested...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Pine
Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova.
Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered waves around the central mirror...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
$24,963
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s
This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Vintage Persian Hunting Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02. In the impeccable weave of this hand-knotted, vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the epic grandeur of signature Safavid stor...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed and dated 70'
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 10 x 12 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris, France
conditi...
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$857 Sale Price
30% Off
H 10 in W 12 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$46,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Custom Stained Glass Sconce by Frank Lloyd Wright 1954
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, illuminated, stained glass sconce commissioned by Carolyn Price for the Hillside Residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in 1954. When Carolyn Pri...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Rare Acid-Etched, Patinated Brass, "Chan Li" Cabinet by Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare acid-etched, patinated and polychromed brass, pewter and enamel "Chan Li" Cabinet resting on Greek Key form base by Philip & Kelvin Laverne. The sides and top engraved in the Ku...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Buffets
Materials
Brass
$175,000
H 31.25 in W 49 in D 15.5 in
A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Cathedral of Milan, Italy circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Rare and unusual Wunderkammer architectural model in miniature, entirely handmade, in balsa wood, depicting the Cathedral of Milan. Original patina. Italy second half of the 19th cen...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
$10,698
H 39 in W 51 in D 30.75 in
Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sharon, CT
The iconic American Deco Frankl 'Skyscraper' mantel clock. Polished silver over brass with black bakelite base. This rare 'top of line' deco item retains the original bevelled glass ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
On Hold
$2,163 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$400,000
H 70 in W 73 in D 14 in
Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$92,850 Sale Price
30% Off
H 68 in W 47.25 in D 38.5 in
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Drafting Tools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of drafting tools for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct drafting tools — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Drafting tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Drafting tools bearing industrial or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made drafting tools over the years, but those made by Lexington Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Drafting Tools?
Prices for drafting tools start at $350 and top out at $165,000 with the average selling for $3,995.
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