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
Mounted Display of Vintage Drafting Calipers
Located in Napa, CA
Mounted display of vintage drafting calipers.
Historical drafting tools are welded to steel base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
side. It also has a foot rest and 2 drawers. One for drafting tools and a smaller one for storage.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Felt, Oak
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
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
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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
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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
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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
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
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
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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 ...
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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
.
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
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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
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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
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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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By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Materials
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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well constructed maple drafting table from the sixties. Reaches a hgt of 41.5 and a low of 30.5. Has a worn spot on the surface, pictured which doesn't affect it's use. In excellent ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Aluminum Drafting Table
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant drafting table is made of aluminum and wood and rather light. It was created and made in the 1920s.
It is a great piece in very good authentic condition.
Tabletop 120 c...
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century, FR-0114
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century.
Item #: FR-0114
Dimensions: 59"W X 32.875"D X 44”H
Category
Early 20th Century Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Scandinavian Planter with Pressed Copper Sides
Located in Pasadena, TX
This vintage Scandinavian Planter has Pressed Copper sides and would be a beautiful accent piece for any home or office. It's slender teak legs and pressed copper sides are a perfect...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Copper
Yellow Velour Parsons Style Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Parsons Style Bench is 6ft long. It's fully upholstered in a nice yellow Velour fabric. It would be a great addition at the end of a bed or under the window.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
DAYTIME KEY Signed Lithograph, Mini Beachscape, Red Box, Sand, Sea, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
DAYTIME KEY is a rarely seen, hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the American surrealist artist Fanny Brennan, created using traditional hand lithography techniques printed on ...
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fabulous Art Deco chest of drawers. It has its original bakelite pulls. It's made of walnut and has inlay and carved motifs. It has 4 deep drawers for plenty of storage. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
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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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