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AWL

By Jim Dine

Located in Portland, ME

Dine, Jim (American, born 1935). AWL from Winter Tools, 1973 and AWL from Ten Handcolored Winter Tools II (1989) 1.

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1970s Vintage Awls

Materials

Lithograph

Jim Dine Watercolor Lithograph, Signed, 1973, Ten Winter Tools, Awl
Jim Dine Watercolor Lithograph, Signed, 1973, Ten Winter Tools, Awl

Jim Dine Watercolor Lithograph, Signed, 1973, Ten Winter Tools, Awl

By Jim Dine

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Jim Dine Medium: Lithograph hand-colored with watercolor on Auvergne Narcisse Title: Awl Portfolio: 1973 Ten Winter Tools (Hand-Colored) Year: 1973 Edition: 6/10 Image Size: ...

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1970s Vintage Awls

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

After Jim Dine (American B. 1935), 'Awl'  '11 Pop Artists', Volume I
After Jim Dine (American B. 1935), 'Awl'  '11 Pop Artists', Volume I

After Jim Dine (American B. 1935), 'Awl' '11 Pop Artists', Volume I

By Jim Dine

Located in Germantown, MD

After Jim Dine (American, b. 1935) 'Awl': From '11 Pop Artists', Vol. I Lithograph in color Signed Jim Dine and dated 1965 in pencil u.r., from an edition of 200, published by Origin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Vintage Awls

Materials

Berlin Iron

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set
Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

This includes a magnificent solid silver water dropper (suiteki) shaped like a traditional folding fan, an inkstone, a paper cutting knife, an awl, and two calligraphy brushes. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Awls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hole Punch (Jim Dine 30 Bones of My Body portfolio) tool dry point
Hole Punch (Jim Dine 30 Bones of My Body portfolio) tool dry point

Hole Punch (Jim Dine 30 Bones of My Body portfolio) tool dry point

By Jim Dine

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously catalogued in rows like scientific specimens or sketched individually, hammers, awls, brushes, saws and screwdrivers assume a visceral symbolism.

Category

1970s Pop Art Vintage Awls

Materials

Drypoint

Drypoint: Hand saw by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch
Drypoint: Hand saw by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch

Drypoint: Hand saw by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch

By Jim Dine

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously catalogued in rows like scientific specimens or sketched individually, hammers, awls, brushes, saws and screwdrivers assume a visceral symbolism.

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Drypoint

Pair of Table Lamps Maison Charles Style
Pair of Table Lamps Maison Charles Style

Pair of Table Lamps Maison Charles Style

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself: tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass

Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase

Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale, Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been che...

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20th Century English Georgian Vintage Awls

Materials

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Scalop fruits bowl or table centerpiece in massive argent
Scalop fruits bowl or table centerpiece in massive argent

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H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in

Scalop fruits bowl or table centerpiece in massive argent

Located in Nice, FR

With around feet also in silver. Awl silver 900. Italian work from the 50' H : 11cm L : 41cm D: 30cm

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1950s Italian Vintage Awls

Materials

Silver

Zuni Native American Signed ALW Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Zuni Native American Signed ALW Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Zuni Native American Signed ALW Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Located in BLOOMINGTON,, MN

Bracelet features a spread wire design with five rows and turquoise inlay. Signed AWL for Zuni Native American Designer couple Anson and Letitia Wallace.

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Awls

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Museum Quality Ships Awl Board with Rope
Museum Quality Ships Awl Board with Rope

Museum Quality Ships Awl Board with Rope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tools include wood mallet, awls, needles, punch, seamer, and intricate knot work.

Category

1940s Vintage Awls

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set, Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set, Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set, Italy 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dimensione Fuoco

Located in Naples, IT

The fireplace set consists of five different items: a set of fireplace tools (with broom, , tongs, shovel and awl), a fireguard, a pair of winglets and a firewood bag All of these pi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of  Table Lamps in the manner of Maison Charles
Pair of  Table Lamps in the manner of Maison Charles

Pair of Table Lamps in the manner of Maison Charles

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass

Maison CHARLES Pair of Sconces
Maison CHARLES Pair of Sconces

Maison CHARLES Pair of Sconces

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H 16 in W 16 in D 3 in

Maison CHARLES Pair of Sconces

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Lucite

Maison Charles Table Lamp
Maison Charles Table Lamp

Maison Charles Table Lamp

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H 25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Maison Charles Table Lamp

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Bronze

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase

By Brights of Nettlebed, Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This bookcase breaks down into five easy to transport pieces, you have the base which is one unit, the three top bookcase sections are all separate and the top cornice is also one re...

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20th Century English Chippendale Vintage Awls

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804
Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804

Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This sewing kit includes small scissors, awl, hook, needle case and thimble. All pieces coordinate with a matching beaded edge design.

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20th Century German Vintage Awls

Materials

Silver

Tool Drypoint: Wrench by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch
Tool Drypoint: Wrench by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch

Tool Drypoint: Wrench by Jim Dine, black and white tool still life sketch

By Jim Dine

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously catalogued in rows like scientific specimens or sketched individually, hammers, awls, brushes, saws and screwdrivers assume a visceral symbolism.

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Drypoint

.Pair of  Table Lamps by Maison Charles
.Pair of  Table Lamps by Maison Charles

.Pair of Table Lamps by Maison Charles

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass

Charles & Fils Pair of Table Lamps
Charles & Fils Pair of Table Lamps

Charles & Fils Pair of Table Lamps

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H 31 in W 4 in D 4 in

Charles & Fils Pair of Table Lamps

By Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Chrome

Pair of Maison Charles Brass & Bronze Coconut Table Lamps , 2 pairs available.
Pair of Maison Charles Brass & Bronze Coconut Table Lamps , 2 pairs available.

Pair of Maison Charles Brass & Bronze Coconut Table Lamps , 2 pairs available.

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself: Tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc. - The Setter build...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Maison CHARLES Table Lamp
Pair of Maison CHARLES Table Lamp

Pair of Maison CHARLES Table Lamp

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H 30 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Maison CHARLES Table Lamp

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc. - The Setter buil...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Awls

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Maison Charles Table Lamps
Pair of Maison Charles Table Lamps

Pair of Maison Charles Table Lamps

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Miami, FL

The chaser is a true artist, his movements are sure and he has high-quality tools that he makes himself : tracing awls, riffles, files, scratch-brush, chisels, etc. - The Setter buil...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Awls

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Japanese Scholars Stone"Suiseki"/Stones of Appreciation/Mountains
Japanese Scholars Stone"Suiseki"/Stones of Appreciation/Mountains

Japanese Scholars Stone"Suiseki"/Stones of Appreciation/Mountains

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A freshly excavated stone is referred to as a “raw stone,” and once the outer soil is meticulously removed using tools such as an awl, it becomes what is known as an “ara-ishi” (roug...

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Vintage Awls For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage awls is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Pop Art, modern and contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the vintage awls that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, black, gray and blue. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Andy Warhol and Jim Dine are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in polaroid, silver gelatin print and drypoint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Vintage Awls?

Prices for pieces in our collection of vintage awls start at $400 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $18,000.