Vintage wooden tool chests

When you do a google images search or look on Pinterest, it seems folks are a little confused as to what type of tool carrying case they have.

Toolboxes or tool boxes have a closed top with latches, so when you pick them up, nothing will fall out. Two is always better than one, right? Years ago I picked up an amazing black with green wooden toolbox in a curbside pile. It had me at the dovetail corners and vintage hinges. I used it for years as a genuine toolbox for all my floral arranging and interior styling supplies. Then the repurposing bug hit and I split it up. Fix-it put knobs for feet on the skinnier half and I added a couple more cool old hinges to the the other side.

Whether you use half a tool box or the whole thing, the rustic style is perfect for adding a bunch of pretty…all through the year! Yep…this old friend gets around! I should probably add it to the list to grab if my house starts burning:. I love his long skinny shape and am so excited to fill him with vintage ruler stars for the 4th of July. See how I just tied the lid taught with a little twine at the hinges? Easy way to enjoy a centerpiece without the back flopping down.

Old toolboxes are perfect for home organization and storage. Their inner drawers and dividers can be used to corral items, too. From my desks to my kitchen, toolboxes are a mainstay at this vintage junk-loving house!

I just had to fill it with pretty-colored washi tape for fun. The top half of my wooden toolbox gets used plenty, too. Comes in handy for organizing kitchen essentials. As you can see, you can never have too many old toolboxes! We should probably have a tool caddy blog hop sometime, too…so many decorating possibilities with them, too! Your tools can find a new plastic version to live in:. Click here to enter.

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I am loving all the great ways you have used your tool boxes Lora. Watch list is full. This amount is subject to change until you make payment.

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