Toyo Steel

Toyo Steel: Japanese steel toolboxes and carts, made in Japan since 1969.

Toyo Steel has made steel toolboxes in Japan since 1969. Its boxes were designed for workshops, garages and factories, but their clean lines and colors have made them design classics at home, where they hold art supplies, make-up, medicine, snacks or tea as easily as tools. They are painted rather than powder coated, with no clear topcoat, so honest wear becomes patina.

How to choose

The ST-350 is the compact two-level classic in 16 colors. The GL-350 is larger, with two raised trays. The TWR-4 is a three-tier rolling cart with seamless, leak-proof trays.

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Toolboxes

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Trade pricing

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers: apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on these makers and our full catalog, with a dedicated trade support line.

Shipping & returns

In-stock items ship in 2–3 business days; orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final; report damage or a wrong item within 48 hours of delivery.

Award-winning design

Toyo Steel’s Tool Wagon Royal series, including the TWR-4 rolling cart, won a Good Design Award in Japan in 2014.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Toyo Steel toolboxes made?

In Japan; Toyo Steel has made them since 1969.

Why do Toyo Steel boxes show paint wear?

They are painted for workshop use without a clear topcoat, so use creates patina.

Which Toyo Steel box comes in the most colors?

The ST-350, in 16 colors.

Can Toyo Steel toolboxes be locked?

Yes, they have a hole for a padlock.

Does the Toyo Steel cart need assembly?

Yes, about 45–60 minutes for one person, with the spanner included.

Has any Toyo Steel product won a design award?

Yes. The Tool Wagon Royal series, including the TWR-4 cart, won a Good Design Award in Japan in 2014.