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1970 Drafting Table

Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and
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Midcentury Drafting Desk
Midcentury Drafting Desk
H 36 in W 61.25 in D 28.5 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
can work as a regular desktop or a professional drafting table. This is a truly unique desk. The top
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Post- Modern Architects Drafting Desk Lamp in Tan by Electrix, Inc
Located in Plainview, NY
A Post Modern Articulating Architects Drafting Lamp in Tan, crafted by Electrix, Inc. Standing atop
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Italian Chrome and Formed Birch Plywood Artist Drafting Work Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Artist's drafting table work stool featuring a chromed steel base and formed birch plywood seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Stools

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PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
Luxo Architectural drafting lamp, and this is the floor lamp size! Looks excellent with a Postmodern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

1970s Table M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta, Bauhaus Desk
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
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Vintage 1970s German Desks and Writing Tables

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1970s Table M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta, Bauhaus Desk
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
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Vintage 1970s German Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Marble and Chrome Kono Coffee Table by Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Izegem, VWV
This Kono table is made out of white Carrara marble base and of an chrome plated metal cone and a
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Oversized Brass Floor Lamp by Luxo Articulating Architect's Drafting Light 1970s
By Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Floor Lamp Luxo 1970s Brass floor light drafting architect's articulating lamp by LUXO. Brass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Carmel, NY
professional drafting table, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece. The desk's top is skillfully fashioned
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
, chests of drawers, bookcases, tables, and chairs. But as rationing amped up, Knoll asked Risom to revisit
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Maple

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1970 Drafting Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970 drafting table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every 1970 drafting table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970 drafting table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1970 drafting table, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1970 drafting table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nordisk Andels-Eksport, Stefan Wewerka and Tecta produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970 Drafting Table?

Prices for a 1970 drafting table start at $748 and top out at $74,500 with the average selling for $3,311.
Questions About 1970 Drafting Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best drawing table is one that is versatile, adjustable, and made of high-quality materials. There is a variety of drafting table styles and designs to choose from — it's all a matter of personal preference. Four-post and pedestal drafting tables are considered to be far more durable than fold-away tables. Larger top sizes are available with respect to these tables, but they are often more expensive. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are good for artists is largely a matter of personal opinion. Artists may find it more comfortable to use one for long sessions of illustrating and drawing. In addition, some artists appreciate that the tables keep their work secure. Find a range of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.