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Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Drafting Table Overall Dimensions: 72" x 44 1/2" x 38" - 64 1/2" high Inner Drawer Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
H 38 in W 72 in D 44.5 in
Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Oak Top French Industrial Drafting Table is a thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted piece
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafting table. The top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage F. Weber Co. Oak, Pine, and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table. Item features a desirable
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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

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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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Midcentury Drafting Desk
Midcentury Drafting Desk
H 36 in W 61.25 in D 28.5 in
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in Weymouth, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
industrial drafting table may be understated in its description, but it is sure to make a lasting impression
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out trays. Large storage
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
By Anderson
Located in East Hampton, NY
The drafting table is antique cast iron tripod leg with wood tilt top. Adjustable height and angle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Vintage Adjustable c 1930 Cast Iron Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Industrial Vintage Adjustable c 1930 Cast Iron Drafting Table, nice early drafting table with
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handcrafted in Baltimore. This Marabu inspired, custom-crafted drafting table is a fully functional
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large drafting table (ca. 1950s, USA) composed of a maple surface with gray and brown painted trim
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pivoting Drafting Table, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
creatives in mind, the Pivoting Drafting Table is modern, minimal and sleek. It features a satin black oxide
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963. The
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
creatives in mind, the Drafting Table and Utility Cart duo is modern, minimal and sleek. It features a satin
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

Materials

Ash

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
Category

Vintage 1970s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
as storage compartments. Architect desks, more commonly known now as drafting desks, were built for
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th C. English Architect's Mahogany Desk w/Leather Writing Pad & Dual Tilt Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
leather, which when extended out from the table, creates a desk top with writing pad surface. The drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mahogany

1930's Architect's Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
1930's wood architects table with stone inlay and drawer for drawing and drafting supplies
Category

Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand Crank Metal Base Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, Server, Writing Table
Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was used has some
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French walnut adjustable architect’s drafting table features the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Parigi
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in London, Lambeth
Drafting table or desk. Designed by Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Italy. Structure in black
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Paolo Parigi
Paolo Parigi
H 38.19 in W 39.38 in D 31.89 in
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
swivel. (Hospital bedside table, lectern, podium, music stand, desk, writing desk, night stands). base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Antique Drafting Table by Dietzgen
By Dietzgen
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Industrial Antique Drafting Table by Dietzgen. A large model with wonderful patina on top
Category

Vintage 1940s European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with cast iron base with painted wood work or table surface that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
teak, the designs range from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

H.E. Smith Company Oak Adjustable Trestle Base Drafting Easel Drawing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage H. E. Smith Company industrial drafting table or architectural desk with wooden trestle
Category

20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
created ranged from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Hala Style Red Aluminum Industrial Drafting Lamp w/ Chrome Stem & Clamp
By Josef Hurka, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool Hala style Industrial clamp on desk lamp with red enameled aluminum shade and adjustable
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Keuffel and Esser Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This impressive drafting table boasts a signature X- shape iron base, perfect for use as a standing
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Articulated Green Glass Square Tube Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful telescoping drafting/art table lamp. The base has a clamp for mounting
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Architect's Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
English George III mahogany architect's/drafting desk or writing table, 18th century, having an
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Antique 18th Century British George III Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1930's Industrial Articulating Work Lamp with Green Porcelain Enamel Shade
Located in Fulton, CA
Nice example of an industrial workbench, drafting table or desk lamp. Dark green porcelain enamel
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rolling Utility Cart, Blackened Hot Rolled Steel, Customizable, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
This Rolling Utility Cart, originally designed to be paired with our Drafting Table, is versatile
Category

2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Kagan's pens. The unit has an attached drafting table with a drawer that features a multi-level adjusting
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a desk lamp over a drafting table, as a bedside light, or simply mount adjacent to your favorite
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a desk lamp over a drafting table, as a bedside light, or simply mount adjacent to your favorite
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a desk lamp over a drafting table, as a bedside light, or simply mount adjacent to your favorite
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Iron and Black Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a desk lamp over a drafting table, as a bedside light, or simply mount adjacent to your favorite
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Industrial French Art Deco Architects Screw Lamp "by Ki-é-klair" Model 210
By Alphonse Pinoit
Located in Hamburg, DE
salon. It was attached to his drafting tables. As such, the piece is a fine piece of French design
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Black Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Wood Drafting Table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Drafting Desk
Black Drafting Desk
H 39 in W 60 in D 30 in
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique American Drafting Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American drafting table with original top. Height 32.5"- 43". Top 84" by 42.5".
Category

Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique American Drafting Table
Antique American Drafting Table
H 32.5 in W 84 in D 42.5 in
Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual writing and reading table with one side that can be raised to hold a book or for drawing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1940 Cast Iron Drafting Table with Extra Large Surface
Located in Hudson, NY
Very large surface cast iron drafting table with solid oak footrest on bottom. Top has been
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

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Drafting Table Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drafting table desk for your home. A drafting table desk — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are 168 variations of the antique or vintage drafting table desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drafting table desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each drafting table desk bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer each produced at least one beautiful drafting table desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Drafting Table Desk?

Prices for a drafting table desk start at $395 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $2,150.

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Questions About Drafting Table Desk
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.