Drawing Tables
Vintage 1970s German Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Walnut, Corian
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1930s Belgian Machine Age Industrial and Work Tables
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial and Work Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial and Work Tables
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1920s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
20th Century German Other Industrial and Work Tables
Other, Iron
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Easels
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Industrial and Work Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1960s Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Vintage 1930s Austrian Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables
Ivory
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
20th Century Belgian Industrial Tables
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Antique 19th Century American End Tables
Iron, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Laminate, Pine
20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Steel, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Industrial and Work ...
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
20th Century German Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Pine, Oak
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Industrial and Work Tables
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Industrial and Work Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel, Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Pine, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Beech
Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
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Finding the Right Industrial and Work Tables for You
From drafting tables to preparation tables to kitchen islands and more, the collection of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables on 1stDibs features a wide range of robust furnishings that fit seamlessly into modern interiors.
Work tables, just like most tables, have evolved considerably over the years.
More than 1,000 years before iconic American furniture brand Herman Miller would help shape the way we work — and later, how we live at home — monks who lived and worked in medieval-era monasteries stood at what you might call crude writing desks, translating religious texts and copying them by hand.
While those who practiced the art of handwritten letters definitely needed a suitable writing desk, the world wouldn’t see proper roll-top desks and the like until the 19th century. Owing to the work of architects such as Antoni Gaudí, these monastery “desks” were essentially work tables. (Chairs, much less actual desk chairs, weren’t a part of the workspace until the Renaissance.) It was a far cry from the cozy home office that affords many of us the opportunity to work remotely today.
Near the end of the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution brought with it the founding of mills and factories, and hand production methods gave way to machinery and mass production. Factory workers needed sturdy industrial tables to perform tasks that required precision and to support the manufacturing industry. Spare work tables — durable and easy to clean — were constructed of metal and wood and became essential on assembly lines and in packing facilities. Today, industrial-style furniture celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn.
Aside from how well antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables will fit in your industrial-style interior — think raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors — these furnishings have practical uses. They’re a must-have item for a number of creative endeavors: They’re an ideal food-prep surface in your kitchen or an efficient work surface for any kind of hands-on workshop or painting and drawing studio. With some creativity, you can turn a vintage wood industrial table or work table into a desk, dining room table or coffee table.
At 1stDibs, we love the industrial-style furniture trend, and here you can find a wide range of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables as well as other furnishings that will look wonderful in your heavenly loft space.
- What is a draw leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A draw-leaf table is a type of expandable table typically used for dining. The design includes one or more extensions called leaves that hide away within the table until you’re ready to use them. Shop a collection of draw-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
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