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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

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
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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

Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid -Century Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple
By Anco Bilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches...
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem. Attributed
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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
Mid-Century Hala Style Drafting Clamp-On Light with Red Shade and Chrome Stem
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial clamp on table lamp with bright red dome shade. Drafting lamp on double
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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
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

Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with a cast iron ledge, cast iron knobs
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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

Szarvasi Hala Style Industrial Drafting Clamp-on Lamp with Olive Green Shade
By Hala Zeist, Josef Hurka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Hungarian industrial clamp on table lamp with olive enameled metal shade, chrome
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hala Style Red Aluminum Industrial Drafting Lamp w/ Chrome Stem & Clamp
By Hala Zeist, Josef Hurka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome stem with matching red metal clamp that fits on a table up 1.75" thick. In original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted in the mid-19th century, this table screen has a beautiful hardwood frame that plays well off the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
H 28.75 in W 19.5 in D 7.75 in
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
sectioned off entire rooms, allowing a family to shape the spaces in their home to any need. Smaller table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood, Mirror

Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
H 36 in W 23 in D 10.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright, Original Arnold House Modular Side Table, Triangular, 1954.
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd wright, Arnold house modular side table, Triangular, 1954. This listing is for one
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Mid-20th Century American Prairie School Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Frank Lloyd Wright, Arnold House Set of Modular Side Tables, Triangular, 1954
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd wright, Arnold house set of modular side tables, Triangular, 1954. Four tables can be
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Mid-20th Century American Prairie School Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co Adjustable Medical Dental Work Drafting Table
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co adjustable medical dental work drafting table. Item features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Phillip Lloyd Powell Coffee Table in Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, coffee table, walnut, United States, 1960s Stunning coffee table with free
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Phillip Lloyd Powell Coffee Table in Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Coffee Table in Walnut
H 13.59 in W 72.84 in D 14.97 in
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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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
, Mid Century and Modern decor. Very cool two-toned 70s period piece in Brass and Chrome. Shade is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage Orange Enameled Architect Task Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, multi-adjustable drafting table lamp with heavy metal base. Industrial architecture
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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
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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
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lounge Chair have become icons of 20th-century design. Later that year, Risom was drafted into the US
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
marlborough legs, which were typical of mid-18th Century English furniture. Overall, this piece is
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
every need. Also known as spirit screens, smaller table screens such as this were often used to block
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Soapstone

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Chinese Spotted Deer Painting Fragment, c. 1751
Located in Chicago, IL
Also known as spirit screens, small Chinese table screens such as this were often used to block
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Pearwood

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Phillip Lloyd Powell Pair of 'New Hope' Lounge Chairs in American Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frey, United States, 1960s Often described as a “Mid-Century Modernist”, American designer Phillip
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

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

Phillip Lloyd Powell Large Cabinet in Walnut and Gold Leaf
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the mid-1960s. This cabinet commands attention with its imposing stature and substantial size
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers by Sormani, Italy, 1963
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
drafting table to inhabit the world. The D154 piece and other architectural works of the period can be
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

"One United Nations Indivisible, " Stunning, Original Painting for UN Poster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overlapping with a man at work at his drafting table. In the distance workers are assembling the steel
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
protection from drafts, and to trap the heat from a fireplace in the area where the person would be sitting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Maiolica Cup Ferretti Lodi, circa 1770 - 1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
mid-sixteenth century, the puerperal soup tureen or puerperal cup became one of the most popular
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

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

Materials

Iron

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk ,mahogany top leans from perfectly horizontale
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Beiffe Padova Joe Colombo Italian Drafting Board
By Joe Colombo
Located in everton lymington, GB
Beiff Padova Italian drafting board desk or drafting table Attributed to be by Joe Colombo in 1969
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Martin Visser Table, Produced by ‘t Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Martin Visser table, produced in Wengé by ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s. Nice stained dinner table with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wenge

1950s Rose Marble Coffee Table by Paul Kjaerhom
By E. Kold Christensen, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Fantastic square coffee table designed by Danish Poul Kjaerholm in 1956. This table has a brushed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
By Wim Rietveld, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Reply Drafting Table (1958), the latter of which received the prestigious Signe d'Or prize in Brussels
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Trolley “Boby” by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, circa 1970
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
trolley was originally designed for use with a drafting table, but it can also be used at home or in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
designed and built for himself a drafting table. This product, which will later be called “heron”, is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Articluted Swiss Table Lamp by Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler Architect Midcentury Drafting Table Desk Lamp in very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid Century Danish Black-Top Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern drafting table from Denmark, features adjustable height and angle, sturdy sled legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Dutch Modern Rietveld Steel Reply Drafting Table
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Hyattsville, MD
NETHERLANDS, c.1950s. Wm. Rietveld + Friso Kramer "REPLY" Drafting Table by De Cirkel, with All
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century pine drafting or writing desk. Perfect for sketching with an adjustable top that can be
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Rare 1950s Articulated Lamp, by Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler. Highly Articulate Lamp, most adjustable we have ever used!!
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table
Located in Houston, TX
From Keuffel and Esser, America's first drafting table manufacturer, a vintage drafting table that
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table
Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table
H 38.5 in W 42 in D 31 in
Architect/ Drafting Red Pine Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage French architect’s or drafting table with an adjustable drawing surface which may be set at
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Architect/ Drafting Red Pine Table
Architect/ Drafting Red Pine Table
H 50 in W 35.75 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage, adjustable drafting table circa 1950s. The table top and height are
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
1950's/60's Mid-century architect drafting table. Solid oak with metal base and cast iron hardware
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Drafting Table by NIKE
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage Industrial style swivel, tilt and height adjustable drafting table or desk by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Metal

Industrial Drafting Table by NIKE
Industrial Drafting Table by NIKE
H 36 in W 60 in L 36 in
18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
English draftsman or architects table. Mahogany veneer over solid mahogany (no secondary woods
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
H 31.5 in W 41 in D 25.25 in
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Midcentury Drafting Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury drafting table for your home. Each midcentury drafting table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. There are many kinds of the midcentury drafting table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury drafting table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury drafting table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Drafting Table?

Prices for a midcentury drafting table start at $250 and top out at $9,200 with the average selling for $1,799.
Questions About Midcentury 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 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 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 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.