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What is an artist’s table called?

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What is an artist’s table called?
What an artist's table is called varies. Some terms used to describe this type of table include drawing table, drafting table, architect's table and engineer's table. By any name, this type of table usually stands taller than the average desk and has an angled working surface. Find a selection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Rare Aluminum Drafting Table
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant drafting table is made of aluminum and wood and rather light. It was created and made
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Refurbished Vintage Drafting Table
Located in Alhambra, CA
Awesome vintage drafting table base with 12 storage compartments, and a new table top reclaimed
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage Adjustable Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Drafting Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. Top Dimensions: 38 1/2" x 72" x 37" high
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Marcel Bauer Draft Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Praha, CZ
Marcel Bauer draft table, min 20th century, made in Germany Made of chrome and wood. Repolished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage drafting table from the early 20th century. It's made of solid oak and has
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Oak

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