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What is an artist’s table called?
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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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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Felt, Oak
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century, FR-0114
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century.
Item #: FR-0114
Dimensions: 59"W X 32.875"D X 44”H
Category
Early 20th Century Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relieve all the splendor and charm of 19th century industrialism with this quaint antique drafting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron