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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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20th Century Industrial Drafting Table
By Alvin Corporation
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wood and cast iron Industrial drafting table with an adjustable height and a pivoting
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

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

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

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
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Early 20th Century Tables

Materials

Iron

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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