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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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Antique Drafting Table
Located in Los angeles, CA
Antique Drafting Table
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,808
Vintage Adjustable Pedestal Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Unique Tilting Pedestal Drafting Table / Writing Desk
Top Dimensions: 31" deep x 42" wide x 3/4" high
Height Adjustment: 32" - 43"
Base Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Materials: Wood & Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial and Work 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, mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,920 Sale Price
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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
$639 Sale Price
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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 through tenons.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Oak, Felt
$2,080 Sale Price
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Antique Hamilton Drafting Table / Writing Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table & Desk with 2 Storage Drawers & 3 Flat File Drawers
Overall Dimensions: 38 3/4" deep x 72" wide x 37 high
Top Dimensions (excluding edge piece): 37 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal


