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1940s Drafting Table

1940s Antique A. Lietz Co Large Drafting Table San Francisco, CA
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Antique A. Lietz Company drafting table in maple wood & cast iron Art Deco San Francisco
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tables

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Iron

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

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Aluminum

Still Life and Round Lace Table, 1960s Abstract Still Life, Acrylic and Pastel
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Still Life and Round Lace Table" is an original acrylic and pastel on paper by Edward Marecak
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1960s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Pastel, Acrylic

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
, chests of drawers, bookcases, tables, and chairs. But as rationing amped up, Knoll asked Risom to revisit
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

"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

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

Italian Maiolica Cup Ferretti Lodi, circa 1770 - 1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
wedding gifts in central Italy. As an auspicious symbol, it replaced the birth table (“desco da parto
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Abandoned (Colorado) - Oil on Canvas, American Modern Landscape Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
he was drafted into the U.S. Army in March 1942. After basic training at Kessler Field near Biloxi
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wood top, cast iron base drafting table. This table adjusts in height from tallest position (42") to lowest (30.5") and the top can be tilted to various angles from uprigh...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

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American Drafting Table
American Drafting Table
H 42.5 in W 25.5 in D 28.75 in
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Adjustable Table 1930s Fabulous Sculptural Industrial Wheeled Wood Table Adjustable Tilt with Hand Crank Metal Base Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, S...
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamps, Walnut, Ceramic, Linen Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
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By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
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2 Tapistries by Simone Prouve
By Simone Prouvé
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cotton, wool and mix-media. Both signed. Simone Prouve (born 1931) is the daughter Jean Prouve. Dimensions: H 93’´x W 62’´ and H 93’´x W43" for the rope tapestry. Price is per piece.
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2 Tapistries by Simone Prouve
2 Tapistries by Simone Prouve
H 93 in W 61 in D 1 in
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: Larger - 36 1/2" x 25" x 2" Smaller - 25" x 10 1/2" x 3 3/4" Materials: Oak & Pine
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Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
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TN845-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, triptych, black
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Vintage drafting table
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Old vintage drafting table
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

1940s Coffee Table by Kozelka & Kropacek in Light Oak
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Beautiful coffee table from the 1940s after a draft by K. Kozelka & A. Kropacek, Czech Republic
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Sofa Tables

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Vintage Rustic Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This circa 1940's drafting table is well constructed and easily adjusted for use as a practical
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Vintage Rustic Oak Drafting Table
Vintage Rustic Oak Drafting Table
H 41 in W 32 in D 38 in
1940s Hamilton Oak Drafting Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Original drafting table manufactured by Hamilton in the US in the 1940s. This large work table
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine, Oak

1940s Hamilton Oak Drafting Table
1940s Hamilton Oak Drafting Table
H 44 in W 48 in D 37.5 in
1940's Architect's Drafting Table - Midcentury Wooden & Iron Metal Base
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 1940's Architect's drawing table with cast iron metal base, Beech & Oak frame and top. A fully
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Adjustable Drafting Table by E.M Makar. Unusually Large Drafting Surface
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Tables

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Iron

Adjustable Drafting Table
Adjustable Drafting Table
H 83 in W 67 in D 51 in
Old Industrial Drafting Table of the 1940s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great Industrial drafting table can be dated in the 1940s. It is a nice piece with a dark
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Old Industrial Drafting Table of the 1940s
Old Industrial Drafting Table of the 1940s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage 1940s Oak & Iron Drafting Table by the F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1940s vintage Industrial drafting table made by the F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia. Table
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Industrial and Work Tables

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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

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Architect/ Drafting Red Pine Table
Architect/ Drafting Red Pine Table
H 50 in W 35.75 in D 23.75 in
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

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Industrial Drafting Table by NIKE
Industrial Drafting Table by NIKE
H 36 in W 60 in L 36 in
Industrial Oak and Douglas Fir Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, mid-20th century, drafting table features an oak base with cast iron fittings and
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Industrial Drafting Table by Nike, Tall Model
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

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Construction Site Drafting Table
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

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Drafting Table
Drafting Table
H 38 in W 43 in D 32 in
Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable Drafting Table from Lyon ( France )
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Drafting Table
Drafting Table
H 50 in W 44 in D 35 in
French Architect's Drafting Table 1940 Nickeled Aluminum with Finished Wood Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage French drafting table, aluminum, nickel-plated with finished wood top, circa 1940s. Rare
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

1940s - 1950s Industrial English Red Drafting Swivel Chair
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A tall English drafting or as an operators chair probably from the 1940s - 1950s. It would have
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century French Architect's Table and Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
A vintage drafting table from French manufacturer Equilibree, circa 1940. The table, with
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Set of Four 1940s Weathered Industrial Counter Height Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 1940's industrial counter height stools. Great weathered patina. Great for a kitchen
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

German Bakelite Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of German black and steel drafting table wall fixtures. Sturdy and well fabricated, these
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Architects Balance Lamp with Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
shade is over 36 inches in diameter and was designed to reflect a pleasing even light over a drafting
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Steel

Architects Balance Lamp with Shade
Architects Balance Lamp with Shade
H 43 in W 36 in D 95 in
French Architects Balance Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
shade is over 36 inches in diameter and was designed to reflect a pleasing even light over a drafting
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French Architects Balance Lamp
French Architects Balance Lamp
H 43 in W 95 in D 36 in
Vintage 1940s Industrial Maple and Iron Drafting Table Kitchen Island
Located in Lafayette, IN
This charming little drafting table has everything going for it. The perfect size (60" x 38"), the
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Tables

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1940s Oak and Pine Drafting Table
Located in Garnerville, NY
hardware. The drafting table comes from the estate of marine, landscape and illustrator, Anton Otto Fischer
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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1940s Oak and Pine Drafting Table
1940s Oak and Pine Drafting Table
H 33 in W 42 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Leitz Drafting Table
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted in San Francisco in the 1940s, this vintage Lietz drafting table is made of maple and cast
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tables

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Iron

Vintage Leitz Drafting Table
Vintage Leitz Drafting Table
H 48 in W 59.63 in D 35.63 in
Cast Iron Saxon Drafting Table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A Saxon drafting table with a three-legged steel pedestal base of a greenish hue. It adjusts
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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Cast Iron Saxon Drafting Table
Cast Iron Saxon Drafting Table
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
Midcentury Industrial Adjustable Maple Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, maple drafting table features cast iron hardware that adjusts the height
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Maple

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Wood Drafting Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage, adjustable drafting table from the 1940s or 1950s, made of wood (possibly
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Industrial Drafting Table Work Station
Located in Surrey, BC
Fully adjustable drafting table top with full work station made by "Bench ". Industrial
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

1920 Adjustable Cast-Iron Drafting Table
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful fully functional drafting table with adjustable angles and heights. This piece has a
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Vintage 1920s German Machine Age Industrial and Work Tables

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Christian Dell For Franz Kulmann KG Folding Drafting Table
By Christian Dell
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage folding drafting table designed by Christian Dell and made by Franz Kulmann KG in Germany
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Antique Cast Iron Base Easel / Drafting Table with Lucite Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Drafting Table or Desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage industrial drafting table or desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia, circa
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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

Max Ingrand Midcentury White Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1954
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
drafted for military service in 1939 and fell into captivity at Hoyerswerda in May 1940. He returned from
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5.5 Midcentury Table Desk Hans Eichenberger George Nelson Action Series
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
table, which began production in 1947, the first of many designs that the sculptor would create for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Chinese Dream Stone and Hardwood Table Screen, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Chinese Republic period carved hardwood and Dali marble table screen. The well
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Marble

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "American Eagle" drafting table by Keufel & Esser Co. Solid wood boards and blue-painted
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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
H 36 in W 67 in D 48 in
1940's Industrial Wood Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A nice adjustable industrial drafting table. The open design and cross stretcher base gives the
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

1940's Industrial Wood Drafting Table
1940's Industrial Wood Drafting Table
H 42 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
Ideal Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
I'm crazy for the color combo here. Fire engine red and pine. This table raises and lowers (to
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Vintage 1940s American Tables

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Iron

French Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
pivoting wood top with metal base
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

French Drafting Table
French Drafting Table
H 69 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
Handsome Drafting Table Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly unique drafting table base with exceptional original detailing.
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Vintage 1940s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Handsome Drafting Table Bases
Handsome Drafting Table Bases
H 30 in W 31 in D 12 in
Vintage Drafting Table and Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming new arrival at voila!, this 1940's vintage adjustable drafting table and chair is from A
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Drafting Table and Chairs
Vintage Drafting Table and Chairs
H 47 in W 39 in D 23 in
Tilt-Top Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
wood top amd iron base
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Tilt-Top Drafting Table
Tilt-Top Drafting Table
H 40 in W 60 in D 38 in
Antique Large Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice large antique adjustable drafting table by Hamilton. This table is easily adjustable
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Swedish Adjustable Hydraulic Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Industrial Steel Metal Hydraulic Base moves up and down, with adjustable wood table top
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Jeweler's Adjustable Drafting Light Table
Located in New York, NY
Jeweler's Adjustable Drafting light table. Pivots and locks forward or back and raises in height
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Steel

Vintage Cast Iron Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This classic vintage drafting table is ideal for those smaller spaces and can serve a variety of
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Vintage Cast Iron Drafting Table
Vintage Cast Iron Drafting Table
H 31 in W 26 in D 20 in
Berger et Fils (French) Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Very Large Drafting Table. 3-way Pivoting and Adjustments. Counterbalance. Signed on back. Original
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables

Ford Factory Draft Table with Magnetised
Located in Oakland, CA
Design your own Galaxie 500 with this drafting table from Ford Motor Cars. The top is magnetized
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Aluminum

Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large beautiful drafting table with a counter weight.
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Drafting  Table
Drafting  Table
W 63 in D 52 in
Impressive 1940s Pedestal Base Architect's Drafting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
paint. On the highest setting, table reaches 46 inches high. Some scuffs and paint loss. Pin holes on
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Drafting Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
The height of the table becomes 50 inches when the desk is raised.
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20th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood

Drafting Desk
Drafting Desk
H 30 in W 47 in
Antique Industrial American Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pau, FR
Antique Industrial American oak drafting or drawing table with cast iron hardware, adjustable
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

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1940s Drafting Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s drafting table for your home. Each 1940s drafting table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s drafting table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s drafting table, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s drafting table that is appealing in its simplicity, but A. Lietz Co., Antonio Ferretti and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Drafting Table?

Prices for a 1940s drafting table start at $1,764 and top out at $12,880 with the average selling for $2,234.
Questions About 1940s 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 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 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 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.