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19thC French Printers Cabinet / Counter
19thC French Printers Cabinet / Counter

19thC French Printers Cabinet / Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 19thC French Fruitwood Printers Cabinet / Counter with adjustable shelves W187 x D57 x H103 cm.  

Category

1890s French Antique Work Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter

Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter. Brass edged mahogany top with glazed doors to one side and a bank of drawers and shelving ...

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1890s English Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Massive Patinated Industrial Console
Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive patinated industrial console. The base attaches to the wall and/or the floor.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Massive Patinated Industrial Console
Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive patinated industrial console. The base attaches to the wall and/or the floor.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop
Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop

Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Antique Hamilton of Two Rivers Wisconsin Industrial steel/oak type Ledge Worktable for Printers, Printmakers, or TypeSetting. Patina and wear to all surfaces. Many years of use has c...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

French Antique Carpenter’s Workbench, Chestnut & Iron, 1850
French Antique Carpenter’s Workbench, Chestnut & Iron, 1850

French Antique Carpenter’s Workbench, Chestnut & Iron, 1850

Located in Austin, TX

French antique carpenter’s workbench from the Alps. This piece is made of painted chestnut and features a drawer and a cast iron hand vise.

Category

1850s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Massive Patinated Industrial Console
Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive patinated industrial console. The base attaches to the wall and/or the floor.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Located in Udenhout, NL

Antique counter from the 19th century from the brand Kanterbräu. This is a very unique item.

Category

1890s German Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand

Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. This sewing cabinet was named for George Washington's wife due to its sty...

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1920s American American Colonial Antique Work Table

Materials

Wicker

Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two
Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two

Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two

By D. G. Fischell

Located in Wien, AT

These two similar school benches are from a school in the former Czechoslovakia. The pieces were produced by D. G. Fischel & Sons in Mimon between 1890 and 1930 and are in a very...

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Early 20th Century Czech Jugendstil Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French writing sewing stand made of bird's eye maple veneer, circa 1830 top lifts to reveal original mirror frame and moving compartments. Very good condition for its ag...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800
English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800

English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency serpentine satinwood hinged sewing stand with outset corners, book matched lid, marquetry inlaid skirt, fitted compartmentalized interior with lift off tray, centered...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire
Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire

Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire

By Shaw Walker, Globe Wernicke

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful example of 19th century Laboratory (Institutional, Academia) Furniture. Writing desk with pullout vulcanized surfaced writing board and single drawer. Estimated weight: ...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Soapstone, Brass, Steel

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820
American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton maple and cherry one drawer wash stand with scalloped gallery, hinged top revealing a circular fitted interior for basin, sliding rear adjustable mirror, original c...

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1820s American Sheraton Antique Work Table

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Poplar

Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases
Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases

Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases

Located in Ferndale, MI

American made early 20 century. Shown with, 75 thick glass top available on request measures: 30 x 72.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

Chic Napoleon III Worktable
Chic Napoleon III Worktable

Chic Napoleon III Worktable

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Chic Napoleon III worktable (travailleuse) ebonized, bronze-mounted and brass inlaid marquetry in the queens style (a la reine) with inlaid initials, France, 19th century.

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Massive Patinated Industrial Console
Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive Patinated Industrial Console. The base attaches to the wall and/or the floor.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810
American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810

American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton mahogany and bird's eye maple one drawer sewing stand with original knobs, outset rounded corners, and terminating on turned bulbous tapered legs. Early 19th Century.

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1810s American Sheraton Antique Work Table

Italian 19th C. Butcher Block
Italian 19th C. Butcher Block

Italian 19th C. Butcher Block

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isn't she lovely? All primed and ready for your kitchen.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Work Table

Antique William IV Quality Rosewood Work / Lamp Table
Antique William IV Quality Rosewood Work / Lamp Table

Antique William IV Quality Rosewood Work / Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine William IV rosewood work table of elegant proportions beautifully crafted and richly figured throughout.

Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Work Table

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian burr walnut work table having a quality burr walnut shaped top with a moulded edge above a frieze drawer over a shaped fabric lined pull out basket.

Category

19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Regency Period Yew Work or Games Table
Early 19th Century Regency Period Yew Work or Games Table

Early 19th Century Regency Period Yew Work or Games Table

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period yew and burr yew games or work table, the lift-up top enclosing backgammon board above chess board and work basket supported on lyre-shaped end s...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Yew

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Work/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Work/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Work/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid work table having a quality burr walnut inlaid top above a fitted drawer and a sliding burr walnut storage compartment supported by turne...

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut trumpet work table having a quality burr walnut hinged top with a thumb moulded edge opening to reveal eight lidded compartments and central dee...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Drop Leaf Sewing Work Side Table Cabinet
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Drop Leaf Sewing Work Side Table Cabinet

Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Drop Leaf Sewing Work Side Table Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional early 19th century drop leaf sewing work table. Features a crotch mahogany frame with a drop leaf over two hand dovetailed drawers with curved front over a large lowe...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rustic Walnut Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rustic Walnut Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rustic Walnut Table

Located in Houston, TX

This versatile rustic table, farm table or work table dates to the early 19th century.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Table De Travaille
French 18th Century Table De Travaille

French 18th Century Table De Travaille

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century Table De Travaille - Work Table from the Ardeche region of France.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Painted Table
Painted Table

Painted Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pine work table in early multi-colored paint with original top and turned legs.

Category

19th Century Canadian Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Industrial Square Steel Console Table
Antique Industrial Square Steel Console Table

Antique Industrial Square Steel Console Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Machinist’s Work Table Overall Dimensions: 25″ deep x 34 1/2″ wide x 32″ high Serial Number: DP672 UF 6-10-N Materials: Cast Iron

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg
19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg

19th Century Primitive Farm work Drop leaf table with Tapered Leg

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This Antique Primitive Farm work table is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of historical furniture.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Work Table

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Octagonal Work / Lamp Table Sewing Table
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Octagonal Work / Lamp Table Sewing Table

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Octagonal Work / Lamp Table Sewing Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A very elegant antique octagonal work / lamp table in mahogany with fine satinwood style inlay to the top, centred by a small fan patera and raised on slender square tapering legs jo...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Late Federal Style Cherry Side Table, Circa 1st Quater 19th Century
Late Federal Style Cherry Side Table, Circa 1st Quater 19th Century

Late Federal Style Cherry Side Table, Circa 1st Quater 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late Federal Style Cherry Single Drawer work table Side Table, Circa 1st Quater 19th Century Measures 31" in width, 22.75" in depth and 29" in height.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Work Table

Materials

Cherry

Irish Antique Regency Burr Yew Drop-Leaf Work or Sewing Table, 19th Century
Irish Antique Regency Burr Yew Drop-Leaf Work or Sewing Table, 19th Century

Irish Antique Regency Burr Yew Drop-Leaf Work or Sewing Table, 19th Century

Located in Glasgow, GB

A rare Regency period burr yew and inlaid drop-leaf work table dating to c.1820. This attractive table has tulipwood crossbanding to the top and a U-shaped cradle support on a recta...

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1820s Irish Regency Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Single Drawer work Table or Side Table Measures 26" in width, 16.5" in depth and 26.75" in height.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable Table with One Drawer, 1920s
Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable Table with One Drawer, 1920s

Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable Table with One Drawer, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20Th Century French Oak Work Table with One Drawer of and Wood Knob Handle

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Flame, Ladies, Work, Regency, Circa 1830
Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Flame, Ladies, Work, Regency, Circa 1830

Small Antique Sewing Table, English, Flame, Ladies, Work, Regency, Circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique sewing table. An English, flame mahogany ladies work table, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Country Dining or Work Trestle Table
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Country Dining or Work Trestle Table

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Country Dining or Work Trestle Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

The use has also contributed to the patina of the table. It was also used as a dining and work table.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Sewing Table, English, Mahogany, Silk Cotton, Work, Regency, Circa 1820
Antique Sewing Table, English, Mahogany, Silk Cotton, Work, Regency, Circa 1820

Antique Sewing Table, English, Mahogany, Silk Cotton, Work, Regency, Circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique sewing table. An English, mahogany and silk cotton ladies work table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Early American Side Table
19th Century Early American Side Table

19th Century Early American Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

The table is an American Sheraton or Late Federal style single-drawer stand, also commonly called a work table or side table, typically crafted in cherry or walnut wood around the ea...

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18th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Serving Table in Grey Painted Wood
19th Century French Provincial Serving Table in Grey Painted Wood

19th Century French Provincial Serving Table in Grey Painted Wood

Located in Queens, NY

French Provincial (19th Century) grey painted serving/work table with gold decorated top and shelf with a back rail and 2 drawers.

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

18th-Century Walnut Writing Table with Worked Legs and Large Central Drawer
18th-Century Walnut Writing Table with Worked Legs and Large Central Drawer

18th-Century Walnut Writing Table with Worked Legs and Large Central Drawer

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

Thanks to its elegant proportions and understated design, it is ideal as a writing desk, work table, or refined furnishing piece for studies, libraries, living rooms, and classic or ...

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1750s Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

French Neo-Classical Black Lacquer & Faux Tortoise Painted Table / Desk / Center
French Neo-Classical Black Lacquer & Faux Tortoise Painted Table / Desk / Center

French Neo-Classical Black Lacquer & Faux Tortoise Painted Table / Desk / Center

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early 20th century Neo-Classical style French black lacquer and faux tortoise painted work table or desk. It has gilt trim and Greco-Roman torch appointments.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass

Victorian Papier Mache Bureau Table, Black Lacquer, Pearl Inlay, 1860
Victorian Papier Mache Bureau Table, Black Lacquer, Pearl Inlay, 1860

Victorian Papier Mache Bureau Table, Black Lacquer, Pearl Inlay, 1860

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian (circa 1860) black lacquered & decorated pearl inlaid papier mache ladies' bureau/work table with filigree pediment and hidden gaming board. (3 sections)

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Side Table, Japanese-style Worker In The Style Of Viardot
Side Table, Japanese-style Worker In The Style Of Viardot

Side Table, Japanese-style Worker In The Style Of Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Charmes, FR

Work table in carved and molded wood, opening with a flap engraved and decorated with a character and branches in bone.

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Narrow Pine Trestle Table
Late 19th Century French Narrow Pine Trestle Table

Late 19th Century French Narrow Pine Trestle Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This interesting and characterful table would make an interesting console against a wall or work table in a studio plus many other uses in the home or workplace.

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dolphin Side Table
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dolphin Side Table

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dolphin Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Matched Figural Walnut throughout. Most likely a work table as interior opens to reveal a well. Provenance: Iris Apfel (personal collection)

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Work Table

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be
Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Located in Meulebeke, BE

These versatile tables have a removable platform similar to the top on the bottom that easily transform the tables from side to work table.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be
Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Located in Meulebeke, BE

These versatile tables have a removable platform similar to the top on the bottom that easily transform the tables from side to work table.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Spanish Table Bobbin 18th century
Spanish Table Bobbin 18th century

Spanish Table Bobbin 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Can be used as a dining table / work table / desk / side table. Sturdy and solid, very beautiful colour and patina.

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Unique Console Table with Iron Base
Unique Console Table with Iron Base

Unique Console Table with Iron Base

Located in Nijlen, BE

The table was used by a Belgian artist as a work table.

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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Jewellers Table
Early 20th Century French Jewellers Table

Early 20th Century French Jewellers Table

Located in London, GB

A characterful early 20th century jewellers work table in patinated oak, retaining its original drawers, tool hooks and clamps.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Marble Top Iron Butchers Table Console
19th Century Country French Marble Top Iron Butchers Table Console

19th Century Country French Marble Top Iron Butchers Table Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Could serve as a pastry table, kitchen island, work table, or display table.

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Dairy Table
Dairy Table

Dairy Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid 19th century English dairy table or work table as found in a Victorian kitchen having well-scrubbed sycamore top over three long drawers with turned fruitwood knobs, all on ...

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Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Birch, Sycamore

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be
Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Industrial side table with metal frame and wooden top and removable platform, Be

Located in Meulebeke, BE

These versatile tables have a removable platform similar to the top on the bottom that easily transform the tables from side to work table.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Table
Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Table

Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Work Table.  This superb table is of particularly large scale, with great depth and made from solid walnut.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer
Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer

Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large 17th-18th century Chinese dining table or calligraphy table (work table). Original thick yellowish lacquer with a charming radiance and patina due to the natural age-related we...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

Beautiful 19th Century Italian Painted Venetian Side Table
Beautiful 19th Century Italian Painted Venetian Side Table

Beautiful 19th Century Italian Painted Venetian Side Table

Located in Hastings, GB

An antique Italian painted work table, a classic example of Venetian polychrome furniture, dating back to the late 18th or 19th century.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Large Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Center table
Large Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Center table

Large Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Center table

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome walnut library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of walnut having carved gadrooned and lyre legs and a stretcher made of iron.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Work Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique work table for your home. Each antique work table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique work table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique work table bearing Industrial, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique work table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Keuffel and Esser Co., Dietzgen and New Britain Machine Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Work Table?

An antique work table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,199, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $79,127.

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