What is a working table?

A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.

How do antique compasses work?

Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.

How does a table lamp work?

How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.

How does an extendable table work?

An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.

How does an antique watch fob work?

An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.

How does the impossible floating table work?

How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.

How does a drop leaf table work?

A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.

What chairs work with a Tulip Table?

Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What shape coffee table works best with a sectional?

A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.

Which table shape works best for my dining room?

Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

Antique Work Table

Two Drawer Turned Leg Table

Industrial Table Base

Vernacular Furniture

19th Century American Empire Table

Antique Kitchen Islands

Butcher Table

Work Bench

Vernacular Table

French 19th Century Farmhouse Worktable, Beech and Oak, Rustic Design

$4,500

French 19th Century Farmhouse Worktable, Beech and Oak, Rustic Design

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This unique work table has been cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to preserve and protect every feature.

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Beech, Oak

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

$5,500

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Located in Forney, TX

*Please note, the monumental iron meat hook shown in the last photo is not included and available separately* Ideal medium/large size and substantial proportions for a variety of di...

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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

$9,800

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

As well, the table could easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table on casters.

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19th Century English Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Wash Table

$972

Wash Table

Located in London, England

French wash table with poplar top on a metal frame base. Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

Rare 19th Century French Walnut Butcher Block with Trictrac and Chess Games Top

$6,800

Rare 19th Century French Walnut Butcher Block with Trictrac and Chess Games Top

Located in Birmingham, AL

An inset border frames the entire composition, while heavy original iron straps reinforce the corners — a reminder that beneath those games, this was first and foremost a serious but...

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1890s French Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Sewing Table

$2,148Sale Price|33% Off

Sewing Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to the upholstered pull-out sewing box. Raised up on turned tulip stem and circular base...

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19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Mercantile Table

$4,250

Early 20th Century Mercantile Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

Patinated solid oak mercantile table with concave paneling. This salvaged piece features octagonal turned legs and rectangular paneling across the apron and sits on slightly tapered...

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Oak butcher’s table, circa 1920

$1,878

Oak butcher’s table, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This authentic butcher’s table from the 1920s is a characterful piece of furniture with a rich, artisanal appearance. The table is crafted from solid oak and has developed a beautifu...

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1920s Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table

$5,200

Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial K&E Drafting Table. Established in July 1867 in Manhattan, New York, by Wilhelm Johann Diedrich Keuffel and Herman Esser Overall Dimensions: 49 1/4" deep x 72" wi...

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Cast Iron

Oak butcher’s table, circa 1920

$1,431

Oak butcher’s table, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This authentic butcher’s table from the 1920s is a characterful piece of furniture with a rich, artisanal appearance. The table is crafted from solid oak and has developed a beautifu...

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1920s Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Drapery Table/Workbench

$8,200

French 19th Century Drapery Table/Workbench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

All throughout, the wooden dowels used in the table’s construction are visible. The table’s simplistic design makes it versatile.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Patisserie Table

$5,710

19th Century French Patisserie Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French patisserie table. A rare model with decorative rams heads and its original marble top. Circa 1860.

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

1920s French Butcher's Table

$5,302

1920s French Butcher's Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A simple yet handsome 1920s French butchers chopping block in beech and chestnut. The block is well worn and has a knife rack to the rear and a single drawer beneath.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Beech, Chestnut

English Mahogany Drapers Table

$4,472

English Mahogany Drapers Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting 19th century mahogany drapers table with an old painted top. Previously used in an art studio. 1860. Code: 8621 Dimensions: W: 98" (248.9 cm) H: 34" (86.4 cm) D: 31" (7...

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19th Century English Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

$1,500

Antique American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Parlor Work Table Sewing Stand Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire mahogany sewing table or stand featuring two drawers with divided apothecary style storage sections, two drop leaves, and a four leg pedestal base. Dimension...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique C.F. Pease-Inspired Drafting Table

$4,250

Antique C.F. Pease-Inspired Drafting Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique oak standing drafting table styled after C.F. Pease Co. This industrial piece features a large drafting surface with eight vertical drawers separated by dividers. It also i...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Butcher Block Maple Table

$1,495

Early 20th Century Butcher Block Maple Table

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous antique butcher block table. Created from Maple and joined together with bolts and dovetail joinery. Early 20th century with turned legs that can be taken off. Very sturdy a...

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Early 1900s North American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Maple

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

$2,596

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

Located in Germantown, MD

Standing on a beautifully base with three artfully processed legs, this small side table impresses with an amazing veneer work in fine flame mahogany, making this Biedermeier antique...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840

$2,520

Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier sewing table with a drawer fitted with compartments for small accessories. The top is veneered in mirrored burl wood. The table stands on elegantly turned, slightly tape...

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1830s Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Burl

19thC English Prep Table

$8,088

19thC English Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1880 19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers Original hardware Measures: W 215 x D 70 x H 76 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Oak Drawleaf Table, 19th Century

$650Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Victorian Oak Drawleaf Table, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian Oak Draw-Leaf Table, on four turned wood legs conjoined by box stretcher. Closed: 29" H x 29" W x 24" D; open: 29" H x 51" W x 24" D. Provenance: From an Upper West Side...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Hamilton Mfg.

$1,800

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Hamilton Mfg.

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk with 2 Keys Overall Dimensions: 38 3/4″ deep x 60″ wide x 37 1/2" high Pencil Drawer Dimensions: 26″ deep x 36″ wide x 2″ high Storage Drawe...

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Marble Bakery Store Table

$8,500

Marble Bakery Store Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

$3,665

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

Located in Antwerp, BE

Authentic monastery rectangular extending dining table is a robust, rustic, and expandable dining table inspired by traditional European monastic furniture. It combines antique charm...

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1910s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Brut Carved Workbench Table

$4,811

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Brut Carved Workbench Table

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Brut Made Carved Workbench Table. Made in France, beginning of the 20th Century, 1910's - 20's. Dark stained oak brut carved and set together with heav...

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1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak

Blue-Painted Pétrin Table, 19th Century

$2,520

Blue-Painted Pétrin Table, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Blue-painted baker’s table, known as a pétrin, featuring a removable top and a large domed compartment once used for storing and resting dough. The table stands on shaped, curved leg...

Category

19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Softwood, Fir

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

$1,895 / set

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

This outstanding late nineteenth century pine table top was in need of a base. Made from three boards nearly 1.5” thick and reinforced with two hardwood cleats dovetailed into its un...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

19th Century Mustard Wood Swedish Provincial Table

$2,395

19th Century Mustard Wood Swedish Provincial Table

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a piece, its distressed mustard yellow painted base the first thing to catch the eye. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of perio...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Alpine Pine & Oak Cheesemaker’s Table

$9,995

French 19th Century Alpine Pine & Oak Cheesemaker’s Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This substantial French cheesemaker’s table was crafted from solid pine and oak circa 1870. Its top is made from three tongue and groove planks that measure 2 inches thick and run t...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

$1,795

Pine "X" Base Trestle Table

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome Trestle Table is distinguished by its unusual base. Two sturdy boards are crossed and half-mortised in the center to form the “X”. Four nuts and bolts reinforce the j...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Bistro Table

$1,200

19th Century French Bistro Table

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

French bistro table, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920.

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel

1920s American Built Workshop Table

$4,900

1920s American Built Workshop Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Authentic heavy duty work bench table made circa 1926 Two deep locking drawers with keys.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

$1,189Sale Price|30% Off

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. This table would be ideal for a shop...

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

$2,496

19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A sophisticated 19th Century William and Mary style Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table in great antique condition. Was recently refinished and looks gorgeous. Measures 21...

Category

Mid-19th Century American William and Mary Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Butcher's Table

$7,750

French 19th Century Butcher's Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful later 19th century Butcher's Table from the South of France. Beautifully constructed in the Papillon style - butterfly - with a cast iron base and its original marble top...

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

19thC English Painted Prep Table

$3,935

19thC English Painted Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English painted pine prep table Measures: W 108 x D 77 x H 83cm.

Category

1870s English Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, 19th C.

$11,500

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring two tiers supported by four turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina and character of aged pine.

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century folding garden table

$1,488

Early 20th century folding garden table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century folding garden table circa 1920. Steel garden room table, rectangular top with rounded edges, tubular frame legs. At least 3 to 4 layers of paint to the top surf...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th-Century Valdostan Fir Wood Cheese Draining Table

$400

19th-Century Valdostan Fir Wood Cheese Draining Table

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

An authentic 19th-century table handcrafted in solid fir wood and originating from the Alpine region of Valle d'Aosta in northern Italy. This rare piece is a remarkable example of tr...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Work Table

Materials

Fir

19th Century General Store Table

$3,900

19th Century General Store Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Store table from Rooker's General store in Gadsen, TN. Rooker's opened for business in 1862. These tables were used for displaying wallpaper rolls. Perfect dining table height with d...

Category

19th Century American Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

$2,926

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box on a telescopic column on saber-shaped legs. Filament and ribbon inlays. Four...

Category

19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

$4,182

19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820. Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly curved cross-legged legs, joined by a slightly interlacing intermediate part, and t...

Category

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood, Beech, Mahogany

19th Century French Long Pine 'Vendange' Table

$8,973

19th Century French Long Pine 'Vendange' Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally long 19th Century French pine 'Vendange' table on trestle-style legs. These tables were traditionally used during the wine harvest to seat the grape pickers and to ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Work Table

Materials

Pine

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

$3,800

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A versatile piece—perfect in a kitchen as a work surface, coffee station, or small prep table, and equally charming as a console or side table in a casual interior.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique British Cast Iron Machinist Tables, C1900

$1,767 / item

Pair of Antique British Cast Iron Machinist Tables, C1900

Located in London, England

Pair of antique cast iron machinist tables. Refined and paired back details throughout. One has some remnants of the old painted finished still visible. British C1900. H 61cm x...

Category

Early 1900s British Other Antique Work Table

Materials

Cast Iron

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

$4,554

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

We have chosen to offer this table in it's original state, top surface with obvious rusting and evidence of being used as a work bench, this could be cleaned back if desired.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display

$3,262Sale Price / set|20% Off

2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Table with Royal heritage, Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. Table can...

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Iron & Wood Display Table

$3,795

19th Century French Iron & Wood Display Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French iron and wood display table embodies the raw, functional elegance of early commercial and workshop furnishings. Its angular iron frame, marked by cross-brace...

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Weathered Green Farmhouse Trestle Table with Cast Iron Base

$2,700

Weathered Green Farmhouse Trestle Table with Cast Iron Base

Located in Dekalb, IL

Long, narrow trestle table constructed from solid oak planks set atop a pair of cast iron folding-style bases with decorative openwork legs and cross-bracing. The top retains a heavi...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Cast Iron

Circa 1900 Ebonized French Press on Tall Wood Table

$2,595

Circa 1900 Ebonized French Press on Tall Wood Table

Located in High Point, NC

A table whose dark ebonized wood, screw-form pedestal gives it real character at first glance. It was made in France during 1900s, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. The ...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cheese Display Table

$3,670

19th Century French Cheese Display Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French cheese display table. The base is painted metal and the large top is made of porcelain. This would be an ideal kitchen island, folding table in a utility or back ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Work Table

Materials

Metal

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

$2,400

Drafting Table Base with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has been replaced by a white marble one that now lends itself to be used as an end tab...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Turn Of the 20th Century Adjustable Printers " Turtle" Table

$2,100

Turn Of the 20th Century Adjustable Printers " Turtle" Table

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Here is a beautiful circa 1910 printers "turtle" table. This one has all of the bells and whistles. Incredible patina, an adjustable top, the best casters I've seen on one of these. ...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Work Table

Materials

Cut Steel

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

$2,000

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table

Located in Forney, TX

As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as originally intended as a functional work bench, repurposed...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

$1,122

Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Bird's-eye on solid conid beechwood. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woolen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer w...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century French Bistro Table Base

$700

19th Century French Bistro Table Base

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

French bistro folding table base, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920. You can put a wooden or iron cover.

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Victorian Octagonal Sewing Table Workbox with Fitted Interior, 19th Century

$2,039

Victorian Octagonal Sewing Table Workbox with Fitted Interior, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originally conceived as a practical sewing table, it could now serve beautifully as a jewellery table, lamp table, occasional side table, decorative workbox or statement accent piece...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Work Table

Materials

Mahogany

Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style

$549

Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Ash root on solid conifers. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woollen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer with comp...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Work Table

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

$1,216

Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century husqvarna converted occasional table circa 1910. Here we have a cast iron sewing table base made by husqvarna that has been re-purposed as side table. Fixed pine...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

$1,300

Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron. Fantastic Patina. Ready to be installed in a workshop and put a big size table top. The base can be screwed to the ...

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Work Table

Materials

Iron

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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.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Work Table

What is a working table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
How do antique compasses work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
How does a table lamp work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
How does an extendable table work?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
How does an antique watch fob work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
How does the impossible floating table work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
How does a drop leaf table work?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What shape coffee table works best with a sectional?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.
Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
The Pedestal Coffee Table from Casa Quieta is an ideal option for a sectional due to its comfortable composition and size
Which table shape works best for my dining room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.
How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

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