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Bakery Work Table

1980s Spanish Bakery Work Table with Steel Legs
1980s Spanish Bakery Work Table with Steel Legs

1980s Spanish Bakery Work Table with Steel Legs

$5,338

H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in

1980s Spanish Bakery Work Table with Steel Legs

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish bakery work table with steel legs, wooden top and Formica drawers.   

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Late 20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.
A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.

A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.

$7,950

H 40.25 in W 84.5 in D 31.5 in

A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A substantial Belgian bakery table / work surface in solid maple! The rectangular top features a

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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s French Bakery Table
1940s French Bakery Table

1940s French Bakery Table

$4,637

H 38.59 in W 77.96 in D 32.68 in

1940s French Bakery Table

Located in Cirencester, GB

Sourced in Northern France this classic bakery counter is made predominantly from beech with a

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Sycamore

Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table

Marble Bakery Store Table

$6,800Sale Price|26% Off

H 31.5 in W 121 in D 24 in

Marble Bakery Store Table

Located in Oakville, CT

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

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century French Iron Bakery Table with Wooden Top
20th Century French Iron Bakery Table with Wooden Top

20th Century French Iron Bakery Table with Wooden Top

Located in High Point, NC

20th Century French Iron Bakery Table with Wooden Top. This French bakery table combines

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20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Rustic Duck Egg Blue Industrial Bakery Worktop Table on Cast Iron Castors
Small Rustic Duck Egg Blue Industrial Bakery Worktop Table on Cast Iron Castors

Small Rustic Duck Egg Blue Industrial Bakery Worktop Table on Cast Iron Castors

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Introducing this charming small industrial bakery table, a perfect blend of functionality and

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

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Belgium Bakery Bin Table
Belgium Bakery Bin Table

Belgium Bakery Bin Table

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H 34 in W 58.5 in D 29 in

Belgium Bakery Bin Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

Early bakery work table with bins.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Bakery Table with Black Metal Frame
Vintage Bakery Table with Black Metal Frame

Vintage Bakery Table with Black Metal Frame

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H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Bakery Table with Black Metal Frame

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Vintage Bakery workbench with beech wooden top and black metal frame. With signs of use this

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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century
Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century

Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

condition. Belgium, early 20th century Size of this yellow bakery table bank of drawers 285 x 84 x 85 cm.  

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table
Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table

Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

of patina and wear. Functional kitchen work table or side table. Great piece for retail display or

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

1920s Belgian Bakery Table
1920s Belgian Bakery Table

1920s Belgian Bakery Table

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H 30.7 in W 87 in D 31.1 in

1920s Belgian Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

A purpose built work table from an early 19th century Belgian bakery. A unique storage compartment

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Bakery Table
Antique French Bakery Table

Antique French Bakery Table

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H 35 in W 47.2 in D 28 in

Antique French Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century wooden bakery table produced in France, this picturesque piece flaunts a pleasing

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s French Bakery Table
1950s French Bakery Table

1950s French Bakery Table

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H 39.4 in W 39.4 in D 31.9 in

1950s French Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

A rustic bakery table from 1950s France. A natural wooden benchtop creates an ideal workspace, with

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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Belgian Bakery Table
1950s Belgian Bakery Table

1950s Belgian Bakery Table

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H 34 in W 98.5 in D 31.5 in

1950s Belgian Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

Heavy-duty table, while giving a light visual effect with a bright finish and airy proportions. Two

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1950s Belgian Wooden Bakery Table
1950s Belgian Wooden Bakery Table

1950s Belgian Wooden Bakery Table

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H 35.8 in W 70.5 in D 30.3 in

1950s Belgian Wooden Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden bakery table from Belgium, produced circa 1950. A wide, unadorned working surface takes

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s French Wooden Patinated Bakery Table
1960s French Wooden Patinated Bakery Table

1960s French Wooden Patinated Bakery Table

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H 41.1 in W 50.4 in D 35 in

1960s French Wooden Patinated Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden bakery from France, circa 1960. A square, black painted frame supports a worktop of

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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble Slab Bakery Table, France circa 1880
Marble Slab Bakery Table, France circa 1880

Marble Slab Bakery Table, France circa 1880

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H 30.25 in W 77 in D 25.75 in

Marble Slab Bakery Table, France circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Marble Slab Bakery Table France circa 1880 Marble top prep table on oak frame. 77"L x 25.75"d x

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Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

Large 20th Century Bakery Table with Drawers
Large 20th Century Bakery Table with Drawers

Large 20th Century Bakery Table with Drawers

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H 31.5 in W 117.33 in D 30.71 in

Large 20th Century Bakery Table with Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

. Excellent as a kitchen island or free-standing goods presentation table. Optionally, a new shelf can be

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20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Beech

1930s Spanish Wooden Industrial Table from Old Bakery
1930s Spanish Wooden Industrial Table from Old Bakery

1930s Spanish Wooden Industrial Table from Old Bakery

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H 30.71 in W 98.43 in L 30.71 in

1930s Spanish Wooden Industrial Table from Old Bakery

Located in Marbella, ES

1930s Spanish wooden industrial table from an old bakery.

Category

Early 20th Century European Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Metal and Wooden Bakery Table
20th Century French Metal and Wooden Bakery Table

20th Century French Metal and Wooden Bakery Table

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H 38.6 in W 58.7 in D 29.3 in

20th Century French Metal and Wooden Bakery Table

Located in High Point, NC

, this industrial work table presents an air of forthright function and time-earned dignity. A delicate

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20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 19th C. French Solid Oak Provencal Bakery Table w/ Slate Top
Early 19th C. French Solid Oak Provencal Bakery Table w/ Slate Top

Early 19th C. French Solid Oak Provencal Bakery Table w/ Slate Top

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Early 19th century Provencal bakery table with a slate top resting upon a massive steel reinforced

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Slate

Country French Painted Bakery or Patisserie Store Counter or Kitchen Island
Country French Painted Bakery or Patisserie Store Counter or Kitchen Island

Country French Painted Bakery or Patisserie Store Counter or Kitchen Island

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French bakery or patisserie counter, that in our opinion is very old. Difficult to

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Antique 1830s French Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Walnut Two Drawer Bakers Work Table
18th Century French Walnut Two Drawer Bakers Work Table

18th Century French Walnut Two Drawer Bakers Work Table

Located in Burton, TX

types of tables were once used in bakeries as work tables for kneading bread and pastries. Today, this

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table
Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table

Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

of patina and wear. Functional kitchen work table or side table. Great piece for retail display or

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

French Bakery Table in Beechwood, Art Deco, circa 1920
French Bakery Table in Beechwood, Art Deco, circa 1920

French Bakery Table in Beechwood, Art Deco, circa 1920

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original old French bakery table from circa 1920 Art Deco, solid made of beechwood. Standing on 5

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Boulangerie Table, French, Pine, Shop, Bakery, Display, Victorian, 1880
Antique Boulangerie Table, French, Pine, Shop, Bakery, Display, Victorian, 1880

Antique Boulangerie Table, French, Pine, Shop, Bakery, Display, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique boulangerie table. A French, pine shop or bakery display table, dating to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Irish Bakery Counter Repurposed to Kitchen Island 1890's Original Finish
Antique Irish Bakery Counter Repurposed to Kitchen Island 1890's Original Finish

Antique Irish Bakery Counter Repurposed to Kitchen Island 1890's Original Finish

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique Bakery Island, soon to be a Kitchen Island imported from Ireland. This is the description

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Antique 1880s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bakery Work Table
Antique French Bakery Work Table

Antique French Bakery Work Table

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H 35 in W 68.5 in D 25 in

Antique French Bakery Work Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French bakery work table. Beautiful original condition. Measures: Back splash H 41

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Bakery Table
Bakery Table

Bakery Table

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H 36.23 in W 98.43 in D 30.32 in

Bakery Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

METAL TABLE WITH WOODEN DESK. DEIMENSIONS :250 LENGHT X 77 WIDTH X 92 HIGH

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Vintage 1950s French Industrial and Work Tables

Painted Steel Hotel Bakery Table
Painted Steel Hotel Bakery Table

Painted Steel Hotel Bakery Table

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H 33.54 in W 96 in D 28 in

Painted Steel Hotel Bakery Table

Located in Seattle, WA

This piece sports amazing faded metallic gold paint. The drawers swing up and back and are assisted with counter weights for a super smooth action. This piece has been throughly cl...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Paint

Canadian Bakery store counter
Canadian Bakery store counter

Canadian Bakery store counter

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H 36 in W 67.5 in D 29.5 in

Canadian Bakery store counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lucky for us! we found this original painted Canadian bakery store counter, from a small bakery

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

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H 36 in W 60 in D 20.5 in

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one original shelf. How

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Antique 1860s French Industrial and Work Tables

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

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H 36 in W 60 in D 20.5 in

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one original shelf. How

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Antique 1860s French Industrial and Work Tables

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

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H 36.5 in W 68 in D 31 in

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original

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Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

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H 36.5 in W 68 in D 31 in

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original

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Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

French bakery store counter in original paint
French bakery store counter in original paint

French bakery store counter in original paint

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H 36.5 in W 61 in D 31.5 in

French bakery store counter in original paint

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is a wonderful old bakery store counter in old paint, complete with pull out drawers on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental 1930s Bakery Table
Monumental 1930s Bakery Table

Monumental 1930s Bakery Table

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H 33.75 in W 120 in D 60 in

Monumental 1930s Bakery Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Massive butcher block top table from a Connecticut Bakery. Early to mid-20th century. Butcher block

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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Bakery Work Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bakery work table you’re looking for. Each bakery work table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bakery work table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bakery work table made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular.

How Much is a Bakery Work Table?

A bakery work table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,700, while the lowest priced sells for $1,595 and the highest can go for as much as $9,900.

Finding the Right Industrial-work-tables for You

From drafting tables to preparation tables to kitchen islands and more, the collection of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables on 1stDibs features a wide range of robust furnishings that fit seamlessly into modern interiors.

Work tables, just like most tables, have evolved considerably over the years.

More than 1,000 years before iconic American furniture brand Herman Miller would help shape the way we work — and later, how we live at home — monks who lived and worked in medieval-era monasteries stood at what you might call crude writing desks, translating religious texts and copying them by hand.

While those who practiced the art of handwritten letters definitely needed a suitable writing desk, the world wouldn’t see proper roll-top desks and the like until the 19th century. Owing to the work of architects such as ​​Antoni Gaudí, these monastery “desks” were essentially work tables. (Chairs, much less actual desk chairs, weren’t a part of the workspace until the Renaissance.) It was a far cry from the cozy home office that affords many of us the opportunity to work remotely today.

Near the end of the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution brought with it the founding of mills and factories, and hand production methods gave way to machinery and mass production. Factory workers needed sturdy industrial tables to perform tasks that required precision and to support the manufacturing industry. Spare work tables — durable and easy to clean — were constructed of metal and wood and became essential on assembly lines and in packing facilities. Today, industrial-style furniture celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn.

Aside from how well antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables will fit in your industrial-style interior — think raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors — these furnishings have practical uses. They’re a must-have item for a number of creative endeavors: They’re an ideal food-prep surface in your kitchen or an efficient work surface for any kind of hands-on workshop or painting and drawing studio. With some creativity, you can turn a vintage wood industrial table or work table into a desk, dining room table or coffee table.

At 1stDibs, we love the industrial-style furniture trend, and here you can find a wide range of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables as well as other furnishings that will look wonderful in your heavenly loft space.