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.
Late 20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
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.
Iron
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 raised gallery edge and rests atop four spacious drawers, providing excellent storage.
Oak
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
Marble
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 utilitarian charm with understated character, featuring a wrought iron frame and two wooden s...
Iron
$1,773
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 23 in
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 vintage appeal. Finished in a beautiful duck egg blue paint with a heavily worn patina, ...
Iron
Belgium Bakery Bin Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Early bakery work table with bins.
Oak
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 workbench remains in good condition.
Beech
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 112.21 in D 33.08 in
Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Big yellow bank of drawer workbench from a Belgium Bakery. Was made in Belgium during the early 19th century. Nice cast iron handles and 12 drawers. Has been restored and waxed and r...
Wood
Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Functional kitchen work table or side table. Great piece for retail display or display stand.
Marble
1920s Belgian Bakery Table
Located in High Point, NC
A purpose built work table from an early 19th century Belgian bakery.
Wood
Antique French Bakery Table
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden bakery table produced in France, this picturesque piece flaunts a pleasing oxidized patina.
Metal
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 raised sides to prevent scattering and spills. The wood has a rich auburn hue, wor...
Wood
1940s French Bakery Table
Located in Cirencester, GB
Sourced in Northern France this classic bakery counter is made predominantly from beech with a beautifully worn sycamore top. In good structural condition with a few bumps and scrap...
Beech, Sycamore
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 white painted drawer cabinets support a sturdy wooden top, constructed with tradit...
Hardwood
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 center stage in this vintage bakery table. Featuring a raised lip along the back edge...
Wood
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 natural wood. A low shelf provides space for storage. Wooden panels on three sides of the...
Wood
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 30.25”h Ref. TABLE1260
Marble
Large 20th Century Bakery Table with Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage baker's bench from the 1st half of the 20th century. Made of beech wood. Excellent as a kitchen island or free-standing goods presentation table. Optionally, a new ...
Beech
1930s Spanish Wooden Industrial Table from Old Bakery
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s Spanish wooden industrial table from an old bakery.
Wood
20th Century French Metal and Wooden Bakery Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and wooden table made in 20th century France. With weathered metal and a sturdy wooden top, this industrial work table presents an air of forthright function and time-earned ...
Metal
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79.75 in D 40.25 in
Early 19th C. French Solid Oak Provencal Bakery Table w/ Slate Top
Located in Highwood, IL
An authentic antique bakery table, with all the charm and character you could ever want.
Slate
Sold
H 33.63 in W 63.38 in D 24 in
Country French Painted Bakery or Patisserie Store Counter or Kitchen Island
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French bakery or patisserie counter, that in our opinion is very old. Difficult to determine if the bakery counter could be late 1700s or early 1800s, but the look is there. ...
Pine
Industrial Marble Slab Candy Maker, Bakery or Lab Work Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Functional kitchen work table or side table. Great piece for retail display or display stand.
Marble
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 feet with 2 large drawers with unique metal handles. Graded corners. Smooth plate fo...
Metal
Sold
H 30.52 in W 65.95 in D 53.35 in
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 late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightful, rolling table for presenting artisa...
Pine
Sold
H 36.25 in W 71.75 in D 39.13 in
Antique Irish Bakery Counter Repurposed to Kitchen Island 1890's Original Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Bakery Island, soon to be a Kitchen Island imported from Ireland. This is the description from the gentleman whom we purchased the shop counter from in Ireland, who has been ...
Brass
Antique French Bakery Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French bakery work table. Beautiful original condition. Measures: Back splash H 41", tabletop H 35".
Pine
Bakery Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
METAL TABLE WITH WOODEN DESK. DEIMENSIONS :250 LENGHT X 77 WIDTH X 92 HIGH
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...
Paint
Canadian Bakery store counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lucky for us! we found this original painted Canadian bakery store counter, from a small bakery store in Quebec city. The store keepers side has two large drawers and a huge open sto...
Wood
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Original, original, original. That describes the marble, paint and hardware on the other side. This store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one o...
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Original, original, original. That describes the marble, paint and hardware on the other side. This store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one o...
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, including the zinc top, hardware and shelves. It has been repainted by our dealer, a soft b...
Zinc
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, including the zinc top, hardware and shelves. It has been repainted by our dealer, a soft b...
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 left , the right has regular storage drawers. the top is pine with a deep gallery on ...
Pine
18th Century French Walnut Two Drawer Bakers Work Table
Located in Burton, TX
These types of tables were once used in bakeries as work tables for kneading bread and pastries.
Iron
Monumental 1930s Bakery Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Massive butcher block top table from a Connecticut Bakery. Early to mid-20th century. Butcher block is nearly 3" thick with rounded corners. Industrial base with bulbous joints and c...
$11,582 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Metal, Rope, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-patinated metal, rope and beige alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 18.75"W x 18.75"D Stem Length...
Alabaster, Metal
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,309 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
$5,684
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
$3,671
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso, Italy 1930s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1930s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses glo...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet 102"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Natural Dimensions: 102" W x 18" D x 35.5"H Since this is ma...
Elm
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.88"H x 29"W x 15.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
Apothecary Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A handsome antique general store counter featuring five small drawers above open cubby compartments. Crafted from solid wood with a warm, worn patina. The black metal drawer pulls an...
Fruitwood
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French hand-built butcher block table made from oak and pine would make the perfect kitchen island. This functional antique has a thick top made of many wood fragments all held tog...
Steel
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.