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Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

$2,500
H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English, circa 1870 Oak, elm, pine and gilt-tooled leather 34 1/4" H (flattened) x 20" D x ...
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19th Century English Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

$3,250
H 34.25 in W 33 in D 20 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
as storage compartments. Architect desks, more commonly known now as drafting desks, were built for
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18th Century English Georgian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400 Sale Price
67% Off
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa
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1870s English Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870

$3,750
H 36.25 in W 54 in D 27 in
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus
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Mid-18th Century English George II Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

$5,213 Sale Price
24% Off
H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Base Drafting Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique cast iron Base Drafting Table. Heavy base with a nice clean top. Originally out of Pratt
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1920s American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Base Drafting Table
Antique Cast Iron Base Drafting Table

Antique Cast Iron Base Drafting Table

$3,450
H 5 in W 60 in D 38 in
Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company Unmarked attributed to German company
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company

Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company

$1,100
H 42.5 in W 47.25 in D 35.5 in
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table with Iron Base.. this table goes from 30 inches tall to 38
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base

Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base

$2,465
H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in
Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless
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Early 1900s American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY

Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY

$1,800
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 21.26 in
American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian wood tilt top adjustable drafting architects table desk with a tripod iron base.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

$950
H 28 in W 36 in D 24 in
Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Includes 3 boxwood rulers and Calipers and misc. Tools.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

$1,200
H 7 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

$4,800
H 40 in W 51 in D 32 in
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
enclosure. Originally designed for commercial or drafting use, this compact desk is both highly functional
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Metal

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

$2,600
H 40 in W 17 in D 24 in
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
functions such as a desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was
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19th Century European Biedermeier Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

$18,721
H 47.5 in W 35.6 in D 23 in
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

$1,250 Sale Price
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H 32 in W 41.25 in D 31 in
Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
looking for a unique sitting standing desk or work surface, this angled desk/drafting table/easel is an
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat
Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat

Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat

$3,900
H 39 in W 38 in D 26 in

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Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual writing and reading table with one side that can be raised to hold a book or for drawing. This has an embossed leather top and four drawers.
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19th Century English Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting
Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting

Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
By Anderson
Located in East Hampton, NY
The drafting table is antique cast iron tripod leg with wood tilt top. Adjustable height and angle
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn

Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn

H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
Drafting Desk with Side Drawer
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare drafting desk with heavy cast iron base, side extension drawer and lift top. Heavy patina on
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Drafting Desk with Side Drawer
Drafting Desk with Side Drawer

Drafting Desk with Side Drawer

H 40 in W 60 in D 30 in
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
remarkable desk features a top that can be adjusted for sitting or standing. Used by architects and drafters
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk

H 29.88 in W 38.38 in D 22.25 in
Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Early hand crank drafting table. A beautiful, yet functional standing desk. All details are iron
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Early Drafting Table
Early Drafting Table

Early Drafting Table

H 52 in W 27 in D 27 in
19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely handsome architects drafting desk or map table made of chestnut with pine interior. The
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19th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table
19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table

19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table

H 33 in W 66 in D 38 in
Antique Drafting Table /Desk Frederick Post Co.
By The Frederick Post Company
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A fantastic find, a large functional drafting table with iron base, this piece is in perfect
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1910s American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Drafting Table /Desk Frederick Post Co.
Antique Drafting Table /Desk Frederick Post Co.

Antique Drafting Table /Desk Frederick Post Co.

H 48 in W 60 in D 36 in
English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany two-drawer drafting partners desk with centered leather top, four sliding
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19th Century British George III Drafting Desk Antique

English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800
English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800

English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800

H 34 in W 52.25 in D 37.25 in
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The adjustable rectangular top resting upon trestle-form legs and having iron notched dials for securing the top, joined by a vertical stretcher, raised on elongated bracket feet, he...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Drafting Desk Antique

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Pine

French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900

French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900

H 36.75 in W 39 in D 25.75 in
1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
J.L. Ross Elevating Drafting Table, Artist Drawing Table, or Podium. Cast Iron, and Old Growth
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19th Century American Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk

1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk

H 39 in W 25 in D 25 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts oakwood drafting work table desk stand. Listing includes cast iron
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand

H 30.5 in W 34 in L 30.5 in
Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk

Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk

H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron and wood dining table adjustable as large architectural desk
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Industrial Drafting Table
Industrial Drafting Table

Industrial Drafting Table

H 33 in W 60 in D 36 in
Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large cast iron and wood architectural desk by B.K. Elliott for Hamilton, machine green, adjustable
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Industrial Drafting Table
Industrial Drafting Table

Industrial Drafting Table

H 33 in W 60 in D 36 in
Architect’s Drafting Table
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1920
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Early 20th Century English Drafting Desk Antique

Architect’s Drafting Table
Architect’s Drafting Table

Architect’s Drafting Table

H 43 in W 48 in D 36 in
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk

Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk

H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique decorative oak drafting table adjustable artist drawing desk
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1920s American Art Deco Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s
Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s

Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s

H 29 in W 32 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful piece of function and style. This drafting table dates to the early 20th century and
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Early 20th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

Antique French Drafting Table
Antique French Drafting Table

Antique French Drafting Table

H 52 in W 53 in D 47 in
Large oak Drafting Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large oak Drafting Table with Iron indexed adjustments - adjustable Height
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Early 20th Century Drafting Desk Antique

Large oak Drafting Table
Large oak Drafting Table

Large oak Drafting Table

H 60.5 in W 36 in D 32 in
Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany artist's or drafting table, the gilt tooled leather lined top with ratchet
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18th Century and Earlier English George III Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table

Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table

H 30.75 in W 36.25 in D 25 in
Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table
By Kahn Frères Bruxelles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This special industrial drafting table is made of wood with iron details. It is an impressive and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table
Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table

Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table

H 47.25 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table Marked "L.E.Hoyt Co. Walton N.Y."
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19th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Iron Base adjustable Drafting table
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table

Iron Base adjustable Drafting table

H 42 in D 29.75 in
Old American Industrial Drafting Table
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old American drafting table can be dated in the early 20th century. The base is made of black
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1910s Belgian Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Old American Industrial Drafting Table
Old American Industrial Drafting Table

Old American Industrial Drafting Table

H 42.13 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Drafting Table.
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Drafting Table. Paneled top made of beech with trestle base made of steel
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19th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

19th Century French Drafting Table.
19th Century French Drafting Table.

19th Century French Drafting Table.

H 45 in W 63 in D 52 in
French 19th Century Ebonized Drafting Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
architects and drafters, the desk’s tilted surface brings the back of the table towards the artist
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19th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Ebonized Drafting Table
French 19th Century Ebonized Drafting Table

French 19th Century Ebonized Drafting Table

H 48.75 in W 45.25 in D 30.5 in
Antique Drafting Stool Adjustable
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique drafting adjustable stool with rolling casters. Made by Toledo Chair Company. This stool is
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel

Antique Drafting Stool Adjustable
Antique Drafting Stool Adjustable

Antique Drafting Stool Adjustable

H 47 in W 22 in D 22 in
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height . Ranges in height from 35 1/2"h. to 54 1/2"h.
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Early 20th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height

Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height

H 54.5 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
English draftsman or architects table. Mahogany veneer over solid mahogany (no secondary woods). Measurements are the table size when closed.
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18th Century and Earlier English Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table

18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table

H 31.5 in W 41 in D 25.25 in
Antique Drafting Table Large
By Dietzgen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Dietzgen drafting table, makes a great stand up desk. Solid iron and maple wood. constructed solid
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Drafting Table Large
Antique Drafting Table Large

Antique Drafting Table Large

H 44 in W 60 in D 48 in
Drafting Table with Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful adjustable Wooden Drafting table with Matching Stool
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19th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

Drafting Table with Stool
Drafting Table with Stool

Drafting Table with Stool

H 52 in W 63 in D 51 in
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage tall adjustable drafting table, cast iron and maple. Top can be tilted to lay flat to fully
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

H 40 in W 77.25 in D 34 in
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice clean example of a functional working drafting table in old undisturbed finish. Made by
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table

Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table

H 35 in W 51 in L 35 in
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular hinged top raising to accommodate two adjustable iron rods which alter pitch, a wrought iron button on one corner raises two posts with steel teeth which in turn rais...
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1780s French Louis XVI Drafting Desk Antique

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century

H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely functional, having a large working surface atop triangular trestle form legs on bracket feet and a tray at mid height acting as a stretcher, within the frame is an elabora...
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Early 1900s Italian Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900
Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900

Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900

H 38 in W 59 in D 38.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. Blackened cast iron and steel with wood top measuring 36" x
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY

Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY

H 36 in W 36 in D 24 in
Large American Drafting Table Iron Base/Adjustable
By Fritz & Goeldel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful antique drafting table, large 72" X 48" and up to 58" high surface before being on a
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Late 19th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Large American Drafting Table Iron Base/Adjustable
Large American Drafting Table Iron Base/Adjustable

Large American Drafting Table Iron Base/Adjustable

H 56 in W 72 in D 48 in
1920's Architects Drafting Table Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage architects drafting table desk by Hamilton Manufacturing Company. Serial number places it
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Early 20th Century American Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

1920's Architects Drafting Table Desk
1920's Architects Drafting Table Desk

1920's Architects Drafting Table Desk

H 60 in W 48 in D 36 in
Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafting table. The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron

Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930

Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930

H 43.5 in W 48.25 in D 37.75 in
Antique Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
Antique Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930

Antique Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930

H 44 in W 42.25 in L 44 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Architects Desk or Drafting Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century mahogany architects desk or drafting table. The top can be adjusted to multiple
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Early 19th Century English Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Architects Desk or Drafting Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany Architects Desk or Drafting Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany Architects Desk or Drafting Table

H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
USA Antique Hamilton Industries Cranking drafting table industrial work desk in oak, wood and cast
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1920s American Modern Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA
Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA

Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA

H 32.5 in W 42 in L 32.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French walnut adjustable architect’s drafting table features the
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Late 19th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label

19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label

H 47.5 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage F. Weber Co. Oak, Pine, and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table. Item features a desirable
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Early 20th Century Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk

Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk

H 48 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900
By L. Sautereau, F. Darnay
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb drafting table / architect desk / work table. The cast iron structure has an adjustable
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Early 1900s French Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900
Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900

Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900

H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Antique Adjustable Redwood and Oak Drafting Table c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. If used as a drafting table, the angle of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Adjustable Redwood and Oak Drafting Table c.1930-1940
Antique Adjustable Redwood and Oak Drafting Table c.1930-1940

Antique Adjustable Redwood and Oak Drafting Table c.1930-1940

H 44 in W 48.25 in D 25.25 in
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

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Steel, Iron

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930

H 42 in W 48 in D 37.5 in
Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930-1940
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Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

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Steel, Iron

Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930-1940
Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930-1940

Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930-1940

H 41 in W 48 in D 36.25 in
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

H 32.75 in W 72 in D 43.5 in
Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

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Steel, Iron

Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

H 31.5 in W 60 in D 35.5 in
Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

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Iron

Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947
Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947

Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947

H 43 in W 60 in D 36 in
19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Fold over Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
various games including chess and drafts etc. The desk stands on cabriole legs with brass mounts on the
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1880s French Victorian Drafting Desk Antique

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Fold over Card Table
19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Fold over Card Table

19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Fold over Card Table

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Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Desk/Table
Located in Wilton, CT
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Iron

Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Desk/Table
Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Desk/Table

Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Desk/Table

H 37 in W 54 in D 36 in
Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Early 19th Century French Drafting Desk Antique

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Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy
Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy

Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy

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Antique Industrial Architect's Tilt Top Drafting Table from Belgium, circa 1900
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Beautiful Industrial drafting desk with dark wood top and green base from Belgium, circa 1900
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Antique Industrial Architect's Tilt Top Drafting Table from Belgium, circa 1900
Antique Industrial Architect's Tilt Top Drafting Table from Belgium, circa 1900

Antique Industrial Architect's Tilt Top Drafting Table from Belgium, circa 1900

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Antique Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
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Iron

Antique Drafting Table
Antique Drafting Table

Antique Drafting Table

H 48 in W 58 in D 37 in
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Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage WEM drafting table with original wood top and cast iron base having adjustable height and
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Vintage American Drafting Table
Vintage American Drafting Table

Vintage American Drafting Table

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Located in New York, NY
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Drafting Desk Antique

Vintage American Drafting Table
Vintage American Drafting Table

Vintage American Drafting Table

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Drafting Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drafting desk antique you’re looking for. Each drafting desk antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drafting desk antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right drafting desk antique, those designed in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drafting desk antique over the years, but those crafted by Dietzgen, A. Hoffman Co. and A. Feret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drafting Desk Antique?

Prices for a drafting desk antique start at $55 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Drafting Desk Antique
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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