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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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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial drafting table with unique six leg base. Cast iron base, pine top with metal
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Drafting Table
Vintage Industrial Drafting Table
H 31 in W 60 in D 38 in
Industrial Work Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Drafting table with adjustable metal legs
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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Work Table
Industrial Work Table
H 39 in W 27 in D 36 in
Double Base Drafting Table
Located in Aurora, OR
A classic early industrial piece, this drafting table has a dual leg cast iron base with a fully
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Early 20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Double Base Drafting Table
Double Base Drafting Table
H 53 in W 54 in D 26 in
Enormous Drafting Table with Foot Rest and Cast Iron Legs, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
vintage drafting tables hail from turn of the century engineer’s offices, architect’s studios and mid
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Vintage 1910s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Architect's Cast Iron Drafting Table
Located in Aurora, OR
Make the home office of your dreams with this perfectly weathered dual leg drafting table. This is
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Early 20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Anco Bilt Drafting Table, Glendale New York
By Anco Bilt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Anco Bilt drafting table, Glendale New York, adjustable legs, cast iron wheels to
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Drafting Table Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of drafting table legs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct drafting table legs — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 16 antique and vintage drafting table legs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Drafting table legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of drafting table legs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern drafting table legs are of considerable interest. Drafting table legs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Force/Collide, Pierre Jeanneret and A. Lietz Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Drafting Table Legs?

Drafting table legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,076 and the highest can go for as much as $48,517.
Questions About Drafting Table Legs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best drawing table is one that is versatile, adjustable, and made of high-quality materials. There is a variety of drafting table styles and designs to choose from — it's all a matter of personal preference. Four-post and pedestal drafting tables are considered to be far more durable than fold-away tables. Larger top sizes are available with respect to these tables, but they are often more expensive. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are good for artists is largely a matter of personal opinion. Artists may find it more comfortable to use one for long sessions of illustrating and drawing. In addition, some artists appreciate that the tables keep their work secure. Find a range of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fancy table legs are called by a variety of names. Ones with very small ribs are reeded, while those with more widely spaced ribs are fluted. Legs that scroll outward are known as cabriole legs. Baroque chairs sometimes had carved S-shaped ones commonly referred to as Flemish scroll legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.