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19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cant...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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

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 Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Iron

French 18th Century Louis XV Small Marquetry Side Table with Silk Screen
French 18th Century Louis XV Small Marquetry Side Table with Silk Screen

French 18th Century Louis XV Small Marquetry Side Table with Silk Screen

Located in Berlin, DE

Key holes with Louis XV gilt bronze mounts, the feet with Louis XV gilt bronze sabots. To prevent air draft, the small table also consists of a removable screen with a wooden frame a...

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Antique 1670s French Louis XV Side Tables

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Bronze

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table
Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

An unusual Industrial style metal table that can be used in a wine tasting cellar or used for drafting or work table.

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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Steel

Louis XVI French Fruitwood Architect’s Table
Louis XVI French Fruitwood Architect’s Table

Louis XVI French Fruitwood Architect’s Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Louis XVI period French architect’s table in fruitwood with an adjustable leather-inset drafting top.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England
Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England

Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English architect's desk or library table (or draughting/drafting/drawing table) from the late Georgian Era, featuring a moulded mahogany top with embossed leather writing...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

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Drafting Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of drafting tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all drafting tables available were constructed with great care. There are 750 antique and vintage drafting tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Drafting tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Drafting tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but industrial, mid-century modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small drafting tables measuring 13.78 inches across. Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer and Ahrend de Cirkel each produced beautiful drafting tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Drafting Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.

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 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 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
    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 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.