English Mahogany Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century mahogany drapers table with an old painted top. Previously used in an art
Mahogany
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two tiers supported by six turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina
Pine
$8,995
H 32.5 in W 71.25 in D 29.5 in
English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaves Draper's Table with Brass Measuring Tape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak draper's table from the 19th century, with brass measuring tape and drop leaves
Brass
Large Antique Painted Prep or Draper's Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fabulous prep or draper's table, newly painted for a distressed look. The top has been bleached
Oak
Drapers Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Scrubbed oak drapers table with inset drawers. Measures: 98.25" W x 27" D x 33.5" H.
Oak
Drapers Work Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine drapers table with remnants of original blue finish on the base. Measures: 140.5” W x
Pine
Antique Draper's Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This extra-long draper's work table has a stained black base and a waxed and framed top. Because of
Primitive Drapers Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive work table constructed in pine with composite wood top.
Pine
19th Century Draper's Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Draper's table with a pair of drawers. Found in a small town in, France. Walnut.
Bog Wood
Antique French Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful antique French drapers table which would make a lovely kitchen island. The wood has a
Oak
Antique French Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful antique French drapers table which would make a lovely kitchen island. The wood has a
Oak
Huge French Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge late 19th C French pine and beech drapers table. 1890. Reference: 8097 Dimensions 128 inches
Beech, Pine
Antique French Drapers Table
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th century table was used for storing and displaying bolts of fabric. Excellent
Wood
Large Draper's Work Table
Located in Culver City, CA
wonderful patina, newly waxed
Wood
French 19th Century Drapers Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Drapers Table with Eight Drawers (four on each side)
Wood
Large French 19th Draper's Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautifully constructed draper's table with carved legs and 2 drawers. Original patina over oak.
French 19th Century Drapers Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
White washed French draper table with beautifully detailed legs. This piece has one drawer.
French 19th Century Draper's Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large French 19th century pine draper's table in pine with natural finished wooden shelves and
Painted Two Tier Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted two tier drapers table. 1890. Dimensions 96 inches (244 cms) Wide 23.5 inches
Pine
French 19th Century Draper's Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional, styled draper’s table, made of weathered oak, from 19th century, France. These
French Bleached Oak Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C French bleached oak drapers table. 1880. Reference: 7647 Dimensions 90.5 inches (230
Oak
Large 19th Century Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A stunning large 19th century drapers table with a lovely thick planked top made from sycamore. The
Sycamore
Large 19th Century Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A stunning large 19th century drapers table from France. With a lovely old painted base which has
Pine
French Antique Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A very nice antique oak drapers table from France. The oak has a nice aged colour but not too dark
Oak
Early 20th Century Drapers Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large freestanding drapers table from the early 20th century. Made of solid pine and beech wood
Beech, Poplar, Pine
Monumental french draper's table, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this monumental draper's table, an exceptional piece designed for
Pine
French 19th Century Pine Draper's Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large solid wood pine draper's table with tongue and groove jointed bottom shelf.
Pine
19th Century French Pine Drapers Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Late 19th century French drapers table made of solid pine wood with lower shelf.
Pine
Large 19th Century French Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful large 19th century French drapers table in good solid condition ready to use. Please
Pine
Mid-19th Century Spanish Draper's Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful mid-19th century Draper's table from the Barcelona area. Wonderfully constructed from
Zinc
French 19th Century Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful French 19th century oak drapers table which is wider than most at 88cm wide. The oak
Oak
Large 19th Century Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
An exceptional large silk merchants drapers table from France. In beautiful washd oak with 4 good
Oak
19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A very nice 19th century French oak drapers table with a lovely colour to the wood. In very good
Oak
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Drapers Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany drapers table Single plank top and 2 plank lower
Mahogany
Large 19th Century French Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century French pine drapers table with two drawers on one side. The wood has a nice
Pine
Huge 19th Century Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
An exceptional 19th century oak drapers table from France with beautiful curved legs. The oak has a
Oak
19th Century French Pine Drapers Table with Original Finish
Located in Troy, MI
19th century French drapers table is made of pine and retains its original finish. This over-sized
Pine
1960s Belgian White Patinated Drapers Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden drapers table from Belgium, circa 1960. Six turned legs support a square tabletop; below
Wood
1920s French Bleached Oak Drapers Table
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak draper’s table was produced in France, circa 1920. A sedate wooden table fitted
Oak
19th Century French Draper's Table or Console Table
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful French draper's table with pot board from the 19th century.
Antique French Painted Wood Drapers Table Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
A draper's table, also called a drapers table is a large sturdy table traditionally used by cloth
Wood, Paint
Large French Pine & Beech Pine Drapers Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1910 Large French Pine & Beech Pine Drapers Table sku 1059 W200 x D79 x H77 cm Knee height 65
Beech, Pine
French Antique Louis Philippe Period "Draper Table"
Located in Round Top, TX
French mid-19th century Louis Philippe period "Draper" work table. This gorgeous piece has three
Walnut
Large 19th Century French Elm Draper's Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting French late 19th century or early 20th century draper's table made in Elm. The upper
Elm
French Early 19th Century Oak Draper's Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An excellent French draper’s table, made of solid oak, from the early part of the 19th century
Antique French Drapers Table or Store Counter
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French oak store counter, shop fitting, drapers table, console table, sofa table or even as
Oak
French Farm or Drapers Table, circa 1800
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
All original and no marriages in this wonderful elegant and simple table from France. It dates 1800
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Oak Drapers Table
Located in High Point, NC
A 31 1/2” oak table from France, circa 1920. This is a rare large worktable from a cloth merchant
Oak
19th Century Antique French Draper's Workbench
Located in Cirencester, GB
Sourced in the south of France this pine drapers table has a fantastic look to it with a beautiful
Pine
Impressive Large 19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
A very impressive and quality large oak drapers table from France. It has 2 drawers on one side for
Oak
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H 33.5 in W 114.19 in D 17.75 in
19th Century French Draper's Table or Console Table in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular French draper's table or console table in original paint with pot board.
Massive Draper's Table, 13 ft Long, Italy circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive Draper's Table, 13 ft Long Italy circa 1870 Impressive draper's table originally from a
Pine
Large French 19th Century Draper's Table with Dark Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
Impressive 19th century draper's table. The table is made of pine and has a very old dark stain.
Pine
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H 35.5 in W 61.25 in D 27.5 in
Early 20th C. French Oak Silk Trader's Table, Draper's Table, or Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
draper's table, with its lower shelf for storage or display and its 36-inch height, is finished on all
Oak
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H 36 in W 130 in D 35 in
18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Draper's Table with Marquetry Band
Located in Birmingham, AL
A grand 18th century French Directoire period table de drapier from a draper's atelier in Narbonne
Fruitwood, Walnut
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H 32 in W 138 in D 29 in
Large Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Six-Leg Draper's Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique walnut "table de drapier" (drapers table in French) from France, circa 1840, with
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 139.5 in D 38.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Draper's or Work Table in Pinewood, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very long table in two sections the top having a molded edge and straight apron, raised on tapering
Pine
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H 33.5 in W 90.5 in D 29.25 in
French, Lyon, Louis Philippe Period Walnut 2-Drawer Drapers Table, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a large rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers with carved circular pulls, the case resting atop trestle supports with pairs of circular columns between s...
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 110.25 in D 30.75 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
An excellent kitchen island or large console or sofa table, having a rectangular top with rounded
Walnut
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H 35 in W 121.25 in D 36.38 in
Antique Oak Work Table from Ireland Would Make a Perfect Kitchen Island c1900
Located in Highwood, IL
refectory table, four plank top on six turned legs”. In France you might have called this industrial style
Oak
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with outstanding patina. The stool and the typewriter is not included.
Wood
$20,000 / set
H 96.25 in W 96 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...
Iron
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
$1,250 / item
H 18 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
Rustic 18th C. Oak Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and Rustic oak console table in all original condition, likely English. In a dark stain with a plank constructed top with bread board ends. The Console Table has an inte...
Oak
$5,800
H 30.25 in W 84.25 in D 29.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from pine. The table is purported to be from a 17th century monastery in Quebec. The table features a t...
Iron
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
Mahogany
$5,449 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...
Brass
$827Sale Price|29% Off
H 27.17 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Large French baker's bread cart, provenance from a boulangerie in the southwest of France. Wonderfully distressed and full of character, this basket was used to carry the freshly ba...
Metal
French Oak Two Tier Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century work table in two tiers, formerly used in a winery. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, from the artist's studio to home baker–p...
Oak, Paint
18th Century French Provincial Rustic Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Rustic French oak table with turned legs and crossed stretcher from the 18th century. This table has a rectangular top with rounded corners that sit on an apron. The base is four tur...
Oak
Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important antique 19th Century French Draper’s Table or Table de Drapier crafted from solid walnut with a deep, rich patina, in very good condition. This impressive piece features...
Walnut
$9,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 107.25 in D 31 in
19th Century French Oak Farm Table with Classic Joinery, 1880
Located in Solebury, PA
A magnificent 19th-century French oak farm table of substantial dimensions has acquired a rich, warm patina and mellow character over time, reflecting the gentle wear and history of ...
Oak
96" Columbia Trestle Table by Studio Moe in Oregon Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia Trestle Table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on a traditional form. Sleek with a stro...
Walnut
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.