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c.1880 French White Oak Work Table/Island
c.1880 French White Oak Work Table/Island

c.1880 French White Oak Work Table/Island

Located in Highwood, IL

Authentic French white oak work table that would make a great kitchen island.

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

1900s French Wood White Patinated Shop Counter With Marble Top
1900s French Wood White Patinated Shop Counter With Marble Top

1900s French Wood White Patinated Shop Counter With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

Perfect as a statement kitchen island, work table, or retail counter, this piece blends vintage industrial function with classic French style.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

18th C. Oak Kitchen Island or Refectory Work Table
18th C. Oak Kitchen Island or Refectory Work Table

18th C. Oak Kitchen Island or Refectory Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Perfect as kitchen work table, center island table, kitchen island.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large 20th Century Industrial Work Table or Kitchen Island
Large 20th Century Industrial Work Table or Kitchen Island

Large 20th Century Industrial Work Table or Kitchen Island

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large vintage work table from the 1930s/40s. Perfect as a kitchen island or free-standing display table.

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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Pine

Antique French Work Table of Kitchen Island, circa 1700s
Antique French Work Table of Kitchen Island, circa 1700s

Antique French Work Table of Kitchen Island, circa 1700s

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French work table, or ideal kitchen island? Made in the late 1700s and was carefully disassembled by our Old Plank workshop, while not disturbing the original patina of the 2...

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Antique 1790s French Country Industrial and Work Tables

Primitive Industrial Farmhouse Style White Painted Rolling Work Table Island
Primitive Industrial Farmhouse Style White Painted Rolling Work Table Island

Primitive Industrial Farmhouse Style White Painted Rolling Work Table Island

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful primitive white painted rolling work table or kitchen island in a farmhouse or industrial style.

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Industrial Work Bench/Table, Kitchen Island
Turn of the Century Industrial Work Bench/Table, Kitchen Island

Turn of the Century Industrial Work Bench/Table, Kitchen Island

Located in Buffalo, NY

Turn of the century Industrial work bench, table, would make a fabulous kitchen island, featuring front vice and side vice.

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury French Industrial Console, Work Table, Kitchen Island, Iron Base
Midcentury French Industrial Console, Work Table, Kitchen Island, Iron Base

Midcentury French Industrial Console, Work Table, Kitchen Island, Iron Base

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early 20th century French Industrial console table or work table stands at 36.5 inches in height and features a two inch thick oak top constructed of two planks of wood joined b...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Work Table with Large Drawer Small Rustic Kitchen Island
Antique Work Table with Large Drawer Small Rustic Kitchen Island

Antique Work Table with Large Drawer Small Rustic Kitchen Island

Located in Round Top, TX

This rustic table served as a work table for generations of use, seen in the heavy distress, gouges and darker patina along the top.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Cast Base Kitchen Island Work Station
Cast Base Kitchen Island Work Station

Cast Base Kitchen Island Work Station

Located in Surrey, BC

We have a very functional cast iron 1920 machine base completed with a reclaimed wood solid maple top, salvaged from a 1930 bowling alley. Very solid and is set up to be taken apa...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Early 20th Century Original Painted Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary
Early 20th Century Original Painted Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary

Early 20th Century Original Painted Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive pine work table will serve well as a freestanding island creating the perfect gathering place in any kitchen.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

c.1880 Rustic French Solid White Oak Work Table/Island
c.1880 Rustic French Solid White Oak Work Table/Island

c.1880 Rustic French Solid White Oak Work Table/Island

Located in Highwood, IL

Awesome antique French solid white oak 6-legged baker's work table. A perfect height for working dough or prepping dinner without breaking your back. This outstanding table has with...

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island Potting Shed Table, circa 1900s
Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island Potting Shed Table, circa 1900s

Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island Potting Shed Table, circa 1900s

Located in Round Top, TX

Restored, strong and stable this work table or island is ready for use. The old nicks, stains, cracks, scratches and signs of distress throughout this work table all reflect generat...

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20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Large Industrial Work Cart Tiered Kitchen Island
Large Industrial Work Cart Tiered Kitchen Island

Large Industrial Work Cart Tiered Kitchen Island

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 36" High, 55.25" Wide, 42.25" Deep Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a work bench, farmhouse kitchen island, especially i...

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique French Work Table or Kitchen Island with a Marble Top
Antique French Work Table or Kitchen Island with a Marble Top

Antique French Work Table or Kitchen Island with a Marble Top

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French work table or antique Industrial table, that could make for a very nice kitchen island.

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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Work Table with Shelf and Drawers, Possible Small Kitchen Island
Vintage Work Table with Shelf and Drawers, Possible Small Kitchen Island

Vintage Work Table with Shelf and Drawers, Possible Small Kitchen Island

Located in Round Top, TX

It has been cleaned, sanded and restored; this table is strong/stabile and ready for use whether as a small kitchen island (castors could be added by buyer), side or work table.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Rustic Work Table Small Kitchen Island With Drawer and Shelf
Antique Rustic Work Table Small Kitchen Island With Drawer and Shelf

Antique Rustic Work Table Small Kitchen Island With Drawer and Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

The unique conformation with one large drawer and open shelving below make it ideal to use as a small kitchen island in addition to work or craft table. Every nick, scratch, stain, c...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Work Table or Kitchen Island from Sweden with Original Paint
Antique Work Table or Kitchen Island from Sweden with Original Paint

Antique Work Table or Kitchen Island from Sweden with Original Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

While this table would make a great kitchen island in a country or modern kitchen, think of it also as a rustic sofa table or buffet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Industrial and Work Tables

Antique Work Table Store Counter Kitchen Island with 3 Large Drawer
Antique Work Table Store Counter Kitchen Island with 3 Large Drawer

Antique Work Table Store Counter Kitchen Island with 3 Large Drawer

Located in Round Top, TX

The stretcher along the base is reinforced in the center, making it extra strong and functional and also allows it to serve as a handsome kitchen island. The entire work table has be...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Butcher's Block, English, Beech, Teak, Work Table, Kitchen Island, 1900
Antique Butcher's Block, English, Beech, Teak, Work Table, Kitchen Island, 1900

Antique Butcher's Block, English, Beech, Teak, Work Table, Kitchen Island, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, beech and teak work table or kitchen island, dating to the late 19th century and later, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Rustic Early 20th Century Long Gray Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary
Rustic Early 20th Century Long Gray Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary

Rustic Early 20th Century Long Gray Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary

Located in Round Top, TX

Rustic 8.25' long work table with galvanized zinc top, three large drawers and lower shelf made of slats.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

Antique Butcher's Chopping Block, Beech, Teak, Work Bench, Kitchen Island, Table
Antique Butcher's Chopping Block, Beech, Teak, Work Bench, Kitchen Island, Table

Antique Butcher's Chopping Block, Beech, Teak, Work Bench, Kitchen Island, Table

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, beech and teak work bench, kitchen island or table, dating to the late 19th century and later, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Industrial American Work Table or Kitchen Island Old Paint Unrestored circa 1900
Industrial American Work Table or Kitchen Island Old Paint Unrestored circa 1900

Industrial American Work Table or Kitchen Island Old Paint Unrestored circa 1900

Located in Highwood, IL

Whoever built this industrial work table, begging to be a kitchen island, must have known that today’s kitchen islands would be 36” high, for that is exactly what this 100-year-old i...

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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Work Table With Two Drawers and Shelf, Kitchen Island circa 1920
Rustic Work Table With Two Drawers and Shelf, Kitchen Island circa 1920

Rustic Work Table With Two Drawers and Shelf, Kitchen Island circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

Typical aged separation of planks. This work table is loaded with character and may also serve as a modern kitchen island (buyer may raise it up on casters if desired).

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Farm Work Table Kitchen Island With Butcher Bloc
Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Farm Work Table Kitchen Island With Butcher Bloc

Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Farm Work Table Kitchen Island With Butcher Bloc

Located in Cookeville, TN

Vintage one drawer wood scrub top work table kitchen island. This stylish work table features carved leg wood base with a very deep drawer with original metal drawer pulls and key ho...

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Early 20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Work Table from Ireland Would Make a Perfect Kitchen Island c1900
Antique Oak Work Table from Ireland Would Make a Perfect Kitchen Island c1900

Antique Oak Work Table from Ireland Would Make a Perfect Kitchen Island c1900

Located in Highwood, IL

Having an undisturbed natural patina is virtually impossible to fake and the top surface of this oak work table, or soon to be kitchen island, is about as good as it gets.

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Antique 1890s Irish Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique American Industrial John Towsley Warehouse Work Cart Island
Antique American Industrial John Towsley Warehouse Work Cart Island

Antique American Industrial John Towsley Warehouse Work Cart Island

Located in Forney, TX

Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, Ohio, United States, heavy-duty solid wood construction, boarded top and shelf, rolling on cast iron casters. circa 1920 Versatile: As warm a...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Printer's Table / Island
Printer's Table / Island

Printer's Table / Island

Located in Oakville, CT

Printer's Turtle table Overall Dimensions: 25 1/2" x 30 1/2" x 36 1/2" high.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Laboratory Table / Island
Laboratory Table / Island

Laboratory Table / Island

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique E.H. Sheldon laboratory table with 4 swing seats Overall dimensions: 43" x 62" x 32" high.  

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Table/Island
Industrial Table/Island

Industrial Table/Island

Located in Surrey, BC

Heavy butcher block maple top and cast iron base, great patina and wear on top

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique French Work Bench with Drawers, Great for a Kitchen Island
Antique French Work Bench with Drawers, Great for a Kitchen Island

Antique French Work Bench with Drawers, Great for a Kitchen Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 9.5+ ft long work bench table with two drawers from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Industrial Kitchen Work Table

Industrial Kitchen Work Table

Located in Rochester, NY

Not to big or too small - a great looking & desirable size table work island that can be used in many home kitchens.

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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Industrial Table / Workbench / Island / Cabinet
Industrial Table / Workbench / Island / Cabinet

Industrial Table / Workbench / Island / Cabinet

By Hamilton

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage industrial wooden multi drawer workbench.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak

Industrial Steel Workbench Kitchen Island Table
Industrial Steel Workbench Kitchen Island Table

Industrial Steel Workbench Kitchen Island Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic country workbench top with French Industrial base. Can be used as work table, kitchen center island or desk. 4" top has been modified to suit today's use but retaining or...

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Prep Table Kitchen Island Green
Oak Prep Table Kitchen Island Green

Oak Prep Table Kitchen Island Green

Located in Southampton, GB

A smooth and dry 19th century, thick plank oak top. Married with a circa 1900 green painted oak base. On removable castors. With useful storage shelf. perfect for a kitchen island ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Industrial Steel Imposing Table / Island
Vintage Industrial Steel Imposing Table / Island

Vintage Industrial Steel Imposing Table / Island

Located in Oakville, CT

Steel Printer's Worktable by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. Two Rivers, WI Overall Dimensions: 51" x 77" x 39" high Top Dimensions: 51" x 75" Tray Dimensions: 12 1/2" deep x 8 1/2" wi...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Working Island
Working Island

Working Island

Sold|$3,800

Working Island

Located in Surrey, BC

Solid maple top salvaged from a school in the midwest.......unusual size and ideal for a kitchen island

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Leather Workshop Table Kitchen Island
Vintage French Leather Workshop Table Kitchen Island

Vintage French Leather Workshop Table Kitchen Island

Located in Mckinney, TX

This rustic workbench, once utilized in a leather workshop in France, embodies strength and durability. Its substantial 3-board top sits atop squared legs, accompanied by a lower pla...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Steel Top Kitchen Island / Display Table
Vintage Steel Top Kitchen Island / Display Table

Vintage Steel Top Kitchen Island / Display Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Printer's Imposing Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. *Note that the front and back are identical and that the drawer is accessible from both sides* Overall Dimensions: 30...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Marble Top Kitchen Island / Display Table
Vintage Marble Top Kitchen Island / Display Table

Vintage Marble Top Kitchen Island / Display Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Marble Top Printer's Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 25 1/2" x 43 1/2" x 34" high Drawer Dimensions: 18" deep x 13 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" high Tray Dimensions: 15" deep...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Angle Table/Island
Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Angle Table/Island

Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Angle Table/Island

Located in Oakville, CT

Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Angle Table/Island.

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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial 4 Plank 3 Leg Island/Table
Vintage Industrial 4 Plank 3 Leg Island/Table

Vintage Industrial 4 Plank 3 Leg Island/Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial 4 Plank 3 Leg Island/Table

Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Kitchen Table / Island
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Kitchen Table / Island

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Kitchen Table / Island

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Kitchen Table / Island. Shelf Measures 11 1/2" Tall.

Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Drapers Table or Kitchen Island
Early 20th Century Drapers Table or Kitchen Island

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. Rectangular table frame with frame and 6 straight beech wood legs under a slightly...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Poplar, Pine

Rustic Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s
Rustic Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s

Rustic Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is vintage/antique industrial/rustic style workbench, circa 1930s. Has two drawers with painted metal pulls, some miscellaneous hardware. This piece has a rustic look with ob...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Table ideal as End Table, Small Kitchen Island or Side Table
Antique Industrial Table ideal as End Table, Small Kitchen Island or Side Table

Antique Industrial Table ideal as End Table, Small Kitchen Island or Side Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Industrial Small Work Table, Side Table, Craft Table or Occasional Table. You could even roll this small Industrial Table around the Kitchen to serve from. Somehow, when a it...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s

Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Workbench Table/Island, circa 1930s

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage antique rustic industrial primitive workbench island drawers, 1930s Offered is vintage/antique industrial/rustic style workbench, circa 1930s. This piece has a rustic look...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

marble topped  counter/ island
marble topped  counter/ island

marble topped counter/ island

Located in Seattle, WA

industrial metal base with white porcelain feet topped with 3 inch solid marble slab. Perfect kitchen island , work /serving station.

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20th Century Unknown Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Large Antique Industrial Mill Table, English, Pine, Kitchen Island, Victorian
Large Antique Industrial Mill Table, English, Pine, Kitchen Island, Victorian

Large Antique Industrial Mill Table, English, Pine, Kitchen Island, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Blessed with wonderful timeworn character and decorative appeal Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Presented in verdant green, the thick pine stocks exude stability Wea...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Extra Large Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island, France circa 1890
Extra Large Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island, France circa 1890

Extra Large Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island, France circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

With 2 large drawers this table may serve as a 6.5' long kitchen island. This old work table has been restored, it is stable and ready to be placed and used.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Factory American St. Louis Cast Iron Work Table
Antique Factory American St. Louis Cast Iron Work Table

Antique Factory American St. Louis Cast Iron Work Table

Located in Hamburg, PA

Would make a great bar, island or work table.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage English Kitchen Island
Vintage English Kitchen Island

Vintage English Kitchen Island

Located in Calgary, Alberta

This is a vintage school desk that has been remodified as a kitchen island by adding a thick slab of 19th C Welsh billiard slate, lockable casters and an extra shelf made with antiqu...

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20th Century British Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Slate

Pine kitchen island, 1940s
Pine kitchen island, 1940s

Pine kitchen island, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Pine cooking island with lots of storage space. The item was produced around 1930. The item has 14 drawers of different sizes and a shelf on one side. Shelves for smaller items on th...

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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

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Island Work Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of island work tables available for sale. Each of these unique island work tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. Find 108 antique and vintage island work tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Island work 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. Island work tables bearing Industrial hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made island work tables over the years, but those made by Hamilton and Sturdi Bilt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Island Work Tables?

Prices for island work tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, island work tables begin at $495 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,293.

Finding the Right Industrial-work-tables for You

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.

Questions About Island Work Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.
    Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
    The Pedestal Coffee Table from Casa Quieta is an ideal option for a sectional due to its comfortable composition and size