Sold|$1,725
Antique Farm Work Table with Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
single drawer and lower shelf make it ideal as a small kitchen island, coffee bar, work table or even
Wood
Sold|$1,725
Antique Farm Work Table with Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
single drawer and lower shelf make it ideal as a small kitchen island, coffee bar, work table or even
Wood
Sold|$4,900
Country Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
This country worktable kitchen counter can be used as a kitchen island, sideboard or a counter. Top
Wood
Sold|$1,200
Antique American Farm Work Table, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
x 40" d x 57" top diagonally w/ 25" leg room below skirt. Work table / kitchen island / dining. Look
Wood, Paint
Antique French Vineyard Tilt-top Wine Tasting Table
Located in Forney, TX
, as a portable/folding farmhouse kitchen island - work table that can easily be moved and put away
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Sold|$7,800
French Distressed Painted Island w/ Zinc Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderfully distressed painted island or work table with fabricated from antique wood in the South
Zinc, Iron
Sold|$7,980
French Distressed Painted Island w/ Zinc Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderfully distressed painted island or work table fabricated from antique wood in the south of
Zinc, Iron
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Kitchen Island
Located in Astoria, NY
Monumental early 19th-century French Provincial kitchen island or large work table, sourced from
Wrought Iron
Vintage American Industrial Steel 8 Drawer Work Station Table Island Tool Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Industrial Steel Metal 8 drawer work station table Island tool chest. Item
Steel
Sold|$3,000
French Draper's Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
rectangular top over turned legs joined by a lower shelf. This would serve as a lovely kitchen island or work
Wood
American Made Cast Iron & Steel Industrial Stationary Printers Letterpress Table
Located in Oakville, CT
cafe/dessert table, island, work station and much more. We currently have four available, all in
Steel, Iron
Sold|$1,900
Rustic Farm Refectory Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
, oak legs, minimal overhang. Perfect as kitchen work table, center island or dining table. Also suited
Oak, Walnut
Sold|$4,950
French 19th Century Butcher Table
Located in Round Top, TX
from. A fabulous piece as a kitchen island or work table, or as an occasional table in any living area
Marble, Iron
Sold|$4,500
19h Century English Pine Country Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
bottom of apron. Keywords: harvest table, kitchen island, kitchen work table, worktable, display table
Pine
19th Century English Pine Farmhouse Kitchen Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century English farm table or kitchen work table island constructed from mostly thick
Brass
American 19th Century Pine Harvest Farm Table
Located in Rochester, NY
west in origin. Circa 1860 - 1870. Can be used as a dining table / serving table / work table / kitchen
Sold|$2,500
Rustic Trestle Harvest Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
table, kitchen island, industrial work table, industrial table.
Mid-19th Century Long Chinese Lacquered Elm Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
kitchen island work space or counter. Altar tables of this size are unusual and a true find.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold|$4,700
Antique Pine Farm Table
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet beautiful pine dining table or work table that has acquired a lovely, warm patina over
Pine
Sold|$5,800
French 19th Century Marble Top Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
could easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished
Marble
Sold|$3,000 / set
Industrial Table and Four Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Industrial table and four chairs, table can be used as a kitchen island or work table because
Incredible Original Unrestored Antique Spanish Marble Top Trestle Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
dining table, a fine work table or island within a gourmet kitchen (by adding casters) or as a classic
Marble
Authentic Vintage Industrial 'Turtle' Table / Rolling Cart on Double Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
, island, work station and much more. We currently have four available, all in different sizes. This one
Steel, Iron
Authentic Vintage Industrial Cast Iron and Steel Letterpress Table/ Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
.' Incredible versatility, many uses including rolling bar cart, high cafe table, island, work station and much
Steel, Iron
Sold|$7,800
Large Early 20th Century Store Counter
Located in Houston, TX
great kitchen island or work bench. The table has alternating hardware as you can see in picture 5
Sold|$2,400
1950s Galvanized Industrial Work Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Galvanized Industrial work bench perfect to use as a kitchen Island, garden work table or credenza
Metal
Sold|$2,900
High School Woodshop Industrial Locker Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage locker work table from high school wood shop. Amazing maple top. Great kitchen island or
Maple
Sold|$5,500
Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Printers Turtle Lift Table, Island, Work Table. The table top is 24" x 28.5" and can raise
Metal
19th Century French Marble-Top Kitchen Island, Work Table or Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century kitchen island or work table with marble top. This antique table from France
Marble
Sold|$18,125
18th Century French Butcher Table
Located in Round Top, TX
kitchen island, work table in a potting shed or a center table.
Stone
Sold|$14,500
French Kitchen Island or Work Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A simply beautiful classic old 19th century French work table that could make for an incredible
Antique French Kitchen Island, Desk or Work Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This was obviously used in a commercial application, but for the life of me, I have no idea what for, but we just loved the overall look and proportions. There are two round holes of...
Long Industrial Country Style Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Use
Wood
Antique 9' Long Original White Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the years of use that fill this 9' long work table with character and purpose. The white
Wood
Original Antique Italian Industrial Bakers Work Table or Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Italian industrial steel and wood bakers table with two wide drawers and a lower shelf, too
Steel
American Industrial Work Table, Kitchen Island or Craft Table Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Industrial work table, which could easily be repurposed for the center island in a country
Wood
Antique French Kitchen Island or Industrial Work Table, circa 1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, turn-of-the-century work table, or Country French kitchen island, that has
Antique English Drapers Table, Work Table Can be Repurposed into Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique English Drapers Table, Store Fitting, Shop Fitting, Work Table or could be Repurposed into
Wood, Oak
French Pitch Pine Draper's Table, Work Table, or Kitchen Island, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this solid pitch pine fabric presentation table rests on tapered turned and fluted legs which
Pine
Antique Kitchen Island, Butcher Block, Industrial Work Table Cast Iron Dublin
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Kitchen Island, Antique Work Table, Kitchen Butcher Block, or Outdoor Serving Table, the
Iron
Sold|$2,400
19th Century Blue Work Island with Wood Top
Located in Austin, TX
make a great kitchen island or rustic console table.
Pine
Antique American Industrial Heavy-Duty Steel and Wood Work Table, Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Industrial old turn-of-the-century extra heavy-duty work table and while we occasionally do
Steel
Steel and Wood Industrial Machine Shop Work Table, Desk or Kitchen Island
By Sturdi Bilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wood top with steel frame, gallery and drawer. Great for a desk or a kitchen work table. Table is
Sold|$1,200
Kitchen Island Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
A two-tiered French kitchen island table in stripped and painted pine, with brass pot rack
Pine
Antique Original Red and Gray Painted Work Table Rustic Kitchen Island With Draw
Located in Round Top, TX
open shelving space, it can serve as a great 6' long kitchen island. This old work table has been
Wood, Paint
18th Century Early American Country Tavern Table
Located in Forney, TX
island, work table, games table, writing desk, foyer entry piece or hall console, to name just a few
Pine
Antique French or Belgian Butcher Block Meat Market Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
sides this piece was meant to be used as a butcher's chopping block / delicatessen work island, having a
Metal
Sold|$5,400
Industrial Workbench Kitchen Island Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic country workbench or kitchen island table top with wonderful patina modified to be used as
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
base. Great work table, kitchen island or centre table. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and
Elm
Sold|$3,200
Century Old Barn Wood Table Island Console
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long barn wood console island table constructed from a century old planking pulled from a
Hardwood
Sold|$3,200
Century Old Barn Wood Table Island Console
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long barn wood console island table constructed from a century old planking pulled from a
Hardwood
Sold|$4,500
Vintage Bronze Table or Kitchen Island Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
The perfect height for a kitchen island and strong enough to hold a stone top with no effort. This
Sold|$10,000
French Marble-Top Bakers Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century French baker's table or kitchen island featuring a large rectangular 1.5 inch
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Rolling Table Kitchen Island, Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial rolling kitchen island / table. Made of cast iron, steel and wood, features four
Steel, Iron
Antique Pine and Marble English Bakers Table Kitchen Island
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English bakers table. Pine and white marble top. Double sided with drawers to
Carrara Marble, Zinc
Galvanized Steel Top Only for Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Baltimore, MD
steel. Perfect for a tabletop or kitchen island, with or without an overhang. Only lightly-used and in
Steel
French Painted Oak Draper's Table, Console Table, or Kitchen Island, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this solid oak fabric presentation table features its original white and Marie Antoinette grey
Oak
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.