Antique Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
island, work table in a potting shed, or as a craft table, this table will continue to provide a great
Early 20th Century Hungarian Farm Tables
Wood
Antique Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
island, work table in a potting shed, or as a craft table, this table will continue to provide a great
Wood
Fantastic Kitchen Island Repurposed from a Wisconsin Butcher's Table Restored.
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic Kitchen Island Repurposed from a Wisconsin Butcher's Table Restored. One of our favorite
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Sold|$1,500
Vintage Industrial Worktable / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage factory wooden worktable/ kitchen island.
Metal
19th Century Industrial Zinc Top Kitchen Island Sideboard Potting Table
Located in Miami, FL
Great piece of French vernacular work table, from a shop, home or studio. Now for a kitchen, living
Zinc
Early 20th C. French Oak Silk Trader's Table, Draper's Table, or Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this oak silk trader's table rests on tapered turned legs which support its lower shelf. This
Oak
Large Antique Craftsman's Table, Pine, Kitchen Island, Retail, Bench, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique craftsman's table. An English, pine kitchen island, preparation table or
Pine
Wood and Iron Metal Workers Industrial Workbench Table Kitchen Island
Located in Santa Monica, CA
island or desk space. Tons of storage space on lower shelf. Amazing cast iron inserts, originally for
Iron
Custom Oak and Steel Industrial Rolling Console Work Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accents and a painted steel, rolling base. The table works well as a tall dining table or kitchen island
Brass, Steel
Small-Scale French Oak Draper's Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
height, it would be ideal as a kitchen island or work table, circa 1900.
Oak
Maple Butcher Block Table Island with and Antique Iron Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A solid maple butcher block top from the 1930s with an antique iron base/ The top has been completely refinished leaving just enough character and use marks for authenticity. The thr...
Iron
19th Century French Walnut Draper's Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
roll of fabric to be cut. Finished on all sides, this draper's table would be ideal as a kitchen island
Walnut
Antique Industrial Shop Table Begging to Become a Kitchen Island Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Whoever built this Industrial Work Table, almost begging to become a Kitchen Island, must have
Wood, Paint
Antique French Drapers Table or Très Grand Kitchen Island, circa 1900-1920
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Drapers table or Très Grand Kitchen Island, circa 1900-1920. For more than 25 years
Wood
Sold|$6,500
Vintage Industrial Steel Worktable / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Machinist's Table by Walker-Turner Co, Inc. Plainfield, NJ Overall Dimensions: 22 1/2" x
Iron
Sold|$6,500
Unique Round Butcher Block Island
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a very unique round butcher block top from one solid cut wood from a tree. The iron base was made for the top by a notable ironsmith in Nashville, TN. Very sturdy and well pr...
Iron
Industrial Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Sheffield, MA
perfect to be used for kitchen work table, Kitchen Island, shop or workshop. Perfect also to be used for a
Iron
Industrial Stone Top Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Sheffield, MA
table. Its size and solidity is perfect to be used for kitchen work table, kitchen Island, shop or
Stone, Iron
Sold|$3,500
American Primitive Kitchen Island or Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic early 20th century American table with two drawers and a bottom shelf. Hand painted
Pine
Sold|$2,998
Custom Large Center Island for Genevieve
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
custom island for genevieve DEPOSIT REQUIRED Size: 72" x 90" x36" 2 shelves (1 on center, the 2nd
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Cast Iron Stable Fitting by Musgrave & Co LTD. Garden Table, Kitchen Island or ?
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
use to this day. Whether you use this incredible Cast Iron Table as a Kitchen Island, or Outside as
Stainless Steel, Iron
Sold|$5,995
French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic large rustic French late 19th century work table. Hand-crafted in France circa 1880 of
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Period Oak and Brass Display Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare early 20th century French Art Deco display table handcrafted of solid oak and brass in the
Brass
Vintage Sycamore Butchers Block, Kitchen Island
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Sycamore butchers block, Kitchen Island This is a useful size block for most modern
Live Edge Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
Monumental counter height multipurpose table. Island for a large kitchen, work table, conference
Iron
Sold|$4,300
French 19th Century Solid Oak Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
height this antique work table would do well as a kitchen island or used as an artist’s table. Be sure to
Wood, Oak
Rustic 19th Century English Workbench, Kitchen Island
Located in Mckinney, TX
make the perfect kitchen island, television console, entry table, or bathroom vanity. Constructed
Oak
Hammacher Schlemmer Antique Carpenters Workbench Kitchen Island
By Hammacher Schlemmer
Located in Newtown, CT
. Both vises have wood screw and work properly. Back tool rack is removeable if you wanted to use it for
Wood
Custom Industrial Iron Base Teak Top Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Kitchen prep table, industrial work table or kitchen island, rustic table, farmhouse harvest work table
Iron
Vintage Kitchen Island with Reclaimed Butcher Block Top
Located in Round Top, TX
Custom kitchen island with a maple top and bottom shelf made from reclaimed boxcar flooring. The
Sold|$14,500
Antique French Kitchen Island Made in White Oak
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Kitchen Island, but in truth, this was probably a store fitting, but when we first
Oak
Sold|$7,800
Large Antique Tuscan Work Bench, circa 1865
Located in Dallas, TX
largest table of this type that we have found, which makes it perfect for a kitchen island, large sofa
Wood
Vintage 1940s Industrial Machinist's Cabinet Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Island
Located in Lafayette, IN
Industrial kitchen island. Both the cabinet and base were hand-stripped to their raw base materials (oak
Brass, Steel
Teak Wood Kitchen Island With Gray and White Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Teak and marble Island 84-1/2”W x 30-1/4”D x 36”H Shelf: 10”h each 3 working drawers with iron
Marble
Teak Wood Kitchen Island With Gray and White Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Teak and marble Island 84-1/2”W x 30-1/4”D x 36”H Shelf: 10”h each 3 working drawers with iron
Marble
French Industrial Style Stainless and Brass Kitchen Island Built to Order
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This is our newest Old Plank French inspired kitchen island or French industrial work table, from
Stainless Steel
Kitchen Island from the Old Plank Collection - 50% for Melissa
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Custom order for Melissa 8' L x 32" D x 36" H Pawfeet, and Carrera marble top.
Stainless Steel
Antique French Kitchen Island or Store Fitting from the Early 1900s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
kitchen island, from both an aesthetic and functional point of view. We carefully rebuilt the entire
Oak
Antique Original Paint French Store Counter or Wonderful Small Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Store Counter that would make for a wonderful small Kitchen Island and yes, we can
Wood, Paint
Kitchen Island Made of Solid Bronze with a Carrera Marble Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
first one we have converted into a beautiful kitchen island, with a Carrara marble top.
Bronze
Antique French Store Counter or Kitchen Island in Original Paint, Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, that is screaming to be converted into a kitchen island. To find one that has not been beat beyond
Wood
Pine Worktable Small Kitchen Island Console with Two Shelves, Hungary Circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful old work table with two shelves will serve well as a small kitchen island, console
Pine
Antique Irish Bakery Counter Repurposed to Kitchen Island 1890's Original Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
just did not work for our Modern American Kitchen Islands, which is roughly 36”. So, this Antique Irish
Brass
Kitchen Island from the Old Plank Collection - Final payment for Melissa
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Custom order for Melissa 8' L x 32" D x 36" H Pawfeet, and Carrera marble top.
Stainless Steel
Antique French Store Counter Repurposed into a Kitchen Island From The Provence
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Kitchen Island. The Antique White French Oak from our Store Counter had just the perfect amount of
Oak
Country Pine Kitchen Island in Reclaimed Lumber with Brass Towel Bar and Drawer
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
one of a 100-year-old Pine Work Table that has an incredible and natural patina finish.
Brass
Antique French Butcher Block or Kitchen Island with an Amazing Natural Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
suspect that it occurred naturally while the butcher was cleaning the top surface every evening after work
Steel
Classic Stainless and Enameled Steel Industrial Hydrualic Base Lift Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
, perfect for kitchen island, desk, work table, adjustable height from 29 -37 inches, hand delivery avail to
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold|$3,800
Early 20th Century Mexican Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Table would work well as a kitchen island, work table, console table, or center table in a hall.
Pine
Sold|$2,650
French Art Deco Iron Table with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
table would look perfect as a kitchen island, work table, desert table, serving table, console table
Versatile French Walnut and Marble Center Table Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, writing desk, small dining table or kitchen island work table. Base is carved walnut with curved legs and
Marble
Sold|$850
Work Table / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
This is a painter's turtle table with a new oak top. Perfect for small kitchen island or store
Steel, Iron
Sold|$6,500
French Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century pine tier table is perfect for a kitchen island, it’s standard counter
Pine
Antique French Bistro Table Cast Iron Base in Old Paint with a Thick Marble Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
corners. Can be used as a small Kitchen Table or even a Kitchen Island Work Table; maybe a convenient
Marble, Iron
19th Century Provincial Farmhouse Work Table - Rustic Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
country farm house workbench harvest table (today it would make for a wonderful large kitchen island
Oak
Rustic Gray Painted Work Table or Kitchen Island with Shelf, Hungary, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
the authentic vintage feel of this work table which may serve as a fun modern kitchen island (buyer
Pine, Paint
Allmoge, 19th Century Drop-Leaf Table with Drawer, Circa 1820, Origin: N. Sweden
Located in New York, NY
work as a center island / work table, center table or side table. And with the leaves open it can be
Pine
Sold|$3,500
Large English Pine Work Table, 19th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
would make a wonderful conference table, work island or dining table. Purchased from Martha Stewart’s
Pine
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.