French 19th Century Butcher's Table
Located in Round Top, TX
kitchen island or a serving table - indoors or out.
Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Marble, Iron
French 19th Century Butcher's Table
Located in Round Top, TX
kitchen island or a serving table - indoors or out.
Marble, Iron
French Vintage Cast Iron & Wood Top Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage French industrial work table/kitchen island from the early 20th century, whose robust
Iron
19th Century French Cheese Display Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
porcelain. This would be an ideal kitchen island, folding table in a utility or back as a shop display.
Metal
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a kitchen island, console, or display table, this versatile piece brings warmth and character to
Pine
19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
. Well suited as a kitchen island or prep table. Measures: W176 x D75.5 x H82cm.
Elm, Pine
20th Century French Iron Bakery Table with Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
sacrificing elegance, making it a versatile piece that transitions easily from kitchen island to console or
Iron
A Belgian Pine Table with White Marble Top, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a kitchen island, console, or serving table, embodying the utilitarian elegance of early 20th
Marble
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer
Located in Miami, FL
, writing desk, kitchen island, prep work table, media TV stand, or even outside as a patio table for plants
Walnut
Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Butcher Block Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
removeable lowering the table by 4 inches. Perfect as an industrial bar, kitchen island or work table.
Iron
Vintage End-Grain Butcher Block Table on Shepherd Brass Ball Casters, 24" Square
Located in Morristown, NJ
island, prep station, cocktail garnishing table, or display plinth in a retail setting. Designed for
Brass
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Central European Wooden Work Table from the Czech Republic
Located in High Point, NC
splash as kitchen islands, consoles or accent tables.
Metal
Industrial Oak Workbench with Exceptional Patina, Belgium ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
, kitchen island, or left as a sculptural object in its own right, this antique workbench offers a rare
Wood
Rustic Industrial Workbench, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
proportions and authentic wear make it equally suited as a striking kitchen island, a retail display table, or
Wood
$3,676Sale Price|20% Off
1900s French Wood White Patinated Shop Counter With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
a general store or atelier. Perfect as a statement kitchen island, work table, or retail counter
Marble
French Butchers Block on Original Stand, Beech, Brown, Early 20th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
. Could be used as a kitchen Island or preparation table. Measures: W 119, D 69, H 86 cm.
Beech
Unavailable|$3,536 / item
Baker's Table Workbench Kitchen Island Kitchen Table
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Fabulous kitchen island based on original designs by renowned Baker's tables makers Terrington and
Pine
English Country House Georgian Style Kitchen Island Prep Work Table Scullery
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Georgian style kitchen prep table based on designs found in old English Country Homes. It has been
Pine
Unavailable|$3,400
Modern Walnut H Frame Industrial Kitchen Island Work table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in the USA, this kitchen island showcases a stylish and
Metal, Steel
20th Century Vintage Industrial Workbench Baker's Table Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
All original antique pine Baker's table, originally from a bakery in St Albans, England; but later
Pine
Unavailable|$2,704
21st Century Vintage Industrial Workbench Kitchen Island with Zinc Top
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
freestanding unit in any kitchen.
Zinc
Unavailable|$897
French Iron and Oak Kitchen Work Table, circa 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
as a small kitchen island, a bar or side table.
Iron
Unavailable|$4,800
Industrial table with chopping block
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a great industrial table with a chopping block top. It would make an awesome kitchen island
Iron
Unavailable|$1,532
Antique Farm Table /A Top Which Pivots through 90 Degrees
Located in Lábatlan, HU
beneath then unfolds to double its surface area. Could also be used as a kitchen island or a dining table
Hardwood
Unavailable|$2,100
Vintage Industrial Workbench
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
, kitchen island, craft storage.
Steel
Large Early Industrial Work table, Kitchen Island table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large Early Industrial Work table, Kitchen Island table - Thick wood top - steel drawer with bronze
19th Century French Wood Kitchen Island Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century wood kitchen island table. This 6.5 foot long antique table from France has
Wood
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
Steel
Antique Butcher's Chopping Block, Beech, Teak, Work Bench, Kitchen Island, Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butcher's chopping block. An English, beech and teak work bench, kitchen island
Beech
Sold|$5,450
Kitchen Island or Work Table
Located in Washington, DC
Kitchen Island or Work Table with a black vinyl top edged in zinc.
Zinc
Sold|$16,637
19thC English Bakers Prep Table Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large 19thC English pine bakers Prep table Kitchen island with original hardware and
Pine
Sold|$1,500
Antique Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique work table or kitchen island with handy shelf for storage and original scraped back paint
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 or a counter. Top has been
Oak, Paint
Sold|$1,941
Oak Prep Table Kitchen Island Green
Located in Southampton, GB
base. On removable castors. With useful storage shelf. perfect for a kitchen island Height: 90cm
Oak
Sold|$3,850
Antique Rustic Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this work table comes from the worn, weathered look created from the generations of
Wood
Antique Danish Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
kitchen island. The stripped pine has been left natural, giving this work table a more rustic or country
Pine
Sold|$1,250
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
Slate
Sold|$3,292
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
Glass, Pine
Vintage French Leather Workshop Table Kitchen Island
Located in Mckinney, TX
ample surface area and sturdy construction, it would make an exceptional addition to any kitchen as a
Wood
1930 Bakers Table Kitchen island Work Station
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice original table salvaged from a defunct bakery in BC. This piece shows rolling casters
Steel
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
Steel
Sold|$1,800
Reclaimed Industrial Kitchen Island
Located in New York, NY
The frame is from an antique cart. The top is reclaimed wood newly re-finished. Features four casters. This item is located at our 149 Madison Ave, New York, NY store.
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...
Marble, Steel
Sold|$4,950
English Kitchen Island / Cabinet with Plank
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A kitchen island having a painted double-sided cabinet base, each side with drawer over double-door
Wood
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.
Steel
French Majolica Topped Dining Table, Kitchen Work Table/Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
honestly believe that this could be a spectacular island or work table in a dream kitchen, or a phenomenal
Iron
19th Century English Large Double Sided Bakers Table Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English large double sided bakers table kitchen island, circa 1890. Large ebonized
Beech, Pine
Early 20th Century Drapers Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
been closed with ecological wood putty. Excellent as a large kitchen island or in a shop as a free
Beech, Poplar, Pine
Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table Kitchen Island with Two Deep
Located in Round Top, TX
farm table that can also serve as a kitchen island or large console as well. The entire work table has
Wood
18th C. Oak Kitchen Island or Refectory Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
and stretcher, minimal overhang. Perfect as kitchen work table, center island table, kitchen island.
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Butcher Block Lab Table Kitchen Island / Work Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
about an epic kitchen island with 4 good sized drawers running down each side for storage. The 1.5
Steel
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
Wood, Beech, Oak, Pine
Vintage Industrial Architect's Drafting Table Sautereau c.1960 or Kitchen Island
Located in Labrit, Landes
kitchen island in an industrial loft Height can be adjusted from 109 to 139 cm Please see two midcentury
Steel
Antique French Work Table of Kitchen Island, circa 1700s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French work table, or ideal kitchen island? Made in the late 1700s and was carefully
Antique White Painted Work Farm Table with Zinc Top, Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
for a kitchen island in a modern or urban farmhouse style home. If you have a potting shed or green
Zinc
Sold|$2,900
Large Double Sided Industrial Kitchen Island
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind rolling table with aged butcher block top fixed to a dual sided metal cabinet. One
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
Wood
Sold|$3,800
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...
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.