Antique Oak Work Table from Ireland Would Make a Perfect Kitchen Island c1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
and the top surface of this oak work table, or soon to be kitchen island, is about as good as it gets
Oak
Antique French Work Bench with Drawers, Great for a Kitchen Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
-sized kitchen island. Or perhaps use it placed against a kitchen wall as extra work space- top it with a
Wood
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|$3,257
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
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
Antique Painted Farm Work Table with Zinc Top, Good Kitchen Island or in Green H
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful old work table can be used multiple ways in a modern home today. This vintage white
Wood
Antique Painted Farm Work Table with Zinc Top, Good Kitchen Island or in Green H
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful old work table can be used multiple ways in a modern home today. This vintage white
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
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 Solid Wood Kitchen Island / Workbench
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This remarkable antique workbench is reimagined as a statement kitchen island, blending
Wood
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
Antique Eastern European Pine and Beechwood Baker's Table Kitchen Island
Located in Centennial, CO
use as a kitchen island. It stands 34" tall and could be used as is or top with a slab of quartz or
Pine, Beech
Large Antique Industrial Mill Table, English, Pine, Kitchen Island, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
copious decorative character. A true centrepiece for any room, this table would work superbly as a
Pine
Extra Large Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island, France circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
table may serve as a 6.5' long kitchen island. This old work table has been restored, it is stable and
Wood, Paint
Sold|$2,950
19th Century Slate and Metal Kitchen Island
Located in Calgary, Alberta
casters have been added. A perfect kitchen island or work table.
Slate, Metal
French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
perfectly adaptable to a kitchen island or other work surface at home or in a shop. Please view the detailed
Marble, Brass, Iron
Large English 19thC Pine Counter / Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large English 19thC Pine Counter / Kitchen Island sku 1861 W190 x D66 x H85 cm Weight
Pine
Antique Industrial Table ideal as End Table, Small Kitchen Island or Side Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Industrial Small Work Table, Side Table, Craft Table or Occasional Table. You could even
Metal, Steel
Large Early 20th Century Workbench Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
for use as a large kitchen island, as a sideboard or in shops as a product display unit. Dimensions
Oak, Pine
Antique French Butcher Presentation Table or Fabulous Kitchen Island C1890-1910
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Butcher Presentation Table, (or possible Great Kitchen Island circa 1880-1910. This may be
Marble, Steel, Brass
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
Wood
Vintage Rolling Kitchen Island with Collapsible Top
Located in Oakville, CT
Elevating Mashek Form Truck / Printing Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Overall Dimensions: 42″ x
Steel
Early 20th C. French Oak Silk Trader's Table, Draper's Table, or Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
sides making it ideal as a kitchen island. c. 1900.
Oak
Early 20th Century Store Counter or Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A freestanding vintage kitchen island or counter in oak wood. Originally probably a sacred altar
Oak
Vintage American Industrial Kitchen Island with Wood Top
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage American industrial table on large iron casters with a plank wood top with a
Steel
c. 1920 Arts and Crafts Barrister Kitchen Island
Located in Dekalb, IL
An island cabinet constructed from beautiful quarter sawn panels featuring barrister-style glass
Oak
Kitchen Island or Potting Table with Zinc Top and Iron Feet Circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
This kitchen island has the original green paint and zinc top.Dark green iron base and top wooden
Iron, Zinc
19thC Pair of English Ebonised Pine Counters / Kitchen Islands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC pair of English ebonised pine counters / kitchen islands Price is each
Pine
Vintage Distressed Maple Double Sided Sjostrom Workbench KItchen Island
Located in Centennial, CO
) workbench / industrial kitchen island with Carrera marble insert. This beautiful workbench came out of a
Carrara Marble, Iron
English George V General Post Office Counter Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
with an overhang to the left hand side presumably so that a work stool could be positioned underneath
Elm, Pine
French Bleached Oak Shop Counter or Kitchen Island C. 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
counter itself stands at 33 inches in height from the floor to the top of the work space. Scrolled
Oak
Antique French Store Counter Repurposed for Kitchen Island Structurally Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fitting. In America we would simply say; “what a great Kitchen Island this could make”. Keeping that
Wood
Antique Original Grey Painted Kitchen Island on Casters, Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This kitchen island originally served as a work table. The base still maintains its original grey
Country French Painted Bakery or Patisserie Store Counter or Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
chic, or Country French, whatever, it would make for an ideal kitchen island, since it is finished on
Pine
Rare 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Kitchen Island or Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare 19th century French Restauration period kitchen island handcrafted by talented artisans in
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Rustic French Farm Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
, sofa table, worktable, kitchen island, work table, refectory table.
Antique Butcher Block Kitchen Island Constructed of Maple Brass Hardware, 1920s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
fabricate a back filler and then it could float in the middle of a kitchen and function as an island, while
Maple
Stainless Steel Kitchen Islands by Old Plank Any Size Optional Tops Materials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Custom Stainless Steel and Bronze Kitchen Islands made here in Chicago per your exacting
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Antique Country French Kitchen Island in White Oak with it's Original Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Would this not make the most perfect kitchen island for that authentic country look? This is an
Oak
Vintage Kitchen Island from Reclaimed Wood and Iron Base, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This incredible kitchen island is a one-of-a-kind find. The table top and foot rest are made from
Kitchen Island in French Industrial Style, Solid Bronze Made in Chicago Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Industrial inspired Kitchen Island built in our Chicago Old Plank Workshop to your custom
Bronze
Antique Kitchen Island in Solid Bronze with a New Honed Carrara Marble Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Certainly, one of our most unusual and at the same time, quite spectacular looking kitchen island
Bronze
Grey Marble Top Kitchen Island with Cream Metal Base, Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An Early 20th Century Italian kitchen island featuring a honed marble tabletop with a bullnose edge
Marble, Metal
Antique Adaptive Reuse Stove into a Kitchen Island or Bar, Built-in Ice Holder
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, our Old Plank restoration department took an antique French stove and adapted it to become a kitchen
Steel
Sun Service Equipment Automotive Steel Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
years. Would make great kitchen island, work table, or bar cart.
Steel
Sold|$12,500
Vintage American Industrial Table
Located in Chicago, IL
disengaged so it can moved around. This would be the most beautiful kitchen island or work table in your
Steel
Sold|$6,500
French 19th Century Butcher Table
Located in Round Top, TX
casters. A fabulous piece as a kitchen island or work table or as an occasional table in any living area
Marble, Iron
Sold|$8,625
Mid-19th Century Spanish Draper's Table
Located in Round Top, TX
painted wood. The top is enveloped in zinc. Wonderful as a work table, kitchen island or as a display
Zinc
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
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
Monumental 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Draper Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
character to any room. Perfect as a kitchen island, work table, or console table, it will also work well in
Walnut
Rustic Work Table Kitchen Island, Hungary circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
patina. Restored, strong and stable this table is ready to be used; it may serve well as a kitchen island
Wood
Antique Primitive Work Bench / Kitchen Island
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Antique work bench rustic industrial Primitive Kitchen island. Extremely charming patina and a
Wood
Antique Carpenter's Workbench with Unique Enclosed Lower Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
today. This could also be used as a small bar or kitchen island. This work work table has been restored
Wood
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.