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Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm
Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm

Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large green industrial workbench, work table made of a thick wooden table top and metal base, circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island
Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island

Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island

Located in Forney, TX

An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island. Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley ...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island
Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island

Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large vintage workbench or work table on castors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table
Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Large 1920’s painted industrial steel table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large 1920's painted industrial steel table Here we present a unique table that was found local to us. 

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large French Industrial Wooden Table with Painted Green Base
Large French Industrial Wooden Table with Painted Green Base

Large French Industrial Wooden Table with Painted Green Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This vintage French work table is a rare find that would make an excellent addition to any home or workspace. Constructed from high-quality materials, this table features a sturdy wo...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table
Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table

Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table sku 2192 W250.5 x D100 x H90 cm Knee height 54 cm Weight 85Kg

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Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island
Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island

Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique industrial farmhouse kitchen work table or kitchen Island.

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19thC Large English Vernacular 2 Plank Work Table
19thC Large English Vernacular 2 Plank Work Table

19thC Large English Vernacular 2 Plank Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1860 19thC Large English Vernacular 2 Plank Fruitwood Work Table with block tapered legs joined by time worn stretchers Exceptional worn patination, colour & form. sku 915 ...

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Antique 1850s English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse
Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse

Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Magnificent large textile table from the early 20th century, originating from a tailor's workshop where rolls of fabric were processed to size. The table has a simple, functional des...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Riveted Iron Work Table with Stone Top, France, 1900s
Riveted Iron Work Table with Stone Top, France, 1900s

Riveted Iron Work Table with Stone Top, France, 1900s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large early 20th century, Industrial work table.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring two tiers supported by six turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina and character of aged pine. Originally used in a textile or mercantile setting, it ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made fabrics for the European royal families. This table would be ideal for a shop...

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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display
Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display

Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bloom Home inc has over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items! Size: 79”w x 38”d x 35.5”h 23”h shelf clearance Custom made for bloo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table
Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table

Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

Elevate your home with this Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island, a modern masterpiece that combines artistry, functionality, and premium craftsmanship. Designed as both a kitc...

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2010s American Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Other

Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table
Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table

Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island – Modern Kitchen Island Table

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

Elevate your home with this Luxury Ocean-Inspired Large Kitchen Island, a modern masterpiece that combines artistry, functionality, and premium craftsmanship. Designed as both a kitc...

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2010s American Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Other

Large Oak Table with Drop Leaves, France, circa 1920s
Large Oak Table with Drop Leaves, France, circa 1920s

Large Oak Table with Drop Leaves, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Heavy, solid oak work table, from the French postal service, of efficient, pared-down design. The table has a light-grey, cerused-like finish, and folding extensions on either end. T...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Czech Wooden Cart on Wheels / Kitchen Island
Large Vintage Czech Wooden Cart on Wheels / Kitchen Island

Large Vintage Czech Wooden Cart on Wheels / Kitchen Island

Located in Praha, CZ

Original vintage industrial large cart on wheels. All parts are thoroughly cleaned, sanded and waxed. The top is removable, allowing the cart to also be the perfect place for storage...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Workbench
Large Workbench

Large Workbench

Located in London, GB

This 19th-century workbench, while impressive in size and full of life and age, is still a functional piece. Its functionality paired with the rich history it holds simply oozes char...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 'Reform' Table by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1950s
Large 'Reform' Table by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1950s

Large 'Reform' Table by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1950s

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The famous 'Reform' table was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1955. This table is a true Dutch design in a very nice condition. At the mark on the solid metal frame ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique French Stone Top Iron Baker’s Table
Antique French Stone Top Iron Baker’s Table

Antique French Stone Top Iron Baker’s Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large and authentic industrial era French work table.

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

19th Large Butcher Block
19th Large Butcher Block

19th Large Butcher Block

Located in Marseille, FR

Large butcher block from the 19th century. Restoration to be planned on the work plan, large frieze drawer. Dimension height 86 cm for a width of 190 cm and a depth of 75 cm.

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Antique 19th Century European Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island
Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Located in Sheffield, MA

Nearly 10' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area.

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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Cooler Or Planter
Large 19th Century Cooler Or Planter

Large 19th Century Cooler Or Planter

Located in Charmes, FR

large cooler or planter according to your convenience, in wrought iron and copper, in good condition from the 19th century, initially it was a tripe table (butcher's shop) superb dec...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

large butcher's block circa 1930
large butcher's block circa 1930

large butcher's block circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

large butcher's block circa 1930 Comes directly from an old butcher's shop, deserves ordinary restoration, very healthy base

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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter sku 1853 Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm Weight 79kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels
Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels

Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nearly 9' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Originally a woodworkers workbench, today use it in a modern or t...

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Antique 1880s American American Craftsman Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers
Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers

Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers sku 1958 W187 x D77 x H89 cm Weight 83 kg

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Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1950’s Very Large Belgian Butchers Workstation – Butchers Block
1950’s Very Large Belgian Butchers Workstation – Butchers Block

1950’s Very Large Belgian Butchers Workstation – Butchers Block

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Very Large Belgian Butchers Workstation – Butchers Block. Very large substantial butchers workstation sourced in Belgium. Made in solid beech throughout with a superb end gra...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers
Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers

Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers sku 1608 W202 x D63 x H88 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter
Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter

Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter sku 1960 W190 x D67 x H76 cm Weight 87 kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Large Industrial Work Desk
Large Industrial Work Desk

Large Industrial Work Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large and sturdy work table is full of weathered charm and Mid-Century details. Raised edges keep items from falling or rolling off the surface, and additional drawers add funct...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design
Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design

Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large adjustable work lamp in original metallic lacquer. Industrial design, mid-20th century. Height: 46 cm. Foot measures: 20 x 13.5 cm. Screen diameter: 29 cm. In excellent c...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design
Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design

Large Adjustable Work Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large adjustable work lamp in original metallic lacquer. Industrial design, mid-20th century. Height: 46 cm. Foot measures: 20 x 13.5 cm. Screen diameter: 29 cm. In excellent c...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Table
Large Industrial Table

Large Industrial Table

Unavailable|$4,500

Large Industrial Table

Located in New York, NY

Industrial Factory Table with Metal Base and Wood Top

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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Large Scale Oak Work Table
Large Scale Oak Work Table

Large Scale Oak Work Table

Unavailable|$7,900

Large Scale Oak Work Table

Located in New York, NY

A Hefty Large Scale French Oak Work Table or Center Table with Chamfered Edges and Slightly Played Legs. Circa Late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Refinished Vintage Work Table with Antique Reclaimed Wood Top
Large Refinished Vintage Work Table with Antique Reclaimed Wood Top

Large Refinished Vintage Work Table with Antique Reclaimed Wood Top

Located in Alhambra, CA

Refinished vintage work table base with antique fir top. Base has been refinished in Gloss White powder coat. Top is 2" thick with remarkable grain pattern. This table is large and h...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Industrial Large Pedestal Table with Metal Details
Modern Industrial Large Pedestal Table with Metal Details

Modern Industrial Large Pedestal Table with Metal Details

By Andrzej Loza

Located in Moorabbin, Victoria

The table, an example of Industrial elegance, features: - black composite resin top (hot and scratch resistant), - crossed, fine, metal inlays - the edge of the table is framed by...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Smith Industrial Table Mid Century Double Iron Pedestal Bases-1950s

Large Smith Industrial Table Mid Century Double Iron Pedestal Bases-1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cool large industrial Mid-Century Modern table vintage light grained laminate wood top with beige apron trim, double pedestal bases- wood column with brass trim on terra cotta painte...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Large Sawbuck Table
Large Sawbuck Table

Large Sawbuck Table

Unavailable|$12,000

Large Sawbuck Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two sawbuck supports with original top

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s
Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s

Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Industrial furniture from the fifties and the sixties is making a strong comeback, because finally its high design qualities are being recognised and awarder even if most of the time...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Painted Prep or Draper's Table
Large Antique Painted Prep or Draper's Table

Large Antique Painted Prep or Draper's Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A fabulous prep or draper's table, newly painted for a distressed look. The top has been bleached for a clean appearance. The two wide drawers open and close easily and snugly. This ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Mexican Hacienda Table with Original Paint.
Large Antique Mexican Hacienda Table with Original Paint.

Large Antique Mexican Hacienda Table with Original Paint.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive early 19th century Mexican painted hacienda table with large scalloped skirt. turned legs, dovetailed drawer and original apple green paint -- overall with exc...

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Central European Large Industrial Work Table
Vintage Central European Large Industrial Work Table

Vintage Central European Large Industrial Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

A pragmatic Industrial design combined with a dynamic color palette makes this vintage work table a find to treasure. Built in the 20th century in Central Europe, a long wooden work ...

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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table with Two Deep Drawers
Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table with Two Deep Drawers

Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table with Two Deep Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Notice how the base is reinforced with metal rods, adding an industrial edge to this large farm table that can easily serve as a kitchen island or large console as well. 

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Work Table
Large Work Table

Large Work Table

Sold|$7,500

Large Work Table

Located in Surrey, BC

Large industrial work table with butcher block top of maple and steel frame in original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

1910 Industrial wooden work table
1910 Industrial wooden work table

1910 Industrial wooden work table

Located in Surrey, BC

Large industrial work table. Heavy, thick fir board construction with deep patina and wood scaring.

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Vintage 1910s Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fir

Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table Kitchen Island with Two Deep
Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table Kitchen Island with Two Deep

Antique Large Industrial Work Table Butchers Table Kitchen Island with Two Deep

Located in Round Top, TX

Notice how the base and sides are reinforced with metal rods, adding an industrial edge to this large farm table that can also serve as a kitchen island or large console as well.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Metal Industrial Work Table
Large Vintage Metal Industrial Work Table

Large Vintage Metal Industrial Work Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Solid metal Industrial era work table. Utensil or tool drawer with original bin-pull handle. Lower level shelf. Great overall age/use patina.

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Large French Industrial Work Table
Large French Industrial Work Table

Large French Industrial Work Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

Large rectangular wood work table with iron straps connecting the boards and iron supporting brackets.

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large Early 20th Century Double Sided Industrial Work Table
Large Early 20th Century Double Sided Industrial Work Table

Large Early 20th Century Double Sided Industrial Work Table

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large double sided workbench or work table from the early 20th century. Perfectly suitable as a kitchen island or free-standing display table. Dimensions: 81 cm high / 31.9 ...

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Early 20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

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. Dimensions: 80 cm high / 31.5 inch high, 290 cm wide / 114.2 inch wide, 107 ...

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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Pine

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

A large industrial rustic modern tiered workbench cart / kitchen island.

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Industrial Work Table, English, Pine, Factory, Bench, Victorian
Large Antique Industrial Work Table, English, Pine, Factory, Bench, Victorian

Large Antique Industrial Work Table, English, Pine, Factory, Bench, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique industrial work table. An English, pine original factory bench to seat 6, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

1920 Large Factory Work Table
1920 Large Factory Work Table

1920 Large Factory Work Table

Located in Surrey, BC

Heavy wood table with old paint left on base, rustic solid and has loads of character. Found in PCN.

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Large Heavy Duty Industrial Table
Large Heavy Duty Industrial Table

Large Heavy Duty Industrial Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid iron metal work table. Newly re-finished and lacquered for a handsome machine age look. Usable as a desk or work station. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dea...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Large Industrial Steel Dining Table
Large Industrial Steel Dining Table

Large Industrial Steel Dining Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

Corten is a high strength steel alloy designed for weathering. Left uncoated, it develops a desirable outer layer patina which protects the surface from additional corrosion. Also kn...

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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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Large Industrial Work Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large industrial work table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every large industrial work table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large industrial work table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large industrial work table, those designed in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer each produced at least one beautiful large industrial work table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Industrial Work Table?

Prices for a large industrial work table start at $904 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $3,832.

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.