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Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Drafting Table
Overall Dimensions: 72" x 44 1/2" x 38" - 64 1/2" high
Inner Drawer Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Oak, Pine
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US
Category
1950s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines
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1950s American Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Steel
Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with a cast iron ledge, cast iron knobs
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Steel, Iron
Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963.
The
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
Tecnostyl Magnum Drafting Table Drawing Board Adjustable Foot Pedal Metal Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tecnostyl magnum drafting table drawing board adjustable foot pedal metal frame. Item features
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 60 in D 60 in
Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large drafting table (ca. 1950s, USA) composed of a maple surface with gray and brown painted trim
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Steel
Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 31 in D 23 in
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
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1970s Dutch Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well constructed maple drafting table from the sixties. Reaches a hgt of 41.5 and a low of 30.5
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1960s American Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Iron
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
H 20.47 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out trays. Large storage
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Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 25 in
Italian Chrome and Formed Birch Plywood Artist Drafting Work Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Artist's drafting table work stool featuring a chromed steel base and formed birch plywood seat
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
can work as a regular desktop or a professional drafting table. This is a truly unique desk. The top
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Teak
Vintage Orange Enameled Architect Task Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, multi-adjustable drafting table lamp with heavy metal base. Industrial architecture
Category
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Carmel, NY
professional drafting table, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
The desk's top is skillfully fashioned
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1970s Danish Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and
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1960s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Post- Modern Architects Drafting Desk Lamp in Tan by Electrix, Inc
Located in Plainview, NY
A Post Modern Articulating Architects Drafting Lamp in Tan, crafted by Electrix, Inc. Standing atop
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Kagan's pens. The unit has an attached drafting table with a drawer that features a multi-level adjusting
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Brass
Majestic Set of 12 Greene & Greene Inspired Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
& Crafts influenced design looks like something one would expect from the drafting table of Greene & Greene
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1980s Unknown Organic Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright, Arnold House Set of Modular Side Tables, Triangular, 1954
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd wright, Arnold house set of modular side tables, Triangular, 1954. Four tables can be
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Mid-20th Century American Prairie School Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Aluminum
H 20 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Phillip Lloyd Powell Coffee Table in Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, coffee table, walnut, United States, 1960s
Stunning coffee table with free
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Walnut
1970s Table M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta, Bauhaus Desk
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
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1970s German Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Ash
1970s Table M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta, Bauhaus Desk
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High
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1970s German Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Ash
Marble and Chrome Kono Coffee Table by Massimo & Lella Vignelli for Casigliani
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Izegem, VWV
This Kono table is made out of white Carrara marble base and of an chrome plated metal cone and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
Luxo Architectural drafting lamp, and this is the floor lamp size!
Looks excellent with a Postmodern
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 82 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Post Modern Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting Light
By Luxo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Large post modern Floor lamp Drafting Architect's Articulating Lamp by LUXO in brass. Brass
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Brass
H 68 in W 25 in D 11 in
Oversized Brass Floor Lamp by Luxo Articulating Architect's Drafting Light 1970s
By Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Floor Lamp Luxo
1970s Brass floor light drafting architect's articulating lamp by LUXO.
Brass
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 82 in W 8.5 in D 16.25 in
Roger de la Fresnaye 'La Table Louis-Philippe' Framed Lithography, circa 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original color lithograph 'La table Louis-Philippe' by Roger de la Fresnaye.
Lithograph printed
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1960s French Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 23.63 in W 26.97 in D 0.79 in
Still Life and Round Lace Table, 1960s Abstract Still Life, Acrylic and Pastel
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Still Life and Round Lace Table" is an original acrylic and pastel on paper by Edward Marecak
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1960s Abstract Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
H 34.25 in W 26.25 in D 0.75 in
B J Hansen Lounge Chair Norway 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
lounge chair designed by B J Hansen made in Norway around 1960.
Lounge chair + side table that
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Teak
Phillip Lloyd Powell Pair of 'New Hope' Lounge Chairs in American Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
engineering at Drexel university but was drafted to serve in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
Figural Abstract Mid Century Modern Lithograph Portraits, Judaica, Jewish Print
By Rita Gombinski
Located in Surfside, FL
table, now used as a kind of easel.
Rita Gombinski sits among some of her drawings that she is sorting
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 45.25 in D 30.38 in
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
created ranged from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
Paris sans fin
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in London, GB
Avenue du Maine, strangers at cafe tables, passers by, parked automobiles, the towers of Saint-Suplice
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1960s Art Nouveau Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Lithograph
Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Utrecht, NL
protection from drafts, and to trap the heat from a fireplace in the area where the person would be sitting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Leather, Wood
Roger de la Fresnaye Framed Color Lithography, circa 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original color lithograph 'La table Louis-Philippe' by Roger de la Fresnaye.
Lithograph printed
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1960s French Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Paper
Abandoned (Colorado) - Oil on Canvas, American Modern Landscape Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
York which he continued until being drafted during World War II. However, his steady income
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.25 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chandelier P2430 Pendant Fixture Yamagiwa, 1998
By Yamagiwa, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the table and floor lamp versions of the "Taliesin" series of lights stems from this original design
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mission Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Mixed Media Drawing and Sculpture Andrew Topolski American 1982
By Andrew Topolski
Located in Buffalo, NY
, historic events, the longitude and latitude of personally significant places, and the Periodic Table of
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1980s Conceptual Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Mixed Media
'The Prairie School Collection' exhibition poster Milwaukee Art Museum
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Milwaukee, WI
from the building itself to the plates on the table. This plate features simple black lines and squares
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1980s American Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Drafting Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Wooden Drafting Table. Top raises and lowers and pivots from horizontal to vertical.Metal edged
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1950s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Wood
Nike drafting table with Jenny drafting machine by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Houston, TX
drafting table on Nike, of Eskiltuna, Sweden table base. The cast steel hydraulic base sits upon
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1950s Swedish Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Marin County Hand Crafted Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mad concoction dreamed up by draftsman living the California Dream. Features a stack laminated winged creature and seven different woods.
Category
1970s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Walnut, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood, Glass
Vintage Industrial Table Drafting Table Work Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Industrial table with wood top. Beautil green color base that raises and tilts on wheels
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1950s American Industrial Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Wood
Black Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Wood Drafting Table
Category
1950s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Drafting Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair adjustable drafting table or work desk lamps with swing arms. Original fluorescent bulb
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1950s American Retro Drafting Table
Beiffe Padova Joe Colombo Italian Drafting Board
By Joe Colombo
Located in everton lymington, GB
Beiff Padova Italian drafting board desk or drafting table Attributed to be by Joe Colombo in 1969
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Steel
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Iron
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk ,mahogany top leans from perfectly horizontale
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Iron
Trolley “Boby” by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, circa 1970
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
trolley was originally designed for use with a drafting table, but it can also be used at home or in the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Plastic
Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Reply Drafting Table (1958), the latter of which received the prestigious Signe d'Or prize in Brussels
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 29.53 in
Martin Visser Table, Produced by ‘t Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Martin Visser table, produced in Wengé by ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s. Nice stained dinner table with
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Wenge
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
designed and built for himself a drafting table. This product, which will later be called “heron”, is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
Signed Fred Brouard Abstract Gilt Bronze Dining Table Base
By Fred Brouard
Located in New York, NY
An abstract gilt bronze dining table base by sculptor Fred Brouard.
French, Circa 1970's
Signed
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1970s French Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Ormolu
1950s Rose Marble Coffee Table by Paul Kjaerhom
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Fantastic square coffee table designed by Danish Poul Kjaerholm in 1956. This table has a brushed
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Marble, Steel
Paolo Parigi ‘Canasta’ Office Sofa for Heron Parigi
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
drafting table. This product, which will later be called “heron”, is a table with a central leg, with
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Metal
Cartier Sterling Bowl
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
table decoration, or candy bowl.
The Revere Bowl Story begins in February 1768 when Samuel Adams and
Category
1970s American Retro Drafting Table
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Retro Drafting Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro drafting table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro drafting table — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro drafting table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro drafting table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel and Wim Rietveld each produced at least one beautiful retro drafting table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Drafting Table?
The average selling price for a retro drafting table at 1stDibs is $1,237, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Retro Drafting Table
- What is the best drafting table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best drawing table is one that is versatile, adjustable, and made of high-quality materials. There is a variety of drafting table styles and designs to choose from — it's all a matter of personal preference. Four-post and pedestal drafting tables are considered to be far more durable than fold-away tables. Larger top sizes are available with respect to these tables, but they are often more expensive. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not drafting tables are good for artists is largely a matter of personal opinion. Artists may find it more comfortable to use one for long sessions of illustrating and drawing. In addition, some artists appreciate that the tables keep their work secure. Find a range of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
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