Leland International Marquette Table W/ Stainless Steel Double Pedestal Form
By Leland International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marquette double pedestal table by Leland International. In wonderful condition and ready to use. Very cool size and style and incredibly sturdy. Really cool Marquette double pedest...
Stainless Steel
Prof. Rouge Ekkehard Fahr, illuminated work table “lite”, 1985
By Ekkehard Fahr
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Frame: Stainless steel construction with four legs ø14mm.
Stainless Steel
Vintage metal industrial work table with OC white lamp attached
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Im pleased to offer this great metal work table with a OC White work light attached to it. These 100 year old plus tables came from a screw factory in Ohio. This will make a nice sid...
Stainless Steel, Iron
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by International Nickel Company.
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Impressive Vintage Industrial turning Guillotine for Wheel Cheese cutting
Located in Mexico, DF
Very impressive, fully functional industrial rotating guillotine for slicing large cheese wheels. Constructed in solid light-hued wood with metal joints, it is assembled from three s...
Stainless Steel
Lacquered Parchment Tray Stainless Steel Base Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super high studio quality metal work stainless steel base coffee table with tray shape lacquered white goat skin top.
Stainless Steel
Conference Dining Work Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar 2 available
By Ward Bennett, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular large table, designed by Edward Wormley , Manufactured by Dunbar, having an X, or cross, form base, constructed of polished stainless steel, with screw in disk feet, and ...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Marble and Steel Trestle Table "InVein" by Ben Storms, 2014
By Ben Storms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
InVein is a marble trestle table with a plus. Once you turn the table top around, it doubles as a mirror and decorative object. The classic trestle table represents simplicity, mobil...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 64 in W 69.25 in D 30 in
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 an aluminum foot. The foot pedal can raise the entire base up to an extra meter high...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.3 in W 53.75 in D 23.43 in
Vintage Industrial Table, English, Stainless Steel, Theatre, Kitchen, Medical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage industrial table. An English, stainless steel adjustable theatre table or kitchen island, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Fully adjustable industria...
Stainless Steel
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H 36.03 in W 60.04 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Industrial Table, Stainless Steel, Veterinary, Theatre, Shor Line, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage industrial table. An English, stainless steel adjustable veterinary theatre or work table by Shor Line, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Stainless Steel
Industrial Restaurant Kitchen Work Table
Located in New York, NY
Very nice vintage industrial, commercial, restaurant grade work table of rectangular form. This example has a stainless top over two galvanized shelves, on tubular legs. Obviously st...
Stainless Steel, Tin
1960s Czech Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
This is an industrial work table from Czech Republic, circa 1960. This piece has a clean functionalist design in attractive contrasting finishes, well worn by years of work. Minimal ...
Stainless Steel
Warren McArthur Library Work Table Stainless Steel, circa 1935
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
A library table by the Warren McArthur Corporation from the mid 1930s with stainless steel frame labeled with a Rome, New York decal stating "Pat. Applied For" which was the first Wa...
Stainless Steel
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H 33.25 in W 62.5 in D 38.25 in
Distressed and Weathered Large Stainless Steel Top Country Kitchen Work Table
Located in New Windsor, NY
Sensational stainless steel top farmhouse work table. The perfect compliment to any kitchen or work space.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 15.75 in
Original Philipp Plein Design Stainless Steel Bauhaus Style Work Table and Chair
By Philipp Plein
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The German born Philipp Plein knows no compromises when designing fashion and in this case furniture. Strict basic lines reminiscent of the Bauhaus School. It is not for the comfort ...
Stainless Steel
Industrial Stainless Steel 3-Tier Work Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Industrial Stainless Steel Three-Tier Work Table. 35.5" H x 84" W x 15" D.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 58.75 in W 72.5 in D 30.5 in
Industrial Stainless Steel and Wood Kitchen Work Station, Prep Table
Located in New York, NY
Heavy grade stainless steel tip out storage bids flank three deep drawers.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 60 in D 22 in
Classic Stainless and Enameled Steel Industrial Hydrualic Base Lift Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic stainless and enameled steel Industrial hydraulic base lift table, functional yet elegant, perfect for kitchen island, desk, work table, adjustable height from 29 -37 inches,...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Classic Modernist Shaw Walker Steel Desk Writing Table
By Shaw Walker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sleek, simple, elegant steel desk or writing table made by Shaw Wakler, Faux grain painted wood finish, Amazing original condition, stainless steel band detail as well as steel hoof ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
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H 34.25 in W 75.25 in D 21.5 in
Cast Iron Stable Fitting by Musgrave & Co LTD. Garden Table, Kitchen Island or ?
Located in Highwood, IL
By definition this incredible Table would be called a; Cast Iron Stable Fitting manufactured by Musgrave & Co LTD. Musgrave Bros began manufacturing in Belfast in the 1840’s and had ...
Stainless Steel, Iron
Industrial Stainless Steel Work Table
Located in Geneva, IL
HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN WORK TABLE. REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL TOP - ONE LARGE SINGE DRAWER.
Stainless Steel
early 20th century oversize industrial table
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
How's this for a vintage industrial iron and stainless steel work table ? It's the nicest one we have had and I don't remember seeing better.Original paint on the base and nicely riv...
Lab Work Table Desk of Stainless Steel from Science Classroom
Located in Madison, WI
Stainless steel laboratory work tables. Excellent condition.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Industrial Steel Work Station as Gardener's Dream Potting Table
Located in Madison, WI
With its ample stainless steel work surface and two shelves, this table handles the task at hand with easy clean-up and shelf storage.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Mid Century Stainless Steel Medical Exam Table
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-century stainless steel medical exam table with head bump. The form of this table is exquisitely fluid. Its minimalist lines creating a wonderful tension between the rigid, linea...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Island
Located in Spokane, WA
Industrial galvanized steel island with drawers and stainless steel top. Riveted corners, casters, off-white paint. excellent piece for the kitchen, laundry room, work room.
Stainless Steel
Steel Workbench or Table with Stainless Steel Top
Located in Bridport, CT
Original English Polished Steel Workbench/Table with Stainless Steel Top
Steel
Industrial Enameled Steel Cabinet w/ Stainless Steel Countertop
Located in Pasadena, CA
Heavy steel cash register cabinet with original wooden drawer. Enameled finish in a soft, minty green is edged and topped in stainless steel. Single wooden register drawer pulls out ...
Steel and Wood Slat Industrial Round Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
This table was crafted from repurposed materials and features a fantastic steel-clad base and a very unique top made with white washed vintage venetian wood blinds. The finish of the...
Stainless Steel
Round Stainless Cafe Table on Cast Aluminum Base, circa 1960s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare stainless steel cafe table mounted on Art Deco style aluminum base. Tops have been machine brusehd with circular patterns. Raised concentric circles add a great optical effect. ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Industrial Steel Blue Bin on Hairpin Legs
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial steel stacking bin on hairpin legs. Blends a certain mid-century style together with tough-minded factory character and functionality. The blue paint on the outside of the...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Field Operating Table Table Rusted
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Frame is rusted, surfaces have been replaced with stainless steel adjustable, foldable 1920s, prewar medical, military Also the ideal size to use as a buffet table, surpr...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Incredibly rare prep table.
Located in New York, NY
American oak table with stainless top, four swing out chairs, eight total pull out cutting boards. Originally removed from a Boston nunnery. Unbelievable rare and unique an outstand...
Iron, Stainless Steel
Medical Trolly
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A tubular steel medical trolley. Lower steel shelf with glass shelf above, two swing out arms with glass bowls (one with small chip). Original factory painted finish. German...
Enamel, Stainless Steel
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.