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Work Table
Located in Paris, France
This work table was most probably a sculptor's table, which explains its particular height of 82 cm
Category

20th Century European Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used Work Table
Work Table

Work Table

H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Mesquite Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile for any use, this strong and sturdy mesquite work table is ready to be enjoyed. It’s
Category

1950s Mexican Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used Mesquite Work Table
Mesquite Work Table

Mesquite Work Table

H 32.5 in W 104 in D 33.5 in
Industrial Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Industrial wood top work table on casters. Heavy Duty.
Category

1940s American Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Used Industrial Work Table
Industrial Work Table

Industrial Work Table

H 37 in W 85.25 in D 43.5 in
Antique Work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique potter’s table or work bench in original worn condition. Made of rough hardwood with
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Used Work Bench

Antique Work Bench

H 30.75 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany work table, remaining in very good condition, showing
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Victorian Mahogany Work Table

Victorian Mahogany Work Table

H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional quality Irish Killarney ware arbutus work table inlaid throughout with shamrocks
Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Used Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table
Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table

Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Patinated Industrial Work Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece makes a great entryway console, credenza, or work table. The patina and industrial look
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Used Patinated Industrial Work Console
Patinated Industrial Work Console

Patinated Industrial Work Console

H 31 in W 60 in D 23 in
Italian Industrial Work Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome early 20th century Industrial Work Table from the Piedmont region of Italy. Nicely
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Used Italian Industrial Work Table
Italian Industrial Work Table

Italian Industrial Work Table

H 36 in W 37 in D 29.88 in
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany work table, remaining in good condition for its age. Width: 54cm
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Victorian Mahogany Work Table

Victorian Mahogany Work Table

H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Violin Maker's Work Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Extraordinary live edge work bench & vise from a violin factory. Note the shape resembles a violin
Category

1910s Italian Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Violin Maker's Work Bench
Violin Maker's Work Bench

Violin Maker's Work Bench

H 37 in W 69 in D 29 in
Figured Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut side table the well figured top having lift up ends and moulded edge. two the freeze fitted with drawers and sewing box below. All raised up on four slender cabriole supports ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Figured Walnut Work Table
Figured Walnut Work Table

Figured Walnut Work Table

H 27.5 in W 16 in D 24 in
Casite Sign Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unusual work table was sourced from the RJ Loock Automotive Warehouses in Downtown Baltimore
Category

1930s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Casite Sign Work Bench
Casite Sign Work Bench

Casite Sign Work Bench

H 33.5 in W 104.5 in D 35 in
Victorian Rosewood Work Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
work table has been syamthetically restored and is ready to place at home, c1870 Measures: H 29.5
Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Work Table
Victorian Rosewood Work Table

Victorian Rosewood Work Table

H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Work Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Substantial, antique, solid oak work bench executed in the traditional form of a shoe foot trestle
Category

19th Century American Primitive Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Bench from USA
Work Bench from USA

Work Bench from USA

H 42 in W 150 in D 53.5 in
Industrial Work Table, 1950s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Arge industrial table with its original gray lacquered metal base and its top covered with green moleskin The tray is octagonal in shape which gives it a softer side and easy to ins...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Industrial Work Table, 1950s
Industrial Work Table, 1950s

Industrial Work Table, 1950s

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
French 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A heavy-duty work table or drapery table from 19th century France offering two levels for working
Category

19th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Beech

French 19th Century Work Table
French 19th Century Work Table

French 19th Century Work Table

H 32.63 in W 65.75 in D 30.75 in
Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
South German work table on sabre legs. A rare design with two side pull-outs and a drawer at the
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820
Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820

Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820

H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut work table, remaining in very good condition for its age
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
William IV Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany work table, having a single drawer over a basket
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Work Table
William IV Mahogany Work Table

William IV Mahogany Work Table

H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Industrial French Work Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French work table is a wonderful and rare find that would make an excellent addition
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Industrial French Work Table
Vintage Industrial French Work Table

Vintage Industrial French Work Table

H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Long work table, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Long work table with double workstation and two drawers. The table top is painted in black and the
Category

20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Long work table, 20th century
Long work table, 20th century

Long work table, 20th century

H 30.71 in W 147.64 in D 27.56 in
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very old and solid work table which shows its age to great advantage. With a long banded
Category

19th Century Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table

Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table

H 32 in W 76.5 in D 31 in
English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island
Category

19th Century English French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

English 19th Century Work Table
English 19th Century Work Table

English 19th Century Work Table

H 32.13 in W 70.75 in D 40.88 in
Antique Industrial Cobblers Work Bench
Located in London, London
Cobblers work bench Metal frame Iron last can be removed England Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Cobblers Work Bench
Antique Industrial Cobblers Work Bench

Antique Industrial Cobblers Work Bench

H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Wooden Bakers Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created in the early 20th century, this wooden table exudes a farmhouse style charm with its traditional joinery, showcasing a thick and enduring build. The table has developed a bea...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Bakers Work Table
Vintage Wooden Bakers Work Table

Vintage Wooden Bakers Work Table

H 28.5 in W 104 in D 31 in
Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table
Located in Seaford, GB
9th-century English Pollard oak work table This exquisite 19th-century English pollard oak work
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table
Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table

Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table

H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 18.9 in
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
interior design. Although the 90 ¼” long aviation bench can be used in a garage or shop as a work surface
Category

1940s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

H 19.75 in W 90.25 in D 22.875 in
French Oak Two Tier Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century work table in two tiers, formerly used in a winery. The tall and large
Category

19th Century French Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak, Paint

French Oak Two Tier Work Table
French Oak Two Tier Work Table

French Oak Two Tier Work Table

H 33.75 in W 68.75 in D 34.88 in
Pine Six Legged Potboard Work Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The base of this sturdy work table comprises five 3” by 3” square legs and one 2” by 4”, in the
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Six Legged Potboard Work Table
Pine Six Legged Potboard Work Table

Pine Six Legged Potboard Work Table

H 34 in W 89 in D 27 in
Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderfully Primitive early 19th Century ash and sycamore work table with pegged and through
Category

Early 19th Century European Used Work Tables

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table
Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table

Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table

H 30.3 in W 63 in D 22.4 in
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Can there be such a thing as a pretty work bench? I think so. This is lovely rare small scale
Category

19th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

H 32 in W 54 in D 27 in
20th Century French Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French wooden work table is a striking example of rustic industrial design
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Wooden Work Table

H 31.2 in W 58.1 in D 26.7 in
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top. Perfect as a work table or console. 
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

H 32.5 in W 35 in D 71 in
Spanish Colonial Sabino Wood Work Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rugged, and sturdy wood work table with wonderful age worn patina, single drawer, Spanish Colonial
Category

19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Sabino Wood Work Table
Spanish Colonial Sabino Wood Work Table

Spanish Colonial Sabino Wood Work Table

H 34 in W 66 in D 34 in
An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table
Located in Conwy, GB
A rare oak and wrought iron jeweller's work table. Robust riveted wrought iron base mounted on oak
Category

Early 19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table
An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table

An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table

H 28.3 in W 53 in D 43 in
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

H 41.74 in W 57.49 in D 24.81 in
20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category

20th Century Czech Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table
20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table

20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table

H 32.4 in W 82.3 in D 24.2 in
19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table circa 1890 19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table sku 1539
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table
19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table

19thC English Bleached Pine Work Table

H 28.75 in W 77.56 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category

20th Century Belgian Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

H 33.9 in W 55.4 in D 28.9 in
French 19th Century Etabli - Work Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 19th century Etabli - Work Table from the South of France. Soundly constructed
Category

Late 19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Etabli - Work Table
French 19th Century Etabli - Work Table

French 19th Century Etabli - Work Table

H 29.75 in W 87.13 in D 23.63 in
William IV Work Table, Trumpet Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2416 Fine quality and very unusual, William IV thuya wood work / sewing box, having octagonal
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Amboyna

William IV Work Table, Trumpet Table
William IV Work Table, Trumpet Table

William IV Work Table, Trumpet Table

H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
1950s Industrial Work Table from Czechia
Located in High Point, NC
This work table built in Czechia circa 1950 is divided in two identical sections equipped with deep
Category

1950s Czech Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Industrial Work Table from Czechia
1950s Industrial Work Table from Czechia

1950s Industrial Work Table from Czechia

H 33.5 in W 148.8 in D 35.6 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique burr walnut work table, the shaped burr walnut lift up top, opening to reveal a
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

H 25.6 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in
19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC English butchers bench work table Solid beech top with pine pegged tapered
Category

1890s English Used Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table
19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table

19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table

H 38.78 in W 61.03 in D 18.12 in
French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
French Provincial fruitwood work table or console table, 19th c., rectangular top, over two drawers
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century
French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

H 30.25 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
Unusual Victorian Work Table in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn138 Very unusual Victorian, walnut work table with shaped lift up lid, fitted interior with
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Victorian Work Table in Walnut
Unusual Victorian Work Table in Walnut

Unusual Victorian Work Table in Walnut

H 26.78 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Painted French Three-Drawer Work Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This work table has square tapered legs. There are traces of the original gray-blue paint
Category

1830s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Painted French Three-Drawer Work Table
Painted French Three-Drawer Work Table

Painted French Three-Drawer Work Table

H 31 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith's Work Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational 19th century Blacksmith's Worktable from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed from very thick planks of meleze - a very hard pine with a single drawer....
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith's Work Table
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith's Work Table

Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith's Work Table

H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century. Featuring hand
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

H 27 in W 44.5 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th century papier-mache work table in lovely original condition, it’s
Category

1850s English Used Work Tables

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table
19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table

19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table

H 31 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table A beautiful and useful piece of Edwardian furniture
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table

An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table

H 26 in W 24 in D 16 in
Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Printers Turtle Lift Table, Island, Work Table. The table top is 24" x 28.5" and can raise
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table
Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table

Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table

H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
20th Century French Work Table On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French work table combines rustic charm with practical mobility, making it a
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Work Table On Wheels
20th Century French Work Table On Wheels

20th Century French Work Table On Wheels

H 36.3 in W 82.7 in D 48.2 in
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This robust 20th-century French work table beautifully combines industrial charm with rustic
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table

H 32.2 in W 112.5 in D 30.6 in
English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century English industrial work table or workbench has plenty of storage. Oak planks of
Category

19th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

H 38.25 in W 44.88 in D 25.25 in
Stunning Early Victorian Work Table - Sewing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2341 Fine quality and very attractive, early Victorian, goncalo alves work table, having rounded
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Early Victorian Work Table - Sewing Table
Stunning Early Victorian Work Table - Sewing Table

Stunning Early Victorian Work Table - Sewing Table

H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Early 20th century painted pine work table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century painted pine work table circa 1900. Painted industrial table base with original
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th century painted pine work table
Early 20th century painted pine work table

Early 20th century painted pine work table

H 27.5 in W 44 in D 28 in
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table #2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table #2
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table #2

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table #2

H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 23.63 in
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Used Work Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all used work tables available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used work tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used work tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian used work tables are of considerable interest. Large used work tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller used work tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 11.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Ahrend de Cirkel each produced beautiful used work tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Work Tables?

Prices for used work tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used work tables begin at $116 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,825.

Finding the Right Industrial And 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.

Questions About Used Work Tables
  • What is a working table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
  • How does a table lamp work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • How does an extendable table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • What art technique does Peter Clark use in his work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    English artist Peter Clark is renowned for his work in collage and found items used to create mixed media pieces. He also is known for his work with woodcut art. Browse a variety of authentic Peter Clark pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How does the impossible floating table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • How does a drop leaf table work?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a sideboard table used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What was a drum table used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
  • What are side tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What were nesting tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
  • What are table lamps used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a console table used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
  • What are bistro tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are end tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

  • How does Tom Wesselmann use lines in his work Still Life with Fuji?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In his work Still Life with Fuji Chrysanthemums, Tom Wesselmann used well-defined contour lines to depict flowers, fruit and other household objects. The American Pop artist made the piece of laser-cut steel and designed it to hang on the wall like a canvas painting. Shop a variety of Tom Wesselmann art on 1stDibs.
  • Can a library table be used as a desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • What can I use instead of an end table?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
  • What were dough box tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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.

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