$3,850
Industrial Work Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful vintage work table with a unique, brushed, aged, steel patina and a beautifully worked
Steel
$8,500
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
Wood
$1,800
American Pine Work Table
Located in Astoria, NY
American Pine Wood Work Table, with single drawer on turned wood tapered legs. 30" H x 47.5" W x
Pine
$2,054
Small Oak Work Bench
Located in London, GB
This compact workbench is a truly wonderful size, its unique proportions make it an excellent addition to any studio or even kitchen space. Made from solid wood, it is sturdy ...
Oak
$3,750
Antique Work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique potter’s table or work bench in original worn condition. Made of rough hardwood with
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Work Table Item Code: LC1252 Circa 1870 A charming Victorian mahogany work table
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Mahogany Work Table, circa 1820 A fine quality Regency period mahogany work table
Mahogany
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
Steel
Italian Industrial Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A handsome early 20th century Industrial Work Table from the Piedmont region of Italy. Nicely
Iron
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
Mahogany
19th Century rosewood work table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century rosewood work table with lyre shaped supports. The adjustable tilt-up top opens to
Rosewood
$2,355Sale Price|27% Off
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 ...
Walnut
$2,800
Casite Sign Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unusual work table was sourced from the RJ Loock Automotive Warehouses in Downtown Baltimore
Steel, Iron
$25,000
Work Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Substantial, antique, solid oak work bench executed in the traditional form of a shoe foot trestle
Wood
19th C. Mahogany Work Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic workstand with deep lower pull out drawer in pleated pale silk with fringe and blue damask lining. With a lift up top with printed fabric panel in the lid with scene of Par...
Other
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
Walnut
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
Mahogany
Pine Double Stretcher Base Work Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The base of this well-used work table consists of two trestle-style ends, each with a sturdy cross
Pine
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
Teak
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
Wood
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
Oak
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
Wood, Hardwood
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
Wood, Beech
Atelier Work Table, Spain circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Spain, 1790 Primitive work table with wooden dowel joinery, framed top, two front drawers, and
Wood
Industrial Style Wine or Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
drafting or work table. An interesting design with cutouts and 4 different style but harmonious steel legs
Steel
French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
brackets to support a shelf. Folded steel plates for legs elevate the case to a comfortable height to work
Steel
Antique Rolling Kitchen Cart / Work Station
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Printer's Bindery Cart Overall Dimensions: 21 1/2" deep x 25" wide x 56 1/2" high Upper Shelf Dimensions: 19 1/2" deep x 25" wide x 34" high Lower Shelf Dimens...
Steel
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island sku 2187 W276 x D79 x H92 cm
Pine
19th Century French Cast Iron Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Cast Iron Work Table. Offered is a handsome heavy gauge French cast iron
Marble, Iron
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
Oak, Paint
Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage workbench or work table on castors. Early to mid-20th century. Crafted from solid
Beech, Pine
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
Ash, Sycamore
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top. Perfect as a work table or console.
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood
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
Walnut
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
Beech, Pine
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith's Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
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....
Pine
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century. Featuring hand
Metal
French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
could be lifted and customized as a kitchen island or work table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with
Marble
$2,136Sale Price|20% Off
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
Paper
Arts & Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arts & Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Narrow Single Srawer Work Table Measures 13" in width
Hardwood, Fruitwood
French 19th Century Butcher Block Dining-Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
kitchen or farm, to pivot between dining and preparation. The large work surface is composed of a number
Steel
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
Metal
Late Federal Birdseye Maple Single Drawer Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Federal Style Birdseye Maple and maple Single Drawer Work Table. Measuring 6.5" in diameter
Birdseye Maple, Maple
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
Pine
French Vintage Cast Iron & Wood Top Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage French industrial work table/kitchen island from the early 20th century, whose robust
Iron
19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC Primitive elm pine butchers work table, elm legs and thick rustic pine top
Elm, Pine
Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this old work table comes from the aged wood itself, worn and distressed through
Iron
Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table
Located in North York, ON
An extraordinary example of utilitarian craftsmanship, this 19th century Shaker-style work bench
Metal
A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded edges, fitted with a drawer with two brass pulls; the turned legs terminating in brass claw feet are joined by a small stretcher.
Brass
Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Primitive perfection!! A charming antique American pine country farmhouse work table in original
Pine, Paint
$4,500 / item
Contemporary Porro White Metal Square Work Tables
By Porro
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary large white glass square work tables with white metal legs (PORRO)(PRICED EACH
Metal
1800s Work Table Sewing Table or Vanity
Located in Germantown, MD
vanity. This table is a 1960s reproduction of the 1800s English work or sewing table. Top in Birdseye
Hardwood, Birdseye Maple
Fine Pieced Burl Top Dining/ Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully constructed table with an artistically conceived piece-work top in deep toned Burl
Wood
Rustic Antique American Farmhouse Weathered Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind rustic antique American country work table in original plum - wine paint finish
Wood, Paint
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut work table, having a single drawer in
Walnut
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.
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
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.