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Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Located in Udenhout, NL

Antique counter from the 19th century from the brand Kanterbräu. This is a very unique item.

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1890s German Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany, Curvilinear Legs, 19th Century
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany, Curvilinear Legs, 19th Century

Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany, Curvilinear Legs, 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Sewing Table Veneered With Mahogany We present you a sewing table from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The form of this piece of furniture is modest – cha...

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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Decorative Lyre Sewing Table / Side Table in Biedermeier Style
20th Century Decorative Lyre Sewing Table / Side Table in Biedermeier Style

20th Century Decorative Lyre Sewing Table / Side Table in Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Dark walnut on solid softwood. Straight, two-bay frame base on lyre-shaped, openwork cheeks with metal sides. Four-sided retracted base plate. Upper drawer with compartments. Protrud...

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20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table
19th Century Louis Philippe Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table

19th Century Louis Philippe Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful sewing or side table made of cherrywood veneer on spruce body. The table dates back to the time of Louis Philippe period / late Biedermeier, more specifically from the time...

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Early 19th Century German Louis Philippe Used Work Tables

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table with Removable Interior, circa 1825
Biedermeier Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table with Removable Interior, circa 1825

Biedermeier Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table with Removable Interior, circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Fine Biedermeier sewing or side table crafted from solid cherrywood, South Germany circa 1825. The warm tone of the cherrywood combined with its distinctive grain pattern reflects th...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Used Work Tables

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand

Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. This sewing cabinet was named for George Washington's wife due to its sty...

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1920s American American Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Sewing or Side Table Made of Walnut
19th Century Sewing or Side Table Made of Walnut

19th Century Sewing or Side Table Made of Walnut

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful sewing or side table made of walnut, solid and veneer with ribbon inlays. The table dates back to the time of Altdeutscher Stil period, circa 1870. In very good restored co...

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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Walnut

Eclectic Walnut Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, Circa 1900
Eclectic Walnut Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, Circa 1900

Eclectic Walnut Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, Circa 1900

Located in Opole, PL

Eclectic Walnut Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, Circa 1900 We present you this sewing table that has been made in walnut wood. The piece of furniture is in a rectangular form on two t...

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Early 1900s European Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Birchen Burl Sewing Table, Danish Design, Floral Carvings, Circa 1870
Birchen Burl Sewing Table, Danish Design, Floral Carvings, Circa 1870

Birchen Burl Sewing Table, Danish Design, Floral Carvings, Circa 1870

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this sewing table in birchen burl. The apron is rectangular, placed on two openwork supports that are finished with a volute, and connected with a cross bar. There i...

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Late 19th Century Danish Used Work Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a
Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table circa 1850 with Turned Legs a

Located in Darmstadt, DE

his elegant side table originates from the late Biedermeier to early Historicism period, around 1850. The piece is crafted from solid cherrywood with a beautifully warm, honey-colore...

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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Cherry

Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two
Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two

Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two

By D. G. Fischell

Located in Wien, AT

These two similar school benches are from a school in the former Czechoslovakia. The pieces were produced by D. G. Fischel & Sons in Mimon between 1890 and 1930 and are in a very...

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Early 20th Century Czech Jugendstil Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French writing sewing stand made of bird's eye maple veneer, circa 1830 top lifts to reveal original mirror frame and moving compartments. Very good condition for its ag...

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Early 19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800
English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800

English Regency Satinwood Outset Corner Hinged Sewing Stand, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency serpentine satinwood hinged sewing stand with outset corners, book matched lid, marquetry inlaid skirt, fitted compartmentalized interior with lift off tray, centered...

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Early 1800s English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Factory Cart with Bold Red and Black Paint
Vintage Industrial Factory Cart with Bold Red and Black Paint

Vintage Industrial Factory Cart with Bold Red and Black Paint

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Functional Industrial factory cart on wheels. Original red and black paint surface. Great workspace or small desk.

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1930s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Nickel Plated Low Table from France
Nickel Plated Low Table from France

Nickel Plated Low Table from France

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low nickel-plated table.

Category

1930s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Industrial Accordion Table
Vintage Industrial Accordion Table

Vintage Industrial Accordion Table

$1,500Sale Price|37% Off

Vintage Industrial Accordion Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Custom built industrial accordion table features glass on top of a wood table top, accordion base that easily closes, on a set of caster wheels. Please confirm item location (NY o...

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20th Century Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century General Store Table
19th Century General Store Table

19th Century General Store Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Store table from Rooker's General store in Gadsen, TN. Rooker's opened for business in 1862. These tables were used for displaying wallpaper rolls. Perfect dining table height with d...

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19th Century American Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorian Industrial Iron Factory Table Cabinmodern Kitchen Worktable Island
Victorian Industrial Iron Factory Table Cabinmodern Kitchen Worktable Island

Victorian Industrial Iron Factory Table Cabinmodern Kitchen Worktable Island

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Very old single drawer metal worktable with slatted wood lower shelf. Fully functional, level and sturdy table, patina to all surfaces. Beautifully dark and aged. Measures: W 60 x D...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820
American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

American Sheraton Maple and Cherry One Drawer Wash Stand, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton maple and cherry one drawer wash stand with scalloped gallery, hinged top revealing a circular fitted interior for basin, sliding rear adjustable mirror, original c...

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1820s American Sheraton Used Work Tables

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Poplar

Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases
Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases

Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases

Located in Ferndale, MI

American made early 20 century. Shown with, 75 thick glass top available on request measures: 30 x 72.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Writing Table Desk for Techno
Osvaldo Borsani Writing Table Desk for Techno

Osvaldo Borsani Writing Table Desk for Techno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

Rosewood top with leather writing surface. Measures: Top 2" thick. Insert 36 3/4" x L x 30" W.

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1960s Italian Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Chic Napoleon III Worktable
Chic Napoleon III Worktable

Chic Napoleon III Worktable

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Chic Napoleon III worktable (travailleuse) ebonized, bronze-mounted and brass inlaid marquetry in the queens style (a la reine) with inlaid initials, France, 19th century.

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19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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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1910s English Arts and Crafts Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.

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1940s Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Dairy Skimming Table with Zinc Trough and Original Plug
19th Century English Dairy Skimming Table with Zinc Trough and Original Plug

19th Century English Dairy Skimming Table with Zinc Trough and Original Plug

Located in High Point, NC

19th century unusual English dairy skimming table with zinc top and original brass drain plug. The table was used to skim the cream from the top of milk in early dairies. These are f...

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19th Century English Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Massive Patinated Industrial Console
Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Massive Patinated Industrial Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive Patinated Industrial Console. The base attaches to the wall and/or the floor.

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1920s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Two-Tiered Iron Table by New Britain Machine Co.
Two-Tiered Iron Table by New Britain Machine Co.

Two-Tiered Iron Table by New Britain Machine Co.

By New Britain Machine Company

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A heavy two-tiered industrial table in richly patinated steel and iron, having an external rail and shelves with raised edges, the entire form resting on distinctive bell-shaped feet.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810
American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810

American Sheraton Mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple Sewing Stand, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton mahogany and bird's eye maple one drawer sewing stand with original knobs, outset rounded corners, and terminating on turned bulbous tapered legs. Early 19th Century.

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1810s American Sheraton Used Work Tables

Industrial Cast Iron Table with a Bleached Oak Top
Industrial Cast Iron Table with a Bleached Oak Top

Industrial Cast Iron Table with a Bleached Oak Top

Located in Washington, DC

Industrial Cast iron Table with a Bleached Oak Top. The top is 2.25" thick

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Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron Table, France circa 1950s (Two Available)
Iron Table, France circa 1950s (Two Available)

Iron Table, France circa 1950s (Two Available)

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rectangular dining table made of bent/folded sheet metal, with traces of off-white paint. Tapering legs.

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1950s French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Oak Workbench
Oak Workbench

Oak Workbench

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A lovely, all-oak workbench, entirely assembled with wooden keys - not a single nail has been used. Comes apart completely. Width measurement is for the table top only (61). Wi...

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18th Century and Earlier French Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Tambour Inlaid Tripod Sewing Table, Circa 1780
English Mahogany Tambour Inlaid Tripod Sewing Table, Circa 1780

English Mahogany Tambour Inlaid Tripod Sewing Table, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany tambour circular sewing table with satinwood inlay, fitted compartmentalized interior , silk upholstery , and terminating on splayed tripod cuffed legs with the or...

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1780s English George III Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Metal Console Table
Metal Console Table

Metal Console Table

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

Metal Console Table

Located in Napa, CA

Metal console table with beautiful rusty patination, hints of paint.

Category

1940s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Riveted Pedestal Desk
Vintage Riveted Pedestal Desk

Vintage Riveted Pedestal Desk

$9,600Sale Price|36% Off

Vintage Riveted Pedestal Desk

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage riveted pedestal desk from Belgium, dating back to the 1900's. Desk is cantilevered off a metal base. The table top was previously an exterior ship door, wonderful patina fro...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian 19th C. Butcher Block
Italian 19th C. Butcher Block

Italian 19th C. Butcher Block

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isn't she lovely? All primed and ready for your kitchen.

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Early 20th Century Italian Used Work Tables

French Vintage Industrial Work Table
French Vintage Industrial Work Table

French Vintage Industrial Work Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

In very good vintage condition, this work table console promises to maintain its allure and charm for many years to come.

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20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table
Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table

Antique Distressed Country Farmhouse Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

A heavily worn and distressed hand painted yellow faux wood grain farmhouse kitchen work table. Hand-crafted of solid wood, richly detailed original antique character including f...

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19th Century Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A plank constructed overhanging top over a long drawer with raised carved cartouche moldings and knob pulls. The serpentine apron with carved complimentary cartouche motif on front. ...

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19th Century French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This rustic antique farm house work, dining harvest table, once painted but much of the residue of the original paint still remains for added charm and character.

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19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table
19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1850 19th C English elm vernacular work table. sku 1350 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

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19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table
19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table

19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table

Located in New York, NY

With gilt chinoiserie decoration of court figures in a mountainous landscape on a black ground; the hinged rectangular top with canted corner opening to a paper-lined interior; raise...

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Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console
19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century American farmhouse table, work table, or harvest table. Featuring a rustic plank top 10 feet long.

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19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table
French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 19th century 2 drawer console - work table from Southwest of France in walnut and pine wood.

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19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table
A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table

A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A gorgeous 19th Century fruitwood work or side table. The moulded and shaped top with galleried rail raised above frieze with single drawer opening to reveal lined and fitted interior.

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19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish work or dining table in folk art from the early 19th century, around 1820.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleek, Mid-Century, Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Circle in 1955. Industrial enameled gray metal frame with faux teak wood Formica top. A style so iconic Amsterda...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare, stunning quality early 19th Century Regency fruitwood combination games or work table, inlaid and brass mounted throughout.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar
Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

Located in Huntington, NY

Functional early 20th century cabinet makers work bench as sideboard, serving table or bar.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Work Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique Blacksmith Work Table by B.B. Noyes, USA, 1780
Antique Blacksmith Work Table by B.B. Noyes, USA, 1780

Antique Blacksmith Work Table by B.B. Noyes, USA, 1780

Located in Milan, IT

A blacksmith‘s work table The shelf, square shape, made in a single block of iron, presents on the surface and on different edges of different shapes silhouettes, was used by the bla...

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1780s American Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers
Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Pine refectory table. The whole piece has a beautiful patina and attractive proportions. Tables like these most likely stood in castle kitchen quarters before the fireplace. The sta...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay
English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English Regency rosewood one-drawer drop leaf work table with rectangular top and brass inlaid border, bullseye brass pulls, and shaped leaf supports on each side, supported b...

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19th Century English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Miami, FL

Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 inlaid burl walnut and amboyna work side sewing table box. 19th Century Aesthetic period styling.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table
Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table

Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An elegant George III mahogany Pembroke sewing table, of typical form with two shaped flaps on either side of a central drawer and pleated silk work bag on a slide, the fine turned, ...

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Early 1800s English George III Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table with Drawer
19th Century Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table with Drawer

19th Century Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table with Drawer

Located in Queens, NY

American Country Rustic-style (19th Century) rectangular yellow painted work /dining table with square and turned legs having a single drawer.

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19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Console or Center Table, Solid Cherry Wood, Circa 1850-1860
19th Century French Console or Center Table, Solid Cherry Wood, Circa 1850-1860

19th Century French Console or Center Table, Solid Cherry Wood, Circa 1850-1860

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Country work table from Normandy. Made of solid cherry wood with two sliding doors along the front and one deep dovetailed drawer at the end, each with brass ri...

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19th Century French Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables
Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables

Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables

Located in Richmond, VA

Perfect size and height to use as kitchen tables, work tables, consoles or as they were found- side by side in a mountain hunting lodge.

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19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Located in Forney, TX

A fine quality Edwardian period sewing work table, exquisitely handcrafted in England at the turn of the 19th / 20th century.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Work Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table
Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

The handcrafted details and rich patina add to the quality and character of this beautifully aged work table. Dimensions: h - 30.75" w - 41" d - 29" For additional photos or...

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1710s Spanish Baroque Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.