Unusual Irish George III Harewood and Satinwood Inlaid Work Table
Located in New York, NY
The table top in the form of a rectangular box finely inlaid with an oval flowerhead centered by bellflower spray spandrels; the sides inlaid with bellflower garlands and brass carry...
Satinwood, Harewood
American Empire Crotched Mahogany Swivel Fold Top Work Table, Circa 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
Function: Designed as a work or sewing table, used in modern days as side table.
Mahogany
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Fine 19th Century Pollard Oak Work Table – Boothroyd Sons & Rimmer, Southport
Located in Seaford, GB
Compact and versatile, this piece would work equally well as a sewing table, writing table, lamp table, or decorative side table.
Oak
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
1880s Victorian Mercantile Forged Iron Work Table Vintage Industrial Console
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Rare Form, All original and complete, except for chip in one ball foot. It is a wonderful compact design, all cast iron or forged steel construction. Sturdy. No looseness. Approx. ...
Steel, Iron
Antique Oak Kitchen Island, Butcher Block, Industrial Work Table Cast Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Oak Kitchen Island, Butcher Block, Industrial Work Table Cast Iron with large heavy drawers on both sides that works perfectly
Iron
Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
Ferrell and Company (Saginaw, Michigan, United States), dating to the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, repurposed and now fashioned as a work table / kitchen island, with ...
Metal
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal industrial work table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal industrial work table, 1960s Industrial work table with wooden top and small side tray top.
Metal
Industrial mid-century adjustable work table in iron and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Industrial drawing board or work table with white enamelled tubular metal structure, with three-spoke leg, "T" shaped, in iron with metal tips and with wooden top and small lateral t...
Metal, Iron
English Oak Directoire Style Tall Work Table w/ Chippendale Pull & Tapered Legs
Located in Germantown, MD
An English Oak Directoire Style Tall Work Table with Chippendale Pull and Tapered Legs.
Oak
Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Hungarian work table, crafted in pine with a sturdy utilitarian form.
Pine
Early 20th-Century Carpentry Work Table in Hornbeam Wood from an Old Factory
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
An authentic early 20th-century work table handcrafted from fine hornbeam wood, a highly valued timber known for its exceptional hardness, strength, and durability.
Wood
19th Century 3-Drawer Turned Legs Mahogany Work Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century 3-drawer turned legs mahogany work table on wheels. Features two smaller top drawers measuring 6.75" in width, 13" in depth and 2.25" in height in the inside, one large...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Rustic Blue Painted Work Table with Two Metal Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Rustic pine work table with base in old blue paint and two large metal drawers.
Metal
Japanese Antique Two-Sided Work Table with Drawers & Sliding Doors, Taisho era
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This substantial Japanese work table dates to the Taisho period (1912–1926) and is designed to be used from both sides, a configuration that is rarely encountered.
Wood
American Neoclassical Mahogany Work Table with Brass Casters, Phyfe, Circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
American neoclassical mahogany hinged two-drawer work table with canted corners, original lion head brasses, fitted interior compartments, diamond escutcheon, turned bulbous ringed p...
Brass
EXQUISITE WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 FLAMED HARDWOOD SiDE END WORK SEWING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super decorative Antique circa 1830 William IV Flamed Mahogany sewing or work table of the fi...
Hardwood
Work Table, Chopping Block, Kitchen Island, Industrial Antique This is a good
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Work Table, Chopping Block, Kitchen Island, Industrial Antique This is a good chunky piece for any one who wants a sturdy work place, the chopping block, is made with end on beech...
Beech
19th Century American Empire One-Drawer Flame Mahogany Sewing or Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century American Empire One-Drawer Flame Mahogany Sewing or Work Table. Measures 20" in width, 16.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.
Mahogany
19th Century English Work Table, Hand-Crafted from Solid Pine and Oak
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
Early 20th Century French Marble-Top Oak Work Table, circa 1910 with 2 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A statement of timeless utility and rustic charm, this antique French work table features a richly patinated pine base topped with a thick slab of white marble.
Marble
Antique Rustic Northern Swedish Work Table, Made by Hand in Raw Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique rustic Swedish worktable in raw pine. Made by hand in northern Sweden around 1810. The table has a never-painted surface with authentic patina and traces of use. Heavy leg fr...
Pine
American Mahogany Drop Leaf Barley Twist Work Table with Orig. Brasses, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Work table is 38.75" wide with leaves upright.
Brass
American Federal Mahogany 2-Drawer Work Table W/ Original Cup Casters, C. 1800
Located in Germantown, MD
American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand / Work Table. Features Two large drawers over four carved and turned bulbous pineapple legs with the original brass cupped casters.
Mahogany
18th C. William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table or Work Table. Measures 25" in width, 18.5" in depth and stands 29" tall.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Industrial workbench from the early 20th century. Made from wood and cast iron with outstanding original patina. A unique piece of furniture, perfect as a console table, with a wash...
Iron
Early American Style Pine and Maple Spiral-Turned Leg Single Drawer Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Pine and Maple Spiral-Turned Legs Single Drawer Work Table. Very sturdy.
Maple, Pine
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Work or Sewing Box Made in Dark Oak and a very stylish piece, standing on cabriole legs and with a stepped top So much storage in such a sm...
Oak
Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island. Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley ...
Steel, Iron
18th C. Swedish Period Baroque Table w/Stone Top- A Great Kitchen Work Table!
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish Baroque table would make a magnificent kitchen work table! Who wouldn't want to roll out pastry dough on this beauty?!
Stone
Primitive Table, England 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Table England, 1900 Primitive trolley / work table with thick weathered wood plank top, open lower shelving, substantial timber frame, and cast-iron wheels. 98”L x 27.25...
Cast Iron
1930s Industrial Kitchen Island, 6 Ft Maple Butcher Block, Steel, Swing Out Bins
Located in Madison, WI
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use HEIGHT: 38.5 in. (98 cm); 36" from floor to work surface WIDTH: 6 ft. (153 cm) DEPTH: 30 in. (79 cm) MAPLE BLOCK: 2.25" Thick
Steel
Early 20th Century French Iron Pastry Table with Slate Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally conceived as a French pastry or butcher’s work table, the piece is now equally suited as a compact kitchen island, serving table, console, or occasional table.
Slate, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage Mahogany Sewing & Needlework Cabinet with Drawers and Side Compartments
Located in Nottingham, GB
Its compact flat top also allows the cabinet to double as a small work table, occasional table or bedside storage piece.
Mahogany
French 19th Century Solid Oak Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Its height of 33 ½” suits it for use as a work surface or kitchen island. Its narrow width suits it for use as a hallway table.
Oak
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Console, Sofa Table, Wine Rack, Dry Bar
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A very sturdy piece with a 12.75 inch deep top, this work bench could function as a unique sofa table or console table, circa 1900.
Iron
Small Antique Adjustable Wooden Drafting Table
Located in Dekalb, IL
. - Newark, NJ Compact drafting table with a tilting work surface, adjustable height, and cross-braced base construction.
Metal
Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1880-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear consistent with age and use. Vices work properly. DIMENSIONS H 32.75 in. x D 32 in.
Wood, Maple
Victorian Octagonal Sewing Table Workbox with Fitted Interior, 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Today, the compartments would work equally well for jewellery, keepsakes or collectibles.
Mahogany
Rare 19th Century French Walnut Butcher Block with Trictrac and Chess Games Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
An inset border frames the entire composition, while heavy original iron straps reinforce the corners — a reminder that beneath those games, this was first and foremost a serious but...
Fruitwood, Walnut
1950s Drafting Table by Nestler
Located in Neuss, NW
An integrated drafting machine and the original work lamp underscore the well-conceived, durable quality of this working instrument.
Cast Iron
French Draper’s Table, C. 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed for a textile workshop or mercantile setting, the table features a generous work surface supported by a sturdy base with four drawers for storage, supported by tu...
Wood
Vintage Boos Solid Maple Butcher Block Table on Trestle Legs
Located in Essex, MA
This example features a massive laminated hard maple top, built up from dozens of vertically-oriented strips bonded and compressed into a dense, durable work surface — the traditiona...
Maple
Butcher's Chopping Block Table on Stand from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome two-tiered butcher's chopping block on stand or table of pine and beech wood from England, featuring a large, square sloping block or slab of iron-bound wood set upon a st...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Antique Workbench with Vise & Drawer
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Carpenter's Workbench with Drawer & Abernathy Vise Overall Dimensions: 27 1/4" deep x 52 1/4" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions: 22" deep x 52 1/4" wide Drawer Dim...
Steel
Antique Wood Walnut Utilitarian Drafting Farm House Dining Table Mid 20th Cent
Located in High Point, NC
A beautifully timeworn vintage industrial worktable with the kind of honest presence that only decades of use can create. Its expansive walnut wooden top carries a warm, softly weath...
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th-Century Carpenter’s Workbench in Hornbeam Wood with Original Vice
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
These details, together with the original patina of the wood, give the piece a unique character and reveal the story of the craftsmen who worked on it. The strength of the hornbeam ...
Wood
Antique Steel Worktable / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Machinist's Table Overall Dimensions: 29" deep x 83 1/2" wide x 32" high Trough Depth: 2 1/2" Materials: Cast Iron
Steel
Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Adjustable Kahn Frères Drafting Table
Located in High Point, NC
A drafting table/desk whose dark mahogany, adjustable tilt top gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to Early 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the ha...
Iron
French Butcher Table, Marble Top, Solid Wood Base, Circa 1900, France
Located in High Point, NC
Ideal as a kitchen island or work surface.
Wood
20th Century Bleached Wood Rare Brasero Firepit Table
Located in High Point, NC
This piece carries genuine presence, its natural bleached oak, arched apron, turned legs immediately setting the tone for the piece. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from Fra...
Brass
Circa 1900 Ebonized French Press on Tall Wood Table
Located in High Point, NC
A table whose dark ebonized wood, screw-form pedestal gives it real character at first glance. It was made in France during 1900s, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. The ...
Iron
19th Century Mustard Wood Swedish Provincial Table
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a piece, its distressed mustard yellow painted base the first thing to catch the eye. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of perio...
Wood
French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a newly installed Belgian bluestone top, this piece was originally crafted as a shop or work counter. It retains its authentic nineteenth-century character while offering a...
Stone
Antique Industrial Textile Yarn Winder Bobbin Creel, Cast Iron Factory Machine
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional antique industrial textile yarn winder / bobbin creel, retaining a remarkable collection of original mechanical components and offering outstanding sculptural presence...
Steel
Antique Gunmetal Cast Iron And Pine Drafting Table By Keuffel & Esser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sought-after industrial work table strikes a perfect balance between rugged machinery and refined historic character in a versatile statement piece that will anchor any modern, ...
Cast Iron
Large Industrial Maple Butcher Block Kitchen Worktable with Original Overhead Po
Located in Surrey, BC
An authentic industrial kitchen worktable featuring a substantial solid maple butcher block work surface supported by a heavy steel frame with a full lower storage shelf.
Zinc
19th Century Solid Wood Carpenter’s Workbench with Original Patina
Located in Madrid, ES
Particularly appealing is the beautifully preserved work-worn patina. Marks, scratches, indentations, variations in tone, and other traces of historic use remain visible throughout t...
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Walnut Working Table, Circa 1820-1829
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful working table is made of walnut and it has the use of age. It is an early 19th century piece.
Walnut
Early 20th-Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Walnut and Chestnut Wood
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
This practical system enabled architects to work comfortably for long hours, whether seated or standing, while maintaining the precision required for technical drafting.
Chestnut, Walnut
Early 20th Century Apothecary Counter with Drawers and Cupboards
Located in Dekalb, IL
Substantial oak apothecary counter featuring a bank of 24 drawers flanking a pair of central cupboard doors. Each cupboard space includes a removable shelf for flexible storage, whil...
Brass
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.
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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.