Industrial steel and walnut countertop, Research Workshop, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Important industrial island counter, fully restored, with rusty finish and solid blond walnut top. Officina di Ricerca signs the restoration work for this recovered industrial workbe...
Steel, Iron
19th Century Antique Industrial Kitchen Island with Teak Wood Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique industrial farmhouse kitchen work table or kitchen Island. The large iron base is shown with a plank teak wood top.
Iron
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Oak Wood Side Table, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Lovely sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates from the Art Nouveau period, around 1910 to be precise. The table has a beautiful Art Nouveau design. The small table is...
Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century. Round, folding table with wood locking mechanism and brass fittings.
Wood
Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand
Located in Forney, TX
Serving as a meeting place, neighborhood hub, conversation matrix, rendez-vous spot, place to relax, or refuel, cafés offer fine coffee, espresso, a selection of wines, often sourced...
Marble, Brass
1970s Architect's Wooden Folding Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Architect's Wooden Folding Table
Wood
Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench
Wood
19th C. George IV Partial Ebonized Bookmatched And Carved Mahogany Sewing Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 19th Century George IV Partial Ebonized Bookmatched And Carved Mahogany Sewing Stand The sewing stands Opens to view thirteen graduated, including two 8-slot radial, compartmen...
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand Table. The sewing stand opening to view a central crimson jacquard silk pad flanked by four graduated compartmen...
Rosewood
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art populaire workbench, a timeless piece steeped in history and character, featuring three spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a sideboard, counter, or workbench. Its a...
Wood
French side table with chinoiserie decorated with Chinese lacquer from 1800s
Located in Cesena, FC
French coffee table with chinoiserie French side table with chinoiserie, finely decorated with Chinese lacquer, in the interior compartment divided into small spaces and small drawe...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,643Sale Price|46% Off
Edwardian Painted Satinwood Ladies Workbox
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian painted satinwood ladies workbox. The domed cover painted with a panel depicting young infants within a rose painted border, opening to reveal a fitted upholstered interior...
Satinwood
$2,130Sale Price|33% Off
Sewing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to the upholstered pull-out sewing box. Raised up on turned tulip stem and circular base...
Walnut
Herman Miller Rolling Table Base with Custom Solid Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Vintage Herman Miller aluminum group table base on casters- with a custom made solid American black walnut top. The top was added to the base circa 2016 and is oiled walnu...
Aluminum
French Maple Butchers Block Counter Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1930 French Maple Butchers Block Counter Table sku 331 W125 x D60 x H91 cm Weight 157 Kg
Maple
19thC French Elm Cobblers Bench Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC French Elm Cobblers Bench Console sku 1759 W201 x D51 x H69 cm Weight 75 kg
Elm
Early 19th Century English Oak Leather Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A charming early 19th century English oak work stand. Having a rectangular top with gilt tooled green leather inset writing surface, a brass keyhole shaped escutcheon and original ke...
Brass
Super Metal Clad Wood + Steel Industrial Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Super industrial table with metal clad wood plank top and steel base, incredible patina, solid and handsome, U.S. mid-20th century.
Metal, Steel
Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a beautifully chopped and gnarled carpenter’s workbench. The trestle-style base is made of oak and is possibly of later construction. The uprights are hand-cut, through-ten...
Oak
Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fine and rare, beautifully restored American Classical period sewing stand work table in mahogany and rosewood. Elegantly sophisticated, this scarce antique is a wonderful exam...
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome Trestle Table is distinguished by its unusual base. Two sturdy boards are crossed and half-mortised in the center to form the “X”. Four nuts and bolts reinforce the j...
Pine
Spanish Wooden Press for Cheese Making
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Wooden Press for Cheese Making
Iron
French Industrial Iron Table, Early 20th Century, Painted Finish, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The frieze and legs share a simple, straight-lined program, extended by the elongated rectangular top. Would work especially well as a dining table, console or side table, outdoor ga...
Iron
Early 20th Century Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The upper work basket has an ornate handle as well.
Wicker
Adjustable Industrial Table Hamilton USA
By Hamilton
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjusting industrial table on casters having an architectural cast iron frame supporting a joined and substantial oiled mahogany top. The height is controlled by a pair of hand cr...
Iron, Metal
Louis XV work table panelled in rosewood and bois rose
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Louis XV work table panelled in rosewood and bois rose Private Collection Mice of Domenico di Rugiano
Wood
Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material, Bronze and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Bronze, Iron
Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of this heavy duty pig bench is made from a single slab of oak almost four inches thick. Two or three superficial cracks that appeared as the board dried have been filled.. ...
Oak
$916Sale Price|20% Off
A Rustic Farmhouse Chopping Block Table
Located in Sherborne, GB
A great 20th century heavy topped block table, it looks like it has come from an industrial setting. Nautical Rope maker? Net fixer? I bought it by the coast! It would be great in li...
Beech
19th Century Victorian Marquetry Burl Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Burl sewing table with plenty 9f storage and on Wheels. Measures 24.25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 27.5" tall.
Satinwood, Walnut
$1,200 / item
Rustic Industrial Rolling Lumber Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic, industrial, rolling lumber cart featuring a slat pine surface in it's original, work-worn patina with tall side risers, can be repurposed for a multitude of uses.
Pine
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique regency quality figured mahogany sewing table having a quality figured mahogany top with two drop leaves above two drawers with original turned mahogany knobs sliding silk st...
Mahogany
$2,507Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Black Wooden Working Table with Brass Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century work table in blackened wood inlaid with brass fillet, the lid reveals a tray with three compartments and a niche, it opens with a belt pocket.
Wood
Adjustable Vintage Industrial Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable Foyer Entryway Hall Table / Hostess Station with Lamp Overall Dimensions: 18" x 40" x 40 1/2" - 51 3/4" high Desktop Dimensions: 16" x 40" x 23" - 34 1/4" high Material...
Steel, Iron
Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers sku 1608 W202 x D63 x H88 cm
Mahogany, Pine
Antique Industrial Printers / Lithographer's Stone and Wood Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Industrial Printers / Lithographer's Stone and Wood Table ,Amazing 2.5" stone top. Wonderful distressed ,patina'd base with center drawer..Would make a nice kitchen island / ...
Stone
19th Century Rustic French Oak Sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Tables like this were multifunctional. People worked on them, sit on it, eat etc... Remarkable with this on is the one piece top.
Oak
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
Metal
1920s American Built Workshop Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Authentic heavy duty work bench table made circa 1926 Two deep locking drawers with keys.
Iron
19th Century French Cheese Display Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French cheese display table. The base is painted metal and the large top is made of porcelain. This would be an ideal kitchen island, folding table in a utility or back ...
Metal
Leland International Marquette Table W/ Stainless Steel Double Pedestal Form
By Leland International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marquette double pedestal table by Leland International. In wonderful condition and ready to use. Very cool size and style and incredibly sturdy. Really cool Marquette double pedest...
Stainless Steel
19th Century European Gray Painted Workbench
Located in New York, NY
The 19th Century gray painted workbench is a versatile and practical addition to any space. Its sturdy construction ensures durability and reliability. The workbench features three d...
Wood
19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A sophisticated 19th Century William and Mary style Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table in great antique condition. Was recently refinished and looks gorgeous. Measures 21...
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Rolling Sewing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Sewing Table on wheels with a compartmented top drawer and large storage lower drawer. Very good antique condition.
Mahogany
19th Century French Bistro Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
French bistro table, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920.
Steel
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rectangular in shape, this Victorian wicker sewing stand has a dome lid, ornate curlicue trim, an under basket for works in progress and bead work. It is ornately woven with a remova...
Wicker
Vintage American Architectural Wire Metal Garden Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Green weathered painted metal wire architectural table with four circular holders that can accommodate planters perfect for a garden or outdoor table. Because of the age the green pa...
Metal
French Sewing Table, Manner of Alphonse Giroux Paris, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Belmont, MA
French Sewing Table, manner of Alphonse Giroux, Paris, 19th century. This pretty small sewing table has a beautiful birds eye maple veneer and its original fittings. It comes with ...
Birdseye Maple
$5,102Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Artist's Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's materials table. An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Extraordinary arti...
Oak
French Industrial Table in Wood with Iron Reinforcements
Located in Marbella, ES
French Industrial Table in Wood with Iron Reinforcements.
Iron
Rustic Antique Drawer Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small stand with a single apron drawer mounted on the carved base. The recessed frieze raised on turned legs mounted on a shaped trestle base with two square stretchers. L. 33", ...
Wood
19th Century French Bistro Table Base
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
French bistro folding table base, made of iron, wonderful aged patina, circa 1920. You can put a wooden or iron cover.
Iron
Butchers Cutting Block Food Prep Table This is a Useful Size and Sturdy Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Butchers cutting block food prep table This is a useful size and sturdy piece, the heavy thick top has a liquid groove around the whole piece which is very necessary when cutting ...
Maple
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Table, Made with Mahogany, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This piece of furniture serves wonderfully as a practical work or sewing table, while also functioning as a striking and aesthetically exceptionally valuable solitaire.
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Sculptors Modelling Stand Tripod Base Adjustable Rotating Tiranti Vintage, 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This is mounted on a pair of quadrant castings, which enables the stand to be tilted and locked for low relief work. The top also locks in a vertical position for storage and transpo...
Metal
Large French Industrial Wooden Table with Painted Green Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French work table is a rare find that would make an excellent addition to any home or workspace.
Wood
Large Oak Table with Drop Leaves, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Heavy, solid oak work table, from the French postal service, of efficient, pared-down design.
Iron
Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of his magnificent Pig Bench is a single slab of oak over 3’ thick. It is gnarled, chopped, and cupped through decades of purposeful use. The hand-sawn legs are mortised dire...
Oak
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, 1820. This exquisite original sewing table is a wonderful example for typical Biedermeier period furniture piece, which should not be missing in any Bieder...
Cherry, Walnut
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has been replaced by a white marble one that now lends itself to be used as an end tab...
Carrara Marble, Iron
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.