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Victorian Drafting Table

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian wood tilt top adjustable drafting architects table desk with a tripod iron base.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870

Located in Portland, OR

A good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

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Mahogany

Antique 19thC Emile Chouanard French Walnut Lectern Drafting Table Easel
Antique 19thC Emile Chouanard French Walnut Lectern Drafting Table Easel

Antique 19thC Emile Chouanard French Walnut Lectern Drafting Table Easel

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 54.5 in W 17 in D 35 in

Antique 19thC Emile Chouanard French Walnut Lectern Drafting Table Easel

By E. Chouanard

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique circa 1870s drafting table or lecturn manufactured by Emile Chouanard, the director of the

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1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk

1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk

Located in Hyattsville, MD

J.L. Ross Elevating Drafting Table, Artist Drawing Table, or Podium. Cast Iron, and Old Growth

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top. Item featured is a

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Adjustable Small Surgical Drafting Table w/ Oak Top.. Item featured is

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

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Victorian Cast Iron Artist Drafting Table
Victorian Cast Iron Artist Drafting Table

Victorian Cast Iron Artist Drafting Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A turn of the century cast iron drafting table. Fully adjustable using the knuckle and wheel knobs

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Architects Drafts Table on Adjustable Trestles
Architects Drafts Table on Adjustable Trestles

Architects Drafts Table on Adjustable Trestles

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H 30.12 in W 78.15 in D 28.5 in

Architects Drafts Table on Adjustable Trestles

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century English drafts table has clean sober lines and is also quite fictional as a

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

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Elm

Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London

Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London

Located in San Diego, CA

Victorian industrial cast iron drafting table or desk by J. Foot & Son of London, circa late 1800s

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Iron

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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Questions About Victorian Drafting Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best drawing table is one that is versatile, adjustable, and made of high-quality materials. There is a variety of drafting table styles and designs to choose from — it's all a matter of personal preference. Four-post and pedestal drafting tables are considered to be far more durable than fold-away tables. Larger top sizes are available with respect to these tables, but they are often more expensive. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are good for artists is largely a matter of personal opinion. Artists may find it more comfortable to use one for long sessions of illustrating and drawing. In addition, some artists appreciate that the tables keep their work secure. Find a range of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.