Tall Vintage Dual Vise Woodcrafter's Workbench
Located in Oakville, CT
Wooden Carpenter's Workbench with Two Vises Overall Dimensions: 32 1/4" x 96" x 37" high Top Dimensions: 28 1/4" x 92 Materials: Wood
Wood
Vintage Wooden Industrial Rustic Carpenter’s Workbench with Two Vises
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage wooden carpenter's workbench, Europe, 1950s. This industrial workbench features a conventional layout with a groove at the back, holes for dowels, and two vises.
Wood
Vintage Workbench 96" with Vise
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage workbench with removable top What a find. Offered is a vintage workbench that is estimated post 1950s. The top is removable and underneath there is a walnut stain on solid 2...
Wood
Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Vise
Located in Oakville, CT
Long Vintage Cabinet Maker's Workbench / Worktable Overall Dimensions: 35 1/4" x 78 1/2" x 32" high Top Dimensions: 31" x 78" Materials: Wood & Steel
Metal
Vintage Carpenter's Workbench / Table with Vise
Located in Oakville, CT
Smaller Vintage Cabinet Maker's Workbench / Worktable Overall Dimensions: 18 1/4" x 42" x 33 high Top Dimensions: 18" x 38 1/4" Materials: Wood & Metal
Metal
Vintage workbench with a vise, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Carpenter's workbench with a vise. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s by the company Hikor Písek.
Wood
Vintage Storage Workbench with Quick Release Vise
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Carpenter's Storage Cabinet / Workbench with 5 Drawers & Rapid Action Vise Overall Dimensions: 26 1/2" x 52" x 32" high Top Dimensions: 22 1/2" x 52 Large Drawer Dimension...
Maple, Pine
Vintage Industrial Workbench with Drawer & Morgan Vise
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique C. Christiansen Carpenter's Workbench Overall Dimensions: 27: deep x 52 1/4" wide x 32" high Drawer Dimensions: 17" deep x 30" wide x 5" high Materials: Wood & Metal
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 78.25 in D 27 in
Primitive Industrial Farmhouse Style Dining Table Workbench with Wood Vise Leg
Located in Topeka, KS
Just think of the stories it could tell. Fabulous old workbench / table with loads of gorgeous age patina and its own wood vise.
Iron
Vintage Primitive Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Carpenter's Workbench with Functional Steel Vise Overall Dimensions: 29" x 54 1/2" x 29" high Top Dimensions: 24" x 54" Materials: Maple, Pine & Steel
Maple, Pine
Vintage Carpenter's Workbench with Drawer & Cubby Storage
Located in Oakville, CT
Maple Workbench with Vise, Drawer & Cubby Storage Overall Dimensions: 26" x 42 1/4" x 32" high Top Dimensions: 23 1/2" x 42 1/4" Drawer Dimensions: 14" deep x 15 1/2" wide x 3 1/2...
Maple
$7,250
H 32.75 in W 99.5 in D 27 in
Grand, Antique French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, Circa 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom shelf. Originally used for...
Iron
Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1880-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A beautifully worn solid Maple carpenter's workbench with large inlay tray used to house larger tools and two wooden screw vises. Fifteen holes or "dogs" are spaced along the ...
Wood, Maple
Antique Carpenter's Workbench with 2 Vises
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Workbench by Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. New York Overall Dimensions: 31" x 84" x 33" high Top Dimensions: 26 1/2" x 79" Materials: Maple
Maple
Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This oak workbench from circa 1920 combines craftsmanship, character, and functionality. The robust construction is crafted from solid oak and displays a beautiful, weathered patina ...
Oak
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage carpentry woodworking - craftsman's pine workbench. Dating to the first half of the 20th century, having a thick rectangular solid pine top with desirable overhang and r...
Steel, Iron
$1,550
H 31.825 in W 82.75 in D 39 in
19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench in Solid Maple Wood and Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carpenter's workbench from the 19th Century showcases solid maple wood construction with steel hardware and vise mechanism. The piece features integrated tool storage compartments bu...
Steel
Antique Workbench with 2 Vises & Storage Cubby
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Carpenter's Workbench with Rare Antique Wilton Undermount Jaw Vise Overall Dimensions: 38" deep x 56 1/2" wide x 30" high Top Dimensions: 26" deep x 56 1/2" wide Lower Cub...
Steel
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 outstanding patina. The stool is not included.
Wood
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
$2,800
H 33.25 in W 74.75 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century Rustic Narrow Carpenter's Workbench Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the years of constant use revealed in every ding and scratch that enrich the character of this carpenters' workbench from Denmark. Please examine the close up photos to appreci...
Metal
Vintage Industrial Island Workbench
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Carpenter's Workbench / Table with Breadboard Ends Overall Dimensions: 36" deep x 52" wide x 32" high Materials: Wood
Wood
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are ...
Iron
Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table Adjustable Tilt and Height
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table signed on stretcher. The top is 48" x 37.5" and has been cleaned. The leg span is 26" x 39" and it can raise from 32.5" to 39/5". Good condition wi...
Wood
$3,500
H 40 in W 52 in D 37.5 in
Antique Swedish Scandinavian Painted Pine Rustic Industrial Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive and almost certainly one off a kind 19th century rustic Northern European industrial work table with beautifully aged patina. Hand-crafted in Europe, circa 1890,...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Industrial Distressed Workbench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Wooden Carpenter’s Workbench with Two Vises Overall Dimensions: 38″ deep x 93″ wide x 32″ high Top Dimensions: 31″ deep x 85 3/4" wide Materials: Wood
Wood
French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century artisan’s workbench from circa 1880, made of thick beech planks for durability that continues over a century later as a fascinating antique relic of industrial ...
Iron
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte o...
Opaline Glass
Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Unique ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. The lamp is built and decorated by hand. This is a slow process and a slow craft. After the form is b...
Ceramic
$2,170 / item
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Mirror in brass. Handmade in India. From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art o...
Brass
$6,870 / set
H 27.37 in W 28.94 in D 28.55 in
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in pine and leather. Beautiful patina.
Leather, Pine
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1950s Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier – Mid-Century Modern Icon Bring a burst of vibrant mid-century style into your home with this stunning Sputnik chandelier by Arredol...
Metal, Brass
$1,889
H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawers in Rattan and Bamboo w/ Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers fully made in rattan and bamboo and completed by a crystal glass top. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy durin...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$495 / set
H 1.11 in Dm 3.23 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...
Ceramic
XL Pine Work Console Table From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Pine Work Console Table From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with drawers. Clean model with great patina and use.
Pine
$10,000
H 96 in W 94.75 in D 20 in L 96 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...
Glass, Rosewood
$2,250 / item
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Bertu Stools, Boca Modern Counter Stool, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wood
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
1. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln...
Walnut
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
$2,587 / item
H 14 in Dm 35 in
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Ottoman, Green Linen & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno Ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Walnut
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Lime Green Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape. The set includes 4 napkin rings. Designed by Paola Valle ...
Resin
$5,775 / item
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Custom Round Dining Table In Natural Walnut With Rattan Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This dining table presents a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and natural textures. It combines a sleek lacquered finish, which provides a smooth and refined surface, with organ...
Rattan, Wood
$515 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode
Located in Bochum, NRW
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with these 1970s blue agate bookends. Blue agate, a type of chalcedony and member of the quartz family, forms in volcanic rocks and boasts ...
Agate, Multi-gemstone
Blue Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Impr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
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.