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Painted Pine and Oak Buffet
Painted Pine and Oak Buffet

Painted Pine and Oak Buffet

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is supported by a back panel and two full balusters to provide an 11” high work space. The deep counter of the base is supplemented by a pull-out oak-framed breadboard which sup...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Buffets

Materials

Oak, Pine

NOT YET Limited Edition Signed Screen Print
NOT YET Limited Edition Signed Screen Print

NOT YET Limited Edition Signed Screen Print

By Michael Challenger

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

His graphic work evokes the counter-play of shapes, forms and color of his predecessors, including Albers and Escher; but in a stronger and yet playful way.

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Heaven Forbid 1979 Limited Edition Signed Screen Print
Heaven Forbid 1979 Limited Edition Signed Screen Print

Heaven Forbid 1979 Limited Edition Signed Screen Print

By Michael Challenger

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

His graphic work evokes the counter- play of shapes, forms and color of his predecessors, including Albers and Escher; but in a stronger and yet playful way.

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp
Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp

Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

These signed 1880s oil lamps feel very comfortable with multi layered patterns but also work as a surprising counter point in a midcentury modern room.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

King David from our Historical Heritage Suite by Salvador Dali
King David from our Historical Heritage Suite by Salvador Dali

King David from our Historical Heritage Suite by Salvador Dali

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904 - 1989) Title: King David from Our Historic Heritage Portfolio Year: 1975 Medium: Intaglio Etching and Color Pochoir on Arches, signed and number...

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Intaglio

Judd Edited by Ann Temkin (Book)
Judd Edited by Ann Temkin (Book)

Judd Edited by Ann Temkin (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Most writings to date have dwelled on Judd's place within Minimalism and drawn heavily on biography as well as the artist's own statements on his work. With an aim to counter the myt...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Two Hearts as One
Two Hearts as One

Two Hearts as One

By Peter Max

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

He's known for his use of psychedelic shapes and color palettes, spectra in his work, and the counter-culture, pop-art-focused nature of his art.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Permanent Marker

"Eddie" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol
"Eddie" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol

"Eddie" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol

By Britt Spencer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spencer maintains the look of narrative without being concerned with a linear path towards communication. The work is purposefully evasive & thereby counter-illustrative.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Graphite

"Morton" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol
"Morton" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol

"Morton" - Narrative Illustration - Figurative Drawing - Warhol

By Britt Spencer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spencer maintains the look of narrative without being concerned with a linear path towards communication. The work is purposefully evasive & thereby counter-illustrative.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Graphite

Carretas, Guatemala

Carretas, Guatemala

By Mario Algaze

Located in Denton, TX

Mario Algaze is a contemporary Cuban-American photographer whose work articulates the counter-culture of Latin America, the Caribbean and Cuba.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Gavotte Pavlowa" Original Etching and Dry Point by Troy Kinney
"Gavotte Pavlowa" Original Etching and Dry Point by Troy Kinney

"Gavotte Pavlowa" Original Etching and Dry Point by Troy Kinney

By Troy Kinney

Located in New York, NY

Pavlova performed to Paul Linckes "Glow Worm" song previously used in Lew Field's "Girl Behind the Counter." This work depicts two ballroom dancers- a male and female figuring- perf...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

"In Conversation" - contemporary portraiture - Kehinde Wiley
"In Conversation" - contemporary portraiture - Kehinde Wiley

"In Conversation" - contemporary portraiture - Kehinde Wiley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Through constructed portraits of proud Black and Brown children dressed in fine fabrics and jewelry, and depicted with family heirlooms and historical objects, her work deliberately ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

Aesthetic Movement Giltwood and Mirrored Antique Side Table, circa 1900
Aesthetic Movement Giltwood and Mirrored Antique Side Table, circa 1900

Aesthetic Movement Giltwood and Mirrored Antique Side Table, circa 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

For the collector of the rare and unusual, this is an imaginative work that counters the norm of the period - much of the Aesthetic Movement is encapsulated by this table, an era tha...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Work Counter
Small Work Counter

Small Work Counter

Located in Woodbury, CT

Small work bench with butcher like top. Back splash

Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Kitchen Work Table
Kitchen Work Table

Kitchen Work Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Kitchen work counter

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Shop Counter
Work Shop Counter

Work Shop Counter

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wonderful work shop / counter. The top has lots of character.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Butcher Block Counter
Butcher Block Counter

Butcher Block Counter

Located in Norwalk, CT

unique butcher block table counter with great storage

Category

20th Century Argentine Industrial and Work Tables

Vintage Metal Counter
Vintage Metal Counter

Vintage Metal Counter

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage shop counter. Salvaged from a parisian workshop.

Category

20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

old shop counter
old shop counter

old shop counter

Located in Newport Coast, CA

French candy makers shop counter, with candy makers name on oval brass plate

Category

French Industrial and Work Tables

Henry's Shop Counter
Henry's Shop Counter

Henry's Shop Counter

Located in Hudson, NY

From Stephanie Lloyd, a wonderful mechanic's shop counter/workbench (which belonged to the one and only Henry) with 35 hand-labeled drawers and 5 open shelves. Funky "secret code" la...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables

Mercantile Store Counter
Mercantile Store Counter

Mercantile Store Counter

Located in Hudson, NY

Let 19th century store counter from a New Hampshire mercantile shop. Nice warm patina on the 12ft + long board top. One side of table has original dark brownish red stain or paint t...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Three Drawer Industrial Counter
Three Drawer Industrial Counter

Three Drawer Industrial Counter

Located in Water Mill, NY

Wood and metal 3-drawer industrial counter with 19th century and later elements

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Original Painted Store Counter
Original Painted Store Counter

Original Painted Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

The corbels will get your attention first, on three sides of this piece. It is in a warm cream color with original paint. On the top of this counter is not only a coin slot on the ow...

Category

Antique 1850s French Industrial and Work Tables

Large oak display counter
Large oak display counter

Large oak display counter

Located in WARNETON, FR

This counter from the 60s has been restored It has 3 large windows on the top opening from the back On the rear part of the large storage are present

Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Canadian Painted Store Counter
Canadian Painted Store Counter

Canadian Painted Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Circa reproduction - This Canadian antique dealer makes us store counters from 100% old parts and with the support of a well known architect in Quebec. the drawers are from a sideboa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Canadian Hardware store counter
Canadian Hardware store counter

Canadian Hardware store counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lucky for us! We found this original Canadian hardware store counter in Quebec during a recent visit. The store keepers side has two large drawers and a huge open storage area 9 or d...

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Canadian Bakery store counter
Canadian Bakery store counter

Canadian Bakery store counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lucky for us! we found this original painted Canadian bakery store counter, from a small bakery store in Quebec city. The store keepers side has two large drawers and a huge open sto...

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted French Store Counter
Painted French Store Counter

Painted French Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

We fell in love with this old French store counter.If only it could talk, what tales it could tell . It comes from a French women's clothing store. The top is stained and beautifully...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Patisserie Counter
19th Century French Patisserie Counter

19th Century French Patisserie Counter

Located in Encinitas, CA

Fantastic Patisserie Counter from Paris, France. Original marble top. Original scrubbed white paint. c1850. Pine base Storage and drawers located on the back. Beautiful side panels w...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Railroad Ticket Counter
19th Century Railroad Ticket Counter

19th Century Railroad Ticket Counter

Located in Seattle, WA

Double-sided ticket counter with a maple top, Douglas fir base and three steel drawers.  

Category

Antique 1860s American Industrial and Work Tables

Two Sided Restaurant Store Counter
Two Sided Restaurant Store Counter

Two Sided Restaurant Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

We buy more store counters than anything in the store and this piece, from a French restaurant in the south of France,is as special as any piece we have found in the last 3 years. Th...

Category

Antique 1870s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

English Antique Mahogany Shop Counter
English Antique Mahogany Shop Counter

English Antique Mahogany Shop Counter

Located in Lancashire, GB

English Antique Mahogany Shop Counter. A totally original, 19th century antique shop counter in mahogany. The thick, serving top is a good colour, the base has paneled sides and a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Shop Counter
French Napoleon III Shop Counter

French Napoleon III Shop Counter

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome French faux grained shop counter in original paint. Front is bombayed with original wood graining in paint. Back is open with one center shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

French Painted Variety Store Counter
French Painted Variety Store Counter

French Painted Variety Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This store counter came from a small variety store in the south of France . the architecture is wonderful and has an overhang for stools. Its simply stunning.

Category

Antique 1860s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Original, original, original. That describes the marble, paint and hardware on the other side. This store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one o...

Category

Antique 1860s French Industrial and Work Tables

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter
Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Marble-Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Original, original, original. That describes the marble, paint and hardware on the other side. This store counter was from a French bakery and the other side has one drawer and one o...

Category

Antique 1860s French Industrial and Work Tables

French Original Painted Store Counter
French Original Painted Store Counter

French Original Painted Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This circa 1880 store counter came from a variety store in the south of France. It has original hardware and three drawers, with a recessed shelf on the bottom for lots of storage. T...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Two Sided French Restaurant Store Counter
Two Sided French Restaurant Store Counter

Two Sided French Restaurant Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wood circa 1870 we buy more store counters than anything in the store and this piece, from a French restaurant in the south of France, is as special as any piece we have found in the...

Category

Antique 1870s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Oak Counter Shop, c.1930
Large Oak Counter Shop, c.1930

Large Oak Counter Shop, c.1930

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Large oak counter shop c.1930 Raw wood 4 large drawers with brass shell handles. Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Store Counter Designer by Quebec Architect
Store Counter Designer by Quebec Architect

Store Counter Designer by Quebec Architect

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is one of many store counters designer by well-known Quebec City architect. Our dealer outside Quebec City uses entirely old wood and hardware to make a perfect center island fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original, including the zinc top, hardware and shelves. It has been repainted by our dealer, a soft b...

Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter
French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

French Zinc Top Bakery Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This piece came from a bakery store in the south of France. The piece is totally original, including the zinc top, hardware and shelves. It has been repainted by our dealer, a soft b...

Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

Chunky 1920s Work Bench
Chunky 1920s Work Bench

Chunky 1920s Work Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Heavy and chunky, this 1920s work bench features nice hardwood counter, two working drawers and two open shelf areas.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Painted English Counter from General Store
Painted English Counter from General Store

Painted English Counter from General Store

Located in Sheffield, MA

Straight from on old general store in England, refreshed with a coat of light green paint, this one of a kind piece is now ready to become a center island. its thick top, almost 2.5"...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Marble Top Counter with Industrial Base
Marble Top Counter with Industrial Base

Marble Top Counter with Industrial Base

Located in Norwalk, CT

antique marble top on tremendous industrial base

Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter
Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter

Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This very special find has a metal coin slot where the owner collected his money and it dropped into a drawer, visible on the other side. Under the drawer are two doors and plenty of...

Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter
Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter

Original Green Painted French Candy Store Counter

Located in Sheffield, MA

This very special find has a metal coin slot where the owner collected his money and it dropped into a drawer, visible on the other side. Under the drawer are two doors and plenty of...

Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique French Iron and Teak Counter Table
Antique French Iron and Teak Counter Table

Antique French Iron and Teak Counter Table

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Iron and Three Plank Teak Counter Table

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Pine and Beech Wooden Counter, France, 1910s
Pine and Beech Wooden Counter, France, 1910s

Pine and Beech Wooden Counter, France, 1910s

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Big French antique counter features two drawers. Cleaned, waxed, restored and in good condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

19th c. French Oak railroad station counter
19th c. French Oak railroad station counter

19th c. French Oak railroad station counter

Located in Nashville, TN

French Oak railroad station counter with brass wells. Would make a great study desk for children

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th French Large Wooden Counter Shop
Early 20th French Large Wooden Counter Shop

Early 20th French Large Wooden Counter Shop

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Early 20th large wooden counter shop Original painted 1 drawer with shelves on the back of the unit. Good condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

French bakery store counter in original paint
French bakery store counter in original paint

French bakery store counter in original paint

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is a wonderful old bakery store counter in old paint, complete with pull out drawers on the left , the right has regular storage drawers. the top is pine with a deep gallery on ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Warm Canadian Green Store Counter with Overhang
Warm Canadian Green Store Counter with Overhang

Warm Canadian Green Store Counter with Overhang

Located in Sheffield, MA

This piece was designed by an architect in Quebec City for our antique dealer and made from old wood with old hardware throughout this good looking store counter. Very functional fiv...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Industrial and Work Tables

1920 French Drafting Table with Counter Weight
1920 French Drafting Table with Counter Weight

1920 French Drafting Table with Counter Weight

By Marcel Rochet

Located in Hudson, NY

Cast iron base with wooden pedal to raise and lower table top. The table has it's original porcelain ink wells (2).The top goes completely flat to almost vertical.Two handles underne...

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic work counter available at 1stDibs. A work counter — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage work counter you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect work counter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A work counter made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one work counter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fr. Vauconsant produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a work counter at 1stDibs is $5,700, while they’re typically $1,047 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.