$2,651
H 34.65 in W 149.61 in D 26.78 in
Industrial Oak Workbench with Exceptional Patina, Belgium ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A powerful survivor of 19th‑century Belgian craftsmanship, this rustic oak workbench, dating to
Wood
Industrial workbench Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful old workbench is made of solid wood and has a beautiful patina on the wood. It is a
Wood
Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large green industrial workbench, work table made of a thick wooden table top and metal base, circa
Metal
Heavily Patinated Three Drawer Utilitarian Work Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful 1950s Belgian utilitarian workbench / work table featuring 3 drawers with carved wooden
Wood, Paint
Belgian Lithographers Workbench from Brussels
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Bruxxelles from Brussel, Belgium. It was used to make lithograph posters on. The workbench has a solid
Stone
Old Green Workbench
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old workbench in green color with a very nice patina.
Wood
Flemish Pine Workbench
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
flemish pine workbench
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 112.21 in D 33.08 in
Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Big yellow bank of drawer workbench from a Belgium Bakery. Was made in Belgium during the early
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 83 in D 41 in
Antique Belgian Woodcarver's Oak Workbench with Drawer and Working Vises, 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Belgian woodcarver's heavy oak workbench with drawer and working vises, circa 1900
Oak
Antique workbench/console
Located in Houston, TX
Antique workbench with shelves and doors.
Wood
Old Industrial Workbench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Massive old industrial oak workbench from an old factory in Belgium. This special workbench is
Wood, Oak
Antique Primitive Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A rustic table from Belgium, circa 1900. Reinforced for heavy duty work angled braces and iron bars
Wood
Early 20th Century Oak Workbench
Located in Herentals, BE
Carpenter workbench in solid oak with lives through patina and nice details. The metal clamp in
Oak
Brown painted workbench with shelf and drawers
Located in Beerse, VAN
Reddish brown painted workbench in original and untouched condition. The paint is from a later date
Oak
Natural Wood Workbench in Oak with Beautiful Patina
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful workbench from around the 1920s. The bench is made of natural oak and has a beautiful
Oak
Old Industrial Workbench in Iron and Beechwood with 12 Drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Old Industrial workbench with 12 large drawers from an old factory. Iron and beechwood. Ideal as
Iron
20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
Industrial accent. Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a
Wood
Antique Belgian Pine and Hardwood Workbench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique work bench from Belgium, circa 1880s. All original. Handmade from pine and hardwood
19th C. Workbench Table / Console
Located in Houston, TX
Long and narrow rustic piece from a wood worker's shop. The piece has its original vise which still works. Total depth including the vise handle is 22" when closed.
Wood
Long Rustic Industrial Wood Work Bench from Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
All original wooden workbench/ worktable from Belgium, circa 1920. Includes the original metal and
Iron
Antique French or Belgian Butcher Block Meat Market Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
A French or Belgian boucherie meat market workbench from the early 20th century. Finished on all
Metal
Antique workbench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original antique workbench in excellent working condition.
Wood
Industrial Open Workbench
Located in Tongeren, BE
cleaned and treated for a ready for use, kitchen island/centre piece or side table
Iron
20th Century Steel Workbench Kitchen Island Pine Top
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
The combination of steel and wood works very stylishly with this vintage workbench. It features 2
Steel
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H 31.11 in W 75.6 in L 31.11 in
Industrial Workbench, Two-Seat Desk Table, Factory Table, Metal, 1940s
Located in Retie, BE
Industrial duo-seat workbench - desk table - work table - factory table These metal tables with 2
Metal
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Antique Industrial Factory Work Table on Iron Castors
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Industrial factory work table on iron castors, simple design, handmade, heavy duty construction, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY.
Wood
Sold|$25,786
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
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
$4,150
H 36.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Black Apothecary 9 Drawer Cabinet Console Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 9 drawers that likely originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Apothecary counters similar to this were used throughout ...
Pine, Paint
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$5,452 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$15,368
H 45.28 in W 64.97 in D 16.93 in
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
Marble
Distressed Country Farmhouse Painted Pine Work Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century weathered and distressed country kitchen farmhouse work table that could also serve as a small dining table. Sturdy, solid, and strong with a faded, aged painted patina ...
Iron
Antique Central European Carpenter’s Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Central European wooden work table. Constructed from stout wooden beams, crafted with the owner’s livelihood in mind. This ultimate sturdy table’s newest craft is turning f...
Metal
Large Italian 19th Century Planter with Lateral Handles and Generous Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Italian terracotta planter from the 19th century with nicely weathered appearance and small lateral handles. This large Italian terracotta planter from the 19th century exude...
Terracotta
$2,362Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 81.11 in D 21.66 in
Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work bench made circa 1960. This carpenter work table is perfect to be used in an entry and in a part of a room as a console with character. The nicks, scratches, dents, cuts,...
Wrought Iron
1920s American Built Workshop Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Authentic heavy duty work bench table made circa 1926 Two deep locking drawers with keys. Richards-Wilcox quick-release woodworkers vise (Patent US1055278). Bench dogs. Rock Isla...
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.
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.