Industrial solid oak Workbench, Belgium ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A powerful example of early industrial Belgian craftsmanship, this solid oak workbench from around 1900 carries the unmistakable character of a century‑old workshop.
Wood, Oak
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 around 1850.
Wood
AUXILIA watchmaker's workbench with illuminated glass top - Early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
AUXILIA watchmaker's workbench with illuminated glass top - Early 20th century Belgium industrial workshop furniture Measures : 124x71cm H:101cm In watchmaking, AUXILIA refers to a p...
Wood
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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 mid-20th century. Sturdy workbench with a beautiful and much-used table top, the ...
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 pulls.
Wood, Paint
Belgian Lithographers Workbench from Brussels
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
One of a kind workbench from the workshop of the printers company Fonderie Typographique Loey-Nouri Bruxxelles from Brussel, Belgium.
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
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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 19th century.
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
Old Industrial Workbench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Massive old industrial oak workbench from an old factory in Belgium. This special workbench is movable on four original old industrial rollers and has below two doors, which have be...
Wood, Oak
Antique workbench/console
Located in Houston, TX
Antique workbench with shelves and doors.
Wood
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 echo stability with a visual effect. With textured marks from years of use, this a...
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 the top is removable.
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 but has gained, just as the top, a beautiful patina througout the years. The table...
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 aged patina, truly magnificent if you ask me. Although some parts are missing and t...
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 a kitchen island, counter or sideboard. Top and base are seperate.
Iron
20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
With its workmanlike design and warm natural finish, this vintage wooden table makes a striking Industrial accent. Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have origina...
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. Features a bottom shelf. handmade iron winch. Beautiful patina look on aged wood.
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 wood clamp/vise on one side.
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.
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 drawers and a potting board below, providing ample storage.
Steel
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 collapsing chairs - swinging swivel stools / seats have also 2 drawers and 2 exte...
Metal
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.