$3,750
H 36.25 in W 54 in D 27 in
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
Mahogany
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt
$3,250
H 34.25 in W 33 in D 20 in
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
Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine
Antique Cast Iron Base Drafting Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique cast iron Base Drafting Table. Heavy base with a nice clean top. Originally out of Pratt
Metal
Keuffel & Esser Cast Iron & Oak Drafting Table, 1920s
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Savannah, GA
A Keuffel & Esser cast iron and oak drafting or drawing table, 1920s. 26 inches wide by 20
Iron
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table with Iron Base.. this table goes from 30 inches tall to 38
Iron
$2,200
H 42 in W 42 in D 30 in
Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing / Drafting / Easel Table
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique, industrial, artist rendering easel or drafting table features a 42 x 30 inch,solid wood
Metal, Iron
Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless
Iron
$4,800
H 40 in W 51 in D 32 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height
Steel, Iron
$5,213Sale Price|24% Off
H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at
Mahogany
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.
Wood
$18,879
H 47.5 in W 35.6 in D 23 in
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
functions such as a desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was
Brass
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The
Iron
Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
looking for a unique sitting standing desk or work surface, this angled desk/drafting table/easel is an
Iron
Oak Craftsman Swivel Architect's Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The stool pairs wonderfully with a drafting table, workbench, or high desk.
Iron
Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual writing and reading table with one side that can be raised to hold a book or for drawing
Wood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
By Anderson
Located in East Hampton, NY
The drafting table is antique cast iron tripod leg with wood tilt top. Adjustable height and angle
Iron
1920's Architects Drafting Table Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage architects drafting table desk by Hamilton Manufacturing Company. Serial number places it
Iron
Antique Drafting Table /Desk Frederick Post Co.
By The Frederick Post Company
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A fantastic find, a large functional drafting table with iron base, this piece is in perfect
Iron
Sold
H 48 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage F. Weber Co. Oak, Pine, and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table. Item features a desirable
Iron
Drafting Desk with Side Drawer
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare drafting desk with heavy cast iron base, side extension drawer and lift top. Heavy patina on
Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Early hand crank drafting table. A beautiful, yet functional standing desk. All details are iron
Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron and wood dining table adjustable as large architectural desk
Iron
Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large cast iron and wood architectural desk by B.K. Elliott for Hamilton, machine green, adjustable
Iron
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The adjustable rectangular top resting upon trestle-form legs and having iron notched dials for securing the top, joined by a vertical stretcher, raised on elongated bracket feet, he...
Pine
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
Brass, Iron
Architect’s Drafting Table
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1920
Antique French Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful piece of function and style. This drafting table dates to the early 20th century and
Large oak Drafting Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large oak Drafting Table with Iron indexed adjustments - adjustable Height
Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany artist's or drafting table, the gilt tooled leather lined top with ratchet
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 34 in L 30.5 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts oakwood drafting work table desk stand. Listing includes cast iron
Oak
Sold
H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Iron
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
remarkable desk features a top that can be adjusted for sitting or standing. Used by architects and drafters
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany two-drawer drafting partners desk with centered leather top, four sliding
Sold
H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Iron
Sold
H 29 in W 32 in D 21.5 in
Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique decorative oak drafting table adjustable artist drawing desk
Oak
Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table
By Kahn Frères Bruxelles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This special industrial drafting table is made of wood with iron details. It is an impressive and
Wood
Old American Industrial Drafting Table
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old American drafting table can be dated in the early 20th century. The base is made of black
Iron
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table Marked "L.E.Hoyt Co. Walton N.Y."
19th Century French Drafting Table.
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Drafting Table. Paneled top made of beech with trestle base made of steel
French 19th Century Ebonized Drafting Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
architects and drafters, the desk’s tilted surface brings the back of the table towards the artist
Wood
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height . Ranges in height from 35 1/2"h. to 54 1/2"h.
18thC George II Drafting/Architect Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
English draftsman or architects table. Mahogany veneer over solid mahogany (no secondary woods
Mahogany
19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely handsome architects drafting desk or map table made of chestnut with pine interior. The
Chestnut
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage tall adjustable drafting table, cast iron and maple. Top can be tilted to lay flat to fully
Iron
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice clean example of a functional working drafting table in old undisturbed finish. Made by
Oak, Pine
Sold
H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular hinged top raising to accommodate two adjustable iron rods which alter pitch, a wrought iron button on one corner raises two posts with steel teeth which in turn rais...
Sold
H 38 in W 59 in D 38.5 in
Italian, Turn of 20th century, Adjustable Architects Drafting Table, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely functional, having a large working surface atop triangular trestle form legs on bracket feet and a tray at mid height acting as a stretcher, within the frame is an elabora...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. Blackened cast iron and steel with wood top measuring 36" x
Steel, Iron
Antique Drafting Table Large
By Dietzgen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Dietzgen drafting table, makes a great stand up desk. Solid iron and maple wood. constructed solid
Iron
Drafting Table with Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful adjustable Wooden Drafting table with Matching Stool
Large American Drafting Table Iron Base/Adjustable
By Fritz & Goeldel
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful antique drafting table, large 72" X 48" and up to 58" high surface before being on a
Iron
Antique Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any
Steel, Iron
Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafting table. The
Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century Mahogany Architects Desk or Drafting Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century mahogany architects desk or drafting table. The top can be adjusted to multiple
Mahogany
Sold
H 47.5 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French walnut adjustable architect’s drafting table features the
Bronze
Sold
H 32.5 in W 42 in L 32.5 in
Antique Oak Drafting Table Adjustable Work Desk by Hamilton Industries, USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
USA Antique Hamilton Industries Cranking drafting table industrial work desk in oak, wood and cast
Iron
Sold
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900
By F. Darnay, L. Sautereau
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb drafting table / architect desk / work table. The cast iron structure has an adjustable
Metal, Iron
Antique Adjustable Redwood and Oak Drafting Table c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. If used as a drafting table, the angle of the
Steel, Iron
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be
Steel, Iron
Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930-1940
By Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 32.75 in W 72 in D 43.5 in
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be
Steel, Iron, Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 35.5 in
Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table
Steel, Iron
Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and
Iron
Antique Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is an amazing iron based drafting table, great use as a standing desk or as a traditional
Iron
Vintage American Drafting Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage WEM drafting table with original wood top and cast iron base having adjustable height and
Iron
Vintage American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood top, cast iron base. Adjustable height and the top will tilt as well. Very good original condition. As the height is adjustable, please contact us for very specific dimen...
Late 19th Century Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful early drafting table. A unique design with many configurations. Solid wood with iron
Wood
Vintage Drafting Table by Hamilton
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage "Champion" drafting table with adjustable height, cast iron legs and hardware and white
Iron
Antique French Wooden Drafting Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden drawing table made in France circa 1920. This vintage drafting board features an
Metal
Vintage American Oak Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage drafting table offers adjustable height and tilt, and makes a wonderful workspace for
Antique American Cast Iron Base Drafting Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage drafting table with a cast iron base and wooden top. With some marks from use, adding to
Iron
Embroidered Velvet Mushroom Pillow - Black
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a cozy autumnal vibe to your home with our embroidered velvet mushroom pillow. The intricate mushroom design, fully embroidered on a rich velvet base, brings warm, earthy tones r...
Linen
$18,037
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
Sterling Silver
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V f...
Brass
$17,556 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Velvet, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each main...
Brass
$13,829 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Jenny Ash Wood Bench by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with the precision of master artisans, Jenny is an exquisite wooden loveseat that exudes timeless elegance. Its ash wood frame, meticulously turned and shaped, boasts a uniqu...
Wood
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage drafting table from the early 20th century. It's made of solid oak and has through tenons. The top can be replaced with new matting and the top adjust by the contro...
Felt, Oak
$8,357
H 63 in W 36.23 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful and nature-inspired antique oval mirror that was made in France circa 1860. The most elevated part of the frame has a bark shape and is decorated with flowers and leave...
Gold Leaf
$124,850Sale Price|28% Off
H 38.25 in W 82 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and gilt bronze mounts, After a...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical Dressing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage neoclassical dressing table, vanity, desk or night table has gilt detailing, fluted legs, brass pulls and curved stretchers. Drawers are dovetailed. Can be used as side t...
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
19th Century English Regency Folding Table or Tripod
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare original English Regency folding table or tripod table 18th-19th century. Through and through massive mahogany. Slim ballroom shank, of which extending three curving legs in so...
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century, FR-0114
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Drafting Table, Early 20th Century. Item #: FR-0114 Dimensions: 59"W X 32.875"D X 44”H
Iron
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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.