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Industrial and Work Tables For Sale
French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable
French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable

French 19th Century Farmhouse Dining-Worktable

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th century French farmhouse table, whose robust design is a practical solution for the modern kitchen to pivot between dining and preparation. The beech wood top is 2 ½” thick, a...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers
English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique, Kelly-green painted farm table from 19th century England, formerly a kitchen prep table and other homestead work, perfect for adapting to a kitchen island in the modern int...

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19th Century English Other Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century French Artisan-Made Adjustable Oak Sculpture Stand
Early 20th Century French Artisan-Made Adjustable Oak Sculpture Stand

Early 20th Century French Artisan-Made Adjustable Oak Sculpture Stand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century artisan-made oak sculptor's table or sculpture stand from France stands ready to accommodate any oeuvre d'art. Constructed using mortise and tenon joiner...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Grand, Antique French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, Circa 1920s
Grand, Antique French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, Circa 1920s

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...

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1920s French Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

One of a Kind Reclaimed Work or Dining Table with Turned Legs & Working Drawers
One of a Kind Reclaimed Work or Dining Table with Turned Legs & Working Drawers

One of a Kind Reclaimed Work or Dining Table with Turned Legs & Working Drawers

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Reclaimed wood Work Table or Dining Table Does knock down from top, if needing to move into a narrow space. Great for a work table, store display, or dining table. This will seat 6 t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 1920s
Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 1920s

Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 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...

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1920s French Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table
James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table

James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The classic James de Wulf Concrete Billiards Table is a staple to any game room. The regulation sized table is constructed of concrete reinforced with carbon fiber. It features a smo...

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2010s American Brutalist Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Industrial Wooden Ironing Board, USA, Circa 1920s
Vintage Industrial Wooden Ironing Board, USA, Circa 1920s

Vintage Industrial Wooden Ironing Board, USA, Circa 1920s

Located in San Carlos, CA

For sale: A fantastic antique wooden ironing board, perfect for adding a touch of vintage and antique charm to any space. This industrial style ironing board is in great structural condition considering its age, with some age-related cosmetic flaws that add to its character. Beyond its original use as an ironing board, this piece can be repurposed as a unique display table, entry hall table, or console table—the possibilities with this antique piece are endless! Dimensions: 47.5" long, 11.5" wide, and an adjustable height of approximately 50". This versatile and charming antique ironing...

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table
Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table

Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large English 19thC Pine Bakers Work Prep Table sku 2192 W250.5 x D100 x H90 cm Knee height 54 cm Weight 85Kg

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

French Oak Two Tier Work Table
French Oak Two Tier Work Table

French Oak Two Tier Work Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, 19th century work table in two tiers, formerly used in a winery. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, from the artist's studio to home baker–p...

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19th Century French Other Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak, Paint

Magnus Olesen Work /Dining Table Made in Denmark, 1977
Magnus Olesen Work /Dining Table Made in Denmark, 1977

Magnus Olesen Work /Dining Table Made in Denmark, 1977

By Durup, Magnus Olesen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful dining /desk table of Danish origin in beech wood designed by Thygesen and Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s. Danish dining table model DK 7870, rectangular in shape, with ...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Laminate, Beech

French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench

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 ...

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19th Century French Brutalist Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Two-Sided Work Table with Drawers & Sliding Doors, Taisho era
Japanese Antique Two-Sided Work Table with Drawers & Sliding Doors, Taisho era

Japanese Antique Two-Sided Work Table with Drawers & Sliding Doors, Taisho era

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This substantial Japanese work table dates to the Taisho period (1912–1926) and is designed to be used from both sides, a configuration that is rarely encountered. At the center of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840
Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840

Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An important antique 19th Century French Draper’s Table or Table de Drapier crafted from solid walnut with a deep, rich patina, in very good condition. This impressive piece features...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Walnut

French 19th Century Marble Top Oak Console
French 19th Century Marble Top Oak Console

French 19th Century Marble Top Oak Console

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Dating to circa 1870, this 19th-century butcher shop or bakery display table features a patinated gray marble top on an oak frame. The unusual marble slab is shaped with gently round...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Pastry Table, Kitchen Island with Metal Top
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Pastry Table, Kitchen Island with Metal Top

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Pastry Table, Kitchen Island with Metal Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French cast iron pastry table features a painted white metal top. The apron below the top is detailed with beading and a fleur de lys pattern. The top re...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Drapery Table
French 18th Century Drapery Table

French 18th Century Drapery Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French, 18th century work table in two tiers, formerly a drapery table where dramatic window treatments could be assembled at a comfortable standing height and scale. The tall and ...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Paint, Oak

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block
20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block. Measures 23.75" in width, 23.75" in depth and 34" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Maple

19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench in Solid Maple Wood and Steel
19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench in Solid Maple Wood and Steel

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...

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Late 19th Century Estonian Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island
French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island

French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique drapery table from Burgundy, France, dating to the late 1800s. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, artistic to culinary, which makes this exam...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Tall Vintage Dual Vise Woodcrafter's Workbench
Tall Vintage Dual Vise Woodcrafter's Workbench

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

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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by Internation...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Industrial French Workbench, Solid Oak, Original Tools, Antique, 1900s
Industrial French Workbench, Solid Oak, Original Tools, Antique, 1900s

Industrial French Workbench, Solid Oak, Original Tools, Antique, 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the Alsace region of France. This exceptional workbench comes from a professional modeler’s or cabinetmaker’s workshop and once belonged to a modeler—an artisan workin...

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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Trestle Base Dining Table in Quartersawn Walnut by Brian Holcombe
Trestle Base Dining Table in Quartersawn Walnut by Brian Holcombe

Trestle Base Dining Table in Quartersawn Walnut by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Dining table in quarter sawn walnut featuring a trestle base, carefully constructed utilizing interlocking joinery and without metal hardware or screws. The construction of this tabl...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Custom Made Industrial Iron BASE for Kitchen Island or Work Table by BH&A
Custom Made Industrial Iron BASE for Kitchen Island or Work Table by BH&A

Custom Made Industrial Iron BASE for Kitchen Island or Work Table by BH&A

Located in Sheffield, MA

Attention to details is what this custom made base is all about. This large 9' x 30" handcrafted iron base has two self-closing drawers and two open shelves that will hold an abunda...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Foldable Wood Worktable Wallpaper Table
Antique Foldable Wood Worktable Wallpaper Table

Antique Foldable Wood Worktable Wallpaper Table

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Foldable Portable Industrial Worktable Wallpaper Table Original use for wallpaper installation. amazing item with beautiful unrestored patina 33.25 h x 73.75 x 24 D. 31.25 D ...

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple
Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

By Anco Bilt

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches and is fully adjustable to all angles. Has the original vinyl cover.

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1940s American Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table
Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table

Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table

Located in North York, ON

An extraordinary example of utilitarian craftsmanship, this 19th century Shaker-style work bench table is a rare and authentic collector’s piece. Composed of solid oak with a rich da...

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1880s Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table

French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An eyecatching farm table or bakery table dating to 19th century France, using a bold red marble top over a simple frame painted a minty green for contrast. The slab of Rosso Francia...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

Antique Solid Wood Kitchen Island / Workbench
Antique Solid Wood Kitchen Island / Workbench

Antique Solid Wood Kitchen Island / Workbench

Located in TOURCOING, FR

This remarkable antique workbench is reimagined as a statement kitchen island, blending authenticity with timeless elegance. Crafted in solid wood, it features a thick plank top, a ...

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1920s Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table
C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table

C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Well constructed maple drafting table from the sixties. Reaches a hgt of 41.5 and a low of 30.5. Has a worn spot on the surface, pictured which doesn't affect it's use. In excellent ...

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1960s American Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display
Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display

Custom Large Center Island or Store Table Display

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bloom Home inc has over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items! Size: 79”w x 38”d x 35.5”h 23”h shelf clearance Custom made for bloo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter sku 1853 Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm Weight 79kg

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.
A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.

A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A substantial Belgian bakery table / work surface in solid maple! The rectangular top features a raised gallery edge and rests atop four spacious drawers, providing excellent storage...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage End-Grain Butcher Block Table on Shepherd Brass Ball Casters, 24" Square
Vintage End-Grain Butcher Block Table on Shepherd Brass Ball Casters, 24" Square

Vintage End-Grain Butcher Block Table on Shepherd Brass Ball Casters, 24" Square

Located in Morristown, NJ

A beautifully functional vintage butcher block table featuring a 24" square end-grain work surface in a warm honey-toned hardwood (likely maple), elevated on stout legs and fitted wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Carpenter's Workbench
Antique Vintage Carpenter's Workbench

Antique Vintage Carpenter's Workbench

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Orignal old workbench. Beautiful patina and signs of many years of use. The tabletop and stand are separate parts.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction. Much of the paint has been lost on the top surface, revealing the warm...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Paint

Dutch Antique Butcher block / Kitchen Table In Pine And Chestnut
Dutch Antique Butcher block / Kitchen Table In Pine And Chestnut

Dutch Antique Butcher block / Kitchen Table In Pine And Chestnut

Located in Viterbo, VT

Work table hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using pine and chestnut. The table is extremely sturdy and functional. On the front it features five inset drawers, thre...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Chestnut, Pine

French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950

French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950

Located in Trensacq, FR

Large French baker's bread cart, provenance from a boulangerie in the southwest of France. Wonderfully distressed and full of character, this basket was...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

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.

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1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Early 20th Century Butcher Block / Industrial Work Table
Late 19th Early 20th Century Butcher Block / Industrial Work Table

Late 19th Early 20th Century Butcher Block / Industrial Work Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

A solid pine butcher's block table with forged iron banding, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The thick top shows a beautifully worn surface and patina from years of ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table

Marble Bakery Store Table

$6,800Sale Price|26% Off

Marble Bakery Store Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels
Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels

Large 19th Century Farm Style Workbench / Kitchen Island , cast iron wheels

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nearly 9' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Originally a woodworkers workbench, today use it in a modern or t...

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1880s American American Craftsman Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

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 and the typewriter is not included.

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1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft
French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft

French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A richly patinated French butcher's block island, boucherie, or billot de boucher worktable in the French Country Provincial style featuring a rustic thick end-grain blonde maple har...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Iron and Oak Backgammon Table
Iron and Oak Backgammon Table

Iron and Oak Backgammon Table

Located in Denton, TX

Vintage rustic iron table with zig zag style legs and rustic thick oak with painted backgammon design. Other measurements: painted board size: 13.5 length x 12.5 width whole boa...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Normandy Farm Table
19th Century French Normandy Farm Table

19th Century French Normandy Farm Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Country farm table or work table from Normandy. Made of solid cherry wood with two sliding doors along the front and one deep dovetailed drawer at the end, each...

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19th Century French Country Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Cast Iron & Wood Top Work Table
French Vintage Cast Iron & Wood Top Work Table

French Vintage Cast Iron & Wood Top Work Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A vintage French industrial work table/kitchen island from the early 20th century, whose robust design is a practical solution for the modern kitchen to prep and cook with confidence...

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20th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique adjustable tilt-top table with cast iron base with painted wood work or table surface that lends itself to be used as an end table, side table, bedside table or nightstand. H...

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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Monumental french draper's table, 1950's
Monumental french draper's table, 1950's

Monumental french draper's table, 1950's

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this monumental draper's table, an exceptional piece designed for extraordinary spaces. At 3.70 meters long, this former workbench commands attention with its s...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter
Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental industrial bronze bar height counter measuring nearly 16 feet long. The bar height table crafted in the neoclassical taste was formerly a bank lobby...

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20th Century European Neoclassical Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher
Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Located in Forney, TX

Take a step back in time with this authentic antique country French boucherie billot de boucher (butchershop butcher block) A charming early example, circa 1810, with beautifully aged heavily worn patina, full of antique character and charm, rustic warmth, and rich historical depth! Created in Provincial France in the early 19th century, this culinary icon exudes history and craftsmanship, hand-crafted of mixed woods including maple and oak, quality solid wood construction with visible pegged mortise and dovetail joinery that adds to the interest, having a shaped backsplash with convenient tool slot for storing utensils, meat cleavers, and knives. Featuring a thick heavy-duty contoured end-grain work surface with attractive worn smooth dark rich distressed patina, authentic wear, knife marks, and uneven organic form acquired from generations of cutting, chopping, carving, typical industrial knife work and butchery. Banded with large brass corner brackets, the rectangular butcher block sits over a paneled base stand fitted with a single deep spacious drawer, affixed with the original oversized brass ring pull, ideal for convenient knife storage and easy access, over a scalloped apron, rising on chunky turned legs. Includes a later stag antler handled sharpening rod and two rustic antique wooden handle...

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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s

Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s Offered is vintage/antique industrial/rustic style workbench, circa 1940s. This Island has spent it...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

Antique and Vintage Industrial Tables and Work Tables

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.