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French Art Deco Period Mahogany Draper's Table, Console Table, Kitchen Island
French Art Deco Period Mahogany Draper's Table, Console Table, Kitchen Island

French Art Deco Period Mahogany Draper's Table, Console Table, Kitchen Island

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in a French fabric store to lay out and cut fabric in the early twentieth century, this Art Deco period mahogany draper's table rests on gently tapered legs which sup...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

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Mahogany

Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920
Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920

Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This oak workbench from circa 1920 combines craftsmanship, character, and functionality. The robust construction is crafted from solid oak and displays a beautiful, weathered patina ...

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1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island
19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island

19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island sku 2237 W176.5 x D91 x H91 cm Weight 58Kg

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920
Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920

Oak carpenters workbench, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This oak workbench from circa 1920 combines craftsmanship, character, and functionality. The robust construction is crafted from solid oak and displays a beautiful, weathered patina ...

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1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage Industrial Worktable, 1960s
Vintage Industrial Worktable, 1960s

Vintage Industrial Worktable, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Industrial worktable from the 1960s. It features a brown iron construction, two wooden plates and two iron drawers. Weight: 33,2 kg. Dimensions of the drawers : Width : 28 cm...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial 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

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

Materials

Marble

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

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

Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise
Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise

Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Distressed C. Christiansen Bench with Vise by The Abernathy Vise & Tool Co., Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 26 1/2" deep x 42" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions: 2...

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Early 20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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

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Oak

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

Large Workbench with Drawer Unit Industrial restored 1950s
Large Workbench with Drawer Unit Industrial restored 1950s

Large Workbench with Drawer Unit Industrial restored 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Large industrial counter from the mid-20th century made of fir. It features 10 solid uprights held by crossbars, two paired frame tops and on the front 16 large drawers. The bench pr...

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

Materials

Fir

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

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

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Marble

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

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Monumental English Ebonised Pine Work Table / Island sku 2187 W276 x D79 x H92 cm Internal shelf depth 71.5 cm Weight 211Kg

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Early 20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

19th century Swedish pine workbench
19th century Swedish pine workbench

19th century Swedish pine workbench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish pine workbench circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this practical bench of smaller proportions, ready for everyday use. Plain top, fitted with end vice and fro...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

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

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

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Wood, Oak

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

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Concrete

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 Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Oak Workbench with Exceptional Patina, Belgium ca. 1850
Industrial Oak Workbench with Exceptional Patina, Belgium ca. 1850

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. This table embodies the honest utility, tactile history, and industrial c...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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

French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800
French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800

French Oak Merchant Transaction Table with Two Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Duxbury, MA

French oak transaction table dating to circa 1800, featuring two drawers and a sturdy trestle style base. Traditionally used in shops and merchant counters, transaction tables provid...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

French Early 20th Century Pine Butcher Block Table
French Early 20th Century Pine Butcher Block Table

French Early 20th Century Pine Butcher Block Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French, early 20th century pine butcher block table is characterized by warm color and patina to be a welcome addition to a kitchen or bar. A low backsplash rises behind the cho...

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20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Wim Rietveld 'Reply' Drafting Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
Wim Rietveld 'Reply' Drafting Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

Wim Rietveld 'Reply' Drafting Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Reply' drafting table was a collaborative design by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer, produced by Ahrend de Cirkel beginning in 1958. Each table features a wood laminate top adjust...

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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, Enamel

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

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Wood

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century English industrial work table or workbench has plenty of storage. Oak planks of the top surface show tactile patina throughout, marks left by the labors of those wh...

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19th Century English Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table
Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

Original 1800s Articulated Dental Wall Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

These floating dental tables are almost impossible to find and its one of my favorite items. I've been hunting them down for over 30 years. A Dentist would pull the wall bracket and ...

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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

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

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Iron

Antique French Walnut Worktable
Antique French Walnut Worktable

Antique French Walnut Worktable

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has a drawer with its wooden han...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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Beech, Walnut, Paint

French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench

French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fantastic industrial workbench from France, early to mid-20th century, assembled from a heavy steel case with a thick wood top surface that would allow this piece to become a uniqu...

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20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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

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 predating the assembly line; a hybrid of the artisanal process and industrial innovations. The top planks exhi...

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable
Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable

Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has two drawers with its wooden ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Walnut

A Belgian Pine Table with White Marble Top, C. 1900.
A Belgian Pine Table with White Marble Top, C. 1900.

A Belgian Pine Table with White Marble Top, C. 1900.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming pine work table from a Belgian bakery, circa 1900, featuring a white marble top with softly rounded edges over a sturdy pine base. The table retains its original patina an...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

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

Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island
Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island

Large 20th Century Work Table, Kitchen Island

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large vintage workbench or work table on castors. Early to mid-20th century. Crafted from solid pine. Good refurbished condition, ready for everyday use. Ideal as a freestanding kitc...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Beech, Pine

Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft
Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft

Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A Monumental 19th century French "billot de boucher" or butcher block work table constructed from warm fruitwood in a rustic country French Provincial style. The rare long triple butcher block table has been repurposed into a grand kitchen island work table...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Brass

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

Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter
Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter

Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter sku 1960 W190 x D67 x H76 cm Weight 87 kg

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

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

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Metal

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 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench
French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench

French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century artisan’s workbench from circa 1880, made of thick beech planks for durability that continues over a century later as a fascinating antique relic of industrial ...

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench
French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench

French 19th Century Oak & Beech Artisan’s Workbench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional French oak and beech wood artisan’s workbench from circa 1880, a fascinating relic of handcraft meeting industrial innovations. The single top plank is a formidable 2 ...

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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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 is not included.

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1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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

19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table
19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table

19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Substantial late 19th century American general store country farmhouse work table crafted from pine. The farm table features a 1.5" inch thick two...

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19th Century American Country Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.
A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

A French Beech Marble Top Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This table has a wonderful neutral appearance with a white marble top over a base with pegged construction including a deep apron raised on turned and fluted legs joined by an H-form...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top

English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a leather-inset top in black with mahogany surround, over a frieze of one long drawer between two op...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal, 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

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.