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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

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

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

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

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

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

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand. Measures 33" in width, 18" in depth and 30" in Height and 35" in height to the top of the back splash.

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Early 20th Century American Federal Industrial and Work Tables

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers
Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Pine refectory table. The whole piece has a beautiful patina and attractive proportions. Tables like these most likely stood in castle kitchen quarters before the fireplace. The sta...

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

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Adjustable Architect or Artist Drafting or Drawing Table
Antique Adjustable Architect or Artist Drafting or Drawing Table

Antique Adjustable Architect or Artist Drafting or Drawing Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A uniquely worn and aged adjustable artists or architects drafting table from the early 20th Century. Designed by the A. Lietz Company. Both the angle of the top and the height are...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Butcher Block
French 19th Century Butcher Block

French 19th Century Butcher Block

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century butcher block table would be a helpful addition to any kitchen or bar. A hinged lid functions as a flat, solid surface as well as to conceal the very well pa...

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Cast Iron Industrial Table with an Old Pine Top
Cast Iron Industrial Table with an Old Pine Top

Cast Iron Industrial Table with an Old Pine Top

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The table is made from an old industrial cast iron machine base and a old pine top.

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1960s French Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

Scandinavian modernist reading stand, reading table, birch & steel, Sweden, 1940
Scandinavian modernist reading stand, reading table, birch & steel, Sweden, 1940

Scandinavian modernist reading stand, reading table, birch & steel, Sweden, 1940

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian modernist reading stand / reading table produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s. Constructed from a tubular steel base holding a rectangular tabl...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Rustic Country Work Table
Early 20th Century Rustic Country Work Table

Early 20th Century Rustic Country Work Table

Located in New Windsor, NY

This wonderful work table comes from an estate in Accord, NY that came out of an artist's studio. Charm of the homemade quality using scraps of wood and a cut down oak door or paneli...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak, Pine, Paint

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

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

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

Materials

Marble

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring two tiers supported by six turned legs, this substantial table showcases the warm patina and character of aged pine. Originally used in a textile or mercantile setting, it ...

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

20th Century Industrial Drafting Table
20th Century Industrial Drafting Table

20th Century Industrial Drafting Table

By Alvin Corporation

Located in New York, NY

Vintage wood and cast iron Industrial drafting table with an adjustable height and a pivoting surface . Lovely patina on the table top and has that wonderful old world feel that woul...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial 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 is not included.

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1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Work Table
Industrial Work Table

Industrial Work Table

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful vintage work table with a unique, brushed, aged, steel patina and a beautifully worked, wood plank top. This cabinet features a flip-down and slide-away front that opens to...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Nomos Table by Sir Norman Fosterf for Tecno, 1980s Italy
Nomos Table by Sir Norman Fosterf for Tecno, 1980s Italy

Nomos Table by Sir Norman Fosterf for Tecno, 1980s Italy

By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster

Located in Debrecen, HU

Discover the elegant and functional Nomos Table by Sir Norman Foster, produced by the Italian company Tecno, is a work of art in the world of workspace design. This modern masterpi...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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 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 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 ch...

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20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island
Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Located in Sheffield, MA

Nearly 10' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Originally a woodworkers workbench...

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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Carpenter's Workbench with 2 Vises
Antique Carpenter's Workbench with 2 Vises

Antique Carpenter's Workbench with 2 Vises

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Workbench by Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. New York Overall Dimensions: 31" x 84" x 33" high Top Dimensions: 26 1/2" x 79" Materials: Maple

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Maple

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

19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table
19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table

19thC English Country House Pine Farmhouse/Prep Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870. 19thC English Country House pine farmhouse/prep table with 3 wide plank top, H stretcher and large drawer to one end. Sourced from Somerset Measures: W 272.5 x D 87....

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table
Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

An unusual Industrial style metal table that can be used in a wine tasting cellar or used for drafting or work table. An interesting design with cutouts and 4 different style but har...

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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

1940s French Bakery Table
1940s French Bakery Table

1940s French Bakery Table

Located in Cirencester, GB

Sourced in Northern France this classic bakery counter is made predominantly from beech with a beautifully worn sycamore top. In good structural condition with a few bumps and scrap...

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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Sycamore

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

20th Century Belgian Industrial Drawing Table
20th Century Belgian Industrial Drawing Table

20th Century Belgian Industrial Drawing Table

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th Century Belgian industrial drawing table featuring a solid wooden top supported by an adjustable iron base. The surface can be tilted to various angles, ideal for drafting or ...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Two Board Walnut and Oak Drapery Table
French 19th Century Two Board Walnut and Oak Drapery Table

French 19th Century Two Board Walnut and Oak Drapery Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This stunning French 19th century work table/small drapery table comes from the region of Burgundy, and would make a gorgeous kitchen island for the modern interior. Crafted from sol...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Walnut, 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 and the typewriter is not included.

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1930s Mexican Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...

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1950s American Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Workbench, 1930s
Industrial Workbench, 1930s

Industrial Workbench, 1930s

Located in bari, IT

This is a counter or storage cabinet that distinctly showcases an industrial and well-worn aesthetic. Primarily crafted from wood, it features a finish that evokes an aged and utilit...

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1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

A French Pine Bakers Table, C. 1900.
A French Pine Bakers Table, C. 1900.

A French Pine Bakers Table, C. 1900.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming and functional baker’s table in pine, featuring a three-sided galleried top typical of French work tables from the period. Supported by a trestle form base with double mor...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

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.