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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artist Work Table, England 1950
Artist Work Table, England 1950

Artist Work Table, England 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Artist Work Table England, 1950 Long rustic worktable with a heavily worn painted top, trestle-style supports, and visible paint marks from years o...

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20th Century English 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

1950s Drafting Table by Nestler
1950s Drafting Table by Nestler

1950s Drafting Table by Nestler

By Nestler

Located in Neuss, NW

Unique 1950s drafting table by the renowned manufacturer Nestler. The robust cream-white lacquered cast iron frame is complemented by a sophisticated counterweight system, allowing f...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

1950s Industrial Butcher Block Workstation Table With Steel Frame and Drawer
1950s Industrial Butcher Block Workstation Table With Steel Frame and Drawer

1950s Industrial Butcher Block Workstation Table With Steel Frame and Drawer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Authentic 1950s industrial butcher block workstation table featuring a substantial solid wood top mounted to a galvanized steel frame with exposed screw construction. Originally used...

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

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

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Wood

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

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

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

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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

Marble Bakery Store Table
Marble Bakery Store Table

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

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

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Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk
Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open compartments with a grid back. The desk with an oak ...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Steel

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

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

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

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Oak

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

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

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Iron

Eight Seat Communal Steel Top Dining Table with Cast Iron Attached Swing Seats
Eight Seat Communal Steel Top Dining Table with Cast Iron Attached Swing Seats

Eight Seat Communal Steel Top Dining Table with Cast Iron Attached Swing Seats

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial cast iron and wood swing out suspended seat / stool dining table with steel top. Can bolt to the floor for maximum stability. Douglas fir beams, alder seats (other materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Antique French Alps Ski Workbench, Chestnut & Fir, Iron Vices, 1920
Antique French Alps Ski Workbench, Chestnut & Fir, Iron Vices, 1920

Antique French Alps Ski Workbench, Chestnut & Fir, Iron Vices, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French alps used in the making of wooden skis. This piece is made of solid wood, mainly chestnut and fir, that has been waxed and showcases a striking patina. It i...

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1920s French Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Quarter Sawn Oak and Cast Iron Drawing Table
Quarter Sawn Oak and Cast Iron Drawing Table

Quarter Sawn Oak and Cast Iron Drawing Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is the quintessential architects drawing table. An articulating cast iron base and a beautiful quarter sawn oak plank drawing board. The table turns, moves up and down and tilts...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse
Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse

Extremely Large almost Square Pine Textile Work Table Countryhouse

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Magnificent large textile table from the early 20th century, originating from a tailor's workshop where rolls of fabric were processed to size. The table has a simple, functional des...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Industrial and Work Tables

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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.