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Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1930s
Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1930s

Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1930s - Articulated cast iron base - Height adjustable and pivotable  - Pine board - Made by Nestler - German ~ 1930s - 150cm wide x 80cm d...

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1930s German Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Industrial oak work table, circa 1950
Industrial oak work table, circa 1950

Industrial oak work table, circa 1950

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This robust industrial work table, crafted from solid oak and dating from circa 1950, combines functionality with an authentic appearance. The tabletop displays a beautiful weathered...

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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1880-1900
Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1880-1900

Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1880-1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A beautifully worn solid Maple carpenter's workbench with large inlay tray used to house larger tools and two wooden screw vises. Fifteen holes or "dogs" are spaced along the ...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s
Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s

Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s - Articulated cast iron base - Height adjustable and pivotable - Pine board - Made by Franz Kuhlmann - German ~ 1950s Dimensions ...

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1950s German Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Architects Drawing Board By Wichmann Circa 1910s
Architects Drawing Board By Wichmann Circa 1910s

Architects Drawing Board By Wichmann Circa 1910s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Wichmann Circa 1910s - Lamp NOT included - Articulated pine base with cast iron mechanics - Height adjustable and pivotable - Pine board - Made by Wichma...

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1910s German Industrial Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

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

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Draper’s Table, C. 1890
French Draper’s Table, C. 1890

French Draper’s Table, C. 1890

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A monumental French draper’s table, circa 1890, measuring an impressive 96 inches in width. Originally designed for a textile workshop or mercantile setting, the table features a gen...

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1890s French Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Bleached Wood Rare Brasero Firepit Table
20th Century Bleached Wood Rare Brasero Firepit Table

20th Century Bleached Wood Rare Brasero Firepit Table

Located in High Point, NC

This piece carries genuine presence, its natural bleached oak, arched apron, turned legs immediately setting the tone for the piece. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from Fra...

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20th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Storage Shelf
Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Storage Shelf

Antique Carpenter’s Workbench with Storage Shelf

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Woodcrafter’s Workbench with 2 Vises and Lower Shelf Overall Dimensions: 30" deep x 77 1/2" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions (excluding vises): 25" deep x 72" wide Trough (i...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted French Oak Art Nouveau Work Table, Circa 1920, Unique
Handcrafted French Oak Art Nouveau Work Table, Circa 1920, Unique

Handcrafted French Oak Art Nouveau Work Table, Circa 1920, Unique

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique handcrafted oak drapery or work table from France, early 20th century, its Art Nouveau styling would be ideal for any creative pursuit from artistic to culinary which makes ...

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20th Century French Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Workbench with 2 Vises & Storage Cubby
Antique Workbench with 2 Vises & Storage Cubby

Antique Workbench with 2 Vises & Storage Cubby

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Carpenter's Workbench with Rare Antique Wilton Undermount Jaw Vise Overall Dimensions: 38" deep x 56 1/2" wide x 30" high Top Dimensions: 26" deep x 56 1/2" wide Lower Cub...

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Oak Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1870
19th Century French Oak Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1870

19th Century French Oak Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1870

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Iron

French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880
French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880

French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a newly installed Belgian bluestone top, this piece was originally crafted as a shop or work counter. It retains its authentic nineteenth-century character while offering a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone

French 19th Century Farmhouse Worktable, Beech and Oak, Rustic Design
French 19th Century Farmhouse Worktable, Beech and Oak, Rustic Design

French 19th Century Farmhouse Worktable, Beech and Oak, Rustic Design

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

19th Century French Provincial Work Table with Marble Top, Mint Green
19th Century French Provincial Work Table with Marble Top, Mint Green

19th Century French Provincial Work Table with Marble Top, Mint Green

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

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

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

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carpenter's workbench from the 19th Century showcases solid maple wood construction with steel hardware and vise mechanism. The piece features integrated tool storage compartments bu...

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Late 19th Century Estonian Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage 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

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, 19th C.
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, 19th C.

A Large French Pine Drapers Table, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring two tiers supported by four 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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19th Century French Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Industrial Island Workbench
Vintage Industrial Island Workbench

Vintage Industrial Island Workbench

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Carpenter's Workbench / Table with Breadboard Ends Overall Dimensions: 36" deep x 52" wide x 32" high Materials: Wood

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf
Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf

Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th century Hungarian work table, crafted in pine with a sturdy utilitarian form. The broad top shows generations of use, including cracks, scratches, stains, and age related separation between some of the planks. One corner has a recessed area that appears to be an old burn mark, adding further evidence of the table’s long working history and authentic rustic character. Substantial legs support a full lower shelf, providing convenient open storage for cookware, baskets, serving pieces, or decorative objects. The legs and shelf also show cracks, stains, and other signs of age and use. Restored, strong, stable, and ready to use. The generous work surface and useful lower shelf make this table especially suitable as a country kitchen island...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

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

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Located in Forney, TX

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

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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Gunmetal Cast Iron And Pine Drafting Table By Keuffel & Esser
Antique Gunmetal Cast Iron And Pine Drafting Table By Keuffel & Esser

Antique Gunmetal Cast Iron And Pine Drafting Table By Keuffel & Esser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This early 20th-century industrial drafting table was manufactured by Keuffel & Esser circa the early 1900s. It's a prime example of the exceptional American craftsmanship associated...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

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

James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

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

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2010s American Brutalist Industrial and Work Tables

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Concrete

Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island
Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island

Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1850 Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island 5cm Thick Solid Elm Top and Ebonised Pine Base Provenance: By repute Dunham Massey Country Ho...

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

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Elm, Pine

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

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

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Pine, Paint

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

French Provincial Maple Butcher's Block Boucherie Worktable 5 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Pine

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

1950s Drafting Table by Nestler

Located in Neuss, NW

Unique drafting table from the renowned manufacturer Nestler, dating from the 1950s. The robust cast-iron frame is complemented by a sophisticated counterweight system that allows fo...

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1950s Vintage Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast 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

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

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

Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table
Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table

Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

A handsome nearly 200 year old French Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) walnut travailleuse (sewing work table - thread stand) Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted o...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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

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

Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm
Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm

Unique Green Industrial Workbench Work Table Wood Metal 160cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large green industrial workbench, work table made of a thick wooden table top and metal base, circa mid-20th century. Sturdy workbench with a beautiful and much-used table top, the ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carpenter's Workbench in Beech and Iron
19th Century French Carpenter's Workbench in Beech and Iron

19th Century French Carpenter's Workbench in Beech and Iron

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

Monumental 19thC English Walnut Top Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Shop Counter
Monumental 19thC English Walnut Top Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Shop Counter

Monumental 19thC English Walnut Top Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Shop Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Walnut Top Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Shop Counter sku 2169 W310 x D65.5 x H90 cm Internal shelf depth 48.5 cm Weight 190Kg

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19th Century Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut, 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

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Oak Wood Sewing Table, Polished Finish, Germany, 1905
Art Nouveau Oak Wood Sewing Table, Polished Finish, Germany, 1905

Art Nouveau Oak Wood Sewing Table, Polished Finish, Germany, 1905

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates back to the time of Art Nouveau period, more specifically from the time, around 1905. The table has a very nice art n...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

French Butcher Table, Marble Top, Solid Wood Base, Circa 1900, France
French Butcher Table, Marble Top, Solid Wood Base, Circa 1900, France

French Butcher Table, Marble Top, Solid Wood Base, Circa 1900, France

Located in High Point, NC

A robust butcher-style table featuring a solid base and marble top, combining practicality with refined material contrast. The structure reflects traditional kitchen use, while the m...

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Early 1900s French Antique 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

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

19th Century French Painted Shop Counter in Beech & Walnut
19th Century French Painted Shop Counter in Beech & Walnut

19th Century French Painted Shop Counter in Beech & Walnut

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

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very nice earl Victorian Burl walnut sewing stand and work table in very good condition. This unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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Wood

19th Century French Pastry Shop Counters, Wood & Marble, Circa 1800s
19th Century French Pastry Shop Counters, Wood & Marble, Circa 1800s

19th Century French Pastry Shop Counters, Wood & Marble, Circa 1800s

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of three painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday ki...

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19th Century French Other Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble

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

19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England
19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England

19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique handcrafted beech work table from England, 19th century, its tactile patina would be an inspiring backdrop for any creative pursuit from artistic to culinary–perfect as an u...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Beech, Pine

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

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.