Early 20th Century French Oak Draper's or Silk Trader's Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French fabric store to lay out and cut fabric at the turn of the twentieth century, this oak silk trader's table rests on turned legs which support its lower she...
Oak
Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Architects Drawing Board By Nestler Circa 1950s - Articulated cast iron base in green - Height adjustable and pivotable - Pine board - Made by Nestler - German ~ 1950s - 150cm wide...
Cast Iron
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...
Cast Iron
French Vintage Mid-Century Architect’s Drafting Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A monumental architect’s drafting table from Paris, circa 1950, the UNIC brand is a class of its own for the quality of materials and intuitive features. The broad work surface of ma...
Iron
Wim Rietveld 'Reply' Drafting Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
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...
Metal, Enamel
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 ...
Oak
English 19th Century Limed Beech Prep Table
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...
Beech
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...
Cast Iron
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...
Oak
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 s...
Pine
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
Pine
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...
Pine, Paint
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...
Steel
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...
Marble
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 ...
Iron
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...
Cast Iron
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...
Elm, Pine
One of a Kind Reclaimed Work or Dining Table with Turned Legs & Working Drawers
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...
Wood
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology predating the assembly line; a hybrid of the artisanal process and industrial innovations. The top planks exhi...
Iron
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...
Marble
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 ...
Oak
$599Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood
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...
Wood, Oak
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...
Oak
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...
Oak, Paint
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...
Brass
19th Century Hungarian Original Green Painted Pine Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Hungarian work table, crafted in pine. The base retains its original green painted finish, now naturally distressed from generations of use. Metal rods and bolts provide...
Pine, Paint
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...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island. Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley...
Steel, Iron
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 ...
Wood
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...
Pine
$29,500 / item
James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table
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...
Concrete
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...
Beech, Oak
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 ...
Wood
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...
Wood
Architects Drawing Board By Riefler Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Architects Drawing Board By Riefler Circa 1950s - Articulated cast iron base in green - Height adjustable and pivotable - Pine board - Made by Riefler - German ~ 1950s - 150cm wide...
Cast Iron
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...
Iron
1974 Borge Mogensen FDB Oak Dining Work Shaker C18 Table Desk Scandinavian
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1974 Shaker Table example, with the most beautiful patina. The oak examples of the FDB Mogensen stuff really ages wonderfully. This C18 Shaker dining table is dated October 1 1974 (...
Oak
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 ...
Oak
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 ...
Cast Iron
Large Workbench with Drawer Unit Industrial restored 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large industrial counter from the mid-20th century made of fir. It features 10 solid uprights held by crossbars, two paired frame tops and on the front 16 large drawers. The bench pr...
Fir
Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, Mid-Century, Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Circle in 1955. Industrial enameled gray metal frame with faux teak wood Formica top...
Metal
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...
Iron
Butcher Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
A traditional French butcher’s table reflecting early 20th century kitchen furniture, where durability and hygiene were essential. The combination of a solid wood base and marble top...
Wood
Trestle Base Dining Table in Quartersawn Walnut 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...
Walnut
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction. Much of the paint has been lost on the top surface, revealing the warm...
Beech, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th-Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Walnut and Chestnut Wood
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
An elegant early 20th-century architect's drafting table handcrafted in fine walnut and chestnut wood, combining exceptional functionality with the timeless charm of antique professi...
Chestnut, Walnut
$1,295Sale Price|23% Off
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial des...
Formica, Birch, Ebony
19th Century French Oak Carpenter’s Press Console Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring rustic architectural character to an hallway, den, or covered patio with this narrow antique carpenter’s press work table. Crafted in France circa 1860, the oak table measures ...
Oak
French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic industrial workbench from France, early to mid-20th century, assembled from a heavy steel case with a thick wood top surface that would allow this piece to become a uniqu...
Steel
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...
Iron
Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Distressed C. Christiansen Bench with Vise by The Abernathy Vise & Tool Co., Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 26 1/2" deep x 42" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions: 2...
Metal
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
Wood
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
Pine
19th Century French Cast Iron Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Cast Iron Work Table. Offered is a handsome heavy gauge French cast iron Industrial work table with a marble top. This versatile table can be used outdoors in a g...
Marble, Iron
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...
Marble
$818Sale Price|29% Off
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...
Metal
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...
Metal
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 (like a console) which conceals the ve...
Steel
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.
Wood
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.
