Industrial Kitchen Islands
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
2010s American Industrial Butcher Blocks
Bronze, Steel, Iron
20th Century English Industrial Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Tables
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century American Tables
Steel
20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
2010s American Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s American Center Tables
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Zinc
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
2010s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Industrial and Work Tables
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Carrara Marble, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Beech, Oak, Pine
20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
20th Century British Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Slate
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
2010s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Zinc
Antique 19th Century British Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Slate, Metal
Early 20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Beech, Poplar, Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Industrial and Work Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Marble, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Vintage 1930s Canadian Machine Age Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Industrial and Work Tables
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Marble, Steel, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Antique 1790s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
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Industrial Kitchen Islands For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Industrial-work-tables for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A butcher block is a heavy-duty chopping block often made of hardwood that’s designed for cutting or food preparation. A butcher block can be used as a kitchen island, or it can be incorporated into a kitchen island as the top or attached to the side of an island. Find a collection of vintage and modern butcher blocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A counter-height stool is generally good for placing in front of a kitchen island. Most have seat heights of 24 to 27 inches, which works well with standard 36-inch-high kitchen counters. Generally, the stool seat should be around nine to 11 inches from the bottom of the counter. On 1stDibs, find a collection of counter-height stools.
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