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Mid-19th Century Long Chinese Lacquered Elm Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
kitchen island work space or counter. Altar tables of this size are unusual and a true find.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Industrial Table and Four Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Industrial table and four chairs, table can be used as a kitchen island or work table because
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
$1,450 / set
Incredible Original Unrestored Antique Spanish Marble Top Trestle Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
dining table, a fine work table or island within a gourmet kitchen (by adding casters) or as a classic
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Authentic Vintage Industrial
Turtle
Table / Rolling Cart on Double Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
, island, work station and much more. We currently have four available, all in different sizes. This one
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel, Iron
Authentic Vintage Industrial Cast Iron and Steel Letterpress Table/ Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
.' Incredible versatility, many uses including rolling bar cart, high cafe table, island, work station and much
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Early 20th Century Store Counter
Located in Houston, TX
great kitchen island or work bench. The table has alternating hardware as you can see in picture 5
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Center Tables
1950s Galvanized Industrial Work Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Galvanized Industrial work bench perfect to use as a kitchen Island, garden work table or credenza
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sideboards
Materials
Metal
High School Woodshop Industrial Locker Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage locker work table from high school wood shop. Amazing maple top. Great kitchen island or
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Maple
Printers Turtle Lift Table Island Work Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Printers Turtle Lift Table, Island, Work Table. The table top is 24" x 28.5" and can raise
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Marble-Top Kitchen Island, Work Table or Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century kitchen island or work table with marble top. This antique table from France
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Antique 19th Century French Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Butcher Table
Located in Round Top, TX
kitchen island, work table in a potting shed or a center table.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Stone
French Kitchen Island or Work Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A simply beautiful classic old 19th century French work table that could make for an incredible
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Antique 1880s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
Antique French Kitchen Island, Desk or Work Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This was obviously used in a commercial application, but for the life of me, I have no idea what for, but we just loved the overall look and proportions. There are two round holes of...
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
Long Industrial Country Style Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Use
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Early 20th Century North American Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 9
Long Original White Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the years of use that fill this 9' long work table with character and purpose. The white
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Italian Industrial Bakers Work Table or Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Italian industrial steel and wood bakers table with two wide drawers and a lower shelf, too
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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
American Industrial Work Table, Kitchen Island or Craft Table Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Industrial work table, which could easily be repurposed for the center island in a country
Category
Vintage 1910s American Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Kitchen Island or Industrial Work Table, circa 1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, turn-of-the-century work table, or Country French kitchen island, that has
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Antique English Drapers Table, Work Table Can be Repurposed into Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique English Drapers Table, Store Fitting, Shop Fitting, Work Table or could be Repurposed into
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Antique Early 1900s Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Pitch Pine Draper
s Table, Work Table, or Kitchen Island, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this solid pitch pine fabric presentation table rests on tapered turned and fluted legs which
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Kitchen Island, Butcher Block, Industrial Work Table Cast Iron Dublin
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Kitchen Island, Antique Work Table, Kitchen Butcher Block, or Outdoor Serving Table, the
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Antique 1880s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Blue Work Island with Wood Top
Located in Austin, TX
make a great kitchen island or rustic console table.
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Early 20th Century Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique American Industrial Heavy-Duty Steel and Wood Work Table, Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Industrial old turn-of-the-century extra heavy-duty work table and while we occasionally do
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel and Wood Industrial Machine Shop Work Table, Desk or Kitchen Island
By Sturdi Bilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wood top with steel frame, gallery and drawer. Great for a desk or a kitchen work table. Table is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Kitchen Island Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
A two-tiered French kitchen island table in stripped and painted pine, with brass pot rack
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20th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,200
Antique Original Red and Gray Painted Work Table Rustic Kitchen Island With Draw
Located in Round Top, TX
open shelving space, it can serve as a great 6' long kitchen island. This old work table has been
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Early American Country Tavern Table
Located in Forney, TX
island, work table, games table, writing desk, foyer entry piece or hall console, to name just a few
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Antique 18th Century American Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique French or Belgian Butcher Block Meat Market Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
sides this piece was meant to be used as a butcher's chopping block / delicatessen work island, having a
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Workbench Kitchen Island Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic country workbench or kitchen island table top with wonderful patina modified to be used as
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Butcher Block Table Kitchen Island
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
base. Great work table, kitchen island or centre table.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and
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Early 20th Century French Organic Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Elm
Century Old Barn Wood Table Island Console
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long barn wood console island table constructed from a century old planking pulled from a
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Century Old Barn Wood Table Island Console
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long barn wood console island table constructed from a century old planking pulled from a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Bronze Table or Kitchen Island Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
The perfect height for a kitchen island and strong enough to hold a stone top with no effort. This
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables
French Marble-Top Bakers Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century French baker's table or kitchen island featuring a large rectangular 1.5 inch
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Rolling Table Kitchen Island, Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial rolling kitchen island / table. Made of cast iron, steel and wood, features four
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Pine and Marble English Bakers Table Kitchen Island
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English bakers table.
Pine and white marble top.
Double sided with drawers to
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Zinc
Galvanized Steel Top Only for Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Baltimore, MD
steel. Perfect for a tabletop or kitchen island, with or without an overhang. Only lightly-used and in
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2010s American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
French Painted Oak Draper
s Table, Console Table, or Kitchen Island, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this solid oak fabric presentation table features its original white and Marie Antoinette grey
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Fantastic Kitchen Island Repurposed from a Wisconsin Butcher
s Table Restored.
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic Kitchen Island Repurposed from a Wisconsin Butcher's Table Restored. One of our favorite
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Metal
Vintage Industrial Worktable / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage factory wooden worktable/ kitchen island.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 20th C. French Oak Silk Trader
s Table, Draper
s Table, or Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century, this oak silk trader's table rests on tapered turned legs which support its lower shelf. This
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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Industrial Zinc Top Kitchen Island Sideboard Potting Table
Located in Miami, FL
Great piece of French vernacular work table, from a shop, home or studio. Now for a kitchen, living
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Zinc
Large Antique Craftsman
s Table, Pine, Kitchen Island, Retail, Bench, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique craftsman's table. An English, pine kitchen island, preparation table or
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Custom Oak and Steel Industrial Rolling Console Work Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accents and a painted steel, rolling base. The table works well as a tall dining table or kitchen island
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wood and Iron Metal Workers Industrial Workbench Table Kitchen Island
Located in Santa Monica, CA
island or desk space. Tons of storage space on lower shelf. Amazing cast iron inserts, originally for
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Industrial Shop Table Begging to Become a Kitchen Island Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Whoever built this Industrial Work Table, almost begging to become a Kitchen Island, must have
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small-Scale French Oak Draper
s Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
height, it would be ideal as a kitchen island or work table, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Maple Butcher Block Table Island with and Antique Iron Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A solid maple butcher block top from the 1930s with an antique iron base/ The top has been completely refinished leaving just enough character and use marks for authenticity. The thr...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Original White Painted Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
island, work table in a potting shed, or as a craft table, this table will continue to provide a great
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Farm Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Draper
s Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
roll of fabric to be cut. Finished on all sides, this draper's table would be ideal as a kitchen island
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Drapers Table or Très Grand Kitchen Island, circa 1900-1920
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Drapers table or Très Grand Kitchen Island, circa 1900-1920.
For more than 25 years
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Steel Worktable / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Machinist's Table by Walker-Turner Co, Inc. Plainfield, NJ
Overall Dimensions: 22 1/2" x
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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Unique Round Butcher Block Island
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a very unique round butcher block top from one solid cut wood from a tree. The iron base was made for the top by a notable ironsmith in Nashville, TN. Very sturdy and well pr...
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Sheffield, MA
perfect to be used for kitchen work table, Kitchen Island, shop or workshop. Perfect also to be used for a
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20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Stone Top Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Sheffield, MA
table. Its size and solidity is perfect to be used for kitchen work table, kitchen Island, shop or
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Custom Large Center Island for Genevieve
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
custom island for genevieve
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Size: 72" x 90" x36"
2 shelves (1 on center, the 2nd
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Cast Iron Stable Fitting by Musgrave
Co LTD. Garden Table, Kitchen Island or ?
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
use to this day. Whether you use this incredible Cast Iron Table as a Kitchen Island, or Outside as
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Antique 1890s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
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Island Work Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of island work tables available for sale. Each of these unique island work tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. Find 108 antique and vintage island work tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Island work tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Island work tables bearing Industrial hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made island work tables over the years, but those made by Hamilton and Sturdi Bilt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Island Work Tables?
Prices for island work tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, island work tables begin at $495 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,293.
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.
Questions About Island Work Tables
- What is a working table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A round coffee table usually goes well with a sectional as it is easier to navigate around, especially since surrounded by seating. The circular shape creates extra space and so is especially great with U-shaped sectionals.Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021The Pedestal Coffee Table from Casa Quieta is an ideal option for a sectional due to its comfortable composition and size
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