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Mesquite Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile for any use, this strong and sturdy mesquite work table is ready to be enjoyed. It’s
Category

1950s Mexican Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used Mesquite Work Table
Mesquite Work Table

Mesquite Work Table

$8,500
Antique Work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique potter’s table or work bench in original worn condition. Made of rough hardwood with
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Used Work Bench

Antique Work Bench

$3,750
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Work Table Item Code: LC1252 Circa 1870 A charming Victorian mahogany work table
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Victorian Mahogany Work Table

Victorian Mahogany Work Table

$1,027
Regency Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Mahogany Work Table, circa 1820 A fine quality Regency period mahogany work table
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Regency Mahogany Work Table
Regency Mahogany Work Table

Regency Mahogany Work Table

$1,029
Patinated Industrial Work Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece makes a great entryway console, credenza, or work table. The patina and industrial look
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Used Patinated Industrial Work Console
Patinated Industrial Work Console

Patinated Industrial Work Console

$2,200
Italian Industrial Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A handsome early 20th century Industrial Work Table from the Piedmont region of Italy. Nicely
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Used Italian Industrial Work Table
Italian Industrial Work Table

Italian Industrial Work Table

$2,375
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany work table, remaining in good condition for its age. Width: 54cm
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Victorian Mahogany Work Table

Victorian Mahogany Work Table

$650
Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional quality Irish Killarney ware arbutus work table inlaid throughout with shamrocks
Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Used Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table
Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table

Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table

$12,189
20th Century French Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century French work table embodies honest craftsmanship and utilitarian charm, defined by
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used 20th Century French Work Table
20th Century French Work Table

20th Century French Work Table

$1,595
Figured Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut side table the well figured top having lift up ends and moulded edge. two the freeze fitted with drawers and sewing box below. All raised up on four slender cabriole supports ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Figured Walnut Work Table
Figured Walnut Work Table

Figured Walnut Work Table

$2,357 Sale Price
27% Off
Work Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Substantial, antique, solid oak work bench executed in the traditional form of a shoe foot trestle
Category

19th Century American Primitive Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Bench from USA
Work Bench from USA

Work Bench from USA

$25,000
Casite Sign Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unusual work table was sourced from the RJ Loock Automotive Warehouses in Downtown Baltimore
Category

1930s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Casite Sign Work Bench
Casite Sign Work Bench

Casite Sign Work Bench

$2,800
Large Wood Industrial Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expansive wood jeweler's work table combines robust functionality with visual elegance
Category

Early 1900s English Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Wood Industrial Work Table
Large Wood Industrial Work Table

Large Wood Industrial Work Table

$14,500
Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
South German work table on sabre legs. A rare design with two side pull-outs and a drawer at the
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820
Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820

Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820

$5,824
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut work table, remaining in very good condition for its age
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table

$1,027
William IV Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany work table, having a single drawer over a basket
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Work Table
William IV Mahogany Work Table

William IV Mahogany Work Table

$1,336
Vintage Industrial French Work Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French work table is a wonderful and rare find that would make an excellent addition
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Industrial French Work Table
Vintage Industrial French Work Table

Vintage Industrial French Work Table

$3,800
20th Century French Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century French Wooden Work Table. This robust French work table embodies the authenticity and
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Wooden Work Table

$4,995
Long work table, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Long work table with double workstation and two drawers. The table top is painted in black and the
Category

20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Long work table, 20th century
Long work table, 20th century

Long work table, 20th century

$4,527
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very old and solid work table which shows its age to great advantage. With a long banded
Category

19th Century Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table

Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table

$1,800
20th Century French Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French wooden work table reflects the practical beauty of traditional artisan
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Wooden Work Table

$2,595
Antique Rolling Kitchen Cart / Work Station
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Printer's Bindery Cart Overall Dimensions: 21 1/2" deep x 25" wide x 56 1/2" high Upper Shelf Dimensions: 19 1/2" deep x 25" wide x 34" high Lower Shelf Dimens...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Rolling Kitchen Cart / Work Station
Antique Rolling Kitchen Cart / Work Station

Antique Rolling Kitchen Cart / Work Station

$1,600
English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island
Category

19th Century English French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

English 19th Century Work Table
English 19th Century Work Table

English 19th Century Work Table

$5,995
Industrial Style Wine or Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
drafting or work table. An interesting design with cutouts and 4 different style but harmonious steel legs
Category

20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table
Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

Industrial Style Wine or Work Table

$1,900
French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
brackets to support a shelf. Folded steel plates for legs elevate the case to a comfortable height to work
Category

20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench

French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench

$3,995
Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table
Located in Seaford, GB
9th-century English Pollard oak work table This exquisite 19th-century English pollard oak work
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table
Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table

Victorian Pollard Oak English Work Table

$2,261
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
Category

19th Century French Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Oak, Paint

French Oak Two Tier Work Table
French Oak Two Tier Work Table

French Oak Two Tier Work Table

$6,200
Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderfully Primitive early 19th Century ash and sycamore work table with pegged and through
Category

Early 19th Century European Used Work Tables

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table
Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table

Primitive Ash and Sycamore Work Table

$4,000
20th Century French Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French wooden work table is a striking example of rustic industrial design
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Wooden Work Table

$4,595
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Can there be such a thing as a pretty work bench? I think so. This is lovely rare small scale
Category

19th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

$3,750
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top. Perfect as a work table or console. 
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table

$5,885
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
A versatile piece of French furniture, hand-carved in the 1940s in France, this elm wood aviation bench would have been used in an industrial workshop. Three truss legs support the r...
Category

1940s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench
1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

1940s French Elm Aviation Work Bench

$4,800
An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table
Located in Conwy, GB
A rare oak and wrought iron jeweller's work table. Robust riveted wrought iron base mounted on oak
Category

Early 19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table
An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table

An 19th Century Jewellers Work Table

$8,839
French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
could be lifted and customized as a kitchen island or work table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table

French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table

$3,500
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
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table

$1,500
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
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table
Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table

$1,500
20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category

20th Century Czech Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table
20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table

20th Century Czech Wooden Work Table

$4,595
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category

20th Century Belgian Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

$2,595
20th Century French Industrial Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French industrial wooden work table showcases the raw, utilitarian character of
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Industrial Wooden Work Table
20th Century French Industrial Wooden Work Table

20th Century French Industrial Wooden Work Table

$2,995
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique burr walnut work table, the shaped burr walnut lift up top, opening to reveal a
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

$2,980
19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC English butchers bench work table Solid beech top with pine pegged tapered
Category

1890s English Used Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table
19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table

19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table

$5,447
French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
French Provincial fruitwood work table or console table, 19th c., rectangular top, over two drawers
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century
French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

$2,100
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith s Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational 19th century Blacksmith's Worktable from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed from very thick planks of meleze - a very hard pine with a single drawer....
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith s Work Table
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith s Work Table

Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith s Work Table

$5,550
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century. Featuring hand
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

$3,395
Arts Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arts & Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Narrow Single Srawer Work Table Measures 13" in width
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Work Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Arts Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table
Arts Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table

Arts Crafts Style Stained Fruitwood Work Table

$950
19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th century papier-mache work table in lovely original condition, it’s
Category

1850s English Used Work Tables

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table
19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table

19th Century Papier-Mache Work Table

$2,672
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table A beautiful and useful piece of Edwardian furniture
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table
An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table

An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table

$1,757
Industrial Rolling Table Kitchen Island Work Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Industrial Rolling Table Kitchen Island. It is 23" deep x 30" wide x 32" high with metal wheels. Table has been cleaned and sealed to show the nice golden color wood. Rema...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Rolling Table Kitchen Island Work Table
Industrial Rolling Table Kitchen Island Work Table

Industrial Rolling Table Kitchen Island Work Table

$1,300
20th Century French Work Table On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French work table combines rustic charm with practical mobility, making it a
Category

20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Work Table On Wheels
20th Century French Work Table On Wheels

20th Century French Work Table On Wheels

$5,795
English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century English industrial work table or workbench has plenty of storage. Oak planks of
Category

19th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest

$3,200
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
Category

1880s Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table
Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table

Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table

$6,950
Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table #2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with
Category

1930s Mexican Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table #2
Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table #2

Antique Industrial Jeweler s Bench Work Table #2

$1,500
Very Large Early 20th Century Work Table
Located in London, England
Very large double sided 12 drawer drapers / shop table in oak with leatherette covered top. Fantastic gently restored condition. Circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Formica, Oak

Very Large Early 20th Century Work Table
Very Large Early 20th Century Work Table

Very Large Early 20th Century Work Table

$5,728
19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC Primitive elm pine butchers work table, elm legs and thick rustic pine top
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Used Work Tables

Materials

Elm, Pine

19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table
19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table

19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table

$3,631
Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this old work table comes from the aged wood itself, worn and distressed through
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table

Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table

$1,125
A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded edges, fitted with a drawer with two brass pulls; the turned legs terminating in brass claw feet are joined by a small stretcher.
Category

1820s English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820
A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820

A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820

$4,800
Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Primitive perfection!! A charming antique American pine country farmhouse work table in original
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table

Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table

$1,850
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Used Work Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all used work tables available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used work tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used work tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian used work tables are of considerable interest. Large used work tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller used work tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 11.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Ahrend de Cirkel each produced beautiful used work tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Work Tables?

Prices for used work tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used work tables begin at $116 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,825.

Finding the Right Industrial And 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 Used Work Tables
  • What is a working table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How 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.
  • How does an extendable table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An 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.
  • What art technique does Peter Clark use in his work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    English artist Peter Clark is renowned for his work in collage and found items used to create mixed media pieces. He also is known for his work with woodcut art. Browse a variety of authentic Peter Clark pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How does the impossible floating table work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A 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.
  • What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Many 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.
  • What are table lamps used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a console table used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
  • What are bistro tables used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are end tables used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

  • What is a sideboard table used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What was a drum table used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

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