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Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A plank constructed overhanging top over a long drawer with raised carved cartouche moldings and knob pulls. The serpentine apron with carved complimentary cartouche motif on front. ...
Category

19th Century French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Used French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Work Table

$4,200
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This rustic antique farm house work, dining harvest table, once painted but much of the residue of
Category

19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used Farm House Dining or Work Table
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table

$3,900
19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19th C English elm vernacular work table. sku 1350 We can also customise existing
Category

19th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Elm

Used 19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table
19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

19th C English Elm Vernacular Work Table

$5,408
Work Table of a Blacksmith, USA 1780
Located in Milan, IT
A blacksmith‘s work table The shelf, square shape, made in a single block of iron, presents on the
Category

1780s American Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Used Work Table of a Blacksmith, USA 1780
Work Table of a Blacksmith, USA 1780

Work Table of a Blacksmith, USA 1780

$5,933
19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 19th century American farmhouse table, work table, or harvest table. Featuring a rustic plank
Category

19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used 19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console
19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

19th Century American Farmhouse Work Table or Console

$7,000
19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table
Located in New York, NY
With gilt chinoiserie decoration of court figures in a mountainous landscape on a black ground; the hinged rectangular top with canted corner opening to a paper-lined interior; raise...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Used 19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table
19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table

19th Century English Black Japanned Work Table

$4,800
19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial late 19th century American general store country farmhouse work table crafted from pine
Category

19th Century American Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Used 19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table
19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table

19th Century American General Store Farmhouse Work Table

$4,800
French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 19th century 2 drawer console - work table from Southwest of France in walnut and
Category

19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Used French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table
French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

$3,950
A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century fruitwood work or side table. The moulded and shaped top with galleried
Category

19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Used A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table
A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table

A Gorgeous 19th Century Fruitwood Work or Side Table

$2,909
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish work or dining table in folk art from the early 19th century, around 1820. The table is a
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table

$4,687
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. A style so iconic Amsterda...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

$550 / item
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare, stunning quality early 19th Century Regency fruitwood combination games or work table
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

Rare Early 19th Century Regency Combination Games or Work Table

$5,874
Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar
Located in Huntington, NY
Functional early 20th century cabinet makers work bench as sideboard, serving table or bar.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Work Tables

Materials

Maple

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar
Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pine refectory table. The whole piece has a beautiful patina and attractive proportions. Tables like these most likely stood in castle kitchen quarters before the fireplace. The sta...
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers
Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

Early 19th Century French Refectory, Work or Kitchen Table with Two Drawers

$4,475
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian circa 1860 burr walnut work side sewing table box This is a lovely item, that
Category

1860s Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

$953 Sale Price
30% Off
Poul Hundevad Kai Winding Dining- / Work Table Produced by Poul Hundevad Co
By Kai Winding, Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table / work table designed by Poul Hundevad & Kai Winding. Produced by Poul Hundevad
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Hundevad Kai Winding Dining- / Work Table Produced by Poul Hundevad Co
Poul Hundevad Kai Winding Dining- / Work Table Produced by Poul Hundevad Co

Poul Hundevad Kai Winding Dining- / Work Table Produced by Poul Hundevad Co

$11,273
English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Regency rosewood one-drawer drop leaf work table with rectangular top and brass
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay
English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

$1,895
Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Located in Miami, FL
Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 inlaid burl walnut and amboyna work side sewing table box
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian C1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

$1,550
Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
either side of a central drawer and pleated silk work bag on a slide, the fine turned, tapering legs on
Category

Early 1800s English George III Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table
Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table

Elegant George III Mahogany Pembroke Sewing Table

$1,862
18th C. French Painted Iron Pastry Table with Bronze Mounts and Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze round finials and circular medallions for a touch of refinement. The work surface is dressed with
Category

Mid-18th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron

18th C. French Painted Iron Pastry Table with Bronze Mounts and Black Marble Top
18th C. French Painted Iron Pastry Table with Bronze Mounts and Black Marble Top

18th C. French Painted Iron Pastry Table with Bronze Mounts and Black Marble Top

$6,800
American Country Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic-style (19th Century) rectangular yellow painted work /dining table with
Category

19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

American Country Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table
American Country Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table

American Country Rustic Yellow Painted Dining Table

$2,800
19th Century French Antique Walnut Draper’s, Drapier Table, Antique Tailor Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bustling cloth merchant shops of Lyon and throughout France, serving as the central work surface for
Category

Early 19th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Antique Walnut Draper’s, Drapier Table, Antique Tailor Table
19th Century French Antique Walnut Draper’s, Drapier Table, Antique Tailor Table

19th Century French Antique Walnut Draper’s, Drapier Table, Antique Tailor Table

$19,800
19th Century French Normandy Farm Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Country farm table or work table from Normandy. Made of solid cherry wood
Category

19th Century French Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Normandy Farm Table
19th Century French Normandy Farm Table

19th Century French Normandy Farm Table

$7,000
Rattan "Triple Arch" Dining Room Table with Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Rattan "Triple Arch" Dining Room Table with Mahogany Top
Rattan "Triple Arch" Dining Room Table with Mahogany Top

Rattan "Triple Arch" Dining Room Table with Mahogany Top

$2,264 Sale Price
25% Off
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. After meeting Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand worked with him and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937. The
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

$8,140 Sale Price
30% Off
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Salon d'Automne" in Paris. After meeting Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand worked with him and Pierre
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950

$8,900
Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables
Located in Richmond, VA
height to use as kitchen tables, work tables, consoles or as they were found- side by side in a mountain
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables
Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables

Pair of 19th Century French Hunt Tables

$8,500
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Edwardian period sewing work table, exquisitely handcrafted in England at the turn
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Work Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

$1,495
Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual Warren McArthur console or perhaps a work table from a department store or beauty salon
Category

1930s American Machine Age Used Work Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935
Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

$3,900 Sale Price
25% Off
Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
details and rich patina add to the quality and character of this beautifully aged work table
Category

1710s Spanish Baroque Used Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table
Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

$4,599
Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish baroque centre table from the late 1700s. The table is a work table and rustic and
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table
Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table

Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table

$4,331
Late 18th Early 19th Century Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine late 18th-early 19th century tavern/work table with strongly turned legs, ball feet
Category

Late 18th Century Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Early 19th Century Tavern Table
Late 18th Early 19th Century Tavern Table

Late 18th Early 19th Century Tavern Table

$3,200
Craftsman Industrial Table / Side Table, Iron and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish power saw and milling machine craftsman Industrial work table or Stand. Spain, 1940s. The
Category

20th Century Spanish Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Craftsman Industrial Table / Side Table, Iron and Wood
Craftsman Industrial Table / Side Table, Iron and Wood

Craftsman Industrial Table / Side Table, Iron and Wood

$1,958
Large 18th Century Swedish Rustic and Primitive Pine Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
it would well as for example a dining table or work table. Smaller marks and traces of use. Minor
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Large 18th Century Swedish Rustic and Primitive Pine Table
Large 18th Century Swedish Rustic and Primitive Pine Table

Large 18th Century Swedish Rustic and Primitive Pine Table

$2,966
English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
/work table with filigree pediment and hidden gaming board. (3 sections)
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Vanity
English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Vanity

English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Vanity

$18,550
Work Table
Located in Paris, France
This work table was most probably a sculptor's table, which explains its particular height of 82 cm
Category

20th Century European Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Table
Work Table

Work Table

$1,186
Industrial Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Industrial wood top work table on casters. Heavy Duty.
Category

1940s American Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Work Table
Industrial Work Table

Industrial Work Table

$7,750
Green Work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Midwestern work bench from the early 20th century with the original patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Green Work Bench
Green Work Bench

Green Work Bench

$4,200
Small Work Counter
Located in Woodbury, CT
A small work counter with drawer and shelf. Butcher like top, turned legs. From Quebec
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Work Counter
Small Work Counter

Small Work Counter

$3,200
Vintage Work Table
Located in New York, NY
Distressed Wood Work Table
Category

20th Century American Used Work Tables

Vintage Work Table
Vintage Work Table

Vintage Work Table

$2,200
Industrial work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Unique green melamine top industrial work bench. Two drawers with beautiful cast iron handles.
Category

1950s American Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial work Bench
Industrial work Bench

Industrial work Bench

$4,200
Swedish Work Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c Swedish Work Table with Planked Top and Great Leg Shape
Category

19th Century Swedish Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Work Table
Swedish Work Table

Swedish Work Table

$1,795
Country Work Table
Located in Culver City, CA
A boldly formed old work table, circa 1900, standing on four square splayed legs. The wood shows a
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Country Work Table
Country Work Table

Country Work Table

$3,400
Oak Work Table
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This table was practically designed for storage and function. Signs of age and use add character.
Category

19th Century Belgian Used Work Tables

Oak Work Table
Oak Work Table

Oak Work Table

$9,850
Kitchen Work Table, 1970s
Located in Lučenec, SK
This kitchen work table mirrors the design of the period in which it was produced. It provides
Category

1970s Czech Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Kitchen Work Table, 1970s
Kitchen Work Table, 1970s

Kitchen Work Table, 1970s

$1,138 / item
Victorian Rosewood Work Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
work table has been syamthetically restored and is ready to place at home, c1870 Measures: H 29.5
Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Work Table
Victorian Rosewood Work Table

Victorian Rosewood Work Table

$4,039
Industrial Work Table, 1950s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Arge industrial table with its original gray lacquered metal base and its top covered with green moleskin The tray is octagonal in shape which gives it a softer side and easy to ins...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Industrial Work Table, 1950s
Industrial Work Table, 1950s

Industrial Work Table, 1950s

$3,322
Vintage Industrial Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Industrial work table.  
Category

1930s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Work Table

Vintage Industrial Work Table

$2,800
Long Industrial Work Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A long work table found in a factory. Iron base, wood top
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Long Industrial Work Table
Long Industrial Work Table

Long Industrial Work Table

$5,900
19th Century Work Bench
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
19th century American work bench. Mortise and tenon pegged construction. Top is 2" thick.
Category

19th Century American Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Work Bench
19th Century Work Bench

19th Century Work Bench

$6,800
Industrial Steel Work Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Authentic and original Industrial work table. This amply proportioned desk features just the right
Category

1940s Industrial Used Work Tables

Industrial Steel Work Table
Industrial Steel Work Table

Industrial Steel Work Table

$3,250
English Mahogany Work Table
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice English mahogany sewing/ work table. Rosewood cross-banding.
Category

19th Century British Regency Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

English Mahogany Work Table
English Mahogany Work Table

English Mahogany Work Table

$2,950
Industrial Work Counter / Workbench
Located in Woodbury, CT
An industrial work counter / workbench found in a factory. There is a wooden butcher style top
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Work Counter / Workbench
Industrial Work Counter / Workbench

Industrial Work Counter / Workbench

$6,900
Regency Rosewood Work Table
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Regency rosewood drop-leaf lady's work or sowing table. The table has an
Category

Early 19th Century English Used Work Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Work Table
Regency Rosewood Work Table

Regency Rosewood Work Table

$2,670
Work Table/Potting Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wooden work table with original metal hardware. Has one drawer and lower open shelf for storage
Category

Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Table/Potting Bench
Work Table/Potting Bench

Work Table/Potting Bench

$2,650
Urushi Lacquer Work Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Craftmans wookshop table with one drawer, years of accumulated lacquer creating a very deep and interesting finish
Category

20th Century Japanese Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Urushi Lacquer Work Table
Urushi Lacquer Work Table

Urushi Lacquer Work Table

$1,900
Big Round Work Presentation Table
Located in VUGHT, NL
Round work table made from a Cambo photo studio tripod (Dutch brand in professional camera and
Category

1960s Dutch Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Big Round Work Presentation Table
Big Round Work Presentation Table

Big Round Work Presentation Table

$12,674
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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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
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    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.
  • What are table lamps used for?
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    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?
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    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?
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    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.
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    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.

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    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?
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    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.
  • What are side tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What were nesting tables used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In his work Still Life with Fuji Chrysanthemums, Tom Wesselmann used well-defined contour lines to depict flowers, fruit and other household objects. The American Pop artist made the piece of laser-cut steel and designed it to hang on the wall like a canvas painting. Shop a variety of Tom Wesselmann art on 1stDibs.
  • Can you use a console table as a desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • Can a library table be used as a desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • What can I use instead of an end table?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
  • What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
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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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