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Long Canadian Pine Table with Black Varnished Legs
Located in Budapest, HU
Crafted from solid Canadian pine, this long table brings a quiet strength and natural warmth to any space. The substantial tabletop highlights the organic grain of the wood, while bl...
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1970s Used Work Tables

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Pine

Mid century industrial table on wheels, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
industrial table on wheels, made in the 60s in the former Czechoslovakia. Suitable as, for example, a serving table, a coffee table for the living room, etc. It is in excellent condi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Work Tables

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Iron

Industrial iron cabinet from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This industrial cabinet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s This cabinet was originally used for craftsmen. It´s made of iron with wooden plate on the table top. T...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Work Tables

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Iron

Primitive French Chopping Block c. 1900
Located in Wembley, GB
A French butcher’s chopping block of primitive construction, c. 1900. Chunky slab top raised on a tripod base. In good sturdy order. Gnarly surface with traces of historic worm - a...
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Early 1900s French Primitive Used Work Tables

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Wood

old store counter with 29 drawers dating from the end of the 19th century very b
By Artisan House
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent store counter with 29 drawers at the end of the 19th century, it has retained its original patina and has not had any restoration pretty oak shelf in perfect state of con...
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19th Century French Country Used Work Tables

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Wood, Oak, Harewood, Pine, Paint

French Chrome Base Round "Mange Debout" Tall Bistro Table, 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
to eat or work while standing. The top is a three inch thick round wood piece that angles in on the
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1970s French Industrial Used Work Tables

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Chrome

Two Tier Desk with Cool Iron Feet from a Ship Post Office
Located in Round Top, TX
Two tier desk from a ship post office. Very Cool iron feet and wonderful patina. Great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Nineteenth Store Counter
Located in charmes, FR
small store counter from the 19th century with two interior shelves in brass veneer on the base, minimal scratches from use due to time and use
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Late 19th Century Used Work Tables

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Wood

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect s Drafting Desk Table, 1905s
Located in Roubaix, FR
to 125 cm ) .Circa 1950 all work perfectly and all in very good condition.   
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Rosewood Table with Sectioned Drawer and Storage Basket
Located in London, GB
Midcentury rosewood sewing table, or work table. A very practical table with two drawers, the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

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Rosewood

French Pastry / Chocolatier Table with White Marble Top
Located in London, GB
A French Pastry / Chocolatier table with white marble top, lovely Art Deco feel to the design of the table, with lovely inlay details to the front and both sides of the table Heig...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Work Tables

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Marble

Large Antique Painted Prep or Draper s Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
own as a room divider or work table, or would be a great kitchen component. The pot board base
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Mid-19th Century French Used Work Tables

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Oak

Belgium Bakery Bin Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Early bakery work table with bins.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Used Work Tables

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Oak

Antique French Potting Shed Dry Sink
Located in Round Top, TX
Purchased in Lyon, France, this dry sink was originally used in a potting shed. It's graceful carved wooden back splash elevates the visual appeal of the piece. The dry sink finish h...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Work Tables

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Zinc

French Wooden Counter, circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
French wooden counter, 1900 Original patina preserved 4 drawers on the front face of the counter and 1 drawer on the back. Good condition.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Work Tables

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Pine

Mr Jamet Workbench, France, circa 1920
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
preserving all signs of time du to many years of work, leaving its soul intact.  
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1920s French Industrial Used Work Tables

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Steel

Unique Cafe Table Industrial
Located in Woodbury, CT
An industrial work table found in a factory. Would make a fun interesting cafe table.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Used Work Tables

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Metal

Fine English Regency mahogany Sewing Table crossbanded in rosewood c1810
Located in Salisbury, GB
work box, raised on lyre end supports. Rope twist carved detail. circa 1810.  
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Work Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Industrial furniture from the fifties and the sixties is making a strong comeback, because finally its high design qualities are being recognised and awarder even if most of the time...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

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Metal

Collapsable Wood Iron Table from a Shoemaker s Shop
Located in Round Top, TX
Truly cool collapsable wood and iron table in the shape of a shoe. From a shoemaker's shop in Buenos Aires. Wonderfull patina and form.
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1880s Argentine Used Work Tables

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Iron

Former French Tailor s Counter, C.1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Former French tailor's counter c.1900 Superb patina of time 2 drawers and 2 doors Oak top Good condition.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Work Tables

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Oak, Pine

19th Century English Trestle Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning 19th century English trestle table. Perfect use for a desk, light use work table, or
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Early 19th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Iron

Wood Dough Table with Concave Top
Located in Round Top, TX
Very rare dough table with concave top.
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1930s German Used Work Tables

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Wood

1950s Worktable with Two Vises
Located in Hudson, NY
Work table has an unusual shaped blue base. The pine top has been lightly cleaned and waxed. Has
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1950s American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Pine, Paint

Rare Singer Sewing Table with the Machine, 1908 Wittenberge Factory in Germany
By Singer
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful sewing table with original machine inside by Singer company. Original metal frame work of
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Used Work Tables

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Metal

Classical Mahogany Worktable Attributed to Anthony Quervelle, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
is the trademark of his work. A nearly identical example bearing a Quervelle label is illustrated in
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1830s American American Classical Used Work Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table
Located in Portland, OR
work. Interior is divided into numerous cubby-holes, one includes a hidden drawer. Another has spindles
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Used Work Tables

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Felt, Oak, Rosewood

Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Wood workers table with two vises and lower shelf. Made out of hard maple.
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1930s American Used Work Tables

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Maple

Table
Table
$2,950
Unique 20th Century Industrial Workbench Wood Top Steel Frame
Located in Loosdrecht, NL
stunning. Even do this is a vintage Industrial piece, it has no damage and the doors work quietly and light.
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1950s European Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Derbyshire Dales Sheep Shearing Table
Located in Alton, GB
An original Victorian oak sheep shearing bench. This antique sheep shearing bench has a lovely, natural colour to the panels with four stable legs supporting by a wooden frame. The w...
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19th Century British Used Work Tables

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Oak

Drafting Table by Keuffel Esser, of Southern Plantation Pine, circa 1900s
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Madison, WI
has acquired a beautiful patina over years of work in an architect's office. Adjusts from a flat
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Work Tables

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Iron

Scandi Table from Theatre Paint Department
Located in Alton, GB
An outstanding table in true Scandinavian style - Previously used in a theater art department which shows from the paint stains to the table top. The beautiful bowed legs give the ap...
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20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden French Counter Shop c.1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Wooden counter shop c.1900 Original patina preserved. 1 flap on the top Height under headband: 59 cm Good condition.
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Early 1900s French Used Work Tables

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Pine

19th C. Rustic Italian Workbench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully worn rustic early 19th century Italian work bench. Very nice patina.
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19th Century Italian Used Work Tables

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Walnut

WorkBench / Counter
Located in Woodbury, CT
Late 19th century Industrial work bench. There are two drawers. Reset lower shelf allows room for
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19th Century Canadian Industrial Used Work Tables

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Pine

Huge Wood Rustic Farm Table
Located in Portland, OR
A huge rough-hewn work table with large central storage drawers with dovetail joinery. Built-in
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20th Century American Used Work Tables

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Wood

20th Century Industrial Vintage Workbench One-of-a-kind
Located in Loosdrecht, NL
condition. The doors and drawers work super and the legs are strong and even.
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1950s European Industrial Used Work Tables

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Wood, Oak

A 19th Century French Carved and Painted Provincial 3 Tier Table
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Carved and Painted Provincial 3 Tier Work or Shop Table
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French Used Work Tables

Classical Sheraton Mahogany Worktable Reeded Legs, Seymour or Circle, circa 1805
Located in Providence, RI
work is executed extremely finely throughout. Note the delicate edge molding, and the double panels all
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Used Work Tables

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Mahogany

Table
Located in Southampton, NY
French country kitchen work table.
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18th Century and Earlier French Used Work Tables

Table
Table
$5,800
BUTCHER BLOCK ON STAND
Located in New Orleans, LA
AND KNIFE CHANNEL.. BUTCHER BLOCK IS CIRCA 1860. H 32" @ WORK STATION; H 36¾” @ BACK SPLASH; W 19
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19th Century Used Work Tables

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Dough Box, France, 1880, H196
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French Louis XV carved walnut dough box, France, 1880, H196 France, 1880 Solid walnut Original finish Three board scalloped lift up lid Opens to reveal large storage compart...
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1880s French Louis XV Used Work Tables

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Walnut

Double Face French Carpenter Workbench with Vice, circa 1930
Located in Roubaix, FR
Double face French carpenter workbench cabinet with vice original patina circa 1930 depth of the top without vice: 52 cm.
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1930s European Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Artisan Made Industrial Steel Swivel Top TV Base
Located in New London, CT
You are guaranteed to be the only owner of this heavy, hand-made solid steel swivel base for even the biggest of flatscreen TVs. Top tier turns effortlessly on ball bearings attached...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Used Work Tables

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Cut Steel

Early Asian Dry Sink or Planting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This unique Asian console table has a removable top which covers a 7" deep galvanized lined sink. The console or dry sink shows signs of exterior use. This has created a beautiful w...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Used Work Tables

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Teak

Grandpa Gene s Workbench
Located in Aurora, OR
An homage to all the honorable grandpas out there, this workbench had to have a personal name because it was someone's personal creation. This massive workbench is a testament to han...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Vintage Industrial Workbench Baker s Table Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
All original antique pine Baker's table, originally from a bakery in St Albans, England; but later used as an artist's table. We have cleaned and done some light restoration; lightly...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Baker s Table with Hardwood Top Vintage Industrial Workbench Worktable
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
We're very excited to have another Baker's table in stock, currently we have a very similar one and they almost make a matching pair! This one required a little more restoration a...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables

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Pine

21st Century Vintage Industrial Workbench Kitchen Island with Zinc Top
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Fully restored industrial workbench which has three large drawers with original pull handles and finished with an aged zinc top. It has been later painted in a dark grey which contra...
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1940s English Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

Antique Flip Top Table with Wrouth Iron Base
Located in Livingston, NJ
Antique industrial flip top table. In original condition with the manufacturer's label. Beautiful details adorn the solid wroth iron base in the curve of the legs with a floral and l...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Wrought Iron

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian walnut sewing table featuring carved gallery, ebonized wood, and barley twist legs with castors on the feet.
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1850s English Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Painted Wood Farm Table
Located in Chicago, IL
• Patinated painted base as found • Wood top • Late 19th century • American • Measures: 100.75" W x 36" D x 33" H.
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

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Wood

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cart from a Print Shop
Located in Round Top, TX
An early 20th century American industrial cart from a print shop with four flip up sides and large casters.
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Mid-20th Century American Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Distressed Carpenters Workbench Industrial Table Woodworkers
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique distressed carpenters workbench with vise. It is 55" wide, 57.5" with the handle of the vise and 22.75" deep. It is 31.5" high. There is a key and lock in the unique sliding ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Beiffe Padova Joe Colombo Italian Drafting Board
By Joe Colombo
Located in everton lymington, GB
Beiff Padova Italian drafting board desk or drafting table Attributed to be by Joe Colombo in 1969 for the company Bieffe Padova. Good vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

20th Century Italian Office or Dining Oak Table, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian office oak table with brass crossbeams, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Directoire Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Late Victorian Period Aesthetic Walnut Stand
Located in Darwen, GB
A late Victorian period aesthetic walnut TV/magazine stand. Having a rectangular solid walnut top supported by angular brackets above an open shelf and an eight division cabinet. The...
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1890s Late Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.