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American Industrial Table
Located in Round Top, TX
An incredible American Industrial table with an iron frame, well-worn wood top and wood shelf, from the Bethlehem Steel Co., PA.
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20th Century American Used Work Tables

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Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Table with Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A beautiful industrial cast iron former saw table that has been fitted with a 2 inch thick solid oak top with washed natural finish. The base is finished all around so can be used as...
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1890s English Late Victorian Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Carver Cotton Gin Company Industrial Base Table Massachusetts
Located in Newtown, CT
Carver cotton Gin Company East Bridgewater Ma. Industrial table with new granite top. The legs to this table are from an original factory table and have the initials of the machine m...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Granite, Iron

Second Half of the 20th Century French Army Folding Tables
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage French army folding tables with a industrial look made of a metal frame and wooden top all in used but solid condition, from the second half of the 20th century. The meas...
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20th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables

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Metal

A Fine Mahogany and Crossbanded dropleaf Worktable c1810
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine mahogany worktable with cross banded dropleaf top and single drawer under. Standing on fine turned legs with brass castors Depth with leaves down 35cm c1810
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Early 19th Century English Used Work Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Drafting Table by Jerome W. Hurych, New York
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique drafting table by Jerome W. Hurych New York. Fully functional. Top 47.5” by 32.5”.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Used Work Tables

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Iron

Early 19th Century Gold Drawerer from Aston Works, Birmingham
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
An early 19th century gold drawerer from the Aston Works in the Birmingham jewellery quarter. A rare and primitive survivor with the large hand cranked wheel that turns and elm barre...
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Early 19th Century English George III Used Work Tables

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Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

SALE! SALE! SALE! INDUSTRIAL METAL BAR CART 3 SHELVES indoor outdoor
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Oh, yes! It is cocktail time, l'heure de l'apero, like in the south of France. Load up the with drinks and some light bites and enjoy the sun setting. This bar cart is perfect for a ...
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2010s North American Industrial Used Work Tables

Elegant JigSaw, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought iron structure rests double feet with openwork forming lozenge decoration Leather rope to drive the wheels From France.   
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Used Work Tables

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Wrought Iron

Antique Candy Store Wood Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique candy store wood counter. Original condition.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Morse Antique Drafting Table Industrial Table
By Morse Machine Company
Located in Newtown, CT
Rare Morse drafting table. Measures: 36" x 48" top. Top has been cleaned and sealed. Retains original color with remnants of pin striping. The lever used to control side to side mot...
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1920s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Hamilton Drafting Table Industrial Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful original condition antique Hamilton drafting table. The top is 36" x 48" and the base is 26" x 36". Operates freely up and down and locks in place. It is 34" high and can r...
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1920s American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Iron

Louis XV Style Sewing Box
Located in Salisbury, GB
Louis XV style sewing box in burr birch with kingwood banding, circa 1860. Please note: The actual color of the wood is darker than the photograph shows.
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Mid-19th Century Used Work Tables

Italian Butcher Counter with Zinc Top and Wood Base from 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian butcher counter with zinc top and wood Bbase from 1950s.
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1950s Italian Brutalist Used Work Tables

Fine Sheraton Mahogany Sewing Table, Probably New York
Located in Providence, RI
This is a fairly large sized sewing table, which is supported on beautifully tapered and slender reeded legs with their original casters. The top is composed of a solid, highly figur...
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19th Century American Sheraton Used Work Tables

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Mahogany, Silk

Teapoy/Decanter Box on Stand
Located in Salisbury, GB
Regency mahogany teapoy or decanter box on a stand crossbanded in tulipwood, The interior has single remaining tinned caddy, tinned hot tray, and a single drawer below, circa 1...
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Early 19th Century Used Work Tables

Credenza Hallway, Office or Sofa Table of Vintage Industrial Steel, Midcentury
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury credenza for hallway, office or as a sofa table for living room. Perfect platform for narrow spaces, showcasing a slim footprint and sleek industrial style. Neutral colors...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

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Steel

Classical Mahogany Worktable with “Cannon Ball” Base, Boston or Salem
Located in Providence, RI
At this time in Boston, the classical form was being produced with design forms unrelated to other furniture being made in Boston or Philadelphia where the high style furniture marke...
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19th Century American American Classical Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classical Three-Drawer Worktable with Rare Lyre Basket, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This worktable has an unusual lyre form basket composed of highly figured mahogany, crossbanded with rosewood. The crossbanding element is carried through throughout on the plinth at...
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19th Century American Neoclassical Used Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Japanned and Lacquered Worktable, Boston, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
This worktable has a lift top above a single drawer below a faux drawer. The upper case has canted corners, all of which is supported by robust reeded legs, which retain their origin...
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19th Century American Empire Used Work Tables

Mahogany Empire Two-Drawer Worktable with Scroll Feet, NE
Located in Providence, RI
This is the most stylized scroll foot worktable we have seen. The scroll legs just continue right up to the case piece and make a very dynamic visual statement-seemingly a "quadrupus...
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19th Century American American Empire Used Work Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Architect s Counter Drawing Table
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Beautiful architect designed table from Tiverton Rhode Island, circa 1890. The cross pieces and the proportions of this piece are striking, like some things only made for function ca...
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19th Century American Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Old Green Workbench
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old workbench in green color with a very nice patina.
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1920s Belgian Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Smith Industrial Table Mid Century Double Iron Pedestal Bases-1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cool large industrial Mid-Century Modern table vintage light grained laminate wood top with beige apron trim, double pedestal bases- wood column with brass trim on terra cotta painte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Industrial Workbench / Studio Table with 19th Century Pine Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A useful and cool looking Industrial workbench of light steel having an added early 19th century pine top. The top adds a tremendous amount of warmth and patina, and allows the piece...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

1930s Vintage Italian Stripped Metal Garden Table
Located in Milan, IT
The top of this garden table originally is perforated to let rain water drain. At present since the original paint was removed can only be used in interiors.          
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1930s Italian Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Arco Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, Made in Italy, 1970s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in santa monica, CA
Arco Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti 1970s Industrial Use as a desk, conference or dining table Matching sideboard / Credenza also available.      
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

George II Solid Mahogany Fully Adjustable Dictionary Stand, English circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
Rare George II Solid Mahogany Dictionary Stand, having a hinged racheted top platform on an adjustable riser, and supported on a turned turret baluster above a tripod base with heavy...
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1740s English George II Used Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Welded Mechanics Table
Located in Chesham, GB
Vintage industrial welded mechanics table.
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1970s Industrial Used Work Tables

Rhode Island Factory Table with Blue Paint, circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
The top are solid maple boards that have wear and age appropriate for the vintage. The base has unusual supports and one drawer. Would make a great kitchen island. The base has origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Used Work Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique Candy Store Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique candy store counter in original green paint.
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Early 20th Century American Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Artist Wood Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique artist wood table with adjustable height. Measure: H 17.5" - 44".
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

1900 Cast Iron Oak Top Drafting Table/Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Cast iron base stand with a tan/brown paint color. Typical wear on the paint. Solid oak top will fold to almost flat. Has a few scuffs and minor scratches. One wheel adjustment. Whee...
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Early 1900s American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Huge Button Factory Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
We are very pleased with this find. Sourced from a factory in Normandy where they were making metal buttons and fasteners for the fashion industry. In untouched original conditio...
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1930s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Granite Topped Machine Table with Steel Base
Located in Norwich, GB
Industrial granite topped machine table with steel base.
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20th Century Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

Industrial Cast Iron Surface Table with Six Legs
Located in Norwich, GB
Industrial cast iron surface table with six legs.
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20th Century Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Spanish Rustic Dining or Working Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very pure rustic table Without the drawers, it is perfectly usable as a dining table Very solid and stabile To be seated with ten people.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Saw Mill Red Table Base with New Zinc Top, circa 1910
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very excited to have our hands on this stunning table. The oak base was originally sourced from a saw mill, it was part of a band saw, circa 1910. It retains most of its original...
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1910s British Used Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Flame Mahogany Victorian Worktable
Located in Brighton, GB
19th century flame mahogany Victorian worktable Mahogany lined draw with dividers for cotton reels and needles, with a fabric semicircular basket below, circa1860-1880.
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Late 19th Century English George II Used Work Tables

Antique Rustic German Painted Workbench or Writing Table, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
An antique German workbench or writing table with the original painted finish having a single drawer, circa 1790. This table possesses a unique aspect because of the four square legs...
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1790s German Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique American Zinc Top Farm Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American zinc top farm table. Original finish.
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19th Century American Rustic Used Work Tables

Materials

Zinc

Field Operating Table Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable, foldable 1920s, prewar Medical, military Also the ideal size to use as a buffet table, surprise your guests! Dimensions: 56 D x 193 W x 85 H cm Dimensions ...
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1920s German Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
The most complete and original drafting table we have ever had the opportunity to purchase. In perfect vintage condition, with all mechanisms allowing the table to be raised and tilt...
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Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables

Yellow Bakery Table Bank of Drawers Cast Iron Handles Belgium Early 20th Century
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Big yellow bank of drawer workbench from a Belgium Bakery. Was made in Belgium during the early 19th century. Nice cast iron handles and 12 drawers. Has been restored and waxed and r...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Belgian Lithographers Workbench from Brussels
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
One of a kind workbench from the workshop of the printers company Fonderie Typographique Loey-Nouri Bruxxelles from Brussel, Belgium. It was used to make lithograph posters on. The w...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Stone

Unique Vintage Industrial Iron and Wood Table with Character
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage iron and wood table, unique piece with character.
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Mid-20th Century European Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bakery Table with Black Metal Frame
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Vintage Bakery workbench with beech wooden top and black metal frame. With signs of use this workbench remains in good condition.
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1960s French Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Small Industrial Table with Cast Iron Base
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Small Industrial table with cast iron machine base legs and oak top.
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Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal table.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Mahogany Artists Table
Located in Salisbury, GB
An 18th century mahogany artists table. circa 1760.     
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Mid-18th Century Used Work Tables

Extremely Unique Victorian Cutting Table in Pitch Pine
Located in London, GB
OK, so we get some beautiful items appear at Søren&Faber - most of which I attempt to show even if items get sold straight away. This table is no exception but is aguably out on its ...
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19th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Butcher Round Block Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique butcher round block table.
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1930s American Primitive Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Sewing Table
Located in Salisbury, GB
An Anglo Indian Padouk and Bone inlaid sewing table with drawer and fitted interior (with key), circa 1840, Mysore.  
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Mid-19th Century Used Work Tables

Industrial Optometrist Adjustable Table
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Industrial optometrist adjustable table. Made by Bausch and Lomb. All original almost pristine condition paint and milk glass surface.
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1940s American Used Work Tables

French Industrial Tolix Table by Xavier Pauchard, 1940s
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Industrial table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix. This Industrial bistro table was designed by Xavier Pauchard and manufactured by Tolix in France during the 1940s. Beautiful distressed...
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1930s French Used Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Shop Counter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century French painted shop counter with one shelf.
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1890s French Other Used Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century American Oak Tavern Table
Located in New Preston, CT
Refined 18th century American oak tavern table on turned wood legs joined by stretcher supporting a broad plank top with wonderful time-worn patina. Single drawer distinguished by No...
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18th Century American Used Work Tables

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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 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 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
    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.