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Vintage Industrial Carpenter
s Workbench / Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Carpenter's Workbench with 2 Vises by Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. New York
Overall Dimensions: 33 3/4" x 57" x 34" high
Top Dimensions (excluding vises): 25 1/2" x 48 1/2"
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Work Tables
Materials
Maple, Pine
Rustic Jeweller’s Workbench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This antique jeweller’s workbench is a rare double-sided studio table that speaks to generations of skilled craftsmanship. With a robust, asymmetrical solid wood surface bearing the ...
Category
19th Century French Rustic Used Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Second world war Spitfire
apprentice piece
engineers bench.
Located in Alton, GB
Amazing find, this is an 'apprentice piece', rare as can be, we sourced this from a family who's relative had passed away. He had been an engineer man and boy in a factory in Southam...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s French Enamel Bistro Table French Bistro Table a great fun piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s French Enamel Bistro Table
French Bistro Table a great fun piece would work well in the
Category
1950s French Provincial Used Work Tables
Materials
Enamel
Wheeler
Wilson Iron Base Sewing Machine Worktable with Marble Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Early 20th century iron sewing machine table base with white marble top by Wheeler & Wilson of Bridgeport, CT. The rectangular marble top has gray veining and a beveled edge on three...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
1960
s Vintage French Terrazzo Top Biomorphic-Style Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an outstanding blast from the past original French Terrazzo boomerang design table top, resting on a tri-legged aqua-blue painted metal base. A wonderful shape and fully res...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Gaetano table designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 1973
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Gaetano table designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 1973.
Lacquered aluminum frame, decorated glass top.
Eccellenti condition.
Gae Aulenti trained in Milan in the group of young peopl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1920s Cast Iron and Wood Industrial Adjustable Table by Karl Manufacturing Co.
By Karl Manufacturing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s cast iron and wood industrial examination side table by Karl Manufacturing Co. Recently salvaged from downtown Buffalo NY opticians. Nice vintage condition.Retains original red...
Category
1920s American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Optometrist Table by Haag-Streit Liebefeld Bern Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
, Switzerland, circa 2000s. The three legged work stand is incredibly well crafted an solid; it measures 21.5"W
Category
20th Century Swiss Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century folding garden table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century folding garden table circa 1920.
Steel garden room table, rectangular top with rounded edges, tubular frame legs. At least 3 to 4 layers of paint to the top surf...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye on solid conid beechwood. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woolen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer w...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Used Work Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven: “Biedermeier Möbel” by
Georg Himmelheber, 197, p.152.
Measures:
Width:62 cm,
Height:82 cm,
Depth:49 cm.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Used Work Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Country English Pastry Shop Potential Kitchen Island, Marble Top All Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Located just outside the Cotswold’s in England, we were fortunate enough to discover this incredible all original marble topped pastry kitchen island, with an old cream painted woode...
Category
1910s English Country Used Work Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,950 Sale Price
41% Off
English 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
rippling grain and the patina from time and use, resulting in a very forgiving work surface to use in a
Category
19th Century English Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Industrial Table Base Made in Cast Iron. Fantastic Patina. Ready to be installed in a workshop and put a big size table top. The base can be screwed to the ...
Category
1920s American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique French Butcher table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique weathered butcher table. These tables were used as a chopping block for meat. Completely original and in good condition. Table is made of beech wood. Maker and orig...
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1910s French Used Work Tables
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century French Slate Top Iron Pastry Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
intricate metal work and stands on scrolled legs, decorated with bronze round finials and circular
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century Butchers block
Located in Antwerpen, BE
French 19th Century Butchers block in solid walnut with nice patina.
Category
19th Century French Country Used Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are ...
Category
19th Century French Brutalist Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Tavolo da Lavoro in Larice Metà XX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo da lavoro, realizzato in legno di larice con quattro gambe tornite raccordate da fascia sotto piano e in basso appena sopra il piedino tornito. Su queste fasce poggiano due pi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak
Maple
By Anco Bilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches...
Category
1940s American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Printers Turtle Tables
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
a pair of early 20th century Turtle tables from a defunct print shop. Excellent patina on these iron & steel tables. they are extremely heavy duty & would add gravity & a grounding e...
Category
1920s Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher
Located in Forney, TX
storing utensils, meat cleavers, and knives.
Featuring a thick heavy-duty contoured end-grain work
Category
Early 19th Century French Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing Easel Table
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique, industrial, artist rendering easel or drafting table features a 24 x 22 inch, solid oak top on a tilt and height adjustable, cast iron pedestal base with the Washburn S...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage 20th Century Paint Splashed Art Department Table c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century table in solid beech, with a beautifully worn patina developed from years of use in a college art department, dating to the 1960s. Featuring two wide drawers for...
Category
20th Century British Other Used Work Tables
Materials
Beech
Early 20th century Husqvarna converted occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century husqvarna converted occasional table circa 1910.
Here we have a cast iron sewing table base made by husqvarna that has been re-purposed as side table. Fixed pine...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
A beutiful satinwood birch and ebony Bieder
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood birch work table
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Used Work Tables
Materials
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
20th Century French X Frame Painted Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French X frame painted table.
With a zinc top.
Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Work Tables
Materials
Zinc
Antique French Walnut Worktable
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
1900s French Industrial Table On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French industrial table embodies functionality and timeless design. Featuring a solid wood top with a rich, warm patina, it is supported by a robust iron base on wheels, c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Used Work Tables
Materials
Walnut
Willy Rizzo Exceptional and rare bar by Willy rizzo Leather and stainless steel
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Willy Rizzo
Exceptional and rare bar by Willy rizzo
Leather and stainless steel
4 elements:
Bar with stainless steel fridge and refrigerated bottle holder
Shelf with guzzini lighting...
Category
1970s Used Work Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
French 1890s Patisserie Table with Painted Iron Scrolling Base and Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
time when the Impressionists when roaming the countryside for inspiration, this work table, called a
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Work Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a circa 1915 "Uhl Art Steel" tall industrial rolling extension task desk manufactured by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. It's four-legged steel base with centrally located patente...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Brass Glass Counter
Located in Hellerup, DK
Very sweet Antique French brass and glass counter with one adjustable glass shelf and very beautiful brass details. The counter is in very good condition and with wear according to a...
Category
Early 1900s French Used Work Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak Pig Bench Butcher
s Block Side Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of this tough little work table is comprised of a single slab of oak, almost 4” thick and
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Industrial Table for New Britain Machine Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered table in patinated steel and iron By New Britain Machine Co.
Category
1920s American Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Patinated Cast Iron Industrial Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautiful, substantial and unusually refined industrial machinist's table in patinated cast iron having a beveled-edge top with rounded corners and v-shaped tapering legs.
Category
20th Century American Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Table by New Britain Machine Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall four-tiered industrial table in patinated steel and iron, having adjustable shelves with raised edges, resting on ball-and-claw feet.
Category
20th Century American Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Workbench
Located in London, GB
This 19th-century workbench, while impressive in size and full of life and age, is still a functional piece. Its functionality paired with the rich history it holds simply oozes char...
Category
19th Century Danish Used Work Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,748
Pine Table Top on Industrial Cast Iron Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely late nineteenth century three board pine table top is about 1.25” thick and has two cleats attached to its underside to keep the top nice and flat. They are notched in o...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This outstanding late nineteenth century pine table top was in need of a base. Made from three boards nearly 1.5” thick and reinforced with two hardwood cleats dovetailed into its un...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,895 / set
Danish Modern Four Drawer Mid Century Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 49.5" wide x 28″ deep x 29″ tall
Kneehole: 18" wide x 14" deep x 28" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Teak
Late 19th Century Chopping Block
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century pine chopping block from England. The top is made from three blocks of wood and banded around the edge and secured with iron straps on the corners. The block is s...
Category
1890s English Victorian Used Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Oak Pig Bench Butcher
s Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pig bench has a two board top, over five feet long and almost three inches thick. The boards are pulled together with bolts that pass all the way through both boards.....
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Foldable Wood Worktable Wallpaper Table
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Foldable Portable Industrial Worktable Wallpaper Table
Original use for wallpaper installation.
amazing item with beautiful unrestored patina
33.25 h x 73.75 x 24 D. 31.25 D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French butchers chopping block
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative 19th Century oak chopping block standing on three legs.
With original iron band and of French origin. Circa 1880’s.
H
: 71 cm (27 15/16")
W
: 64 cm (25 3/16")
D
: ...
Category
1880s French Used Work Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,093 Sale Price
20% Off
Visetta coffee table with typewriter, by Gio Ponti, archived published
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Visetta sewing machine coffee table, original design by Gio Ponti, archived and published.
Published in "Gio Ponti Archives," and exhibited at the museum of the Milan Triennale.
t...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial 1950s Kitchen / Garden Table
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This 1950s industrial kitchen or garden table is a standout piece that brings both functionality and timeless charm to any space. With its solid metal construction and clean, minimal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter
sku 1960
W190 x D67 x H76 cm
Weight 87 kg
Category
19th Century Used Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Bank Drawers
sku 1958
W187 x D77 x H89 cm
Weight 83 kg
Category
19th Century Used Work Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Marble Top Polished Iron and Bronze "Table de Boucher" or Pastry Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This large pastry table (or butcher table), would add the ideal amount of surface space to any kitchen. Crafted in France, the table stands on four scrolled legs over an intricate st...
Category
2010s French Used Work Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Bronze
Extra Long French Architectural Iron Base Table w/ Distressed Wood Top
Located in North Miami, FL
this industrial dining table/ work table. It is LONG and it is FABULOUS.
NOTE: THIS ITEM IS LOCATED
Category
1950s French Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century Central European Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
wood. Composed with a lower shelf and a generous table top work surface, this rustic yet elegant table
Category
20th Century Czech Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,995 / item
Antique 37.5 in. Steel Rolling Turtle Printer
s Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique turtle table printer's table made of steel with four casters with a bottom shelf. The casters were made by Darnell Caster. This type of table was used in letterpress printing...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Blue Linolium
Black Metal Table
Six Wooden Nesting Stools
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful and playful Mid-Century Modern table and stool set from 1950s. The brilliant design allows for the stools to nest under the table lifting them from the floor which eases ...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Made Vono Wheels with Distinctive Fender Design 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Vintage Made Vono Wheels with Distinctive Fender Design 1950’s
This set of 4 Made Vono wheels, crafted by the British furniture maker Vono, captures the rugged charm and fu...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Used Work Tables
Materials
Steel
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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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022English 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, 2022How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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, 2022Nesting 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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, 2023You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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Killarney Ware
1800s Vanity
English Butchers Table
Stone Top Work Table
Antique Butcher Block Island
Industrial Jewelers Bench
Irish Bog Oak
Jenny Lind Bed
Jewelers Bench
Jewelers Work Bench
Killarney Arbutus
Rolling Machine
Used Jenny Lind Bed
Pennsylvania Dutch Table
Used Steel Work Bench
English Butchers Table
English Prep Table
French Butcher Block Island