Antique Industrial Kitchen Island / Display Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Printer's Cabinet by Hamilton Manufacturing Co, Two Rivers, WI (Serial Number 3975-23114-32) Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 39 1/4" wide x 38 1/2" high Drawer Dimensions: 1...
Berlin Iron, Steel
Large Industrial Worktable or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique industrial farmhouse kitchen work table or kitchen Island.
Iron
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage/Antique Industrial Primitive Kitchen Island/Workbench Table, Circa 1940s Offered is vintage/antique industrial/rustic style workbench, circa 1940s.
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Industrial Iron Factory Table Cabinmodern Kitchen Worktable Island
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very old single drawer metal worktable with slatted wood lower shelf. Fully functional, level and sturdy table, patina to all surfaces. Beautifully dark and aged. Measures: W 60 x D...
Steel, Iron
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Confectioners Milk Glass Vintage Industrial Kitchen Work Table Island
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Turn of the century heavy 1 inch thick Vitrolite glass work surface tabletop which is set on a heavy stained and solid maple block workbench base. Wonderful Kitchen Island or Entrywa...
Vitrolite
Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
Clipper Grain Cleaner now table or kitchen island. Featuring an antique American "Clipper" grain and seed cleaner by A.T.
Metal
Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
Nearly 10' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area.
Wood
French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique drapery table from Burgundy, France, dating to the late 1800s. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, artistic to culinary, which makes this exam...
Oak
19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC Ebonised English Pine Work Table / Kitchen Island sku 2237 W176.5 x D91 x H91 cm Weight 58Kg
Pine
English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique, Kelly-green painted farm table from 19th century England, formerly a kitchen prep table and other homestead work, perfect for adapting to a kitchen island in the modern int...
Pine, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Desk, Console, or Kitchen Island
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French black painted super versatile and beautiful Louis XVI console or sofa table that could also serve as a desk, kitchen island or dining table! Boasting a sleek and rusti...
Wood
Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Monumental 19thC English Country House Elm & Pine Kitchen Scullery Island 5cm Thick Solid Elm Top and Ebonised Pine Base Provenance: By repute Dunham Massey Country Ho...
Elm, Pine
$14,740Sale Price|20% Off
18th - 19th Century European Weathered Wood Carpenters Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Wainscott, NY
An authentic European 18th-century Painted Wood Carpenters Table with 18th Century craftsmanship. This substantial work table features a beautifully weathered wood surface that spea...
Wood
Country English Pastry Shop Potential Kitchen Island, Marble Top All Original
Located in Highwood, 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...
Marble
Early 20th Century French Oak Draper's or Silk Trader's Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French fabric store to lay out and cut fabric at the turn of the twentieth century, this oak silk trader's table rests on turned legs which support its lower she...
Oak
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Swedish Painted Table That Would Make for a Great Looking Kitchen Island
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Swedish Painted Table that would make for a Great Looking Kitchen Island, Work Table, or Crafts Table. Finding an Old Painted Industrial Work Table, that would make a unique ...
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Hungarian Pine Work Table or Kitchen Island with Lower Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Hungarian work table, crafted in pine with a sturdy utilitarian form. The broad top shows generations of use, including cracks, scratches, stains, and age related s...
Pine
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Pastry Table, Kitchen Island with Metal Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French cast iron pastry table features a painted white metal top. The apron below the top is detailed with beading and a fleur de lys pattern. The top re...
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Butcher Block Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The table rolls on casters that are removeable lowering the table by 4 inches. Perfect as an industrial bar, kitchen island or work table.
Iron
Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive one-of-a-kind 19th century country French industrial general store counter. Finished on all sides, today this most distinctive work of art would make for...
Metal
Antique Industrial Island / Bar Rolling Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Printer's Turtle Table Overall Dimensions: 22 1/2" x 28" x 38 1/4" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Steel
Steel
Large Double Sided Industrial Kitchen Island
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind rolling table with aged butcher block top fixed to a dual sided metal cabinet. One side features large double doors with locking handle, the reverse side contains four ...
Sold
H 36 in W 50.63 in D 26.25 in
Industrial American Work Table or Kitchen Island Old Paint Unrestored circa 1900
Located in Highwood, IL
Whoever built this industrial work table, begging to be a kitchen island, must have known that today’s kitchen islands would be 36” high, for that is exactly what this 100-year-old i...
Wood
Industrial Steel Workbench Kitchen Island Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic country workbench top with French Industrial base. Can be used as work table, kitchen center island or desk. 4" top has been modified to suit today's use but retaining or...
Steel
Turn of the Century Industrial Work Bench/Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn of the century Industrial work bench, table, would make a fabulous kitchen island, featuring front vice and side vice.
Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 25.38 in
Antique French Industrial Work Table or Kitchen Island and Original Marble top
Located in Highwood, IL
An Old Country French, “Real” Industrial work table, which would make a great kitchen island.
Marble
Sold
H 29.73 in W 71.86 in D 29.93 in
Large Antique Industrial Mill Table, English, Pine, Kitchen Island, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A true centrepiece for any room, this table would work superbly as a distinctive kitchen island. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Pine
Antique Work Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique work table or kitchen island with handy shelf for storage and original scraped back paint. Great size.
Wood
19th Century Slate and Metal Kitchen Island
Located in Calgary, Alberta
We have added a shelf made from antique reclaimed wood. Industrial casters have been added. A perfect kitchen island or work table.
Slate, Metal
Kitchen Island or Work Table
Located in Washington, DC
Kitchen Island or Work Table with a black vinyl top edged in zinc.
Zinc
Large Early 20th Century Workbench Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Excellent for use as a large kitchen island, as a sideboard or in shops as a product display unit.
Oak, Pine
Country Work table or Kitchen Island
Located in Sheffield, MA
This country worktable kitchen counter can be used as a kitchen island or a counter. Top has been stripped, leaving a great patina. Table has turned legs, 2 large and 4 small drawe...
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century Drapers Table or Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large freestanding drapers table from the early 20th century. Made of solid pine and beech wood. Rectangular table frame with frame and 6 straight beech wood legs under a slightly...
Beech, Poplar, Pine
Antique Solid Wood Kitchen Island / Workbench
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This remarkable antique workbench is reimagined as a statement kitchen island, blending authenticity with timeless elegance. Crafted in solid wood, it features a thick plank top, a ...
Wood
Oak Prep Table Kitchen Island Green
Located in Southampton, GB
A smooth and dry 19th century, thick plank oak top. Married with a circa 1900 green painted oak base. On removable castors. With useful storage shelf. perfect for a kitchen island ...
Oak
Antique Rustic Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this work table comes from the worn, weathered look created from the generations of use it has received. Notice the metal rods, now rusted with age, which create added ...
Wood
Large English 19thC Pine Counter / Kitchen Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large English 19thC Pine Counter / Kitchen Island sku 1861 W190 x D66 x H85 cm Weight 108 kg
Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Kitchen Island Worktable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this late 19th century white painted kitchen island work table. Three square inset white marble tops to the top shelf above four drawers and full l...
Marble
French Marble Top & Wrought Iron Kitchen Island
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century wrought iron culinary work-table base paired with a (more recent) white marble top of complementary patina. The thick slab reveals a fine lace of gray veining t...
Marble, Brass, Iron
Vintage French Leather Workshop Table Kitchen Island
Located in Mckinney, TX
This rustic workbench, once utilized in a leather workshop in France, embodies strength and durability. Its substantial 3-board top sits atop squared legs, accompanied by a lower pla...
Wood
Vintage Marble Top Kitchen Island / Display Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Marble Top Printer's Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 25 1/2" x 43 1/2" x 34" high Drawer Dimensions: 18" deep x 13 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" high Tray Dimensions: 15" deep...
Marble, Steel
Vintage Rolling Kitchen Island with Collapsible Top
Located in Oakville, CT
Elevating Mashek Form Truck / Printing Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Overall Dimensions: 42″ x 55 1/2″ x 35″ – 46″ high Materials: Steel & Cast Iron
Steel
Antique French Work Table or Kitchen Island with a Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French work table or antique Industrial table, that could make for a very nice kitchen island.
Marble
Early 20th Century Store Counter or Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A freestanding vintage kitchen island or counter in oak wood. Originally probably a sacred altar from the early 20th century. Restored ready for everyday use. One of a kind. Oak bod...
Oak
c. 1920 Arts and Crafts Barrister Kitchen Island
Located in Dekalb, IL
An island cabinet constructed from beautiful quarter sawn panels featuring barrister-style glass and wood doors. This cabinet boasts four slide-out drawers, two on top and two on bo...
Oak
Sold
H 31.25 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Butcher Presentation Table or Fabulous Kitchen Island C1890-1910
Located in Highwood, IL
French Butcher Presentation Table, (or possible Great Kitchen Island circa 1880-1910. This may be the most copied and reproduced French item in history, but when you see an Original ...
Marble, Steel, Brass
18th C. Oak Kitchen Island or Refectory Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oak and walnut refectory table, English, late 18th C. two-board top with bread board ends, oak legs and stretcher, minimal overhang. Perfect as kitchen work table, center island tab...
Oak, Walnut
19thC Pair of English Ebonised Pine Counters / Kitchen Islands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC pair of English ebonised pine counters / kitchen islands Price is each Measures: W184 x D86 x H79 cm.
Pine
Antique French Work Table of Kitchen Island, circa 1700s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French work table, or ideal kitchen island? Made in the late 1700s and was carefully disassembled by our Old Plank workshop, while not disturbing the original patina of the 2...
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.