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Antique Printing Machines

Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Hamilton of Two Rivers Wisconsin Industrial steel/oak type Ledge Worktable for Printers, Printmakers, or TypeSetting. Patina and wear to all surfaces. Many years of use has c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Steel

Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Repeat Metal Peonies
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
1785 Christophe-Philippe Oberkamp invented the first machine for printing wallpaper in 1785 and
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19th Century French Antique Printing Machines

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Oak

Exotic Birds of the World: A 1765-1780 Study by Martinet and Buffon
Located in Langweer, NL
are applied by hand, giving each print a unique vibrancy and detail that machine printing could not
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1770s Antique Printing Machines

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Paper

Serge Gladky - Art Deco Colorful Composition - Original Pochoir
By Serge Gladky
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
to mass-printed materials. The increasing use of machine printing and the poor quality of color
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1920s Art Deco Antique Printing Machines

Large 19th Century French Bronze "Prince Hamlet & the Gravedigger, Shakespeare"
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cylinders for printing canvas and paper, machine parts steam and other industrial objects made of bronze and
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Printing Machines

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Bronze

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38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
threads along the hoist end near canton. No hoist. Flag has machine-stitched edges. Printing is consistent
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1870s American Antique Printing Machines

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Wool

Antique Neo Cyclostyle Printing Machine, Duplicating Apparatus, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Neo-Cyclostyle printing machine. An English, oak cased duplicating apparatus
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Late 19th Century British Antique Printing Machines

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Oak

“Sylvia”
Located in Southampton, NY
the stencil process came in reaction to the proliferation of machine printing and the poor quality of
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1920s Art Deco Antique Printing Machines

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Archival Paper, Stencil

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Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Printing Machines

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

C1960, Maple Adjustable Drafting Art Industrial Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well constructed maple drafting table from the sixties. Reaches a hgt of 41.5 and a low of 30.5. Has a worn spot on the surface, pictured which doesn't affect it's use. In excellent ...
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1960s American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Iron

Large Industrial Cherry Drafting Table Cast Iron Pedestal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Industrial drafting table features a cherry top with cast iron, pedestal base that is height adjustable from 30 - 38 inches and tilt adjustable from horizontal to vertical. Dr...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Iron

Modern Walnut H Frame Industrial Kitchen Island Work table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in the USA, this kitchen island showcases a stylish and modern design that effortlessly elevates the ambiance of any room. Its crowning gl...
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2010s American Antique Printing Machines

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Metal, Steel

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
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1950s American Antique Printing Machines

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Metal

Antique Oak 24-Drawer Flat File Printer's Cabinet or Collector's Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 24-drawer flat file printer's cabinet or collector's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with original iron har...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Printing Machines

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Iron

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Printing Machines

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Hardwood

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Steel, Iron

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects drawing table and chest of drawers into one. This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handcrafted in the 19t...
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Printing Machines

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Brass

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
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1930s European Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Brass

Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Oak Top French Industrial Drafting Table is a thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted piece of furniture. Made in the USA with a commitment to using mostly domestic materials,...
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2010s American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Steel

Industrial Cast Iron and Wood Bowling Score Stand by Brunswick
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s bowling score stand by Brunswick with wood top and cast iron base.   
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Iron

Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Crafted in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, this modest yet impressive piece is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and practicality. The table features a solid 1.5" walnut butche...
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2010s American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Steel

Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Butcher Block Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, tall, industrial table features a japanned, cast iron machine base with brass toned filigree details with natural maple butcher block top. The table rolls o...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Iron

Charles Bruning Adjustable Industrial Drafting Table Desk Base
Located in Fort Collins, CO
A functional and substantial desk that makes a statement... The large cog on the right controls a threaded bar that raises and lowers the desktop brackets from sitting to standing h...
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1940s American Industrial Antique Printing Machines

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Steel

Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Printing Machines

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Teak

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Antique Printing Machines For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique printing machines available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and oak, all antique printing machines available were constructed with great care. Antique printing machines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique printing machines to choose from, but at 1stDibs, industrial antique printing machines are of considerable interest. Antique printing machines have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles & George Asprey and Thiebaut Freres are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Printing Machines?

Prices for antique printing machines start at $331 and top out at $74,500 with the average selling for $2,160.
Questions About Antique Printing Machines
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.