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Drafting Artist Table

Italian Chrome and Formed Birch Plywood Artist Drafting Work Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Artist's drafting table work stool featuring a chromed steel base and formed birch plywood seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

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Late 19th Century French Artist / Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French artist's / architect's drafting table on trestle base. This table has
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Antique 1880s French Campaign Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Adjustable Drafting Table Artist Desk Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wooden adjustable drafting table artist desk cast iron hardware. Item features adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique American Industrial Oak Wood Adjustable Artist Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oak wood adjustable artist drafting table work desk. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Georgian Mahogany Drafting Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany artist's or drafting table, the gilt tooled leather lined top with ratchet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany  Drafting Table
Georgian Mahogany  Drafting Table
H 30.75 in W 36.25 in D 25 in
Stylish Artist Antique Oak Drawing Desk Drafting Table on Tripod Pedestal, 1920s
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique decorative oak drafting table adjustable artist drawing desk
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Drafting Table Washburn Shops Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1900
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American industrial architect artist drafting table. Adjustable height iron base in the
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
J.L. Ross Elevating Drafting Table, Artist Drawing Table, or Podium. Cast Iron, and Old Growth
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Cole Industrial Adjustable Oak Drafting Drawing Table Artist Easel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century Cole industrial architects drafting table / drawing table / artist easel
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Easels

Materials

Oak

Victorian Cast Iron Artist Drafting Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A turn of the century cast iron drafting table. Fully adjustable using the knuckle and wheel knobs
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

1950 French Unic Studio Iron Counterbalance Drafting Table Architect Artist Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique vintage French fully adjustable counterbalance drafting table by Unic Studios of Paris
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pedestal Table Cast Iron Wood Tilt Top Artist Drafting Music Stand
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron and wood Industrial vintage adjustable tilt top artist, drafting table, pedestal music
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts oak cherry pine wood artist drafting table on wheels. Item features smooth
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
artist's drawing or draft table. With vintage patina, this marble hand is truly a treasure.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Angle Steel Inc. Adjustable Industrial Stool
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in Garnerville, NY
Angle Steel Stool Inc. adjustable industrial stool. Steel frame construction with solid wood (oak) seat and contoured back. Adjustable back height and depth. The seat height is stati...
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

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Drafting Artist Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drafting artist table you’re looking for. A drafting artist table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage drafting artist table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drafting artist table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right drafting artist table, those designed in industrial, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drafting artist table over the years, but those crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell, Antonio Ferretti and J Foot & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drafting Artist Table?

A drafting artist table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,103, while the lowest priced sells for $598 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
Questions About Drafting Artist Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are good for artists is largely a matter of personal opinion. Artists may find it more comfortable to use one for long sessions of illustrating and drawing. In addition, some artists appreciate that the tables keep their work secure. Find a range of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best drawing table is one that is versatile, adjustable, and made of high-quality materials. There is a variety of drafting table styles and designs to choose from — it's all a matter of personal preference. Four-post and pedestal drafting tables are considered to be far more durable than fold-away tables. Larger top sizes are available with respect to these tables, but they are often more expensive. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique drafting tables.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What an artist's table is called varies. Some terms used to describe this type of table include drawing table, drafting table, architect's table and engineer's table. By any name, this type of table usually stands taller than the average desk and has an angled working surface. Find a selection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.