Antique Drafting Table

If you are in the market for an antique drafting table, your best bet is to go online and peruse the many tables being sold privately through craigslist.com or via eBay. In researching this topic, there are a number of companies who will custom design a replica drafting table, however they are in short supply. Checking eBay was more productive since they do have a few antique drafting tables available.

One is a Nestler drafting table which was made in Germany around World War II. This unique piece is solid, well designed, and utilizes counterbalances which makes it easy to move around one’s home. There is also a parallel arm and dial which are fully functional. The extra attachments include a rotary sharpener, text books, compasses, scales, ink wash, blotting powder, magnifying goggles, eraser guide, templates, triangles, and French curves. In addition, there is also a pencil box. To say this antique drafting table is one of a kind is putting it mildly. In fact, the serial number plate is still legible.

If you wish to have an antique drafting table customized, there is a wonderful site at standupdesks.com that has Shaker antique reproductions of drafting tables. One such table is an architectural drafting table suitable for artists as well. It features nine adjustable levels of height and is constructed of solid oak, cherry, maple, and mahogany as well. Complete with a center drawer, there is storage space underneath the lift top lid. This is an exquisite piece of furniture and is available from 3.5 feet to 6 feet in width.

In addition, craigslist.com has a multitude of antique drafting tables that are being sold as well. However, since most do not contain pictures of the table it is best you call and arrange to see the item.

In order to locate an authentic antique drafting table, it would be a good idea to check auction houses online and in your area as well as antique stores where you can inquire as to where to find such a piece. However, there are just as many online sites which custom make reproductions of antique drafting tables to suite your individual needs.

As mentioned earlier, there are a number of antique drafting tables on eBay. Another table is listed as a turn of the century wrought iron and oak drafting table. It has gears for raising and lowering the table as well as for tilting. It is currently up for bid at a starting price of $2000.00.

You can find an antique drafting table at any reputable auction house or store in your area or you can also choose to bid on one. Whichever is the case, it will take some time to locate them, but they are available and are quite stunning as well.