| Some people call them drawing boards. Some people | | | | look of an antique drawing table to sketch on in your |
| call them drawing tables. But most people name a | | | | studio. |
| muiti-purpose table used by contractors, architects, | | | | A well made antique drafting table will easily function |
| artists, and designers a drafting table. They use the | | | | as a modern drafting table. They may be heavier and |
| drafting table for crafts, drawing, writing, model | | | | harder to transport, but they beat out the modern |
| building or sketching. The drafting table has been | | | | one in the charm department. The antique is valued |
| around for a long time. They were originally used for | | | | much more for their aesthetic value and charm and |
| architectural drafting way back before computers | | | | for their functionality. Your well maintained antique |
| took over this task. These table were also huge and | | | | can act as a functional piece of furniture and is |
| took up a lot of space. Today, many of these | | | | displayed as a decorative piece of furniture. |
| drawing tables are call antiques. There are many | | | | Maybe you are looking for that antique to |
| antique tables on the market. You can also find new | | | | complement a home library or artist studio. Then this |
| ones that mimic the old style of architect tables. | | | | type of table is a good choice than buying a new |
| Drawing tables made a hundred years ago (we call an | | | | one. It will be a welcome addition to the space as we |
| antique drafting table) were considered a piece of | | | | as an artifact of history or piece of art. And it will be |
| furniture. They were handcrafted from oak and had | | | | a functional piece of furniture as well. |
| brass hardware fittings attached. Some owners | | | | There are a couple of thing to look for when |
| considered them prize possessions in their home. As | | | | shopping for an antique table. The primary reason for |
| architectural drawing progressed, drawing tables | | | | these tables back in the day was to fit large sheets |
| progressed also. They continued to make them out | | | | on building plans and they were large tables. Make |
| of oak and also attached an adjustable drawing | | | | sure you have the room to fit it. Also, they were |
| board. To reduce back pain, the drawing board could | | | | made of a hardwood and will be very heavy. These |
| be set in a vertical position or could be laid flat like a | | | | tables may be difficult to move to the second floor |
| table. | | | | of a house. |
| Today, drawing tables are made mainly from metal | | | | Before you purchase your drafting board, check out |
| and plastic. But you can still fine a few manufacturers | | | | the many reviews and websites on line to fine the |
| that build their table similar the antique drafting table | | | | best possible deal. Also consider where you will want |
| design. Of course with the emergence of computer | | | | to use the drafting table and how movable you want |
| aided design, table is made to accommodate a | | | | it to be. Measure the space you have and find the |
| computer or laptop. But nothing beats the charm and | | | | appropriate size. |