Drafting & Drawing Tables for the Office, Studio or College

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Design studios would not be complete without one of these drafting tables. Suitable for home, office, college and university, it’s an essential piece of furniture for the creatives.

In this modern day and age, why would one need a drafting table? The answer is, there is nothing that can really replace ‘putting pen or pencil to paper’. For every budding artist, designer, engineer and architect, here’s where you start.

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Form vs Function

When choosing a suitable drafting table, consider the design as well as the functionality of the furniture. Think about the space you have for the table and the furniture around it. We look at two examples that explain the different drafting tables you will find in the market.

The first example shows a basic, almost minimalist, utilitarian drafting desk made from heavy gage steel and durable MDF worktop with height adjustable legs. The dual-top surface includes an angled and a small fixed flat top work space with the main angled top work surface fitted with a pencil ledge. Everything about the furniture is well thought out and the straight lines give it an industrial feel. Having that utilitarian feel is not bad at all and is suitable for most offices, schools, colleges and universities.

STUDIO DESIGNS Graphix II Workstation Stage

The second example focuses more on looks with safety glass work tops, a combination of flat and angled worktops as before but on a swish rectangular tubing frames curved to create that designer feel. The flat worktop or side shelf is collapsible and there are trays fitted on either side of the angled work surface and a three tier drawer for storage. The legs however is not height adjustable. This may be sufficient for most people but lack the flexibility of being able to change the height to suit preferred working position. But if your emphasis is on the form and to complement its surrounding, this is the type of table you would choose.

Studio Designs Futura Advanced Drafting Table Stage

Top 10 Best Drafting Tables

Here is an overview of our best drafting tables in the market.

BONUS: Merax Crafting Station Adjustable Drawing/ Drafting Table

1. Studio Designs Graphix II Workstation – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE

Dimensions: 53.5″W x 30″D x 30″ – 39″H (Other width available: 36″)
Dual Top Surface allows you to simultaneously have a 42″W x 30″D Angled Top and a 11.5″W x 30″D Flat Top
Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability
Height Adjustment from 30″ – 39″ High with 42″W x 1.5″D Pencil Tray

2. Alvin CraftMaster II Deluxe Art & Drawing Glass Top Table – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, MOVABLE

Dual tilt mechanisms – 0 to 30 degrees with plastic pencil and tool tray as well as pencil ledge
Steel construction with powder-coated chrome finish
Two sets of 4-drawer storage units on either sides
Dimensions: 48L x 28W x 32H inches

3. Studio Designs Futura Advanced Drafting Table – FIXED HEIGHT, GLASS TOP

Collapsible glass side shelf for added convenience
Frame features sleek rectangular tubing
Solid tempered blue safety glass work top surface
Top angle adjustment up to 35 degrees
Detachable plastic 3-drawer storage unit

4. Alvin Minimaster II Drafting Table – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, MOVABLE

24″D x 40″W Top with rounded corners (36″W also available)
Height adjusts from 29 to 41″
Angle adjusts from 0 to 30 degrees
Casters and floor glides both included

5. GreenForest Drafting Drawing Table with Adjustable Height – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE

GreenForest Drafting Drawing Tables Adjustable Height

Height adjustable drafting workstation
Multifunctional: convertible desktop with an angling worktop turning it into a drafting table
MDF Wood craft drawing table, adjustable angle for table surface from 0 to 42 degree
Large dimension for table surface: 46.06 x 28.74 inches,
Storage shelf for books and other stuff
Metaled robust structure, with protection for corners of the worktop

6. Studio Designs Ponderosa Glass Topped Table – FIXED HEIGHT, GLASS TOP

Studio Designs Ponderosa Glass Topped Table in Sonoma Brown 13280

Overall Dimensions: 42″W x 24″D x 30″-41.5″H
Main Work surface 42″W x 24″D with Tempered Safety Glass Top
16 Top Angle Adjustments from Flat to 30 Degrees
Solid Wood Frame and Legs with optional leg extension, 5 Partition Wooden Drawer for Storage: 31″W x 10.5″D
Wooden worktop option also available.

7. Martin Adjustable Angle Parallel Drawing Board – TABLE TOP ADD-ON

Martin Adjustable Angle Parallel Drawing Board Medium

The only parallel straightedge board utilizing an anti-warp aluminum body straightedge for strength and stability
Equipped with a six-position adjustable stand with locks to fix it at the desired angle
Parallel ruler with large knobs for straight-edge to align with the artwork/drawing and stay parallel
High resin particle board to prevent board breakage
Different sizes available

ALSO: PEB Adjustable Angle Parallel Drawing

8. Studio Designs Avanta Drafting Table – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, GLASS TOP

Studio Designs Avanta Drafting Table in Silver with Blue Glass 10060

Overall Dimensions: 42″W x 24″D x 29.5″-48″H
Main Work Surface 42″W x 24″D
Table Top Vertical Height Adjustment from 29.5″H -38″H, 24″Slide Up Pencil Ledge
Tempered Blue Safety Glass Top, Can be used as a Light Table
Top Angle Adjustment Up to 30 Degrees, 29″W x 13″D x 2″H Storage Drawer
Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability, (4) Floor Levelers for Stability

9. Studio Designs Eclipse Craft Center – BASIC, FIXED HEIGHT

Top Dimensions: 35.75″W x 23.75″D with 24″ Slide-Up Pencil Ledge
Additional Under Desktop Storage Shelf
Top Angle Adjustment from flat to 40 degrees, Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability
(6) Floor Levelers for Stability, Padded Stool Included

10. Studio Designs 13220 Folding Craft Station – FOLDABLE, FIXED HEIGHT, GLASS TOP

Main Work Surface: 35.25 W x 23.75 D. Overall dimensions: 40.75”W x 23.75”D x 30.75” – 44.25 H.
Tempered Blue Safety Glass Top can be used as a Light Table
6 Angle Adjustment from Flat Up to 35 Degrees
Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability

BONUS: Merax® Crafting Station Adjustable Drafting Table – HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE

One hand tilt-angle mechanism adjusts tabletop from 0° to 40°
Height adjusts from 24-33.8″ with top in flat position
Curved Tray holds Building Plans, Art Work or Supplies
Raised Metric Ruler Along Bottom Edge
Maintains an attractive color scheme that fits well in most homes, offices, and studios