Antique American Drafting or Drawing Table by Columbia

This Antique American Columbia drawing table is made of cast iron with rigid and durable construction and nicely japanned. The top is raised and lowered by rack and pinion and can be tilted and clamped at any angle desired. The top consists of a regular pinewood drawing board with hardwood ledges dovetailed into the board to allow for expansion or contraction. This exceptional find was retailed here in Chicago by Eugene Dietzgen Company around 1913 for $35. It has survived the test of time at almost 100 years of age and with the top in the horizontal position, it will make a unique and intriguing dining table base, kitchen island, desk, or work table. The dimensions given are for the table as shown in the main photo; in the table position with the top horizontal, it measures 31.75 inches high x 37.5 x 50.8. USA, 1913