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A drawing board (also drawing table, drafting table or architect's table) is, in its antique form, a kind of multipurpose desk which can be used for any kind of drawing, writing or sketching on a large sheet of paper or for reading a large format book or other oversized document or for drafting precise technical illustrations. The drafting table used to be a frequent companion to a pedestal desk in a gentleman's study or private library.
Even though computer aided drafting is now readily available, many graphic designers, artists, architects and even some designers still rely on paper & pencil graphics produced on a drafting table.
Modern drafting tables typically rely on a steel frame. Steel provides as much strength as the old oak drafting table frames and much easier portability. Typically the drafting board surface is a thick sheet of compressed fiberboard with formica laminated to all its surfaces. The drafting board surface is usually secured to the frame by screws which can easily be removed for drafting table transportation.
The drafting table surface is usually covered with a thin vinyl sheet called a board cover. VYCO board covers are the best! This provides an optimum surface for pen and pencil drafting. It allows compasses and dividers to be used without damaging the wooden surface of the board. A board cover must be frequently cleaned to prevent graphite build up from making new drawings dirty. At the bottom edge of the table, a single strip of aluminum or steel may serve as a place to rest drafting pencils. More purpose built trays are also used which hold pencils even while the board is being adjusted.
Various types of drafting machine may be attached to the board surface to assist the engineer or artist. Parallel rules often span the entire width of the board and are so named because they remain parallel to the top edge of the board as they are moved up and down.
We offer drafting tables, drawing tables, art tables, & craft tables with wood and metal frames. You are able to choose from many styles of tables that will provide you with the work environment and function needed to operate on a daily basis.

Wood Drafting Tables/Desks

Our wood drafting tables and drawing tables are made of the finest quality of wood. Most all of the table tops are made from thermally fused white melamine.

Steel Drafting Tables/Desks

Steel drafting tables or drawing tables are durable, our 4-post tables are versatile and sturdy with built in strength for hard long term use. You have your choice of round or square tubular frames.

Drafting Chairs

Furniture-Online carries a great line of ergonomic office and workroom drafting chairs. Each drafting chair has been hand selected for quality, durability, and comfort. We offer drafting chairs in a variety of prices, colors, and styles.

Swing Arm Lamps/Lights

Our selection of swing arm lamps/ lights is great for any art or drafting table in need of lighting. We offer lamps with many features essential for art, drafting, and crafts.

Light Tables/Desks

Furniture-Online carries a great line of Light Tables/Desks. Light Boxes and Light Tables are great for laying your drawings on them and making tracings. Light Tables/Desks are also known as Tracing Tables. They are ideal for any time you want to reference two drawings against one another and compare overlays. Use them when you have photo slides that you want to lay out and organize them prior to presentations.

Drafting Board Cover

We carry a wide variety of Vyco vinyl cover to protect your drawing board or table top. Compass points and blade cuts will not affect the durable, smooth surface. It is stain-resistant and the surface cleans easily. The board cover retains its flexibility; will not deteriorate, discolor or crack.

Straight Edges

Straight edges are a great tool that can be used for inking and cutting against. Straight Edges are a tool with an accurately straight edge used for drawing or cutting straight lines, or checking the straightness of lines. If it has equally spaced markings along its length it is usually called a ruler.

Trimmers

Furniture-Online offers a great selection of paper trimmers and paper cutters. Our paper cutters range from regular paper trimmers, rotary trimmers, and material cutters. Trimmers are ideal for art studios, drafting rooms, darkrooms, workshops and more. We also offer trimmers ideal for trimming single sheet drawings, posters, photographs, and laminations up to 0.014 in. thickness. We always make sure to offer the best prices around.

Our extensive line of drafting tables and drawing tables includes the great names you know and trust:

Alvin, Hann Manufacturing, Mayline, Safco, SMI, and Studio Designs.