Showing posts with label New drafting tables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New drafting tables. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Top Drafting Table Trends for 2013

If you love art and drafting, 2013 has brought to light some awesome trends you'll be sure to love! Considering the purchase of a new table? This is the time to do it! With incredible innovations and stylish models being manufactured from the best brands in the business, the world of modern drafting furniture has never been more exciting. Here's a review article on the most popular trends being incorporated into this years top models.

Glass Top Craft Table
The use of tempered glass tops has become incredibly trendy in 2013. Glass provides a contemporary look that's easy match accent furniture to cohesively. Using frosted and painted glass tops has also become quite popular. Models like the Catalina Craft Table are an excellent example of this trend put to good use. This line of small home drafting tables offers a modern look that's booming throughout the industry. Priced at $169.99, this discount craft table also sheds light on the next trend we'll be discussing

Drafting Table with Metal Legs
The popularity of commercial styled products is at an all time high. These two trends are best exemplified in tables with metal frames. Top metal leg models from brands like Mayline are selling like hot cakes. New Mayline drafting tables from the Ranger and Economy series get the job done effectively, on budget, and in style. The steel 4 post frame design adds to the industrial look while the overall durability adds to the already stellar quality.
Adjustable Drafting Table

In addition to the use of glass, metal, and commercial aesthetics, the industries top drafting tables of 2013 are making use of modern ergonomics. The long list of benefits adjustable drafting tables have to offer will quickly improve your workplace versatility. Tops and table height are commonly being made to adjust easily and often electronically. Models like the Futur-Matic Drafting Table are a bit high end for the home artist, but perfectly showcase this modern trend in use.

Lighted Drafting Table

Last but certainly not least, those shopping for new tables will certainly see an abundance of lighted top solutions. While adding an adjustable desk lamp is always an option, the industries newest lighted drafting table models will take your work to a whole new level. While modern drafting furniture of this nature is often pricey, anything cutting edge typically is! Models like the Ranger series Lighted Drafting Table have been around for years but that still hold their place at the top of the list! These units are designed specifically with the needs of architects in mind. Priced at $2832.99, this is still the premier table of 2013.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Great New Products from Studio Designs

Studio Designs Furniture

For those not familiar with Studio Designs, they are an excellent manufacturer of quality home and business drafting furniture. Studio designs provides excellent art and craft table solutions to beginners and professionals alike. In the last few months they have released several great new products that deserve to be highlighted. Enjoy!

Flex Drafting Table

First up, the Studio Designs Flex Drafting Table. The 32691, offers versatility to artists and architects alike. This unique adjustable drafting table is available now for only $124.99. Now that's a deal! We love this quality drafting table because it allows users to choose the way they work. This quality piece of modern drafting furniture is easy to assemble, ships quickly, and works great in both home and professional business applications. With the holiday season right around the corner, we expect this awesome product to be extremely popular! What a great gift idea!

Features and Specifications:

Overall Dimensions: 35.5"W x 24"D x 30" - 37"H
Main Work Surface: 35.5" x 24"
Top Angle Adjustment from Flat Up To 35 Degrees
8 Height Adjustments from 30" to 37"
Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability
Metal Crossbar for Stability
24" Slide Up Pencil Ledge


Catalina Craft Table

Next up, the 10081 Catalina Craft Table. The 10081 is another modern art table perfect for both home and professional business applications. One of Studio Designs specialties is glass drafting tables, the Catalina is a perfect example of this. The 10081 boasts a durable powder coated steel frame, and floor levelers for increased stability. The top angle adjusts up to 30 degrees with ease. One of our favorite features has to be the contemporary look. While most wood drafting table solutions offer a traditional and efficient look, the Catalina stands apart with gorgeous angles and modern style.

Features and Specifications:

Overall Dimensions: 40"W x 23.75"D x 29.5"H
Main work surface consists of two 10"W x 23.75"D flat panels
and one 20"W x 23.75"D glass top

Top angle adjustment up to 30 degrees
Can be used as a drafting table and a light table
20" slide up pencil ledge Powder coated steel for durability
Tempered blue safety glass top
Floor levelers for uneven surfaces

Black Futura Craft Station

Third on our list of awesome new Studio Designs furniture is the 10071 Futura Craft Station. While the Futura series has been around for the last few years, Studio Designs has recently released these incredibly popular tables in black! The new look has taken this top selling craft table solution to a whole new level. Several black Futura craft station options are available however, we chose the 10071 because we love the fact that the surface can be used as a dry erase board. Now that's versatility. Priced at $199.99 this table is truly an excellent value and another fantastic gift idea for the holiday season.

Features and Specifications:

Table Overall Dimensions: 43"W x 24"D x 31.5"H
Main Work Surface: 38"W x 24"D
Can be used as dry erase board
Black Legs w/ White Glass Surface
Tempered Safety Glass Top
Top Angle Adjustment up to 35 Degrees
3 Plastic Molded Slide Out Drawers for Storage which can be Mounted on Left or Right Side of Table
Four Removable Side Trays for Supplies
9.5" x 28" Pencil Storage Drawer
Heavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability
(4) Floor Levelers for Stability
24" Slide Up Pencil Ledge


Antigua Table and Stool Set

Last but not least, the Studio Designs 13272 Antigua Table and Stool Set. When it comes to value, the 13272 set is hard to beat. With awesome products like this we should have titled this post "Fantastic Holiday Gift Ideals" but giving credit where credit is due, Studio Designs deserves some love for manufacturing these fantastic art solutions. The Studio Designs Antigua Set offers everything needed to create a functional art workspace. The solid wood frame and floor levelers offer excellent stability. While the adjustable work surface provides comfort and ease of use. Whether your a beginner or a professional, this excellent drafting furniture set is hard to pass up!

Features and Specifications:

Adjustable Angle Work Surface: 36"W x 24.25"D
Adjustable Height from 27.75" to 34.75" High
Top Angle Adjustment up to 90 Degrees
24" Pencil Ledge
Solid Wood Frame for Stability
Floor Levelers Adjust to Uneven Surfaces
22" Tall Stool Included

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mayline Forester Drafting Table Overview


The Forester drafting table by Mayline truly sets the standard for quality drafting tables. It's industrial minded design provides efficiency and ergonomic features that will greatly improve day to day productivity. Several styles are available to meet even the most critical of demands. Check one out today!


Drawing board features self-contained light box with translucent 1/8" acrylic defuser panel, 1/4" clear glass and maple frame with naturalist finish.

Dimming Control Range - 0-325 Foot Candles, with solid state, full-range dimming control

Lighting - 30" x 36" four 30W tubes (supplied) or 30" x 48" four 40W tubes (supplied). All tubes must be cool white rapid-start only

Electrical Requirements - 120V, 60 Hz, 2.0 Amps

Standard Base Color - Black
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