Also known as a drawing board or architect's table, the professional drafting table is a purpose desk that can be used for drawing with any larger than standard size drawing paper. Typically popular with the engineers and draftspersons out there, the professional drafting tables have been making their way into the artist's studios as they are proving quite versatile art equipment.
One of the great benefits to the professional drafting table is that it is completely adjustable. The artist can adjust the angle of the desk, so they don't have to constantly lean over their artwork, and they even can lay the table flat for those artists who deal with models and sculpturing. When the professional drafting table is at an angled state, it is also ideal for those who write poetry or novels. Contouring against the angle of the pen/pencil/brush will make work easier for the artist as the can still create masterpieces when they choose to work with a professional drafting table.
Many professional drafting tables have a raised lip at the bottom of the table area to prevent roll offs of pens, pencils, or brushes. The surface area is semi-sticky to also help prevent fall off of the paper that the artist is working on while using the professional drafting table.