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Artograph Futura Light Tracing Table with Storage Drawers, Charcoal Black
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Artograph Futura Light Table

A full light tracing table with a 24 x 38 inch LED glass top that tilts up to 35 degrees, plus a 3-drawer caddy and 4 removable trays.

Best for: Animators, illustrators and quilters who trace on a large lit surface

Lit area
24 x 38 in
Brightness
500 to 3,500 lumens
Tilt
Up to 35 degrees
Size
43.25 x 24 x 31.5 in

Buy it if

  • You trace often, for animation, illustration or quilting, and want a dedicated table
  • You work on sheets too large for a tabletop light pad. The listing says the lit top is larger than standard light pads
  • You want storage built into the table

Skip it if

  • You are short on floor space. It is 43.25 inches wide
  • You only trace now and then. A pad such as the LitEnergy A4 LED Light Box is far smaller

What the Artograph Futura Light Table is

The Artograph Futura is a full light tracing table rather than a tabletop pad. Its 24 x 38 inch glass top has a built-in LED light pad that the listing says gives even, adjustable brightness from 500 to 3,500 lumens across the full tabletop.

The top tilts up to 35 degrees, and a pencil ledge, a 3-drawer caddy and 4 removable trays keep supplies close. It stands on a powder-coated steel frame and measures 43.25 x 24 x 31.5 inches overall.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 24 x 38 inch lit glass top

    The listing says the lit top is larger than standard light pads, so big sheets fit without moving the paper.

  • 500 to 3,500 lumens

    Adjust the brightness evenly across the full tabletop to suit thin or heavy paper.

  • Tilts up to 35 degrees

    Angle the glass for comfortable drawing, with floor levelers to keep the table steady.

  • Built-in storage

    A pencil ledge, a 3-drawer caddy and 4 removable trays hold tools where you can reach them.

  • Powder-coated steel frame

    The listing says the sturdy steel frame ensures lasting durability.

  • Long-life LED

    The listing says the LED panel lasts up to 50,000 hours without heat buildup.

Artograph Futura Light Table specifications

Type
Light tracing table
Lit area
24 x 38 in
Brightness
500 to 3,500 lumens
Tilt
Up to 35 degrees
Top
Glass with built-in LED light pad
Frame
Powder-coated steel
Storage
3-drawer caddy, 4 removable trays, pencil ledge
Stability
Floor levelers
LED life
Up to 50,000 hours
Size
43.25 x 24 x 31.5 in
Color
Charcoal black
Model
10062

Who the Artograph Futura Light Table suits

  • Animators. The listing names animators, and the lit area is 24 x 38 inches.
  • Illustrators. Trace roughs onto final paper on one large lit surface that tilts up to 35 degrees.
  • Quilters and crafters. The listing names quilters and crafters, and the drawers and trays hold tools.

Look elsewhere if: you want tracing without a dedicated table. The HSK B4 Light Box is a USB pad with a 14.2 x 10.2 inch lit area.

Artograph Futura Light Table vs similar picks

  • Artograph Futura Light Table

    Lit area
    24 x 38 in
    Brightness
    500 to 3,500 lumens
    Tilt
    Up to 35 degrees
    Size
    43.25 x 24 x 31.5 in

    Choose it for: Daily tracing on large sheets

  • HSK B4 Light Box

    Lit area
    14.2 x 10.2 in
    Brightness
    Up to 6,000 lux
    Tilt
    Not listed
    Size
    15.79 x 11.85 in

    Choose it for: A mid-size USB light pad

  • LitEnergy A4 LED Light Box

    Lit area
    A4
    Brightness
    Stepless dimming
    Tilt
    Not listed
    Size
    12.6 x 9.0 x 0.2 in

    Choose it for: A slim A4 USB pad

Before you buy

  • Plan floor space for a 43.25 x 24 x 31.5 inch table.
  • Use the floor levelers to steady it on an uneven floor.
  • The listing states no warranty.

Frequently asked questions about the Artograph Futura Light Table

Do I need a light table or a light pad?
A light pad covers tracing on smaller sheets. A light table like this one gives a lit area larger than standard light pads, a tilting top and built-in storage, which suits frequent tracing and large sheets.
Does the Artograph Futura get hot?
The listing says the LED light pad lasts up to 50,000 hours without heat buildup.
Can I adjust the brightness on the Artograph Futura?
Yes. The listing gives adjustable brightness from 500 to 3,500 lumens across the full tabletop.
How big is the Artograph Futura light table?
The lit glass top is 24 x 38 inches, and the table measures 43.25 x 24 x 31.5 inches overall.
Does the Artograph Futura light table tilt?
Yes. The glass top tilts up to 35 degrees.

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