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Antique Bench Vise

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells
19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

intensive workshop use. Constructed from solid wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the bench features an

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19th Century Estonian Machine Age Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Bench
Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Bench

Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Bench

Located in Baltimore, MD

of a massive oak slab, 3” thick with a 7” wide tool trough at the back. The bench has two vises. An

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 1920s
Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 1920s

Antique, French Workbench, Chestnut, Industrial, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the

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1920s French Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

1920s American Built Workshop Table
1920s American Built Workshop Table

1920s American Built Workshop Table

$4,900

H 39 in W 108 in D 34.5 in

1920s American Built Workshop Table

Located in Hanover, MA

. Richards-Wilcox quick-release woodworkers vise (Patent US1055278). Bench dogs. Rock Island Vise No. 51

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1920s American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

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Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Bench or Carpenters Table, Early 20th Century
Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Bench or Carpenters Table, Early 20th Century

Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Bench or Carpenters Table, Early 20th Century

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

Early 20th century maple or carpenters work bench with a cast iron vise. The table is in a

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1920s Ukrainian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Oak Work Bench with Vise
19th Century French Oak Work Bench with Vise

19th Century French Oak Work Bench with Vise

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H 30.75 in W 88 in D 28.5 in

19th Century French Oak Work Bench with Vise

Located in Troy, MI

French work bench in dense oak with attached hand forged iron tools including a vise at one end

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Work Bench
Work Bench

Work Bench

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H 31 in W 42 in D 13 in

Work Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Walnut work bench with wooden vise. works well as a mini bar.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Antique French Work Bench
Antique French Work Bench

Antique French Work Bench

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H 31.5 in W 86.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique French Work Bench

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique French work bench with vise. This is very old and has all the beautiful imperfections one

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood

Industrial Maple Carpenters Work Bench
Industrial Maple Carpenters Work Bench

Industrial Maple Carpenters Work Bench

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H 32 in W 95.5 in D 24 in

Industrial Maple Carpenters Work Bench

By Hammacher Schlemmer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1920s, Industrial, maple work bench or carpenter's table with vise attributed to Hammacher

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1920s American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Brass

Very Large Antique French Work Bench
Very Large Antique French Work Bench

Very Large Antique French Work Bench

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H 32 in W 83 in D 41.5 in

Very Large Antique French Work Bench

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely 19th century French hardwood carpenter's work bench with 2 vises. Would make a great

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19th Century French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood

19th Century  Carpenter's Bench with Large Screw Vice with Iron Leg Supports
19th Century  Carpenter's Bench with Large Screw Vice with Iron Leg Supports

19th Century Carpenter's Bench with Large Screw Vice with Iron Leg Supports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. carpenters bench, with expandable double vise. Expands to 26.5" deep. 7 inches thick top

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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Cypress

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880
19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

bench features two wooden screw vises that work properly and extend out. The piece is structurally sound

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Steel

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

tool trough at the rear. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench
Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

a 6” wide tool trough at the rear. The bench originally had two vises but a previous owner cut the

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique French Workbench
Antique French Workbench

Antique French Workbench

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H 30.625 in W 88 in D 23 in

Antique French Workbench

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the

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1880s French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Carpenter's Workbench
Carpenter's Workbench

Carpenter's Workbench

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H 33 in W 82 in D 24 in

Carpenter's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

A wonderful oak carpenter's bench featuring two working vises, pegged bolted and dovetailed

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

wooden keys. The bench surface is comprised of a massive oak slab, over 3” thick. The bench has two

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench
Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Oak Trestle-Base Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

ends, which is rare. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique French Workbench
Antique French Workbench

Antique French Workbench

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H 29.5 in W 98.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique French Workbench

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the

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1850s French Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Antique French Workbench
Antique French Workbench

Antique French Workbench

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H 31.5 in W 104.5 in D 22.25 in

Antique French Workbench

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the

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1920s French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1900
Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1900

Late 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

larger tools and dovetail joints. The bench features two wooden screw vises that work properly and extend

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Maple, Wood

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench with Drawer, circa 1880-1900
19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench with Drawer, circa 1880-1900

19th Century American Carpenter's Workbench with Drawer, circa 1880-1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

larger tools, pull out drawer, bottom storage and dovetail joints. The bench features two wooden screw

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood, Maple

Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900
Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900

Antique 19th c. American Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

piece into place while working on it. The bench features two wooden screw vises that work properly and

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Beech, Maple

Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900
Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900

Black Walnut and Douglas Fir American Carpenter's Workbench, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

from Douglas fir and has vintage leather and brass casters. The bench features two all wooden vises

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench
Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

a 6” wide tool trough at the rear. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Carpenters' and Joiners' Workbench
Vintage Oak Carpenters' and Joiners' Workbench

Vintage Oak Carpenters' and Joiners' Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

original wooden keys. The bench surface is comprised of a massive oak slab, 16” deep and over 3” thick

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench
Antique Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Antique Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

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H 31.5 in W 76.5 in D 37 in

Antique Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and a pine backboard. The bench has two vises. An end

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Oak

Antique Work Table with Two Drawers from Belgium, circa 1900
Antique Work Table with Two Drawers from Belgium, circa 1900

Antique Work Table with Two Drawers from Belgium, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Belgian work bench with vise clamp on the front and two drawers. All original with a shelf below

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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood

19th c. Monumental American Carpenter's Workbench with Two Drawers c.1850-1890
19th c. Monumental American Carpenter's Workbench with Two Drawers c.1850-1890

19th c. Monumental American Carpenter's Workbench with Two Drawers c.1850-1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

is pegged and can be broken down by popping the pegs out. The bench features a steel screw vise that

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Steel

Antique American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1910-1930
Antique American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1910-1930

Antique American Carpenter's Workbench, c.1910-1930

By E.H. Sheldon & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

school laboratory equipment while maintaining their lines of vises and benches.          

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Iron

Joiner's Bench
Joiner's Bench

Joiner's Bench

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H 32.5 in W 68 in D 21 in

Joiner's Bench

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Wooden joiner's bench with two vises.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Wood

French Wine Table Work Bench with Vise
French Wine Table Work Bench with Vise

French Wine Table Work Bench with Vise

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H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 12.75 in

French Wine Table Work Bench with Vise

Located in Fairhope, AL

French wine table work bench with working vise and two shelves for storing wine. This was probably

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19th Century Antique Bench Vise

Work Bench Console
Work Bench Console

Work Bench Console

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H 30.5 in W 62 in D 32 in

Work Bench Console

Located in Norwalk, CT

work bench with functioning vises

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19th Century Brazilian Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Hardwood

Capenter's Work Bench/Table
Capenter's Work Bench/Table

Capenter's Work Bench/Table

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H 33.5 in W 71.5 in D 22.25 in

Capenter's Work Bench/Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Carpenter's work bench/table consisting of large vise, 4 drawers and 2 cabinets. Pine. Front is

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Pine

19th Century Argentinian Work Bench
19th Century Argentinian Work Bench

19th Century Argentinian Work Bench

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H 34 in W 77 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Argentinian Work Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century Argentinian mahogany work bench with double vises and a lower shelf.

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Late 19th Century Argentine Country Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carpenters Workbench
19th Century Carpenters Workbench

19th Century Carpenters Workbench

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H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 36.23 in

19th Century Carpenters Workbench

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

Impressive heavy oak carpenters workbench with two screw turned vises. ​ The bench has holes in

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Pine, Oak

French Work Bench
French Work Bench

French Work Bench

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H 31 in W 80 in D 21 in

French Work Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

French work bench. Unusual with two vises. Thickness of top board is 2.5 inches.

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Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Bench Vise

Materials

Beech

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Bench Vise

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Fiberglass

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By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Antique Bench Vise

Materials

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Authentic Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table Factory Shop Wood Steel and Iron
Authentic Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table Factory Shop Wood Steel and Iron

Authentic Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table Factory Shop Wood Steel and Iron

Located in Oakville, CT

Authentic, original vintage Industrial modern coffee table or cart, made from rough sawn pine, steel, metal, and cast iron. Wood top measures 32" x 32", overall dimensions measure 34...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

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Metal, Steel, Iron

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By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

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Steel, Iron

Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960
Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960

Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960

$2,303Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 81.11 in D 21.66 in

Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

French work bench made circa 1960. This carpenter work table is perfect to be used in an entry and in a part of a room as a console with character. The nicks, scratches, dents, cuts,...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bench Vise

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Wrought Iron

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Italian Walnut and Iron Pastaia Shop Cabinet with Nine Drawers and Glass Panels

Italian Walnut and Iron Pastaia Shop Cabinet with Nine Drawers and Glass Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Early 20th Century Oak 12-Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet

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Located in Dekalb, IL

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1910s American Antique Bench Vise

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Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

$13,750

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Located in Dekalb, IL

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1940s American Industrial Antique Bench Vise

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Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

$7,600

H 32 in W 118 in D 26 in

Large Farm Style Workbench Kitchen Island

Located in Sheffield, MA

Nearly 10' in length, this Industrial work table will make a wonderful kitchen island, serving table or counter area. Originally a woodworkers workbench, today use it in a modern or...

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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Bench Vise

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Antique Swedish Scandinavian Painted Pine Rustic Industrial Workbench Table

Antique Swedish Scandinavian Painted Pine Rustic Industrial Workbench Table

Located in Forney, TX

A most distinctive and almost certainly one off a kind 19th century rustic Northern European industrial work table with beautifully aged patina. Hand-crafted in Europe, circa 1890,...

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Bathtub "Kobe Interna" made of Marble or stone customizable by Pibamarmi

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Antique Bench Vise For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique bench vise you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every antique bench vise was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bench vise — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique bench vise is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Bench Vise?

An antique bench vise can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,595, while the lowest priced sells for $1,895 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Industrial-work-tables for You

From drafting tables to preparation tables to kitchen islands and more, the collection of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables on 1stDibs features a wide range of robust furnishings that fit seamlessly into modern interiors.

Work tables, just like most tables, have evolved considerably over the years.

More than 1,000 years before iconic American furniture brand Herman Miller would help shape the way we work — and later, how we live at home — monks who lived and worked in medieval-era monasteries stood at what you might call crude writing desks, translating religious texts and copying them by hand.

While those who practiced the art of handwritten letters definitely needed a suitable writing desk, the world wouldn’t see proper roll-top desks and the like until the 19th century. Owing to the work of architects such as ​​Antoni Gaudí, these monastery “desks” were essentially work tables. (Chairs, much less actual desk chairs, weren’t a part of the workspace until the Renaissance.) It was a far cry from the cozy home office that affords many of us the opportunity to work remotely today.

Near the end of the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution brought with it the founding of mills and factories, and hand production methods gave way to machinery and mass production. Factory workers needed sturdy industrial tables to perform tasks that required precision and to support the manufacturing industry. Spare work tables — durable and easy to clean — were constructed of metal and wood and became essential on assembly lines and in packing facilities. Today, industrial-style furniture celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn.

Aside from how well antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables will fit in your industrial-style interior — think raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors — these furnishings have practical uses. They’re a must-have item for a number of creative endeavors: They’re an ideal food-prep surface in your kitchen or an efficient work surface for any kind of hands-on workshop or painting and drawing studio. With some creativity, you can turn a vintage wood industrial table or work table into a desk, dining room table or coffee table.

At 1stDibs, we love the industrial-style furniture trend, and here you can find a wide range of antique and vintage industrial tables and work tables as well as other furnishings that will look wonderful in your heavenly loft space.