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Late 19th Century French Walnut Table with Folding Legs
Late 19th Century French Walnut Table with Folding Legs

Late 19th Century French Walnut Table with Folding Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for versatility, it serves equally well as a dining table, workbench, or a long desk. The exposed iron mechanics add a touch of industrial flair to its otherwise rustic aest...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Workbenches

Materials

Walnut

French industrial console table in solid wood, 1920s
French industrial console table in solid wood, 1920s

French industrial console table in solid wood, 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Perfect as a statement console, kitchen island, or studio workbench, this piece embodies the raw aesthetic of early 20th‑century French industry while offering timeless functionality.

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1920s French Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Industrial Workshop Stool in Metal and Black Leather
Early 20th century Industrial Workshop Stool in Metal and Black Leather

Early 20th century Industrial Workshop Stool in Metal and Black Leather

Located in LEGNY, FR

Both practical and decorative, this stool would look equally at home beside an architect’s drafting table, a desk or a workbench, as well as in an industrial or contemporary interior.

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1920s French Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Alpine Pine & Oak Cheesemaker’s Table
French 19th Century Alpine Pine & Oak Cheesemaker’s Table

French 19th Century Alpine Pine & Oak Cheesemaker’s Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This sturdy table is a masterclass in craftsmanship and would be perfect for use as a workbench or a kitchen island. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for u...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Jewellers bench coffee table
19th Century Jewellers bench coffee table

19th Century Jewellers bench coffee table

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very rare piece, made from an original 19th century solid oak Jewellers workbench. The shape is fabulous and makes this a real talking point in any room.

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19th Century Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

Vintage No. 306 Articulating Task Lamp by American Fixture
Vintage No. 306 Articulating Task Lamp by American Fixture

Vintage No. 306 Articulating Task Lamp by American Fixture

Located in Dekalb, IL

Among the variants built on the 6.5" × 6.5" base, No. 306 is the tallest configuration, featuring a long upper arm and mid-arm knuckle assembly designed for extended reach across wor...

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Early 20th Century Antique Workbenches

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Sculptural Pine Wood Wall Art 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Sculptural Pine Wood Wall Art 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Sculptural Pine Wood Wall Art 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It dates from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s) and is believed to have been used for many years as a workbench. The slab measures approximately 70 mm thick.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Workbenches

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Low table・Stool 1860s-1900s / Primitive Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Low table・Stool 1860s-1900s / Primitive Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Low table・Stool 1860s-1900s / Primitive Wabi Sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

During the Meiji period, Tabi craftsmen required exceptionally dense, heavy workbenches to withstand the rigorous pressure of cutting and shaping thick fabrics.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Oak Craftsman Swivel Architect's Drafting Stool
Oak Craftsman Swivel Architect's Drafting Stool

Oak Craftsman Swivel Architect's Drafting Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The stool pairs wonderfully with a drafting table, workbench, or high desk.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

U3 Japanese Antiques Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting
U3 Japanese Antiques Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting

U3 Japanese Antiques Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting

Located in Niiza, JP

It takes a lot of time and effort to create layers of lacquer Due to the Wajima earthquake, old workbenches have become increasingly difficult to come by.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Workbenches

Materials

Cedar, Urushi lacquer

U2 Japanese Antiques Wajima Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting
U2 Japanese Antiques Wajima Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting

U2 Japanese Antiques Wajima Lacquer craftsman's workstand, Abstract Painting

Located in Niiza, JP

It takes a lot of time and effort to create layers of lacquer Due to the Wajima earthquake, old workbenches have become increasingly difficult to come by.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Workbenches

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Vintage Golf Ball Press
Vintage Golf Ball Press

Vintage Golf Ball Press

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

This horseshoe-shaped press features a tap-handled screw-down mechanism and was intended for mounting to a workbench. To make a gutty golf ball, gutta-percha was first heated and loo...

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19th Century British Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

Antique Drafting Table from France 19th
Antique Drafting Table from France 19th

Antique Drafting Table from France 19th

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Its structure, supported by four wooden sawhorses (workbench legs), embodies the practical furniture actually used in drafting rooms and workshops of the time, with a level design be...

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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table
Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The table base is made by cutting and reworking an old, narrow Japanese workbench. It also has a rich, timeworn character and a calm aged tone, harmonizing very naturally with the ol...

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19th Century East Asian Other Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi low table / 1850-1912 / "Fu-zukue"
Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi low table / 1850-1912 / "Fu-zukue"

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi low table / 1850-1912 / "Fu-zukue"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This type of desk was commonly used for writing letters, studying, or as a workbench for artisans. Believed to have originated in Nagano, Niigata, or northern Kanto, its dark patina...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Workbenches

Materials

Cedar

Rustic Dining Table, Solid Wood, France, Circa 1900, Creative Patina
Rustic Dining Table, Solid Wood, France, Circa 1900, Creative Patina

Rustic Dining Table, Solid Wood, France, Circa 1900, Creative Patina

Located in Antwerp, BE

Its elongated proportions and sturdy build also make it ideal for use as a creative workbench or studio table. This is a practical, characterful piece that works equally well in rust...

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Jeweler's old french coffee table, 19th century
Jeweler's old french coffee table, 19th century

Jeweler's old french coffee table, 19th century

Located in LYON, FR

A rare and unique piece, it was created from a period jeweler's workbench. Its superb patina and oak tripod legs make it very sturdy and perfectly heighted.

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Beech & Pine Work Table with Green Painted Legs
French 19th Century Beech & Pine Work Table with Green Painted Legs

French 19th Century Beech & Pine Work Table with Green Painted Legs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique 19th century French workbench–formerly a prep table for the kitchen or other household work, easily adapted to a kitchen island for the modern interior as it contains one la...

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19th Century French Country Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

Primitive Industrial Table, France, 19th Century
Primitive Industrial Table, France, 19th Century

Primitive Industrial Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ideal as a coffee table or a functional workbench, this piece adds character and history to any room.

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century
Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

Rustic Vernacular Drop-Leaf Worktable, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

At its center, a practical cabinet with a hinged door provides concealed storage for tools, utensils, or supplies, making it equally suited for use as a kitchen prep station, artist’...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Saint Crespin - Renaissance sculpture - Loire Valley, 16th century
Saint Crespin - Renaissance sculpture - Loire Valley, 16th century

Saint Crespin - Renaissance sculpture - Loire Valley, 16th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The saint is depicted standing before his workbench, the front of which is carved in relief with tools associated with his craft — including a pair of pincers, a curved implement, an...

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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Workbenches

Materials

Stone

Very Large Rustic French Jeweller's Dining Table, France, early 20th Century
Very Large Rustic French Jeweller's Dining Table, France, early 20th Century

Very Large Rustic French Jeweller's Dining Table, France, early 20th Century

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Originally used as a French jeweler's workbench, this piece tells a story of heritage and creativity.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Industrial Work Table
19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Industrial Work Table

19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Industrial Work Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Originally a woodworkers workbench, today use it in a modern or traditional setting, this table will add interest and character to any room.

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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A "mochi board" is a board from the Meiji era that was used as a workbench for kneading flour, and is made from rare zelkova wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table
Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Industrial workbench from the early 20th century. Made from wood and cast iron with outstanding original patina.

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A "mochi board" is a board from the Meiji era that was used as a workbench for kneading flour, and is made from rare zelkova wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

The curved legs are beautiful. It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time. The material is high-quality Japanese zelkova wood, which has a beautiful texture due to years o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI
Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The curved shape, not typically seen on workbenches, may have been a way to add curves to a product or material.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Workbenches

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Rustic Free Form Organic Table, France, Late 19th Century
Rustic Free Form Organic Table, France, Late 19th Century

Rustic Free Form Organic Table, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

With ample space to accommodate up to 10 guests, this large model boasts six gracefully curved surfaces, reminiscent of its former life as a jeweler's workbench. Mounted securely on ...

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s
Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s

Industrial Campaign-Style Folding Table with Iron Bracing, France, circa 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Despite its compact storage profile, the table opens to an impressive 73 inches in length (just over 6 feet), making it highly functional for use as a dining table, workbench, or dis...

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Early 20th Century French Campaign Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period. It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time. It is made of high-quality Japanese zelkova wood and finished with l...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Workbenches

Materials

Wood

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

This is a beautifully chopped and gnarled carpenter’s workbench. The trestle-style base is made of oak and is possibly of later construction.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

Primitive Carpenter’s Bench in Oak, France, Early 20th Century
Primitive Carpenter’s Bench in Oak, France, Early 20th Century

Primitive Carpenter’s Bench in Oak, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Its A-frame legs are braced for stability, while the angled notches and pegs at each end suggest its original purpose as a workbench or saw trestle—designed for enduring physical str...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Industrial Work Table in Aged Blue Oak & Pine
19th Century Industrial Work Table in Aged Blue Oak & Pine

19th Century Industrial Work Table in Aged Blue Oak & Pine

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century English industrial work table or workbench has plenty of storage. Oak planks of the top surface show tactile patina throughout, marks left by the labors of those wh...

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19th Century English Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

Kralik Baluster Vase with Fire Decor, Multicolored Spatterglass 'End-of-Day'
Kralik Baluster Vase with Fire Decor, Multicolored Spatterglass 'End-of-Day'

Kralik Baluster Vase with Fire Decor, Multicolored Spatterglass 'End-of-Day'

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Verviers, BE

Artist Antonin Ruckl This technique originated with glassblowers who cleaned up their workbench by incorporating remnants from other work in this style of decor.

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Workbenches

Materials

Art Glass

Industrial Metal Dining Table Base
Industrial Metal Dining Table Base

Industrial Metal Dining Table Base

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

Industrial Metal Dining Table Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Two antique metal workbench saw horses have been adapted and made into a stylish desk or dining table base.

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19th Century European Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

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

1920s American Built Workshop Table

Located in Hanover, MA

The two bay garage built 1926 had its own gasoline pump and two overhead car wash showers as well as this fine workbench. Rock solid. Entirely original. Table surface height is 33 ...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880
The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The laboratory is filled with electrical equipment—wires, coils, light bulbs, and scientific instruments—scattered across the workbench and surrounding area. The engraving’s atmosph...

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1880s Antique Workbenches

Materials

Paper

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara
Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

$22,992Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

Located in New York, NY

On the left side of the tiara, a cherub is deeply engrossed in sculpting. He leans over his workbench, chiseling what appears to be a miniature representation of the Apollo Belvedere...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Workbenches

Materials

Other

Industrial Metal Base Garden Dining Table or Desk
Industrial Metal Base Garden Dining Table or Desk

Industrial Metal Base Garden Dining Table or Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

These antique metal workbench saw horses have been adapted and made into a stylish dining table base.

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Iron

19th Century Original Weathered Oak French Low Work Bench
19th Century Original Weathered Oak French Low Work Bench

19th Century Original Weathered Oak French Low Work Bench

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Absolutely stunning very heavy low workbench typically handmade in situ from a local piece of timber.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Workbenches

Materials

Oak

Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island
Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island

Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island

Located in Forney, TX

Ferrell and Company (Saginaw, Michigan, United States), dating to the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, repurposed and now fashioned as a work table / kitchen island, with ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

19th Century Oil Painting of Blacksmith Forge, Signed Artwork
19th Century Oil Painting of Blacksmith Forge, Signed Artwork

19th Century Oil Painting of Blacksmith Forge, Signed Artwork

Located in Seaford, GB

Middle Ground: Figures working at the forge and a workbench. Background: The illuminated workshop window and hanging tools.

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1890s Danish High Victorian Antique Workbenches

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 27" High, 44.5" Wide, 27.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as...

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19th Century Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

Located in Hanover, MA

Saturday Sale until 31 July 2024 Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair, stripped, tightened and finish restored and polished, ready for your upholsterer's work...

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1850s American Empire Revival Antique Workbenches

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a home office writing desk, library table, buffet server, oversized hall console, sofa table, kitc...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Workbenches

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand
Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand

Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: Edouard Schenck Théodore Deck Louis Majorelle brasseries patisserie boucherie delicatessen hostess host stand restaurant reception service station workbench maitre d desk h...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Workbenches

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island
Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island

Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island

Located in Forney, TX

Featuring rustic hand-crafted solid wood construction, having a later antique rectangular galvanized metal workbench top with desirable overhang, riveted edge, and tip slot that fall...

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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table
Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

Strong and sturdy, yet lightweight enough to easily move or put away when not in use, ideal size and proportions for a variety of different ways, including as use as a playful card g...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Workbenches

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Antique Workbenches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique workbenches available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all antique workbenches available were constructed with great care. Antique workbenches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique workbenches bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Hamilton Products, Hammacher Schlemmer and Ohio Tool Company each produced beautiful antique workbenches that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Workbenches?

Prices for antique workbenches start at $380 and top out at $13,342 with the average selling for $2,398.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte. 

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .