Bench Vise Used
Violin Maker's Work Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Extraordinary live edge work bench & vise from a violin factory. Note the shape resembles a violin
Category
1910s Italian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Work Bench — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Charles Quest, 'Work Bench', 1949, wood engraving, edition 40. Signed, dated and numbered 9/40 in
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1940s American Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Woodcut
Circa 1890 Bleached French Carpenters Work Bench Table with Lower Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally the work bench for a French carpenter, this fantastic antique industrial table offers a
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29.5 in W 94.75 in D 25.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
1950's Custom Made Rustic Industrial Workbench on Casters
Located in West Chester, PA
One of kind custom made work bench circa 1951 featuring a galvanized top over wood and a Craftsman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Maple, Wood
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
1920s American Built Workshop Table
Located in Hanover, MA
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Richards-Wilcox quick-release woodworkers vise (Patent US1055278).
Bench dogs.
Rock Island Vise No. 51
Category
1920s American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Late 19th c. Scrubbed Carpenter's Workbench c.1880-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original scrubbed carpenter's workbench with two wooden screw vises and large inlay tray
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive metal vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Czech Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal
20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive metal vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Czech Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
Handmade Solid Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
carpenter's workbench is essentially a table fitted with various holding devices, such as bench stops and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Maple Carpenter's Workbench, C.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
various holding devices, such as bench stops and vises, made sufficiently strong and massive to be used
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
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Antique French Butcher Block or Kitchen Island with an Amazing Natural Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Butcher Block that has been thoroughly bleached clean, which is something that they all desperately require and our Old Plank Restoration department then took the task...
Category
1910s French Country Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 59.5 in D 24 in
Rustic Console Table Carpenter's Workbench, France circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the years of constant use revealed in every ding, gouge, stain and scratch that enrich the character of this impressive carpenters' workbench from France.
Please examine the cl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Oak Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid oak farm table from France is full of rustic charm. Long planks of oak make up the smooth rectangular top and showcase a beautiful patina. The apron houses two drawers tha...
Category
19th Century French Other Bench Vise Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron Base Wood Top Drafting Table - Art Easel or Hostess Stand
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique American Industrial age gold painted adjustable tripod cast Iron base drafting table, art easel, lectern - podium or hostess stand with hinged oak top. In the style of Keuffe...
Category
1930s American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
Victorian Industrial Iron Factory Table Cabinmodern Kitchen Worktable Island
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very old single drawer metal worktable with slatted wood lower shelf. Fully functional, level and sturdy table, patina to all surfaces. Beautifully dark and aged.
Measures: W 60 x D...
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage carpentry woodworking - craftsman's pine workbench.
Dating to the first half of the 20th century, having a thick rectangular solid pine top with desirable overhang and r...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage Workbench 96" with Vise
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage workbench with removable top
What a find. Offered is a vintage workbench that is estimated post 1950s. The top is removable and underneath there is a walnut stain on solid 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
LARGE Original Mid Century MODERN Skyline Framed ARTWORK by Stuart
By Vanguard Studios
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large framed Mid Century Modern Skyline Artwork. Acrylic on masonite with some metallic gold pigment. Vibrant orange and red. Signed Stuart lower right, with label affixed to the ba...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Masonite
Early American Farm Workbench
Located in Oakville, CT
Early carpenter's workbench
Overall dimensions: 25" x 72" x 42" high
Height to table top: 31".
Category
Early 20th Century American Bench Vise Used
Materials
Pine
Antique Carpenter's Workbench, Onsole, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique carpenter's workbench ~ sofa table ~ console is intriguing, because it's entirely possible that some of the furniture in our showrooms was created on this very bench! Hand-he...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew seat sits on 3 support legs. The hand scrolled sides also features carved trefoil....
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood, Pine
Original Blue Painted Narrow Pine Bench, Hungary dated 1885
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow bench is a fun find due to its unique smaller scale and at just over 6' long, perfect for a small mud room, entryway or hallway.
Original hand painted details include red...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Bench Vise Used
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Carpenters Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful 19th century workbench is made of solid wood and has a beautiful oak patina and original vise grip. Originally used as a carpenter's workbench, the thick oak top sitt...
Category
Late 19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Counterpoint Wall Lamps "C-1626" by Raak, The Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Dutch design, these model "C-1626" wall lamps remain fascinating designs defined by the contrast of the smooth-round satin-matt glass and the angula...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal
President_, Jo Hammerborg, Fog _ Morup., 1900-talets andra hälft. copy
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Montclair, NJ
Table lamp model "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Made in Denmark. Two sockets for light bulbs. Made from aluminium with tripod foot stem in chromed steel and 3 small p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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H 24.4 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
French Antique Workbench
Located in Austin, TX
Workbench, French, made of beech wood. This was the essential wood in the craftsmen shops all throughout the 19th century. This console piece features the original vise, a forged iro...
Category
1850s French Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
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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 Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Antique Distressed Carpenters Workbench Industrial Table Woodworkers
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique distressed carpenters workbench with vise. It is 55" wide, 57.5" with the handle of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carpenter's Industrial Workbench
Located in North Beninngton, VT
century. Characteristic wedge construction. I've seen a lot of these benches but never one this early
Category
Late 18th Century American Bench Vise Used
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Antique Belgian Solid Oak Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with Vises, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Belgian solid oak carpenter's woodworking bench with vises, Circa 1900-1910. Great as an
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 70 in D 27 in
Antique Belgian Solid Oak Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vises, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Belgian Solid oak carpenter's woodworking bench with 2 vises, Circa 1900-1910.
Measures
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Early 1900s Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 84 in D 38.5 in
Antique Work Table with 2 Vises
Located in Woodbury, CT
This antique maple work bench would make a great bar. Not that one necessarily needs a large vise
Category
19th Century American Bench Vise Used
Antique Industrial Carpenters Workbench, 2 Vises, 2 Drawers, Amazing Patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial carpenters workbench, 2 vises, 2 drawers. Amazing patina, an interesting and
Category
1920s American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
19th Century Solid Oak Normandy Workbench Console with Original Iron Vise
Located in Fayetteville, AR
woodwork in the late 19th century, this bench would be ideal as a sofa table or as a console for a large
Category
19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 54.5 in D 13.5 in
Late 19th Century French Beechwood and Iron Workbench with Vise, Drawer, Shelves
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this work bench could also function as a unique sofa table or console table, circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 59 in D 16 in
Work Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Walnut work bench with wooden vise. works well as a mini bar.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Oak Carpenter's Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
A traditionally-made oak workbench with two working vises and superb dovetailed construction. The
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
Antique Work Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
functioning vise with original working wooden screw. Remarkably for a piece that has been in such long use
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19th Century Italian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Early Work Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
Narrow maple workbench from Quebec, with large vise on end and heavy patina surface
Category
19th Century Canadian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
Oak Carpenter's Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
fully-operational vises upon a trestle-style base with two stretchers locked by wooden keys. The pine
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Pine, Maple
Industrial Carpenter's Adjustable Bench
Located in New York, NY
This bench features two drawers and a vise. The work bench stands on square legs having stretchers
Category
1950s American Other Bench Vise Used
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
Category
19th Century French Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
Antique German Woodworker's Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A wonderful large sized wood worker's bench, with its two original vises. It has a single deep
Category
20th Century German Industrial Bench Vise Used
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
Category
1920s American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Brass
Small Antique French Work Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
An unusual small French antique gnarly work bench full of character. The top has an unusual iron
Category
19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
wooden keys.
The bench surface is comprised of a three oak slabs, together 18.5 deep and over 3” thick
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak, Pine
Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
bed bolts rather than the more usual wooden keys.
The bench surface is comprised of a two oak slabs
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
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
Category
19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
, pulled tight on original wooden keys.
The bench surface is comprised of a single oak slab, 16” deep over
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Original Vintage, American Made, Industrial Wooden Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wooden Bench with vise. One large draw 31" x 15" with four small drawers 14 1/2
Category
20th Century American Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
. There is a 5” wide tool trough at the rear. The bench has two vises; a shoulder vise on the front and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of this unusually diminutive woodworking bench probably pre-dates the base. It is made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Antique French Wood Worker's Bench or Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Somehow, we seem to be gravitating lately to old woodworker’s shop benches. We already have a
Category
1850s French Country Bench Vise Used
Original 19th Century Rustic Craftsmen Work Table Bench
Located in North York, ON
This original antique, rustic 19th century Tuscan craftsman work bench has amazing character. It is
Category
1880s Italian Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Metal
Antique American Industrial carpenter multi drawer Work Bench Table
Located in Surrey, BC
A really nice example of a hi-quality multi drawer work bench in all original finish with swivel
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Workbench Carpenter's Table, Distressed Wood Vintage Bench Retail Display
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wooden carpenter's workbench, table with distressed paint and clamp vise that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 70 in L 31.5 in
Character Rich Versatile Rustic French Antique Work Bench Table Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is one incredibly aged and unique French work bench. Dating to the 1800's, this work bench is
Category
1840s French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Elm
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
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Cypress
H 34 in W 17 in D 102.5 in
Scandinavian Carpenter's Pine Workbench, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
the face vise suggest that this bench was created for a right handed woodworker. The bench has an open
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Pine
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have served to hold
Category
20th Century Belgian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Antique French Workbench
Located in Austin, TX
Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the
Category
1880s French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
A wonderful oak carpenter's bench featuring two working vises, pegged bolted and dovetailed
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century French Alps Antique Workbench
Located in Austin, TX
French antique work bench from Chamonix in the French Alps. This rare and authentic piece was used
Category
1880s French Bench Vise Used
Materials
Cherry, Fir
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
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Oak Joiner's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
trestles are joined by two 1.75””x4” stretchers, pulled tight on original wooden keys.
The bench surface
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
are joined by two 1.5”x4” stretchers, pulled tight on original wooden keys.
The bench surface is
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Small Bleached Oak Work Table from Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
Charming, small size work bench with a wonderful color. Top has a trough at the edge and vise on
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
Oak and Pine Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
An unusually small vintage joiner’s bench on an oak collapsable base. The two base stretchers
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak, Pine
Oak Worktable, 1880s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shortened over the years to a height of 60 cm. The workbench has a working vise and an iron attachment to
Category
1880s French Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Oak and Pine Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
. The bench is more versatile for the absence of a front vise, which adds so much depth to so many of
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak, Pine
1930s Belgian Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
sturdy worktop astride a trapezoid bench, mounted with a vertical wooden vise. A sunken channel runs
Category
1930s Belgian French Provincial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Steel
Oak Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
wooden keys. The bench features two wooden screw-turned vises with exposed hand-cut dovetails. The
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Bench Vise Used
Materials
Maple, Wood
H 33.75 in W 83.25 in D 25.75 in
French 19th Century Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This bench is made of beech and oak, from France, circa 1860. It has a functional vise with hand
Category
19th Century French Other Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Oak Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
charismatic appeal. This bench was made of solid oak in England, circa 1870. It has a functional vise with
Category
19th Century English Country Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Oak and Pitch Pine Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a large and well-used oak carpenter’s bench with a beautifully gnarled surface, a shallow
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bench Vise Used
Materials
Oak, Pine
English 19th Century Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
adjustable vise incorporated into the design of one of the legs, and a lower shelf for added storage. This
Category
19th Century French Bench Vise Used
Small Cabinet Workbench
Located in Peekskill, NY
and a bit over four foot long. Under the bench is a nice set of draws and the sides and back are
Category
Early 20th Century American Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Beechwood Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Artisan’s bench from Burgundy France is made of unfinished beech and iron. Years of use shows
Category
19th Century French Other Bench Vise Used
Materials
Beech
French 19th Century Artisans Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
things like nails and screws. Two functional iron vise grips are fixed to the side and front of the bench
Category
1810s French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
19th Century Workbench from Burgundy, France
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
hand-forged iron hardware on the styled adjustable vise that has been incorporated into the design of
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Console, Sofa Table, Vise and Wine Rack
Located in Fayetteville, AR
towel can be hung from it. A very sturdy piece with a 16 inch deep top, this work bench could also
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Bench Vise Used
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 70.5 in D 16 in
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Bench Vise Used For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bench vise used you’re looking for. Each bench vise used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bench vise used, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bench vise used, those designed in industrial and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bench vise used over the years, but those crafted by Charles Quest are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bench Vise Used?
Prices for a bench vise used start at $900 and top out at $5,910 with the average selling for $4,118.
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.
Questions About Bench Vise Used
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023You can use a variety of things as an outdoor bench. As an alternative to actual benches, consider a pair of garden stools placed side by side. Or, try upcycling items like crates, wood boxes or large planters, all of which are suitable pieces of seating for gardens and other exterior spaces. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of outdoor furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
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Bed Backboard
Antique Crank Table Base
Antique Stickley Dining Chairs
Vintage Table Vise
Japanese Bedroom Bench
Collapsible Trestle Table
Oak Ice Bucket
Vintage Bench Press