Bench Vise
Violin Maker's Work Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Extraordinary live edge work bench & vise from a violin factory. Note the shape resembles a violin
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Vintage 1910s Italian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Can there be such a thing as a pretty work bench? I think so.
This is lovely rare small scale
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
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 Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 1850s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique c. Large Carpenter's Workbench c.1890-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
tools and dovetail joints. The bench features two wooden and castiron screw vises that work properly and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Maple, Wood
20th Century Czech 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
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20th Century Czech Industrial and Work Tables
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
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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th c. Carpenter's Workbench c.1880-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
the front, large inlay tray used to house larger tools and two wooden screw vises with steel handles
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
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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...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
Still Life — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Charles Quest, 'Still Life', 1947, wood engraving, edition 8. Signed, dated, and numbered '3/8' in pencil. Titled and annotated 'wood engraving' in the bottom left margin. A fine imp...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Underwater — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Charles Quest, 'Underwater', 1948, chiaroscuro wood engraving, edition 12. Signed, titled, dated and numbered '3/12' in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, in dark brown and war...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Industrial Worktable with Three Iron Drawers, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial worktable from the 1960s. It features a black iron construction, solid wooden plate and three red iron drawers. Weight: 41 kg.
Drawer dimensions:
Width: 28 cm
D...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 20th c. Carpenter's Workbench with Drawers c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Perfect to use as a bar or console. A beautifully worn and well used, solid Maple carpenter's workbench with five drawers and two vices. Each drawer has ample storage. The vic...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with outstanding patina.
The stool is not included.
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century Antique Carpenter's Workbench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning antique carpenter's workbench with tons of charm, lovely patina and paint splatter. This 19th Century piece was used by carpenters of the period, with built in organization ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Estonian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
French Antique Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Austin, TX
French antique carpenter’s workbench from the Alps. This piece is made of painted chestnut and features a drawer and a cast iron hand vise.
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Antique 1850s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Giant Workbench Console
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giant carpenter's workbench console - France, 1930s
Brutalist thick slab of wood with original hardware and fantastic patina
Huge scale - over 9ft long !.
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Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Etabli - Work Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 19th century Etabli - Work Table from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained oak and retaining its original vice. Terrific as a console table.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Industrial Steel Cabinet Original Paint Possible Kitchen Island or Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial steel cabinet with (7) functional wood drawers in original paint. Would make a great additional kitchen work surface, or function as a small kitchen island. Our Old Plank ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 50 in D 23.38 in
Antique Work Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique potter’s table or work bench in original worn condition. Made of rough hardwood with original chiselled holes for bench dogs and tools. Rustic design, the bottom stretchers w...
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables
Antique American Industrial Wood Plank Distress Paint Splatter Work Bench Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial wood plank distress paint splatter work bench table. Item features a distressed finish with paint splatters, various metal handles, solid plank wood top w...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 51.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Industrial Carpenter Work Bench Reed MFG Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage industrial work bench
Turn of the century 2 tier work bench with metal vices marked Reed MFG Company and a recessed tray where tools were stored.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Console Tables
Materials
Metal
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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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Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique Late 18th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
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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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables
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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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
Antique 19th Century French Sofa Tables
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables
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.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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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Antique 19th Century Italian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Early Work Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
Narrow maple workbench from Quebec, with large vise on end and heavy patina surface
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Antique 19th Century Canadian More Furniture and Collectibles
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Vintage 1950s American Other Industrial and Work Tables
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
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Console Tables
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century French Tables
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
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 1850s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 1880s Italian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 1840s French Rustic Console Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Console Tables
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
Antique 1880s French Console Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Beech Artisan Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Unique carpenter’s bench from France, dating to the late 19th century, made of beech wood and iron
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique 1880s French Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 1880s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Vintage 1930s Belgian French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century French Other Console Tables
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
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Antique 19th Century English Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
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
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak, 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 Industrial and Work Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
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 Tables
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
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Bench Vise For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bench vise you’re looking for. Each bench vise for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage bench vise now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bench vise, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bench vise, those designed in industrial and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one bench vise that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Quest produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bench Vise?
Prices for a bench vise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $5,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,293.
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.
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