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Early 20th Century Machinist Tool Chest by Hammacher Schlemmer
Early 20th Century Machinist Tool Chest by Hammacher Schlemmer

Early 20th Century Machinist Tool Chest by Hammacher Schlemmer

Located in Dekalb, IL

The right compartment houses a built-in iron vise driven by a rack-and-pinion style adjustment, allowing the user to secure workpieces directly from the chest without a separate benc...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise
Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise

Antique Christiansen Workbench with Abernathy Vise

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Distressed C. Christiansen Bench with Vise by The Abernathy Vise & Tool Co., Chicago, IL Overall Dimensions: 26 1/2" deep x 42" wide x 32" high Top Dimensions: 2...

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Early 20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Constructed from solid wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the bench features an integrated leg vise with wooden screw mechanism, multiple tool wells, and dog holes along the surfac...

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Antique 19th Century Estonian Machine Age Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Vintage Belgian Wooden Work Table with Iron Vises, 20th Century
Vintage Belgian Wooden Work Table with Iron Vises, 20th Century

Vintage Belgian Wooden Work Table with Iron Vises, 20th Century

$2,076Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.9 in W 55.4 in D 28.9 in

Vintage Belgian Wooden Work Table with Iron Vises, 20th Century

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

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

The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulder” vise on the left-hand front, both of which operate on sturdy hardwood screws, which ...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Austin, TX

Workbench from the French Alps made of waxed and patinated chestnut wood. The bench features the original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom shelf.

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

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 original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom shelf.

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 From the George W.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Table, 20th Century Czech Design
Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Table, 20th Century Czech Design

Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Table, 20th Century Czech Design

$3,676Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.4 in W 82.3 in D 24.2 in

Vintage Industrial Wooden Work Table, 20th Century Czech Design

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Czechia in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Czech Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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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 charming used condition and has a good size.

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Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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, circa 1880s.

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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
Antique Belgian Solid Oak Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with Vises, Circa 1900's

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 entry table or sofa table.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Solid Oak Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vises, Circa 1900
Antique Belgian Solid Oak Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vises, Circa 1900

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: Height - 34 inches Width - 84 inches Depth - 38 1/2 inches Depth Of Surface - 3...

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Tables

Materials

Oak

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Industrial Carpenter's Adjustable Bench
Industrial Carpenter's Adjustable Bench

Industrial Carpenter's Adjustable Bench

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H 33.5 in W 47 in D 21 in

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 with a bottom tool tray shelf.

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Vintage 1950s American Other Industrial and Work Tables

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 would expect from an Industrial wood worker's bench that was used daily!

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique German Woodworker's Bench
Antique German Woodworker's Bench

Antique German Woodworker's Bench

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H 32.5 in W 86 in D 31.5 in

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 drawer for storage.

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20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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 Schlemmer features it's wonderful original work worn patina.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 kitchen island or console table.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage, American Made, Industrial Wooden Bench
Original Vintage, American Made, Industrial Wooden Bench

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" x 15".

Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench

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 tail vise on the rear of the right side.

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Console Tables

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

How and where vises are fitted further differentiates between different bench types, the most common of which are those known as the standard cabinetmaker's bench (fitted with a face...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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

The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulder” vise on the left-hand front, both of which operate on sturdy wooden screws.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

The bench originally had two vises but a previous owner cut the shoulder vise from the left hand front.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom planked shelf.

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Antique 1880s French Console Tables

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 construction and double stretcher base with original cleats.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables

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

The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulder” vise on the left-hand front, both of which operate on sturdy wooden screws.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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

The tool trough at the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and is sloped at both ends, which is rare. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, ...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom planked shelf.

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Antique 1850s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 original vise and clamp of forged iron as well as a bottom planked shelf.

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial and Work Tables

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

ABOUT A beautifully worn solid Maple carpenter's workbench with large inlay tray used to house larger tools and dovetail joints. The bench features two wooden screw vises that work...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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

ABOUT A beautiful worn solid Maple carpenter's workbench with large inlay tray used to house larger tools, pull out drawer, bottom storage and dovetail joints. The bench features ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Vintage Industrial Workbench, Wood and Metal, 20th Century Czech
Vintage Industrial Workbench, Wood and Metal, 20th Century Czech

Vintage Industrial Workbench, Wood and Metal, 20th Century Czech

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive metal vises on the side and end of the table would have s...

Category

20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

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H 32 in W 62 in D 28.5 in

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Belgian Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench
20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench

20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench

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H 32 in W 83.1 in D 42.5 in

20th Century Czech Carpenter’s Workbench

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive metal vises on the side and end of the table would have s...

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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

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H 34.3 in W 55 in D 28.9 in

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

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H 33.5 in W 82.7 in D 36.7 in

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table
20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

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H 30.4 in W 75.1 in D 38.8 in

20th Century Belgian Wooden Work Table

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

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20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Maple Carpenter's Workbench, C.1960
Mid-Century Maple Carpenter's Workbench, C.1960

Mid-Century Maple Carpenter's Workbench, C.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

History A carpenter's workbench is essentially a table fitted with various holding devices, such as bench stops and vises, made sufficiently strong and massive to be used for a vari...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1960-Made in Finland
Mid-century Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1960-Made in Finland

Mid-century Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1960-Made in Finland

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY A carpenter's workbench is essentially a table fitted with various holding devices, such as bench stops and vises, made sufficiently strong and massive to be used for a vari...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Handmade Solid Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1970
Handmade Solid Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1970

Handmade Solid Maple Carpenter's Workbench c.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

D 36 in. (40 in. with handle and 44.5 in. when vice is fully extended) W 71 in. (80.5 in. when vice is fully extended) HISTORY A carpenter's workbench is essentially a table fitted...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

French, Bourgogne Antique Work Bench Wine Carrier
French, Bourgogne Antique Work Bench Wine Carrier

French, Bourgogne Antique Work Bench Wine Carrier

Located in Dallas, TX

While most of the legs are blocked, the front left one has been sinuously carved and is fronted by the bench’s still functioning iron handled vise. The front of the top shelf has bee...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench
Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Work Bench

Located in Baltimore, MD

At 36” deep to the tip of the vise handle, or 31.5” without it, this bench could be a side table, a sofa table, a server in a restaurant, or a magnificent TV console.

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

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

How and where vises are fitted further differentiates between different bench types, the most common of which are those known as the standard cabinetmaker's bench (fitted with a face...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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

The bench features two all wooden vises that both extend 13 inches.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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

The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulder” vise on the left-hand front, both of which operate on sturdy wooden screws.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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

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H 32.5 in W 77 in D 34.5 in

Vintage Oak Carpenter's and Joiner's Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

The tool trough at the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and a pine backboard. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoul...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage Oak Carpenters' and Joiners' Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

The tool trough at the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and a pine backboard. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulde...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

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H 32 in W 79.5 in D 34.5 in

Vintage Oak Carpenters and Joiners Workbench

Located in Baltimore, MD

The tool trough at the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and a pine backboard. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoulde...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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 tool trough at the rear has a yellow pine floor, as is usual, and a pine backboard. The bench has two vises. An end or “tail” vise on the right hand side, and a front or “shoul...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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

In the early years they were based in Chicago and made woodworking vises and workbenches. In 1912 they moved to Muskegon, MI and specialized in school laboratory equipment while main...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench
20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench

20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench

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H 34.3 in W 54.6 in D 30.8 in

20th Century Belgian Carpenter’s Workbench

Located in High Point, NC

Built in Belgium in the 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a carpenter’s work bench; the impressive iron vises on the side and end of the table would have se...

Category

20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

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.

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Antique 19th Century Console Tables

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Industrial and Work Tables

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Country Industrial and Work Tables

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 the top made for bench dogs that allows the clamping of wooden parts. ​

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Oak

Hammacher Schlemmer Work Bench w/Vises and Drawer
Hammacher Schlemmer Work Bench w/Vises and Drawer

Hammacher Schlemmer Work Bench w/Vises and Drawer

By Hammacher Schlemmer

Located in Hudson, NY

Great original patina work bench. Covered with paint , dirt and scuffs. The piece has not been cleaned, but is very usable with no oils on the surface.The piece comes with 3 metal do...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

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Located in Sharon, CT

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French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

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Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 19th century 2 drawer console - work table from Southwest of France in walnut and pine wood. Wonderful as a sofa table or placed beneath a flat screen television.

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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Chestnut, Pine

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Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table

$1,500

H 41.74 in W 57.49 in D 24.81 in

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

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$4,472

H 30.71 in W 147.64 in D 27.56 in

Long work table, 20th century

Located in Greding, DE

Long work table with double workstation and two drawers. The table top is painted in black and the frame in brown. The setting is heavily worn.

Category

20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive Work Console From France, Circa 1900
Vintage Primitive Work Console From France, Circa 1900

Vintage Primitive Work Console From France, Circa 1900

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Primitive Work Console From France, Circa 1900. Solid pine construction with great patina and use.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Console Tables

Materials

Pine

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

$1,564Sale 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,...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Belgian Fruitwood Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vices, Circa 1920
Antique Belgian Fruitwood Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vices, Circa 1920

Antique Belgian Fruitwood Carpenter's Woodworking Bench with 2 Vices, Circa 1920

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Belgian Carpenter's Woodworking Bench in Solid Fruitwood with 2 Working Vices, Circa 1920-1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench
Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

Antique Smaller Scale French Work Bench

$2,970

H 32 in W 54 in D 27 in

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 antique French work bench with beautiful old faded blue paint residue. It retains its 2...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Antique Swedish Scandinavian Painted Pine Rustic Industrial Workbench Table
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,...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Vintage Industrial Carpenter Work Bench Reed MFG Co
Vintage Industrial Carpenter Work Bench Reed MFG Co

Vintage Industrial Carpenter Work Bench Reed MFG Co

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 52.25 in D 18.5 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.   

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar
Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.25 in W 83.5 in D 32 in

Cabinet Makers Work Bench, as Sideboard, Serving Table or Bar

Located in Huntington, NY

Functional early 20th century cabinet makers work bench as sideboard, serving table or bar.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Serving Tables

Materials

Maple

Vintage French Wooden Work Table, Sturdy 20th Century Craftsmanship
Vintage French Wooden Work Table, Sturdy 20th Century Craftsmanship

Vintage French Wooden Work Table, Sturdy 20th Century Craftsmanship

$2,876Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.3 in W 103.9 in D 36.2 in

Vintage French Wooden Work Table, Sturdy 20th Century Craftsmanship

Located in High Point, NC

A vintage French wooden work table. Constructed from stout wooden beams, crafted with the owner’s livelihood in mind. This ultimate sturdy table’s newest craft is turning function in...

Category

20th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench
Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench

Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench

$2,942

H 26.78 in W 84.65 in D 19.69 in

Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

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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.

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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.