A French beech and oak artisans workbench with a rare and unusual slanted vice.

A tool shelf sits below the thick, worn top which features an iron clamping bar. Circa 1900.

Width 172cm / 67.75"

Depth 36cm / 14.25" + vice 10cm / 4"

Height 80cm / 31.5"

*Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

General trade and prop hire enquiries always welcome.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

172cm (67.72")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this Rustic French Artisan Workbench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1131091

Description

A French beech and oak artisans workbench with a rare and unusual slanted vice.

A tool shelf sits below the thick, worn top which features an iron clamping bar. Circa 1900.

Width 172cm / 67.75"

Depth 36cm / 14.25" + vice 10cm / 4"

fig 1. A rustic wooden French artisan workbench featuring a thick timber top, integrated wooden leg vise, iron holdfast tool, and a low slatted storage shelf. — fig 1. French Artisans Workbench

Height 80cm / 31.5"

Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628.

Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. A rustic wooden French artisan workbench featuring a thick timber top, integrated wooden leg vise, iron holdfast tool, and a low slatted storage shelf. — fig 2. French Artisans Workbench

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

General trade and prop hire enquiries always welcome.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

172cm (67.72")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this Rustic French Artisan Workbench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1131091

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024

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A French artisan workbench is a heavy timber work table historically used by joiners, carpenters, and crafts workers for manual woodwork. These functional items typically feature thick timber tops, integrated wooden leg vises, and lower shelving designed to hold tools.

Traditional workbenches are constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, beech, or elm to withstand heavy impact and tool use. Iron or steel hardware components, including holdfasts, screws, and clamping mechanisms, provide structural support and utility.

Authentic workbenches exhibit surface wear including chisel indentations, saw marks, drill holes, and varied patination across the working surface. Structural indicators include hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, heavy iron holdfast tools, and functional wooden vice assemblies.

A workbench functions as a distinctive console table in wide entrance halls, dining spaces, or behind living room sofas. The textured timber surface provides contrast when displaying ceramics, glass vessels, or table lamps in contemporary spaces.

Clear dust regularly using a dry cloth and apply clear furniture wax sparingly to protect the wood grain and maintain surface patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent the solid timber from drying out or splitting.

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French Artisans Workbench

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