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French Beech & Oak Artisans Workbench
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,223     $1,327
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French Beech & Oak Artisans Workbench

19th century
Description

An artisans workbench of beech and oak construction with original vice and clamping bar. France, later 19th century.

A tool shelf sits below the thick top which is well worn from years of use.

Width 161cm / 63.5"

Depth 38cm / 15" (+ vice 10cm / 4")

Height 78cm / 30.75"

*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.

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
78cm (30.71")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Oak Artisan Workbench to the 19th Century.

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SA1139426
Description
An artisans workbench of beech and oak construction with original vice and clamping bar. France, later 19th century.

A tool shelf sits below the thick top which is well worn from years of use.

Width 161cm / 63.5"

fig 1. A French beech and oak timber workbench featuring a wooden leg vice, an iron holdfast clamp, and a lower slatted storage shelf.
fig 1. French Beech & Oak Artisans Workbench

Depth 38cm / 15" (+ vice 10cm / 4")

Height 78cm / 30.75"

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 French beech and oak timber workbench featuring a wooden leg vice, an iron holdfast clamp, and a lower slatted storage shelf.
fig 2. French Beech & Oak Artisans Workbench

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

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.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Oak Artisan Workbench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139426
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
Location
Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A French beech and oak timber workbench featuring a wooden leg vice, an iron holdfast clamp, and a lower slatted storage shelf.
French Beech & Oak Artisans Workbench
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A French beech and oak timber workbench featuring a wooden leg vice, an iron holdfast clamp, and a lower slatted storage shelf.
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French artisan workbenches were constructed as heavy-duty workstations for carpentry, joinery, and manual trades during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They featured integrated work-holding mechanisms such as wooden leg vices and iron holdfast clamps to secure timber during shaping.

Workbenches were typically crafted from durable dense hardwoods such as oak and beech, selected for their resistance to impact and wear. Construction involved heavy mortise and tenon joinery, thick solid plank tops, and sturdy stretchers to withstand rigorous daily labor.

Authentic period workbenches exhibit signs of functional wear, including tool marks, saw kerfs, indentations, and an accumulated patina from oil and usage. Structural elements like hand-cut joinery, original wooden screw vices, and wrought iron holdfasts further confirm age.

A vintage timber workbench is frequently repurposed as a statement console table in a hallway, a kitchen island in a country or industrial setting, or a display counter in commercial spaces. The lower shelf provides practical storage space for books, baskets, or kitchenware.

Maintenance requires regular dusting and periodic applications of clear beeswax or boiled linseed oil to hydrate the hardwood and protect against moisture. Avoid harsh chemical cleansers or standing water, which can damage the aged patina and cause timber movement.
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