Antique Work Tables & Workbenches
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French 19th Century Solid Walnut Convent Dining Table
$16,500.0029.63"H x 130"W x 39.38"D
Dimensions: 29 ⅝” H x 130”(10’-10”)W x 39 ⅜” D
A truly spectacular, enormous solid walnut refectory/dining table from a French convent (“nunnery”) dating to the 19th century. The wood planks forming the top surface are arranged into three, nearly square panels for a sense of order and geometry compared to the fine grain patterns of the walnut. Within the deep apron, each long side contains six drawers where the sisters would have kept their dinner service–which is a great feature to benefit the modern interior where storage is ideally out-of-sight but convenient to retrieve. Three pairs of legs hold up the mass of the table that are turned and tapered in a stack of rings. Note that there is the expected patina of fine scratches, dents, and water rings adding to the historic character of the table which has been recently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for its next home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
Apron clearance: 22 ½” H
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English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers
$9,800.0034"H x 79.63"W x 31.25"D
Dimensions: 34” H x 79 ⅝” W x 31 ¼” D
A unique, Kelly-green painted farm table from 19th century England, formerly a kitchen prep table and other homestead work, perfect for adapting to a kitchen island in the modern interior as it contains eight drawers for convenient storage and retrieval. The planks of the top surface are arranged like a breadboard with smooth, lightly patinated texture and golden color. The thick apron contains four small storage drawers per long side to organize kitchen gadgets and utensils or whatever one might need around the home or creative studio. Two pairs of square, muscular legs support the scale of the table joined by stretchers across the length and width–all painted a vibrant and energizing Kelly green. The proportions and quality craftsmanship of the table could easily adapt to a multitude of uses around the home, even to a retail or business environment as a display fixture. As well, the table could easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table on casters. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax this antique farm table is ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French 18th Century Drapery Table
$7,200.0032"H x 98.38"W x 37"D
Dimensions: 32” H x 98 ⅜” W x 37” D
A French, 18th century work table in two tiers, formerly a drapery table where dramatic window treatments could be assembled at a comfortable standing height and scale. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit from the artist’s studio to home baker–perfect as an unexpected kitchen island. The forgiving top surface is already well patinated, made of multiple planks with a slight overhang. Solid, square legs support a lower shelf for additional storage and display leaving a gap between the floor to access outlets or other utilities. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique work table is ready for your interior. Please be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
$3,500.0028.63"H x 49.25"W x 31.50"D
Dimensions: 28 ⅝” H x 49 ¼” W x 31 ½” D
An eyecatching farm table or bakery table dating to 19th century France, using a bold red marble top over a simple frame painted a minty green for contrast. The slab of Rosso Francia marble has a smooth texture that is inviting to the touch, animated by thin ribbons of white and gray veining and finished by rounded edges on every corner that allow the table to float in a room like a center table or kitchen island. Square, muscular legs support the mass of the table with the aid of decorative brackets at the top, and joined by stretchers across the length and width–all washed in a thick coat of refreshing green paint. The proportions and quality craftsmanship of the table could easily adapt to a multitude of uses around the home, even to a retail or business environment as a display fixture. As well, the table could be lifted and customized as a kitchen island or work table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Apron clearance: 23 ¾”
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French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
$2,995.0037.63"H x 46.13"W x 21.75"D
Dimensions: 37 ⅝” H x 46 ⅛” W x 21 ¾” D
Petite painted shop counter from a 19th Century French bakery or mercantile, this unusual and outstanding counter would transform your kitchen or retail establishment. The work surface is a slab of pink marble with traces of charcoal veining and areas of dark patina from over a century of use. This rosy pastel hue is complemented by the dusty blue paint on the case that makes quite a transformation of the familiar Louis Philippe silhouette. While the front of the case is an attractive paneled design, the back offers two drawers (one divided) over an open compartment with a shelf for storage. Cleaned, tightened and polished to bring out all the historic character. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as there is splitting of the wood and heavy wear on the shelf.
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French 19th Century Butcher’s Presentation Table
$8,500.0030.50"H x 52.13"W x 31.38"D
Dimensions: 30 ½” H x 52 ⅛” W x 31 ⅜” D
A dramatic French marble and iron work table from the 19th century, that would have been a display fixture in a butcher shop or bakery to present the current offerings. The thick, white marble slab has wispy gray veining throughout, finished with a smooth, honed surface and rounded edges and is tinged to saffron-toned patina. Like many butcher’s tables of similar style, this example has a trough carved around the perimeter for liquids to drain into. The cast iron base features an ornate apron of dense, stylized Neoclassical foliate motifs suspended over exaggerated scrolls for legs. These historic details have been preserved and emphasized by a recent powder coat in a glossy shade of red somewhere between oxblood (appropriately) and maroon. Cleaned and restored, this former butcher shop table is a practical addition for a home bar, kitchen, greenhouse, or patio. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 20th Century Industrial Work Bench
$3,995.0034.50"H x 75.50"W x 30.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ½” H x 75 ½” W x 30 ½” D
A fantastic industrial workbench from France, early to mid-20th century, assembled from a heavy steel case with a thick wood top surface that would allow this piece to become a unique kitchen island infused with authenticity for the modern interior. Using only three boards (likely beech), the wood reflects decades of merciless patina inflicted upon the resilient planks: holes, chop marks, bits of metal, and layers of paint to name a few, resulting in an engaging, tactile quality. In the case below–equally patinated to reveal layers of blue and cool mint green paint–are three distinct compartments for display and storage: an open shelf to the left which can be accessed on either side, and two cabinets with angled handles that may have originally had locks. Note that the left cabinet is fitted with brackets to support a shelf. Folded steel plates for legs elevate the case to a comfortable height to work and prep, leaving the floor open (perfect for accessing outlets and other utilities) underneath. Recently cleaned and waxed to preserve its character, this industrial work table is ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French 19th Century Marble Top Farm Table
$5,800.0029.75"H x 77.25"W x 31.50"D
Dimensions: 29 ¾” H x 77 ¼” W x 31 ½” D
A unique farm table with origins in 19th century France, adapted in the 20th century with a new white marble top on the original oak frame. At just over six-feet long, the scale is perfect to host intimate gatherings of family & friends or everyday meals. The top surface of antique honed white marble has a smooth texture that is inviting to the touch, animated by thin ribbons of gray veining and finished to rounded corners. Patina is light with spots or streaks of tan discoloration after decades of use. Two pairs of square, muscular legs support the scale of the table joined by stretchers across the length and width–all stained an attractive shade of chestnut. Distance between the legs is approximately 66” to fit three chairs per side comfortably (or a single bench) with the possibility of a chair on each end. The proportions and quality craftsmanship of the table could easily adapt to a multitude of uses around the home, even to a retail or business environment as a display fixture. As well, the table could easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax this antique farm table is ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Apron height: 24 ¾”
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French 19th Century Marble Top Butcher’s Table
$2,995.0028.75"H x 37.88"W x 21.50"D
Dimensions: 28 ¾” H x 37 ⅞” W x 21 ½” D
A whimsical “billot de boucher” or butcher’s shop presentation table from 19th century France with a gorgeous Languedoc red marble top over a carved walnut frame. The stone is a mélange of red and white patches, shaped to rounded corners and a sloping edge that makes an exciting (and inviting) background to complement any display. The apron hosts a small drawer, with scalloped carvings along the bottom edge resembling festive pennants. Diamond appliqués on the corners draw the eye toward the robust, turned and tapering legs that introduce further pattern to the visual variety of this compact design. For the modern interior, this occasional table could be adapted to use a kind of desk or writing table but the durable stone top is perfect as a console to appreciate every angle, just as intended. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax this former butcher shop table is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.
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French Midcentury Tiered Bar Counter
$5,500.0044.50"H x 75"W x 23.63"D
Dimensions: 44 ½” H x 75” W x 23 ⅝” D
French vintage midcentury oak and marble counter from a bar, pub, or similar establishment that offers plenty of storage space for the modern interior. The top of the piece is divided in two tiers both using marble surfaces: the lower counter and an elevated area that is partially surrounded by a gallery railing of cast aluminum. On the outside, the counter is delineated by oak trim along each tier as they taper down the front, ending with a tow kick protected by black marble fascia. Please note the ebonized effect has been recently restored with new black paint. At the back of the case one sees multiple storage compartments: three drawers using bin pull hardware, one locking drawer, and an enclosed cabinet behind a pair of sliding doors. One key included. This vintage dry bar has been cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax to be ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more. This case piece does detach in the center for easier placement or relocation.
Lower counter: 32 ⅞”H
Upper counter (excluding gallery): 41 ¼”H -
French 19th Century Marble Top Garden Table
$4,500.0032.13"H x 67"W x 29.63"D
Dimensions: 32 ⅛” H x 67” W x 29 ⅝” D
An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble slab has a patinated and etched surface, consistent with age and type of use, over light gray veining. Two iron supports in an hourglass silhouette are enhanced with turquoise verdigris and hammered texture, joined by multiple cast iron stretcher rods ensuring stability for a multitude of uses. The unusual height of this table would make for a lovely console, in a kitchen as an unexpected island, or on the patio to recreate that Parisian boulangerie style at home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
$5,200.0035.50"H x 64.88"W x 31.63"D
Dimensions: 35 ½” H x 64 ⅞” W x 31 ⅝” D
A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction. Much of the paint has been lost on the top surface, revealing the warm tones and patina of the wood planks contrasting with the pale blue-gray finish on the sides. The back of the fixture is not enclosed, leaving the unpainted interior exposed to quickly view or access the contents of the shelving that will make this antique fixture perfect for an artist or gardener. Raised panels on three sides of the case have charm and visual interest to float the piece in a room–like a kitchen island–or wherever one needs storage and workspace in one unit. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 19th Century Iron & Marble Butchers Table
$8,500.0034.75"H x 48.13"W x 24.25"D
Dimensions: 34 ¾” H x 48 ⅛” W x 24 ¼” D
A whimsical French marble and iron work table from circa 1860, that would have been a display fixture in a butcher shop or bakery to present the current offerings. The thick, white marble slab has wispy gray veining throughout, finished with a smooth, rounded edge and is lightly speckled with saffron-toned patina. This example does not have the usual trough around the edge like many butcher’s tables of similar style. Cast iron forming the base has been shaped to elegant scrolls implying a lyre–reflecting the Neoclassical influence at the time–with turquoise verdigris coming through the reddish brown paint. The table is raised on four casters for mobility, making this a practical addition to a bar, kitchen, greenhouse, or patio. View the detailed images to see more of this beautiful antique shop table.
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Swedish 20th Century Pine Trestle Table
$4,995.0030.25"H x 78.63"W x 38.38"D
Dimensions: 30 ¼” H x 78 ⅝” W x 38 ⅜” D
A wonderfully patinated Swedish pine trestle table from the 20th century, this timeless design endures for its simplicity and strength. One surprising feature is that the table can be dismantled to flat-pack or easily move! The thick table top consists of several large boards joined together that lift off the two pairs of crossed boards forming the legs, locked in position by a stretcher bar in between. It is truly a feat of engineering and craft. The size and height may also work well to use interchangeably as a dining table, desk, work table.
Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.Interior spacing between legs: 61 ⅝”
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French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
$5,200.0029.50"H x 77.50"W x 23.75"D
Dimensions: 29 ½” H x 77 ½” W x 23 ¾” D
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are impossibly thick, patinated by saws and hand tools necessary to the carpenter’s craft, punctured with five holes to adjust a “holdfast” iron rod for securing a project to the table. Four variably sized and roughly hewn legs support the top and a trough-like lower shelf. A large vise grip projects from the left leg, opening by a wood-handled crank to unscrew the bolt–a potentially useful feature should one want to repurpose this piece as a console table for an entryway. The awe-inspiring workbench appeals to multiple design tastes, from brutalism to industrial to primitive for its charming imperfections. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.
Top surface: 14 ½” deep
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French 19th Century Console from a Dairy Farm
$7,800.0029.38"H x 76.25"W x 18.50"D
Dimensions: 29 ⅜” H x 76 ¼” W x 18 ½” D
An early 19th century French console table made from solid beech wood from a dairy farm. The rustic, well patinated top–featuring chamfered front corners– is incredibly thick (1 ⅞”) with stunning natural grain and inflicted texture from two centuries of use as a work table. The apron houses a single drawer that opens easily with a simply turned wooden pull. Four robust legs connect in pairs by short stretchers and one long plank that has lots of natural texture. This strong table has been cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to reveal every unique feature and color. Please view the detailed images.
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French Oak Two Tier Work Table
$6,200.0033.75"H x 68.75"W x 34.88"D
Dimensions: 33 ¾” H x 68 ¾” W x 34 ⅞” D
A French, 19th century work table in two tiers, formerly used in a winery. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, from the artist’s studio to home baker–perfect as an unexpected kitchen island. The thick and forgiving top surface is already well patinated, made of multiple oak planks and with a slight overhang for your comfort. The squared legs and apron have been pigmented with a soft green-gray contrasted by the open storage or display shelf of stained oak, matching the top. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this antique work table is ready for your interior. Please be sure to view the detailed images.
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English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
$3,200.0038.25"H x 44.88"W x 25.25"D
Dimensions: 38 ¼” H x 44 ⅞” W x 25 ¼” D
This 19th century English industrial work table or workbench has plenty of storage. Oak planks of the top surface show tactile patina throughout, marks left by the labors of those who stood before this original “standing desk,” notably some creative repairs using square pegs to fill several large holes in the grain. Presented in an aged blue paint over pine construction, two deep drawers slide easily out by proportionately large metal handles, sitting over an open compartment at the bottom. A wonderful size to be of great utility as an unusual kitchen island, in a craft room, or gardening shed. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this rustic work table is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.
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French 19th Century Oak Kitchen Island
$9,500.0034.13"H x 78.75"W x 30.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ⅛” H x 78 ¾” W x 30 ½” D
A unique drapery table from Burgundy, France, dating to the late 1800s. The tall and large surface area is ideal for any creative pursuit, artistic to culinary, which makes this example perfect as an unexpected kitchen island! The thick and forgiving top surface is made of two, solid oak planks (1 ¾” thick), rounded at the corners for your comfort. The baluster table legs are expertly turned in a gorgeous profile, leading down to the open storage or display shelf. Wear consistent with age and use, please be sure to view the detailed images.
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French Vintage Chopping Block
Original price was: $3,500.00.$2,800.00Current price is: $2,800.00.34.63"H x 31.38"W x 23.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ⅝” H x 31 ⅜” W x 23 ½” D
This French butcher block table, constructed of oak and pine, would be a helpful addition to your kitchen or bar. A quite functional antique, it has a thick block for chopping next to a slot for knife storage and a shallow trough to the back. Three drawers offer storage for tools or utensils. The block feet appear to have been added later. Cleaned and polished with wax paste for your immediate use. Knife marks and patina consistent with use and wear, be sure to look at the detailed images to see the current condition.
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Massive Spanish 19th Century Shop Counter
$35,000.0033.25"H x 173.25"W x 27.25"D
Dimensions: 33 ¼” H x 173 ¼” W x 27 ¼” D
This massive Spanish 19th century shop counter is over 14 feet long (14’-5 ¼”long). The top of this table is made of four wide plank solid walnut boards that boast incredible patina only possible with age. The painted table base has eight drawers all in varying sizes with metal bail pulls over five large bolster style legs turned on a lathe. All lifted on a shaped plinth base with its original worn red paint. Be sure to view the detailed images for the current condition of this impressive shop counter.
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Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
$39,995.0035.75"H x 86.75"W x 25.25"D
Dimensions: 35 ¾” H x 86 ¾” W x 25 ½” D
A collection of three painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday kitchen or retail shop with abundant storage and gorgeous pale blue color. The largest of the fixtures is paneled on three sides in geometric motifs under the original painted finish, now layered and crackled with patina. The backside is open for storage with two drawers (one with fitted sections) and a single shelf spanning the width. The original white marble top hangs over its base making a durable and large work surface. Additionally, the other two counters included in this grouping offer nine (9) drawers each and were once attached to the walls of the pastry shop, not intended to be standalone units, but could be finished on the backs to suit their new location. Both of the matching chests of drawers have the same painted finish and white marble tops for a cohesive look across the three fixtures. All three counters pair very well together, raised off the floor on plinth bases. Patina consistent with age and use, be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this group of shop counters.
Counter Dimensions: 35 ¾” H x 86 ¾” W x 25 ½” D
Chest A: 33 7/8” H x 66 ½” W x 14 ¾” D
Chest B: 33 3/8” H x 62 7/8” W x 14 ¾” D
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French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
$4,200.0035.25"H x 59.25"W x 29.75"D
Dimensions: 35 ¼” H x 59 ¼” W x 29 ¾” D
A French 19th century hand-built butcher block table made of oak and pine that would make the perfect kitchen island, bringing historic authenticity to any interior. This functional antique has a thick top assembled from many end grain blocks (including some more recent “honest repairs” to fill in cracks) all held together with steel bindings on the corners. On the top surface you’ll find a lined knife storage, also steel. Thick, block legs are joined by a stretcher for additional support. Note the top surface has been cleaned and coated with a food safe oil to preserve the finish and is ready to be used in your kitchen. The base has been polished with a French paste wax to maintain its patina, ready to develop more in its next home. Be sure to look at the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French 19th Century Two Board Walnut and Oak Framed Table
$6,885.0034.38"H x 69.50"W x 38.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ⅜” H x 69 ½” W x 38 ½” D
This stunning French 19th century work table/small drapery table from Burgundy, with its thick oak top and legs that have been raised to standing height, would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid walnut and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. Made in a framed, two-board style, the characteristics of practicality and soundness define this handsome double-decker table. The solid top has rounded, molded corners and showcases the rich brown tone of the wood now touched with an excellent patina from time and use. The apron contains a center drawer with original hardware that is divided inside for an organized storage space. Straight, square legs provide support for sustained everyday use. This rustic table would be a most original addition to a contemporary home. Be sure to view all the images to see the details of this wonderful antique work table.
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English 19th Century Pine & Oak Work Table
$5,995.0032.13"H x 70.75"W x 40.88"D
Dimensions: 32-⅛”H x 70-¾”W x 40-⅞”D
This substantial 19th century English work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island or casual dining table. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level, with marks in the top from repetitive use as a work surface in some domestic or artistic capacity. The apron contains two drawers; one on the front and the other at the opposite end. The drawer housed in the front is divided into three sections for easy organization. Both drawers have large rectangular pulls, carved from the same wood as the drawer fronts to blend seamlessly. Straight, square legs provide support for continued everyday use at home, in a potting shed, or in a creative studio. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.
Apron clearance: 24.25″
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English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
$3,650.0029.5"H x 36.75"W x 26.75"D
Dimensions: 29-½”H x 36-¾”W x 26-¾”D
This is a simple English 19th century pine shop counter that came from an auctioneer in Alsace, France. Diamond-shaped panels decorate the top and sides of the case, which offers a small drawer below a little coin slot carved into the top for accepting cash payments. The desk is flanked with tall, open storage spaces which would have held ledger books. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Shop Antique Work Tables and Workbenches
A workbench can anchor the entire room as a dining table, craft table, or workspace. You can even place workbenches outdoors as an exterior stylistic element for outdoor dining.
Antique workbenches have been carefully handcrafted and constructed by the masters of old with care and attention to detail. These range from 18th- and 19th-century pieces to some as modern as the 20th century. With so many options to choose from, you can find just the right piece for your home.
How to Choose an Antique Work Table
Antique work tables and workbenches are available in oak, metal, and wood. Some of the most popular styles include Victorian, Empire, Industrial, and more. From Italian sewing machine tables to stunning oak and marble kitchen worktables, each style and design is as unique as it is beautiful.
While standard desks and workstations are found aplenty in traditional furniture stores, there is something that stands out about a beautiful, one-of-a-kind antique item. You can select antique workbenches based on the period, the designer, or the materials to find one that fits your home’s decor.
Among our selection are antique work tables and workbenches featuring preparation tables, drafting tables, sewing tables, and more. Choose just the right antique worktable and workbench for your personal preference, the size of the space, and your taste.
Types of Work Tables and Workbenches
If you are a hobbyist or crafter, look for sturdy wooden work tables with shelves and drawers for storage. Make sure to select from antique worktables and workbenches that are functional while also adding visual interest and style. An industrial wood-top work table with iron legs will stand the test of time. If you’re looking for a unique dining room table, explore oval Regency-style dining and work tables.
You can find workbenches by designers such as Hammacher Schlemmer, Hamilton Products, and Paul Sormani. Your work table will provide a sturdy location for hours of dependable work while giving your space a unique look. Antique work tables and workbenches are available in almost every shape, color, design, and finish to meet your unique tastes and preferences.
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