19th c. French Workbench

France, 19th Century

$1,995

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Wood

Talk about the perfect patina. Found in Béziers and dating to the 19th century, this French workbench would have lived a hard, constant life in a workshop, built for making, mending, and repetition. The top is thick and worn, marked with small holes and indentations from decades of use, while the base is solid and straightforward, held together with simple joinery that was meant to last. Sylvie loves it used as a console behind a sofa or along an entry wall, left mostly open with a single vessel or stack of books so the surface can speak for itself.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 26.5" H x 89.5" W x 19.0" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. There is no drawer, though a slot remains where one once sat. The surface has holes for antique holdfasts, and the wood shows a grey patina with scattered paint drips.

All items are final sale.