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Fireside Antiques
14007 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 , United States
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French 19th Century Artisan’s Workbench
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Description
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of organic rusticity and industrial innovations specially adapted for the artisan who made it. The top planks are impossibly thick, up to 3 ¼”, patinated by saws and hand tools necessary to the carpenter’s craft. Four variably sized and roughly hewn legs support the top and a live-edge lower shelf, secured by heavy bolts which date this piece to the latter part of the 1800s. A large vise grip projects from the left leg, opening by a heavy iron lever to unscrew the bolt–a great 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.
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Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
