Add a warm and authentic touch to your interior with this antique wooden workbench. Its wide top and simple lines make it a beautiful piece today that can be transformed into a console in an entryway, a side table in a living area, or even an office desk. The wood features many marks and irregularities that testify to its past use and give it all its character. Length: 152 cm Depth: 51 cm [61 cm on the side of the bench vise] Height: 74.5 cm A little history of the workbench Before being a decorative object, the workbench was created in the 19th century to meet the precision needs of apothecaries, printers, or seed merchants. Its structure, dictated by use, is recognized by its multitude of drawers and brass nameplates that allowed for quick identification of stocks. Whether called a "drawing table" or "workshop weekly planner," it now brings a raw industrial charm and exceptional storage capacity. This piece tells a story of a time when furniture was an extension of the craftsman’s hand, making every mark of wear a testimony to its past history.