Antique French Workbench

France, 19th Century

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Wabi Sabi

Perfect Patina

$1,595

OK we can all go home now, it doesn't get much better than this. She is old and heavy! Dating back to the 1850s this French woodworking bench, originally used by a woodworker in Cassis, features a working drawer and clamp for holding work down. Today we use it as a one of a kind console table bringing history and heft into your space.

Dimensions:

30" H x 64" W x 24x D
Materials:

Wood, Iron
Weight Range:

200 lbs
Notes from Sylvie:

This piece is very worn and heavy! It has rough chipping wood throughout and evidence of repairs by its trusty craftsperson.

We discovered this Antique French Workbench in a tucked-away warehouse in Marseille, its heavy wooden frame bearing the marks of decades of labor and craftsmanship. First used by a skilled woodworker in Cassis, this bench was the heart of countless projects—its iron dog clamping down blocks of wood as they were carved into furniture, or perhaps fine detailing for a grand home nearby. Though time has softened its edges and deepened its patina, it remains as solid as ever, ready for a new chapter.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.

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