Early 20th Century Walnut Industrial Workbench With Swing-Out Stools

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Substantial walnut workbench constructed with a thick plank top, paneled case sides, and an integrated system of drawers, cabinets, swing-out … Read more Substantial walnut workbench constructed with a thick plank top, paneled case sides, and an integrated system of drawers, cabinets, swing-out stools, and pull-out writing surfaces. The bench is organized around four equal-sized dovetail pull drawers along the upper apron, with two lower cabinet compartments beneath, each fitted with a door. Beneath the work surface are four pull-out wooden writing or work slides, designed to extend the usable surface area without increasing the footprint. Two cast iron-mounted swing stools pivot outward from the interior bays and may also be pulled slightly forward on their brackets, allowing additional legroom when in use.

This form is characteristic of early 20th century institutional furniture used in classrooms, laboratories, drafting rooms, or technical training environments, where multiple users could work simultaneously from a single station. The use of walnut throughout reflects a period when even utilitarian furnishings were built from premium hardwoods, while the cast iron stool hardware underscores the bench's industrial intent. The overall construction is deliberate and overbuilt, with every element serving a specific function in daily use.

Overall (stools out): 59.75" W x 36.5" D x 31.25" H

Pull drawers (each): 11.125" W x 17.625" D x 4.5" H
Cabinet interiors (each): 20.5" W x 12" D x 15" H See less