Antique French Cobblers Leatherwork Industrial Workbench Table

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A scarce French cobblers / leatherwork shop workbench with beautifully worn distressed patina!

Dating to the turn of the late … Read more A scarce French cobblers / leatherwork shop workbench with beautifully worn distressed patina!

Dating to the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, featuring a rectangular plank boarded top, slightly overhung on the left and mounted with a rare German Rodi industrial cast iron hand crank leather skiver.

Having a central work surface flanked by a series of eighteen compartments for tacks, parts, tools, and accessories. Mounted atop a simple solid wood frame with pegged construction detail, original black paint finish, fitted with two frieze drawers, opening to reveal divided compartment interior, all rising on square tapered legs.

As warm and attractive as it is functional, this remarkable table could be used a variety of different ways, in a variety of different settings, including as free-standing console or center table, sideboard server, farmhouse modern kitchen island or butcher block stand, Provincial wine tasting table, country potting bench, wabi-sabi statement piece, and many, many more.

Wherever it's placed, it's sure to add a touch of rustic warmth, sophistication, and understated elegance while becoming the focal point of any space.

Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 36" High, 40" Wide, 21" Deep
Table only: 25" High, 40" Wide, 26" Deep
Leg clearance, from floor to bottom of drawer: 17" High

Good original antique condition. Presents well, enhanced by highly desirable heavily worn, distressed finish and warm, rich patina over the whole. Retaining antique character marks, imperfections, rustic charm and historical old world depth throughout. Original condition, structurally sound but fairly delicate.

Delivered cleaned, hand waxed French patina finish, ready for immediate use and many years of enjoyment! See less