Shaker Carpenter's Workbench

Description:

Shaker Carpenter's Workbench, 19th century, the heavy rectangular top on a narrow case of two dovetailed drawers and two shelves joining heavy posts which have screw notches at the bottom to affix the piece to the floor, old worn red-washed surface, (imperfections),ht. 33 1/4, wd. 57, case wd. 24, dp. 13 1/2 in.

The heavy frame of this piece indicates it was probably built for use in a Shaker workshop. At one time it was built-in, as evidenced by the lack of a back on the drawer case. The second drawer has two integral rows of pointed wooden dowels, perhaps used as a rack for tools.

Estimate $800-1,200

was likely a built in, and was certainly meant for use against a wall, as there is no backboard or drawer stops, back edge of top rough, shelves replaced with thin plywood boards, piece leans slightly backward when freestanding, top with stains.


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