Antique Wooden Workbench from Historic Boat

This striking antique workbench is more than furniture—it’s a story you can build your home around. As the story goes, this work bench was salvaged from a wooden boat, its lower stature once suited life at sea in the early 1700’s. Over time, sturdy legs were thoughtfully added to raise it to a more versatile height, giving it a second life on land.

At 86.5” long (including the vice), 26.5” deep, and approximately 37” tall, this piece commands attention while offering serious function. The solid, thick wood top is an absolute showstopper—heavily worn, wax-finished, and built to endure generations. Every working vice tells a story of labor and craftsmanship.

Beneath, you’ll find a charming industrial addition: a vintage metal machinery cubby, once used in a DMV office. With 12 drawers total, it’s perfect for organizing everything from cutlery to craft tools, spices to screws.

Possible Uses:

• Kitchen Island
• Studio Workstation
• Retail Display
• Entryway Statement Piece

The top removes from the base for easier transportation. All vices are in working condition. This piece has been waxed for protection and preserved beautifully, while still showing the character and patina of its age.