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You might want to check out some of the Japanese methods. With such limited space it might provide a good solution.
Odate’s book about tools and techniques states that they traditionally didn’t use workbenches. They work off the ground and use their body (feet) to secure work. They have some other small contraptions too. To get up in the air when needed they use saw horses (trestles) with a thick slab. This style works because both planes and saws work on the pull stroke. So you can use some very simple work holding techniques.
I don’t know. I would be very tempted if I had really limited space.
FYI – I probably butchered some of my facts above about Japanese wood working. It’s just my perception after reading the book.