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Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons

Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The bases with a diamond pattern. Iron bars at the backs. Measures: H. 8 1/2 and 9 1/2", W. 5 1/2", Depth 18" Condition: Original condition with expected tarnish, spots on both, s...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Andirons

Materials

Brass

21st Century Frac Chair, Lacquered Iron and Black Leather, Made in Italy
21st Century Frac Chair, Lacquered Iron and Black Leather, Made in Italy

21st Century Frac Chair, Lacquered Iron and Black Leather, Made in Italy

By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

The slender black painted iron frame is characterised by a seductive spring steel back with convex vertical bars, upholstered in fine black leather.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

Comes Complete With Fire Bars & Fire Back. Dimensions: Front Width: 32.25" Front Height: 24.75" Back Width: 17.5" Back Height: 26.75" Total Depth: 12.25"

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

A SITZMASCHINE Chair by JOSEF HOFFMANN & FISCHEL WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1910
A SITZMASCHINE Chair by JOSEF HOFFMANN & FISCHEL WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1910

A SITZMASCHINE Chair by JOSEF HOFFMANN & FISCHEL WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1910

By Fischel

Located in PARIS, FR

The chair consists in a straight and bended wood structure, combined with geometric decorative shapes, and a simply articulated system allowing 4 positions of the back seat (by placi...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The etagere would make a dramatic bar back for holding glasses and bottles. The back of the case has an x-form reinforcement.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Selig Lucite Sofa, 1970s USA
Selig Lucite Sofa, 1970s USA

Selig Lucite Sofa, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

There are three long nickel bars running through the length of the sofa holding the black leather seat straps and back cushion straps.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger

By Ernst Martin Dettinger

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 chairs in rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger. Backrest with bars offering perfect back support. Seat in black simili leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Honey Oak Bistro Dining Chair - Good Qty Available
1950's Baumann Bentwood Honey Oak Bistro Dining Chair - Good Qty Available

1950's Baumann Bentwood Honey Oak Bistro Dining Chair - Good Qty Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Baumann Bentwood Honey Oak Bistro Dining Chair - Single Bar Back - Good Quantity Available. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Barstool
Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Barstool

Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Barstool

Located in New York, NY

Charming mahogany open back kitchen bar stool with yellow vinyl upholstery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Milo Baughman Style Black Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Milo Baughman Style Black Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Milo Baughman Style Black Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Professionally upholstered in a charcoal black colored velvet fabric provides a modern vibe with its chrome frames. The chair backs have a triple bar design and waterfall cantilevere...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 19th Century Italian Scrolling Iron Single Light Sconces, 34" Tall
Pair of 19th Century Italian Scrolling Iron Single Light Sconces, 34" Tall

Pair of 19th Century Italian Scrolling Iron Single Light Sconces, 34" Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

The arm connects and is supported by the vertical bar back plate with wavy edges and fleur de lis style tips.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch
19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch

19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This tiny postage stamp nine patch in a square quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition. The back is a bars pattern in calico fabric.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Natural Oakwood Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Natural Oakwood Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Natural Oakwood Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of natural oak armchairs with an openwork back constituted with five vertical bars, slightly convex.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs

Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Upholstered with a cranberry silk fabric, and at the back behind the back support bar is a checkered fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Door, Rustic Themes Bright Colors, Late 19th Century Italy
Antique Lacquered Door, Rustic Themes Bright Colors, Late 19th Century Italy

Antique Lacquered Door, Rustic Themes Bright Colors, Late 19th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique handmade door, lacquered with baroque tiles but always rustic themes with bright colors (green, red and yellow), very painted on the back too, with vertical planking and 3 ho...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Eight Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs
Eight Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs

Eight Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Professionally upholstered in a gold colored velvet fabric provides a modern vibe with its chrome frames. The chair backs have a triple bar design and waterfall cantilevered frames m...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880
19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880

19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Rich gilded bronze appliqués, on the backs with perimeter bar contours. Saxony, circa 1880-1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each Os de Mouton, referring to the sinuous stretcher that is a quintessential element of Louis XIII furniture, chair is raised by beautiful most decorative scrolled supports with lo...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Italian Bronze 2 Arm Sconce Bacchus Face Grapes Panther Flame Torch Gilt Shades
Italian Bronze 2 Arm Sconce Bacchus Face Grapes Panther Flame Torch Gilt Shades

Italian Bronze 2 Arm Sconce Bacchus Face Grapes Panther Flame Torch Gilt Shades

Located in Miami, FL

Projection of the wall: 6 inches. Back Plate hanging bar: 3.38 inches width. Bacchus Mask reverse measures: 6.25 x 5.63 inches.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Good overall condition for such an early piece with nice surface patination, lacking one catch at upper central doors, a small piece is missing on the roof and one bar at ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Materials

Acrylic

Sleek Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Gray Silk Velvet Club Chairs
Sleek Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Gray Silk Velvet Club Chairs

Sleek Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Gray Silk Velvet Club Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern pair of livingroom chairs having sophisticated streamline silhouette with chrome and new platinum silk velvet upholstery. A nice touch on the back is a chrome b...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Above drawers are open shelf. Open back with bookcase and cabinet/bar unit. Cabinet has drop down door with lock.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Mantelpiece
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Mantelpiece

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Mantelpiece

Located in London, GB

It is complete with fire 9.5 inch depth back, set of front bars, and decorative fixed hood.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs

Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Yellow Mr. Meat Smoker Barbecue Grill / Cooker M.I.B.
Yellow Mr. Meat Smoker Barbecue Grill / Cooker M.I.B.

Yellow Mr. Meat Smoker Barbecue Grill / Cooker M.I.B.

Located in Highland, IN

Designed and made in the USA by Smoker Products Inc. of Dallas, TX this piece speaks to America's vibrant back yard bar-b-que culture. One in this vivid color and shocking original c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Etched Glass and Brass Sconces
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Etched Glass and Brass Sconces

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Etched Glass and Brass Sconces

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Glass shades are held by a spiked torchere base and bobeches with brass pan back plate and brass bar arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Roman or Greek Wall Art Scene Gold and Blue
Roman or Greek Wall Art Scene Gold and Blue

Roman or Greek Wall Art Scene Gold and Blue

Located in New York, NY

Prepared for hanging on back with metal sawtooth bar as shown in last image.

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

1950's French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair - Large Quantity Available
1950's French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair - Large Quantity Available

1950's French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

The chairs are from the late fifties, a classic ox bar back in a rich oak colour. The front legs are very elegant and have a superb turned detail into the seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Italian Murano Glass Wine Decanter with Engraved Grapes Stopper, 1990s
Italian Murano Glass Wine Decanter with Engraved Grapes Stopper, 1990s

Italian Murano Glass Wine Decanter with Engraved Grapes Stopper, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

When catching natural daylight or bar-back illumination, the crystal reflects brilliant clear refractions while the polychrome stopper casts radiant sapphire and emerald highlights a...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order
18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order

18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order

Located in Encinitas, CA

Also available with leather and fabric options, a fully upholstered back version, arm chair version, bar & counter & bench - please contact us for a quote to fit your personal requir...

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Where the seat and the slats interact a dowel acts as a lock while the other acts as a hinge to close back the sedia. The backrest’s bar articulated on one of the armrests maintain t...

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

C R Ashbee, Attributed Arts & Craft Cast Iron Fireplace with Eight Kissing Doves
C R Ashbee, Attributed Arts & Craft Cast Iron Fireplace with Eight Kissing Doves

C R Ashbee, Attributed Arts & Craft Cast Iron Fireplace with Eight Kissing Doves

By Charles Robert Ashbee

Located in London, GB

Retaining the original hood, semi-circular ash pan cover and iron back with grate and bars as seen in the last images.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Four Renzo Rutili Walnut and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Four Renzo Rutili Walnut and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Four Renzo Rutili Walnut and Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Renzo Rutili

Located in Chicago, IL

The three sides chairs and single armchair have three curved and rounded edged back cross bars and the front legs have klismos style tops.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chair still retains its decal label to backside of chair. Chair has a flat bar in back that allows you to set in 3 positions, basically a modern rendition of a wood Morris Chair.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

The legs and the armrests together create two frames which are interconnected with a horizontal bar on the bottom and a bar on the back. The intersection with the armrests is slightl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Midcentury Brutalist and Sculptural Massive Lamp 50s, France, Années 50
Midcentury Brutalist and Sculptural Massive Lamp 50s, France, Années 50

Midcentury Brutalist and Sculptural Massive Lamp 50s, France, Années 50

Located in Paris, FR

The elements have been assembled and are equipped on the back with iron side bars and base to put led bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand
Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand

Located in Topeka, KS

It is comprised of stunning Rosewood embellished with complexly carved floral motif on the sides of the arms, across the top bar of the back splat, and around the base of the seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960’s Mid Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Nightstands or End Tables
1960’s Mid Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Nightstands or End Tables

1960’s Mid Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Nightstands or End Tables

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Topeka, KS

The tops are laminate with a gray & white textured linen look surrounded by wood edges and the cabinet stands on tubular steel legs with casters and they have painted metal perforate...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938

Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Yellow Modern chair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge chair in stained oak with curved backs and three bars, seats in crossed yellow faux leather strips.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge Armchair in stained oak with curved backs and three bars, seats in crossed yellow faux leather str...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Aesthetic Movement Low Spindle-Back Side Chair
Aesthetic Movement Low Spindle-Back Side Chair

Aesthetic Movement Low Spindle-Back Side Chair

Located in New York, NY

A marvelous low, decorative chair is remarkable for its maker's attention to detail. Four beautifully detailed bronze hemispheres cap the front legs and either side of the chair's ba...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Rolling Cart Wood and Steel, Iron Storage Shelving on Castors
Industrial Rolling Cart Wood and Steel, Iron Storage Shelving on Castors

Industrial Rolling Cart Wood and Steel, Iron Storage Shelving on Castors

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial wood and steel, iron storage shelving rolling cart on casters shelf heights are 5 1/2", 22 1/2" and 40" top shelf is 57 1/2".

Category

2010s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large and Stylish Pair of Art Deco Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces / Lights
Large and Stylish Pair of Art Deco Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces / Lights

Large and Stylish Pair of Art Deco Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces / Lights

Located in Lisse, NL

Both during the daytime and in the evenings these works of lighting art are an absolute joy to behold. Thanks to the bar on the back of the frames, mounting these sconces on your wal...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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An assortment of back bars is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct back bars — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 1049 antique and vintage back bars at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 53 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Back bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Back bars bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made back bars over the years, but those made by Chiavari, Emeco and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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