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19th Century American Barber Shop Back Bar

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A scarce early American painted pine barbershop back bar. circa 1840 Born in the United States in the first half of the 19th century, this remarkable rare antique barber station features primitive hand-crafted solid wood construction, retaining the original paint finish with beautifully aged warm rustic patina, having a narrow rectangular top, over two support columns fitted with a single drawer over shelved cabinet affixed with original forged iron hardware, flanking an open knee hole, with sturdy plank boarded back. - Dimensions: (approx) 39" Tall, 74.25" Wide, 16" Deep Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses in today's contemporary interiors, including as a sideboard server or buffet, credenza, standing desk, console table, and more. - Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques Co., Sulfur Springs, Texas. Specializing in early American country, farmhouse, general store, and architectural salvage for over thirty years. - Condition Report: Museum quality example, in great original unrestored antique condition. Presents splendidly. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound, with heavily worn distressed patina over the whole. Wear consistent with age and indicative of industrial use, nothing that detracts from the overall display or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated antique character, elegant rustic warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - Professional Shipping / In-home White-glove Delivery service available. Depending on your location, trusted third-party shipping partners availability, schedule, route, weather, etc..please allow up to eight weeks for delivery. Local Pickup / Courier Delivery available around Dallas, Texas
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 74.24 in (188.57 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original unrestored antique condition. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound w/heavily worn distressed patina over the whole. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for immediate use!
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977235930212

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