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Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Barstool
Located in New York, NY
Yellow upholstered mahogany barstool. Charming mahogany open back kitchen bar stool with yellow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Wall Art Scenes in Gold and Blue, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
on back with metal sawtooth bar as shown in images. Overall dimensions: 1.25" Depth x 7.25" Width x
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Gold

Set of Eight Milo Baughman Style Black Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
charcoal black colored velvet fabric provides a modern vibe with its chrome frames. The chair backs have a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pattern. Upholstered with a cranberry silk fabric, and at the back behind the back support bar is a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950 s French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
the late fifties, a classic ox bar back in a rich oak colour. The front legs are very elegant and have
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Yellow Mr. Meat Smoker Barbecue Grill / Cooker M.I.B.
Located in Highland, IN
America's vibrant back yard bar-b-que culture. One in this vivid color and shocking original condition is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Italian Bronze 2 Arm Sconce Bacchus Face Grapes Panther Flame Torch Gilt Shades
Located in Miami, FL
2.75 x Bottom diameter 4.5 inches and 4.25 inches height. Projection of the wall: 6 inches. Back Plate
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lacquered Door, Rustic Themes Bright Colors, Late 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
(green, red and yellow), very painted on the back too, with vertical planking and 3 horizontal bars on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. The back is a bars pattern in calico fabric.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shaped stretcher and front support bar. The upholstered back supports also display scalloped shaped top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
appliqués, on the backs with perimeter bar contours. Saxony, circa 1880-1890. Dimensions: Canapé H 92 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
Victorian fireplace has a fully Burnished (Polished) Finish. It is complete with fire 9.5 inch depth back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Eight Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
gold colored velvet fabric provides a modern vibe with its chrome frames. The chair backs have a triple
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Roman or Greek Wall Art Scene Gold and Blue
Located in New York, NY
alternative to round. Prepared for hanging on back with metal sawtooth bar as shown in last image. Overall
Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Firegrate with Guilloche Fret
Located in London, GB
guilloche fret surmounted by cast iron front bars and iron back behind, 19th century. Sizes: Width At Front
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls, the bar
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sleek Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Gray Silk Velvet Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
chrome and new platinum silk velvet upholstery. A nice touch on the back is a chrome bar with little
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Armchairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
bar in the back. The genius of Edward Wormley is apparent here as he bridges elements of the past
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Craftsmen in Italy. Measures as shown: 18.5”W x 20.5”D x 38.5”H (seat height 19.5”H, seat depth 18”D, back
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Etched Glass and Brass Sconces
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
base and bobeches with brass pan back plate and brass bar arm.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
seat stands upon the contrast between virtuosity and strength. Virtuous with its curved bars made from
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique European Mechelen Renaissance Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Stained Glass 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
of art that functions well as a bar back, china display cabinet or bookcase. This cabinet is a cut
Category

Antique 1890s European Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Brass

C R Ashbee, Attributed Arts Craft Cast Iron Fireplace with Eight Kissing Doves
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
, 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
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Chicago, IL
sides chairs and single armchair have three curved and rounded edged back cross bars and the front legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Chair has a flat bar in back that allows you to set in 3 positions, basically a modern rendition of a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
attention to detail are truly breathtaking. The set, all of which feature an attractive bar back design
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
together create two frames which are interconnected with a horizontal bar on the bottom and a bar on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Midcentury Brutalist and Sculptural Massive Lamp 50s, France, Années 50
Located in Paris, FR
sublime lighting. . The elements have been assembled and are equipped on the back with iron side bars and
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
arms, across the top bar of the back splat, and around the base of the seat. Oh, did you notice? Just
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
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Topeka, KS
with casters and they have painted metal perforated backs with a metal bar. WOW!!! They are truly a
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Important 19th C. Japanese Meiji Period ornately carved extreme high relief, credenza or bar back
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
oak with curved backs and three bars, seats in crossed yellow faux leather strips. This model was
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
stained oak with curved backs and three bars, seats in crossed yellow faux leather strips. This model was
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Very Rare Bannister Back Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Arched crest, good turnings, molded splats, rush seat. Turned legs terminating in ball feet. Wonderful old grained paint and patina. Pennsylvania, circa 1730-1740.
Category

Antique 1730s American William and Mary Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century side / desk chairs with wooden frames with four vertical back slats
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Located in Lisse, NL
and in the evenings these works of lighting art are an absolute joy to behold. Thanks to the bar on
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Don Shoemaker Bar and Back Bar
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Don Shoemaker bar and back bar.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Victorian Quartersawn Back Bar
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovingly crafted and enormous back bar is made of handsome quartersawn oak and features an
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Dry Bars

Materials

Oak, Wood

Victorian Sixteen Foot Carved Mahogany Back Bar
Located in Minneapolis, MN
rectangular capitol on either side. Carved ornamental cresting and garland eaves decorate this back bar top
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Front and Back Bar
Located in London, GB
Back counter has four drawers plus two cupboards (oak lined) diamond walnut feather band edging
Category

20th Century Dry Bars

Set of Three Spiral Backed Bar Stools
Located in Fall River, MA
Set of three brushed nickel over steel spiral backed bar stools, newly upholstered in a silvery
Category

Late 20th Century North American Stools

Materials

Steel, Nickel

14 Foot Oak General Store Showcase Display Cabinet or Back Bar
Located in New York, NY
and transport. Perfect as a back bar in a restaurant, library cabinet or a retail store display. If
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Three Vintage Swivelling High Back Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three oak bar stools with swivelling seats with comfortable high backs, upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Italian Carved Shell Back Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved and detailed bar stools with scalloped shell shaped back with circular brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Canopy Pub Bar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marquetry inlaid canopy pub bar with marble serving counter, the back bar with storage cabinets and
Category

20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Marble

Art Deco L Shaped Stand Behind Macassar Bar and 3 Bar Stools
Located in Oakland, CA
-stocked back bar. The L shape of the bar is great with one angled edge and everything is framed with 1/2
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Bar Cabinet on casters
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the pictures. The bar also has a front cabinet that opens for storage and an inset shelf on the back
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Teak Drinks Bar / Dry bar
Located in Hull, GB
back of the bar has plenty of storage for bottles and glasses . DIMENSIONS Height - 100 cm Depth
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

1970 s scandinavian bar
Located in Marseille, PACA
funny scandinavian teak bar dating back to the 70's, a funny system reaveal an area to put glasses
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Brunswick Balke Collender Company Bar, 19th Century
By Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company 1
Located in Cookeville, TN
mahogany forms the front and back bar. Details of stained glass add to the beauty of the columns. The glass
Category

Antique 1880s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1960s Brazilian Bar Height Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall solid wood spindle back bar stools with original black leather seats, Brazil, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Amazing And Dramatic Illuminated Sea Creatures Italian Art Deco Bar
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mount Penn, PA
width and 3" in depth. Marked Made in Italy on the back. The bar doors lock with the original skeleton
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of French Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gold painted 2 arm sconces, mounted on a black iron back bar
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Antique Walnut Chairs, Set of 4 Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H952
Located in Vancouver, BC
top rail + With a carved foliate design along the middle back bar + Upholstered seat + Standing on
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Raalte, NL
A fantastic pair of old Thonet style folding chairs, both with a relief-pressed seat and back bars
Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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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