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Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar
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for sale €1,755     $1,905
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Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar

A superb and traditional piece, the bar comes from a Country House Hotel, it is made in linenfold carved oak in the Gothic style, it has a 3 sided front counter and shelves at the sides. From the back, shelves can be accessed and glass carrying brackets, there is a central locking cupboard

The Bar is 62” long and 22” deep overall and it is 81” high

TFB59

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Home Bar to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057500
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TFB59
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Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar
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A superb and traditional piece, the bar comes from a Country House Hotel, it is made in linenfold carved oak in the Gothic style, it has a 3 sided front counter and shelves at the sides.
Elmgarden

From the back, shelves can be accessed and glass carrying brackets, there is a central locking cupboard

The Bar is 62” long and 22” deep overall and it is 81” high

TFB59

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Home Bar to the 1920s.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1057500
Dealers Internal Ref
TFB59
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base.
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Archive I A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base.

Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar

Archive II A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View V
Archive VI A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View IX
Archive X A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base. View X
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A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base.
Country House Hostess Greeting Station, Reception Bar
Ref: SA1057500
A dark brown carved oak canopy bar featuring turned spindle columns, open side shelves, an overhead frieze, and vertical panelled detailing on the base.
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  • ObjectHome Bars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved frieze, Turned spindles, Vertical panelling, Canopy superstructure
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This country house hostess greeting station is a home bar piece made from dark brown oak in the Victorian and Gothic style, dating from 1920. The piece has a three-sided front counter with vertical panelling on the base, a carved frieze, open side shelves, and a canopy superstructure supported by turned spindle columns. The structure measures 205 cm high, 158 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. In a home today, this bar functions as a greeting station or reception bar in an entertainment room, home lounge, or hallway. The lower counter provides a surface for serving, while the upper canopy and side shelving offer display and storage space.

FAQs

Canopy bars originated as functional service counters in European public houses and private country estates, combining storage, display shelving, and a serving surface under an overhead wooden frame. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, revival movements recreated these designs for residential game rooms and commercial hospitality spaces.

Traditional bars are primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, utilising mortise and tenon joinery. Decorative elements frequently include hand-carved friezes, turned spindles, and recessed timber panelling designed to withstand regular use.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with minor variations, natural patination in handle areas or footrests, and period-appropriate joinery such as dowel construction. Examining the undersides and unpolished backboards often reveals original tool marks and age-related timber shrinkage.

A dark oak bar can serve as a dramatic focal point in a dedicated entertaining area, dining room, or commercial entryway. Juxtaposing the heavy dark timber against crisp painted walls or modern warm lighting highlights the intricate carved details without overwhelming the space.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the moisture balance and sheen. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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