After Roche Bobois - Bar - Wood






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Bar furniture “Bistrot de Paris”, cherry wood, zinc and gilded brass, following Roche Bobois model, 80’s – France
Style: Bistro
Materials: Cherry wood, zinc, gilded brass and smoked glass
Signature: following Roche Bobois
Period: 1980s
Country of origin: France
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 107 x 110 x 40 cm.
Exquisite bistro-style bar cabinet from the French 80s. Made in cherry wood, with a zinc top, handrails and details in polished gilded brass and ornamental glass doors with the inscription “Bistrot de Paris.” We believe it may belong to Roche Bobois’ “Les Provinciaux” collection, one of the world’s most emblematic classic collections in luxury furniture. This collection was born in the 1980s with the aim of reinterpreting the charm of traditional French cabinetry and the Provencal classic aesthetic, offering a rustic, elegant, timeless style that fit the new homes and country houses of the era.
The Bistro style originated in small Parisian restaurants, cafes and taverns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is an aesthetic that combines the functionality of a hospitality business with an intimate, bohemian and welcoming atmosphere. In the original bistros, the bar (le comptoir) was not just a service piece of furniture, but the gathering point.
It features the most characteristic elements of the style. The gilded brass handrail is a classic element for safety and comfort. It allowed customers to rest comfortably while standing and protected the wooden structure from daily wear. The engraved letters “Bistrot de Paris” use a typography that emulates early 20th-century commercial signs. The frosted/etched glass serves a double function: elegantly concealing what is stored inside and contributing that Parisian graphic air. It was also common to use aged noble woods.
The piece perfectly embodies the essence of Parisian bistro style, which today is a major trend in interior design for kitchens and dining rooms in homes.
Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight and destination. Shipping costs include professional custom packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty. DUE TO THE PIECE’S DIMENSIONS, IT IS PREFERRED TO ARRANGE SHIPPING WITH THE BUYER. CURRENT COSTS ARE ESTIMATED."
Seller's Story
Bar furniture “Bistrot de Paris”, cherry wood, zinc and gilded brass, following Roche Bobois model, 80’s – France
Style: Bistro
Materials: Cherry wood, zinc, gilded brass and smoked glass
Signature: following Roche Bobois
Period: 1980s
Country of origin: France
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 107 x 110 x 40 cm.
Exquisite bistro-style bar cabinet from the French 80s. Made in cherry wood, with a zinc top, handrails and details in polished gilded brass and ornamental glass doors with the inscription “Bistrot de Paris.” We believe it may belong to Roche Bobois’ “Les Provinciaux” collection, one of the world’s most emblematic classic collections in luxury furniture. This collection was born in the 1980s with the aim of reinterpreting the charm of traditional French cabinetry and the Provencal classic aesthetic, offering a rustic, elegant, timeless style that fit the new homes and country houses of the era.
The Bistro style originated in small Parisian restaurants, cafes and taverns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is an aesthetic that combines the functionality of a hospitality business with an intimate, bohemian and welcoming atmosphere. In the original bistros, the bar (le comptoir) was not just a service piece of furniture, but the gathering point.
It features the most characteristic elements of the style. The gilded brass handrail is a classic element for safety and comfort. It allowed customers to rest comfortably while standing and protected the wooden structure from daily wear. The engraved letters “Bistrot de Paris” use a typography that emulates early 20th-century commercial signs. The frosted/etched glass serves a double function: elegantly concealing what is stored inside and contributing that Parisian graphic air. It was also common to use aged noble woods.
The piece perfectly embodies the essence of Parisian bistro style, which today is a major trend in interior design for kitchens and dining rooms in homes.
Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight and destination. Shipping costs include professional custom packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty. DUE TO THE PIECE’S DIMENSIONS, IT IS PREFERRED TO ARRANGE SHIPPING WITH THE BUYER. CURRENT COSTS ARE ESTIMATED."
