Amphora Brass or Copper Top Bar Table

Description

Amphorae unearthed in Pompeii were the source of inspiration for the design of the Amphora Brass or Copper Top Bar Table. Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples, in the Campagnia region of Italy. It was completely destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 feet of volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city came under Roman domination in the 4th century BC. It was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an unsuccessful rebellion against the Roman Republic. By the time of its destruction, 160 years later, its population was estimated at 11,000. The city had a complex water system, an amphitheater, a gymnasium, and a port. The eruption destroyed the city, killing its inhabitants and burying it under tons of ash. The site was lost for almost 1,500 years until its initial rediscovery in 1599, and broader rediscovery 150 years later by the Spanish engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre. Objects that lay beneath the ash had been preserved for centuries because of a lack of air and moisture. These artifacts provide an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city during the Pax Romana. A huge quantity of baked clay amphorae were uncovered, many of which have survived intact and can be found in museums around the world. These ancient artifacts inspired Shah Gilani, ISFD, to design the Amphora Brass or Copper Top Bar Table. This is a unique bar-height table designed for upscale homes, restaurants, cafes, wine cellars, and bars. With its timeless elegance it makes an exceptional bar table for the game room, man cave, or home bar. The table top is constructed of thick 18 gauge brass or copper sheet which can be made any size up to 42″ in diameter. The sheet metal is stretched over a robust steel frame. Underside of the table top is coated with sound deadening material. The table base is offered in a variety of finishes. Custom sizing is available.

Ours is an artisanal product made in a traditional and non-mechanized way. We are able to design and manufacture bar furniture ranging in style from traditional through art nouveau and art deco, to modern and contemporary. One of the special services we offer is the ability to customize our product to fit the client’s specification. Drawings are made and finish samples prepared for client approval. Custom work is our specialty.

We welcome international orders. Our shipping department can arrange customs clearance and convenient delivery to the client’s door anywhere in the world.