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Vintage Sphere-Like Bars

The 1920s German Light Bulb Voltage Tester Bar Looks Like a War Machine

— July 18, 2013 — Art & Design
The 1920s German Light Bulb Voltage Tester Bar is just what the name suggests. It is a bar-cart for the home that has been inspired by an early 20th-century tester salvaged from a factory. Although it looks more like a war machine of some sort, especially when closed, it is an innocent enough creation. Unless, of course, people decide to party a little too hard around it.

Created by Restoration Hardware, the 1920s German Light Bulb Voltage Tester Bar boasts a unique spherical shape that houses spirits, wine bottles and the hanging glassware to drink them from. Weighing in at a whopping 265 pounds, it is made out of cast iron, which gives the antiqued finish an even more authentic feel.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Bars - The trend towards vintage or antique-inspired bars and bar carts for the home.
2. Spherical Design - The trend towards unique and spherical design in bar carts and home decor.
3. Industrial Aesthetics - The trend towards incorporating salvaged industrial materials and finishes into home furnishings and decor.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings and Decor - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home furnishings and decor industry by incorporating unique and salvage-inspired designs.
2. Beverage and Hospitality - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beverage and hospitality industry by incorporating unique and visually appealing bar carts and serving vessels.
3. Vintage and Antique Retail - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the vintage and antique retail industry by sourcing and selling unique and rare industrial salvaged pieces for use in the home or commercial spaces.
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