Some say that zinc bar tops are a time capsule of sorts, and that if you look closely, you may somehow catch a glimpse of days long passed. No account of American soldiers or expatriates in Paris is complete without stories of evenings spent at the zinc bars. Harbor towns on the East Coast often still have a few oyster bars where the original zinc bartop survives as a well-worn comforting touch. Originally used in bars and tables for its anti-microbial properties, zinc surfaces became loved for their warm feel and attractive patina.

Popular at the turn of the 20th century, during the time of Ford's Model T, flight at Kitty Hawk and the first ever World Series, zinc bar tops were commonly found in bistros and pubs, serving as a meeting ground for great minds and social butterflies of the time period, mirroring an era of light-heartedness and laughter. One can only imagine the stories that these places could tell if they spoke. Trying to recapture such a fascinating time in history, we pride ourselves in building these bar tops and bringing back an era that surely has not been forgotten.