The concept and design
The Hemingway Field Bar is named after Ernest Hemingway, American novelist and journalist who loved to Safari in Africa and was fond of a glass or two after a hot day’s hunting or fishing. We decided to build a drinks cabinet in honour of this great character who captured so much of the essence of Africa in his writing.
It is designed in the tradition of British Army campaign furniture to be a portable, mobile bar, quick to set up on Safari for sundowners at days end or as a beautiful piece to adorn your home / lodge and impress those guests! Interior divisions provide secure storage for crystal glasses and decanters, while the fold down front is an excellent mixing tray! Solid brass corner blocks and straps protect this fine piece from knocks and bashes. The beautifully styled legs fold together when the drinks cabinet is moved. This also facilitates transport and delivery.
The construction and material.
The cabinet of this campaign field bar is constructed with beautiful dovetail joints. While being very attractive, they also add great strength to the whole piece. The front door and lid are built with panel in frame construction – ideal when using solid hardwood to prevent warping with changes in humidity.
We have two African hardwoods that are suitable for the construction of this field bar. Zambezi teak has a beautiful colour and grain, and is very hard. African mahogany is a traditional timber used in campaign furniture and has a more uniform dark brown colour.
Uses
The Field Bar has been used in many environments. As a whiskey display cabinet for a selection of whiskeys from a collection. In private upmarket homes to replace a pub or as a drinks cabinet in the living area. In the best Safari lodges to serve guest’s drinks.
| Weight | 35 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 77 × 45 × 46 cm |
| Timber | 1. Zambezi Teak, 2. African Mahogany |
| Field Bar Canvas Covers | With Canvas Cover, Without Canvas Cover |
| Tray Table | With Tray Table, Without Tray Table |
Keith Black –
Dear Vanessa,
Good afternoon
All goods now received ! They are fantastic. Thank you for all the help
Best wishes
Keith
Caity Griffin –
Hello Sindy,
The Hemingway Field Bar has arrived and it is perfect- thank you to you and your team!
Wishing you a good Chritsmas and New Year!
Best regards,
Caity Griffin, Time + Tide Zambia
Richard Knieriem –
Just received the bar and it exceeds my expectations. The joinery is fabulous and the brass hardware fits the piece perfectly. Please thanks the crew that built it for me. Richard
Steve Arlley –
Hi Everyone,
The bars have arrived!!! I cannot tell you how delighted I am with them.
Thank you so much, they are beautiful and the modifications are brilliant
Kindest regards
Steve
Martin Tideström –
Hi all, the shipment arrived last night, thanks all for your help. Gift, the bar is super nice, already filled and used and it will join us in the sands from this weekend. Please give my thanks to the team who built it!!
Angela Campbell –
I love mine. It is amazing.
Thank you so much