Reclaimed Wood, Copper, and Antique Headboard Bar

A dozen years ago I "collected" headboards and footboards for benches and chalkboards and other projects. I used many of them, but still had a few that I never upcycled. A week ago, I saw this antique headboard leaning against the workshop wall (actually, I think it is a footboard) in a new way.

I thought it would make a beautiful bar top.

We (we, as in hubby and myself as this was a joint project) cut the legs off of the footboard. We built a framework or base from reclaimed wood we had on hand. 

I added thin wood panels on the side, using a brad nail gun.

A couple copper sheets that I had on hand were used for the front of the bar. We attached these onto a thin piece of plywood and then framed it out.

I love how the curved edge of the footboard shapes the bar and the lip created by the edging is perfect for a bar top.

The rectangular sections on the back part of the bar top work as a place for the bartender to set glasses and bottles while mixing.

There are two shelves behind the bar, one shorter for glassware and the lower shelf for bottles. I still need to add a bottle opener and towel hook to the back.

This bar (which would make a fun coffee bar too) will be available at my next pop-up, March 20th and 21st.