Harris is a professional bar counter that embodies timeless elegance, seamlessly blending tradition and contemporary design into a furnishing concept with a distinctive identity. The result of authentic Italian design culture, Harris combines aesthetic research, operational ergonomics and meticulous attention to detail, creating a solution capable of enhancing any hospitality environment.
More than a simple bar counter, Harris is an architectural feature that defines the space, reinforces its character and helps create a welcoming and memorable guest experience. Carefully selected materials, premium finishes and function-driven design come together in a perfect balance of aesthetics and performance.
Ideal for cafés, bars, pastry shops, lounge bars and hospitality venues, Harris responds with authority to the demands of contemporary HORECA environments, offering an interior design solution conceived to preserve its aesthetic appeal and functional value over time.
FAQ
What is Harris and what type of venue is it designed for?
Harris is a complete bar furniture system for bars, cafés and cocktail bars, designed and manufactured in Italy by Frigomeccanica. The system includes a front counter, back bar unit and shelving gantry, conceived for venues that demand both a striking aesthetic and professional functionality. The concept draws on classic Italian style reinterpreted in a contemporary key, expressed in the brand idea of the “Old Fashioned Italian Cocktail”.
What style variants are available in the Harris range?
The Harris range comprises eight distinct design versions: Miami Gold, Miami Black, Luxury, Black, Decò, Classic, Brunch and White. Each variant offers a different combination of materials, colours and ambience — from the contemporary White version with Nuvola stone to the Art Déco-inspired Decò in Emerald Green with brass detailing, from the matt black Black version with a Zebra bar top to the Statuario marble and brass finish of Luxury and Classic — allowing the fit-out to reflect the individual character of each venue.
What counter layouts and structural configurations are available?
Harris is available in two structural configurations: a floating countertop layout and an L-shaped counter layout. Both combine with the modular back bar unit and shelving gantry. Technical drawings indicate a depth of approximately 950 mm for the floating countertop version and 1,020 mm for the L-shaped layout, with an overall height of 1,200 mm and a 60 mm plinth.
What materials and finishes are available for the fascia panels and bar top?
Fascia panels and trim inserts are available in laminates across the following colours: White, Soft Black, Powder Pink, Emerald Green and Petrol Blue, plus wood-effect finishes in Malesia, Palissandro and Noce Chester. Bar tops are available in the same laminates and, as an upgrade option, in agglomerates and marbles: Statuario, Nuvola, Zebra, Oriente, Distressed Matt Black, Vittoria White, Polar White, Metropolis Dark, Metropolis Brown, Metropolis Oyster and Malesia.
What finish options are available for the supports, trims and back bar gantry surrounds?
Aluminium supports and trims are available in three finishes: White, Black and Brass. Standard back bar gantry frames and back panels come in White or Black; as an option, the surrounds can be specified in any of the bar top and fascia panel finishes, significantly extending the colour-coordination possibilities across the entire counter composition.
What refrigerated or heated display elements can be integrated into the Harris counter?
The Harris counter can incorporate a drop-in display unit available in both refrigerated and heated versions, designed to keep pastries, confectionery and baked goods at the right temperature and fragrant throughout the day. The unit features a smoked glass enclosure. The catalogue does not provide operating temperature data or energy class information for this element.
How does the lighting system work on the Harris counter and back bar?
Harris features illuminated back bar shelving designed to highlight bottles, ingredients and bar tools and enhance the cocktail bar atmosphere. In the Decò version, optional LED plinth lighting creates a floating visual effect beneath the counter. Lighting is an integral part of the design concept and serves both an aesthetic and a functional display purpose.
Is Harris a Made in Italy product, and who designed it?
Harris is entirely designed and manufactured in Italy by Frigomeccanica, based in Mosciano Sant’Angelo (TE), a company with over forty years of experience in professional commercial bar furniture and hospitality fit-out. Product design for the Harris range is by Roberto Garbugli; art direction for the catalogue is by Enzo Di Serafino. Frigomeccanica operates nationally and internationally under the brands Frigomeccanica, Stiltek, Officine 900 and Frimar.