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At the intersection of American historical heritage and timeless functionality, Get Back Inc. is the respected leader in authentic, vintage-industrial furniture, lighting and furnishings. The company’s astute artisans comb the country for antique pieces from America’s Industrial Revolution and pre-World War II, and reverently repurpose storied artifacts into functional pieces of art for the home, office and commercial businesses. For more than 20 years, founder and designer Tim Byrne has helped celebrity clients with selective tastes beautify their spaces with the unique craftsmanship of modern-industrial design. Recently, Tim talked with Design + Decor about what makes Get Back Inc. unique, and why these pieces of American heritage are so remarkable.

With his detailed knowledge of woodwork craftsmanship and a genius for design, visionary Tim created Get Back Inc. in 2000. Tim saw mid-century and pre-World War II factory pieces and forgotten relics as treasures to be recovered and restored back to their original beauty so they can be appreciated in our everyday spaces. Long before online auctions, Tim drove his van across the nation to explore old mills and factories with the goal of rescuing artifacts and hidden relics. “I don’t even make a drawing,” he says. “I can just see what I want to do with the piece.” The restoration and reimagination of modern-industrial wares helped carve out a new niche in the furnishing industry, known as Vintage American Industrial.

Initially, Tim’s ideas were met with skepticism—until the finished pieces drew admiration. Now, the original works of Get Back Inc. are being widely and inexpensively reproduced. What sets Get Back Inc. apart from the imitation works? Tim explains, “We stuck to our guns” of upholding the extraordinary quality and superior workmanship of America’s industrial age. Even the workspace where the restoration magic takes place honors the era of America’s working past. The firm is based in an old brass factory built in the 1800s in Oakville, CT, where craftsmen and artisans patiently labor to uncover the beauty of factory relics, artifacts and remnants, reworking and repurposing them into functional furnishings.

Characterized by each piece’s unique story, unparalleled quality, masculine strength, and built-to-last impeccable metal casting, Vintage American Industrial is revered for transporting the viewer to another time, while remaining timeless and functional. “It’s the scars that make the pieces beautiful,” Tim explains, pointing out the warmth and character evoked from each one-of-a-kind piece.

Due to high client demand, Get Back Inc. began casting its own furnishings, which feature the same high quality demanded during America’s Industrial Revolution. The firm’s showroom is a mix of reworked artifacts and Get Back-cast pieces. Popular furnishings include the firm’s iconic swing-out seats, which have the style and character to transform any bar, restaurant, office space or home. The company’s lighting fixtures and one-of-a-kind vintage industrial dining tables also move quickly from the showroom. When ordered online, items are carefully packaged and shipped across the globe to destinations such as South Africa, New Zealand and Asia.

Tim enjoys speaking with his clients and helping them choose customized creations that will make perfect additions to their homes. “I’m lucky to do what I love,” he says. “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Up to six days a week, Tim can be found at his workbench, creating and breathing life into usable pieces of art.

Clients can visit the Get Back Inc. showroom by appointment and take in the best of America’s past. They can peruse the vintage American industrial works utilized by celebrities, Hollywood icons, top designers and industry leaders to create ideal settings for their homes, offices and businesses.

Resource: Get Back Inc.

Tim

Byrne, Founder 27 Main Street, Suite 4

Oakville, CT 06779

860.274.9991

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