With the utmost attention to detail, craft and functionality, this tall cabinet evokes the rhythmic flow of traffic in and around a city. Oversized doors are framed in a Chocolate Tr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Truffles Mid Century Bar Cabinet

H 70 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Italian Bar

Located in Austin, TX

Bar; Italian; made of mahogany and brass. The ensemble features a case on brass legs with a glass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Bar

H 74 in W 46 in D 10.25 in

Mid Century Dry Bar Parchment

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Midcentury modern is a design style that arrived in the mid-20th century. Defined by simple

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Dry Bar Parchment

H 55.12 in W 33.47 in D 14.18 in

Italian Mid Century Bar Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Its doors are detailed with Mother of Pearl accents and falling leaves, giving it a touch of luxury. The metal base is finished in a shade called "Afterglow." Beyond its beautiful e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century Bar Cabinet

H 72 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

One of the best pieces we have had in our gallery, this bar from the early sixties was originally

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in

Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern-Style oval bar cabinet with a striking sandstone top. The elegant top is

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet

H 40.25 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in Mexico in the 60s.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

H 39.77 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in

Mid-Century Shagreen Bar Cabinet, Dark

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century Shagreen bar cabinet wrapped in our shagreen embossed leather tempest finish, the

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Shagreen Bar Cabinet, Dark

H 71 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Shagreen Bar Cabinet, Light

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century Shagreen bar cabinet wrapped in our shagreen embossed leather overcast finish, the

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Shagreen Bar Cabinet, Light

H 71 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s

H 79.93 in W 55.91 in D 18.31 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s

H 81.5 in W 53.15 in D 43.31 in

United Mid Century Walnut Tiki Bar

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Countryside, IL

United Mid Century Walnut Tiki Bar This bar measures: 41.25 wide x 19.75 deep x 30.25 inches high

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

United Mid Century Walnut Tiki Bar

H 30.25 in W 41.25 in D 19.75 in

Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cabinet

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cabinet This bar cabinet measures: 49 wide x 20 deep x 36 inches high

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Cabinet

H 36 in W 49 in D 20 in

John Stuart Mid-Century Bar Cabinet

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

John Stuart Mid-Century Bar Cabinet

H 26 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

Mid Century Style Bronzed Ebony Bar Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A mid-century-style bronzed ebony bar cabinet with a Koris Coffee Stone top outlined with a pierced

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Style Bronzed Ebony Bar Cabinet

H 36 in W 49.5 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar

H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Chrome Lucite Bar with Two Bar Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice quality mid-century modern design bar with two matching bar stools.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Chrome Lucite Bar with Two Bar Stools

H 41 in W 54 in D 18 in

Asian Camphor Dry Bar Cabinet Mid Century Chinoiserie

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Asian

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Asian Camphor Dry Bar Cabinet Mid Century Chinoiserie

H 35 in W 30 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Fold-Out Bar Cabinet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Mid-Century fold out bar cabinet that opens with two doors in the front and two-fold out pieces on

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Fold-Out Bar Cabinet

H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in

Brown Saltman American Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet

By Brown Saltman

Located in New York, NY

American mid-century walnut dry bar cabinet with a rectangular profile and two doors and a top that

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Brown Saltman American Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet

H 33.25 in W 40 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit. From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf

H 37.75 in W 41.5 in D 12 in

United Style Mid Century Walnut Bar Cart

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Countryside, IL

United Style Mid Century Walnut Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 32 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 inches

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

United Style Mid Century Walnut Bar Cart

H 31.5 in W 48 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Wooden Bar, Belgium 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century wood bar - Belgium 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bar, Belgium 1960s

H 113 in W 119 in D 35 in

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart/ Rolling Trolley -Floating Dry Bar by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern/ Classic Bar Cart Deluxe by Henredon Fine Furniture. Rolling trolley type

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart/ Rolling Trolley -Floating Dry Bar by Henredon

H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 36 in

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

H 41.74 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in

James Mont Mid Century Mirrored Bar c. 1960

By James Mont

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Mid Century mirrored James Mont bar with diamond motif on front, red interior and expandable top

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Mid-20th Century Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror

James Mont Mid Century Mirrored Bar c. 1960

H 40 in W 49 in D 19.5 in

Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

DRY BAR BY KURT OSTERVIG A Mid Century Dry bar designed by Kurt Østervig in the early 1960's with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig

H 45.67 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Spanish mid century oak bar cabinet

Located in Ranst, BE

Spanish Oak barcabinet made in the 1970's In very good condition

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Spanish mid century oak bar cabinet

H 57.49 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Cocktail Dry Bar Storage Cabinet

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern cocktail dry bar cabinet in rosewood made in Denmark circa 1970's. This unique

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Cocktail Dry Bar Storage Cabinet

H 64.5 in W 37.25 in D 19.63 in

Mid Century Danish 1960s Teak Bar Cart Denmark

Located in Baltimore, MD

A classic mid-century teak serving bar cart made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted from

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish 1960s Teak Bar Cart Denmark

H 28.25 in W 31 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Rosewood Bar Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A rosewood dry bar designed by American designer Harvey Probber. Decagon design with outward

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Rosewood Bar Cabinet

H 20 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rolling Bar Cart Designed by Jack Cartwright

By John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century modern bar cart designed by Jack Cartwright. Founders, maker. From the "Patterns

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rolling Bar Cart Designed by Jack Cartwright

H 34 in W 34.25 in D 17.875 in

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Dry Bar

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Mid Century Modern chrome and glass dry bar. Having three-tiers for bottles and glassware. Along

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Dry Bar

H 42 in W 57 in D 19 in

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare mid century modern cocktail bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Circa 1950s. Classic fifties

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor

H 41 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid Century Walnut and Fossil Marble Topped Bar Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Mid Century dark walnut bi -fold door bar cabinet with brass pulls sitting on tapered walnut legs

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Walnut and Fossil Marble Topped Bar Cabinet

H 32 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Style Fireplace Bar Cabinet

By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style sculptural faux fireplace bar cabinet. Sure to

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Style Fireplace Bar Cabinet

H 93 in W 43.5 in D 19 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Rosewood Turkish Bar Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

and six tumbler glass holders. Made in Turkey, in the mid 20th century. Measures: 36.75 W 17 D 36 H

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Rosewood Turkish Bar Cabinet

H 36 in W 36.75 in D 17 in

1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Dry Bar

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Walnut Dry Bar. Doors open to reveal bottle

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Dry Bar

H 34 in W 11.5 in D 28 in

George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart

By George Nelson

Located in Countryside, IL

George Nelson style mid century oak bar cart Bar cart measures: 36.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 26 inches

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart

H 26 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar. Top of globe opens to reveal interior storage

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar

H 36 in Dm 20 in

Osvaldo Borsani (Attr.) Mid Century Bay bar, wood and glass bar cabinet, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti

Located in Argelato, BO

Osvaldo Borsani (Attr.) Mid Century Italian Wood and Glass Bar Cabinet, 1940s A truly rare bar

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani (Attr.) Mid Century Bay bar, wood and glass bar cabinet, Italy

H 42.52 in W 35.04 in D 13.78 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Boomerang Tiki Bar

Located in west palm beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Coastal dry bar. A chic thick rattan in a cool retro boomerang shape. Laminate

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Laminate

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Boomerang Tiki Bar

H 40.5 in W 68.5 in D 45.5 in

Italian Mid Century Dry Bar Buy Maritian Tagnin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar from the Maritime hotel in Trieste, Italy. Bar is in 2 pieces. The wall part has an inlay wood

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Dry Bar Buy Maritian Tagnin

H 47 in W 65 in D 38 in

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

H 25 in W 33 in D 13 in

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Forney, TX

Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

H 92.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Grasscloth Band Dry Bar

Located in west palm beach, FL

A fantastic vintage coastal dry bar. A gorgeous retro shape with bands of natural seagrass around

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Seagrass, Laminate

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Grasscloth Band Dry Bar

H 44.5 in W 55.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-century bamboo tiki bar and stools, 1970's

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Bamboo and rattan bar with 3 bar stools. The set has been used outside, so has gained some mold

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-century bamboo tiki bar and stools, 1970's

H 44.1 in W 51.19 in D 43.31 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar with 2 Stools, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar With 2 Stools, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar with 2 Stools, 1950s

H 44.49 in W 56.7 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Erik Buch Danish Rosewood Dry Bar

By Erik Buch

Located in Monrovia, CA

Mid Century Danish Modern Original Dry bar by Erik Buch 1965. Excellent Mid-Century Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Erik Buch Danish Rosewood Dry Bar

H 44.25 in W 43.25 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Bar by Jacques Adnet, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern bar by Jacques Adnet, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bar by Jacques Adnet, 1950s

H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bar

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Countryside, IL

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bar This bar measures: 30.25 wide x 16.5

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bar

H 32.75 in W 60.5 in D 16.5 in

Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Expandable Rosewood Rolling Bar Cart

By Dyrlund

Located in Countryside, IL

Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Expandable Rosewood Rolling Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 40.75 wide

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Expandable Rosewood Rolling Bar Cart

H 32 in W 60.75 in D 14 in

Mid Century Revolving Interior Dry Bar by Vittorio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This splendid mid century modern revolving drinks cabinet by Vittorio Dassi is a real "surprise

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Revolving Interior Dry Bar by Vittorio Dassi

H 56.3 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart with Leather Wine Rack

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern bar cart features black metal frame, butcher block style top with built in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart with Leather Wine Rack

H 30 in W 28 in D 16 in

Danish Mid Century Hanging Hide-Away Rosewood Bar Cabinet

By Dyrlund

Located in Bensalem, PA

Amazing Danish rosewood hanging bar cabinet with lots of storage,brushed aluminum backing,stainless

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid Century Hanging Hide-Away Rosewood Bar Cabinet

H 21 in W 50 in D 15 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s

By Heal's

Located in North York, ON

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s. Iconic Mid-Century modern styling with

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s

H 71.5 in W 48 in D 21 in

Ponti Style Four-Piece Italian Mid-Century Bar Set

By Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti

Located in East Hampton, NY

This wonderfully restored and updated Bar Set in the style of Gio Ponti boasts vivid and whimsical

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Ponti Style Four-Piece Italian Mid-Century Bar Set

H 45 in W 64 in D 30 in

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Mid Century Bar Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century bar storage you’re looking for. An item from our selection of mid century bar storage — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century bar storage, we have 3382 options in-stock, while there are 54 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of mid century bar storage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of mid century bar storage over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Tura, Arthur Umanoff and Osvaldo Borsani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Bar Storage?

Prices for a piece of mid century bar storage start at $1 and top out at $155,000 with the average selling for $3,256.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.