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Sculptural Swedish Modern Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
A bar cart by designer Svante Skogh. Features a sculptural wood frame with clear glass shelves and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Sculptural Swedish Modern Bar Cart
Sculptural Swedish Modern Bar Cart
H 23 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
1940s Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet by Ab Seffle
By Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: AB Seffle Era: 1940s Materials: Teak
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet by Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1959 Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Teak

Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet / Bookcase With Detailed Inlays
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Mjolby Intarsa Era: 1940s Materials: Mahogany, Beech
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Mahogany

Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass
Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
1940s Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Laminate, Teak

Swedish Modern Teak Bar Cart Attributed To Erik Gustafsson
By Erik Gustafssons
Located in Baltimore, MD
A Classic midcentury bar cart attributed to Erik Gustafsson, crafted in teak solids and veneers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and metal bar cart or drink trolley, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Brass Acrylic Bar Cart Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Chic 1950s Scandinavian modern brass bar cart designed by Josef Frank and manufactured for Svenskt
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Solid Pine Serving or Bar Cart
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish vintage bar cart made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The cart is made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Pine

20th Century Swedish Wooden Bar Cart On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the perfect blend of form and function with this mid-20th Century Swedish Wooden Bar
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20th Century Swedish Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar cart by Josef Frank, Svenskt tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic bar cart produced by Svenskt tenn and designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s. Made in brass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Swedish bar cart in pine from the 70s attr. to Sven Larsson
By Sven Larsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Swedish bar cart in pine from the 70s attr. to Sven Larsson in good used condition with signs of
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Pine

Pair Of Danish Modern Freestanding Cocktail Bars In Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Rosewood

Bar cart serving table by Josef Frank (1885-1967) for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bar cart serving table by Josef Frank (1885-1967) for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. A stunning brass bar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Century Scandinavian Modern bar cart / drinks trolley by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
for serving, while the fixed lower shelf is designed to hold bottles, decanters and assorted bar ware
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Extension Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rolling, rosewood, extension bar or serving cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Rosewood

Early Midcentury Bar Cart Serving Table by Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn Sweden 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
and executed by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden around 1940s to 1950s. The fantastic Scandinavian bar cart which
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Scandinavian Bar Cart
Located in Dronten, NL
. Made in Sweden, 1960s, with solid maple spherical handle.   
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Scandinavian Bar Cart
Scandinavian Bar Cart
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bar Cart Svenskt Tenn Josef Frank c. 1960
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern vintage bar cart or serving trolley by Josef frank for Svenskt Tenn circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Bar 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Glass

Bar 1950
Bar 1950
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Swedish Trolley Made by Jegab, 1980 Sweden
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a nice modern trolley made in the 80s. Made by Jegab in Sweden. The Trolley has dark
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass

Bar in Wood, France, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar in Wood, France, 1950
Bar in Wood, France, 1950
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Teak Tea or Bar Cart Serving Trolley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome two-tiered serving tea/bar cart designed with the spare simplicity that is the hallmark of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

1930s Two Sided Bar Cabinet Attributed to Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles. This bar cabinet was found at an auction in Sweden and will significantly contribute to making
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar with Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bar Year: 1960 Country: American Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated bar We
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze
Bar with Wood and Bronze
H 25.2 in W 23.43 in D 16.82 in
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica, Rosewood

Swedish Midcentury Bar in Rosewood "Party Corner" by Wards Ateljéer AB, 1968
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury bar in Rosewood "Party Corner" by Wards Ateljéer AB 1968. The bar features
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Munich, DE
Light and easy to store foldable table with a nice print by Josef Frank.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica

Midcentury "Haga" dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Haga” dining table by Carl Malmsten, with a curvesome stained wooden base. Round table top with warm mahogany veneer in a checkered pattern.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Birch

Bar with Wood , glass and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1960 Country: American Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated bar We have
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

Bar with Wood , glass and Bronze
Bar with Wood , glass and Bronze
H 30.91 in W 26.78 in D 19.3 in
Paul Nail Vintage Trolley Made by Jie Gantofta, 1960 Sweden
By JIE Gantofta, Paul Nagel
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Paul Nail Vintage Trolley Made by Jie Gantofta,1960 Sweden This stylish vintage serving trolley
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Paul Nail Vintage Trolley Made by Jie Gantofta, 1960 Sweden
Paul Nail Vintage Trolley Made by Jie Gantofta, 1960 Sweden
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H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury "Haga" chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Haga” chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, made with stained birch veneer laid in a discreet pattern. Black painted legs and table top. Adorable handles in the form of crowns.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Birch

Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adorable serving cart by Carl Malmsten, called “Kalasskrindan”, which means “Party Trolley”. Sleek lines with nicely curved handle. Removable tray on legs.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Pine

Teak Serving Cart from Firma Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool serving cart from Firma Glas & Trä, made from black lacquered metal and teak. The two teak trays can be lifted off and the cart folded. Elegant details.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Wood

Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
Bar in Wood and Glass , Italian, 1950
H 20.87 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960
Bar in Wood and chrome , France, 1960
H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 19.3 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Trolley or Side Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1960's Pair of Vintage Swedish Teak Side Tables / Trolleys
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage side tables / serving trolleys, these were made in Sweden and date from
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

1960s Teak Serving Trolley Jie Gantofta String Serving Trolley Made in Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Krefeld, DE
Scandinavian Modern two-tier rolling teak and black colored metal serving cart. Design and produced
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Mid Century Serving Cart by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely serving cart or side table by Otto Schulz. Made from mahogany with sleek lines. Table top and shelf with terracotta colored mosaic tiles.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Ceramic, Elm

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, 1930, the Key Has the Nordiska Monogram
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar The key has the nordiska monogram Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Paper

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
H 74.81 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Bar in wood Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar in wood  Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Bar in wood  Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 15.75 in
Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Paper

Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Bar in Wood, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Luxurious tea trolley bar cart, manufactured in Sweden by Svenskt Tenn, circa 1950. This elegant
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Luxurious tea trolley bar cart, manufactured in Sweden by Svenskt Tenn, circa 1950. This elegant
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Metal

Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Tea Trolley by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 19.3 in
Serving Trolley Model 470 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Serving trolley model 470 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

Bar cookie box in chrome and glass , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing cookie box Bar Materials: chrome and glass If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1950s American Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Scandinavian modern wine rack in solid pine by Stig Johnsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Stig Johnsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Solid pine wine rack designed by Stig Johnsson and produced by Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, during the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Pine

Bar in Wood and Paper, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Materials: wood and paper Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Paper

Bar in bronze and glass Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: bronze and glass Style: Art Deco. If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

Bar in Wood and Glass Style, Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Glass

Bar in wood and glass, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Materials: wood and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Wood

Amaizing Bar in Bronze and Wood, Style: Art Deco, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar Material: bronze and wood Style: Art Deco Country: Italy If you want to live in the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

Svenskt Tenn Mid century Modern Brass Service Trolley by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Weesp, NL
stylish Mid-Century bar cart by Swedish design company Svenskt Tenn, circa 1950s. Made of tubular and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Bar in Chrome Mirror and Glass Style, Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Materials: chrome, mirror and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Bar in Golden Iron and Glass, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar Material: golden iron and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Iron, Gold Leaf

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Swedish Modern Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish modern bar for your home. Each Swedish modern bar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. Find 2403 options for an antique or vintage Swedish modern bar now, or shop our selection of 332 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Swedish modern bar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish modern bar, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow and Barbro Lundberg-Nilsson each produced at least one beautiful Swedish modern bar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Modern Bar?

Prices for a Swedish modern bar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,901.

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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

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Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.