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Wood, Glass, Parchment and Mirror Bar and Cabinet Set by Englander & Bonta, 1950
By Englander & Bonta
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, glass, parchment and mirror bar and cabinet set by Englander & Bonta. Argentina, circa 1950
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Parchment Paper, Glass, Mirror, Wood

Wood, Glass, Parchment and Mirror Bar and Cabinet Set by Englander & Bonta, 1950
By Englander & Bonta
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, glass, parchment and mirror bar and cabinet set by Englander & Bonta. Argentina, circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper

1930s Art Deco Streamline "Roto-Bar" Revolving Cocktail Cabinet & Table
By Roto-Bar Co. 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Cabinet & Table, this Modernist Art Deco Black Bakelite laminate and aluminum Cylindrical Bar. The Roto
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France
By Bar Tugas
Located in Girona, ES
Dry bar "Tugas" on wheels, solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, french polish. Pivoting door with an
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Bar Tugas
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored Bar cabinet by Bar Tugas. Eglomise glass doors , central revolving bar shelving
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Bar Tugas
Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Bar Tugas
H 32 in W 61.75 in D 16.5 in
Italian midcentury bar cabinet
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare and charming veneered walnut bar cabinet . This cabinet has various compartments for bottles
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian midcentury bar cabinet
Italian midcentury bar cabinet
H 38.98 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet was produced in Italy and is brought to you now by Niagara Furniture
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1980s Renaissance Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet
Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet
H 84 in W 26 in D 61 in
Midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar A Stylish and Functional Piece, the
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Bar Cabinet
By Continental Art Deco
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Beautiful art deco bar display cabinet in black lacquered wood, original, with the door covered
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Straw

Vintage Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Art Deco Bar Cabinet
H 63.78 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Bar Cabinet by Frigerio
By Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Bar Cabinet by Frigerio
Bar Cabinet by Frigerio
H 42.5 in W 60.75 in D 21.75 in
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
H 56.5 in W 17.75 in D 13 in
Stunning Italian Bar Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
The buffet is mobile and can be driven in the wall unit. The bar has a beautiful copper countertop
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass, Copper

Stunning Italian Bar Cabinet
Stunning Italian Bar Cabinet
H 79.53 in W 55.12 in D 22.84 in
Adirondack Cylindrical Bar Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual folky antique Adirondack bar clad in bark and cleverly highlighted with twigs and
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Bert England Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bar Cabinet
By Bert England
Located in Countryside, IL
Bert England midcentury walnut and brass bar cabinet This bar cabinet measures: 36 wide x 18
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Belgo Chrome Bar Cabinet, Copper and Brass, Belgium
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Belgo Chrom bar cabinet. A large vintage design bar cabinet covered with red copper on
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Valabrega, bar cabinet, beech, laminated wood, Italy, 1930s A bar cabinet by the Italian
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
H 100.4 in W 73.23 in D 19.49 in
Asian Chinoiserie Style Bar Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style bar cabinet features a beautiful green finish with hand painted Chinese scenes and
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Style Bar Cabinet
Asian Chinoiserie Style Bar Cabinet
H 35.75 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Tommi Parzinger Painted Bar Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A hand painted bar cabinet designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. The interior has a
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1950s Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Paint

Tommi Parzinger Painted Bar Cabinet
Tommi Parzinger Painted Bar Cabinet
H 72.5 in W 34 in D 16.675 in
Tomlinson Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W33 D18 H31 Fully restored compact bar cabinet. Item features a pullout shelving area with a
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Laminate, Oak, Burl

Tomlinson Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
Tomlinson Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
H 31 in W 33 in D 18 in
Midcentury Scarlet Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A striking Italian Mid-Century scarlet lacquered bar cabinet, with four angled drawers, two lower
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Scarlet Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Midcentury Scarlet Lacquered Bar Cabinet
H 48.04 in W 48.82 in D 18.9 in
Bar cabinet in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bar cabinet in rosewood veneer, design from the 1960s. It features two red shelves, a back mirror
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

Bar cabinet in Rosewood, 1960s
Bar cabinet in Rosewood, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in
Asian Bar Cabinet Rosewood Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bar Cabinet Approximate Measurements in Inches 41" high 36" wide 18" deep (back to front
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Asian Bar Cabinet Rosewood Vintage
Asian Bar Cabinet Rosewood Vintage
H 41 in W 36 in D 18 in
Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940's/early 1950's Italian dry bar, martini cabinet with inlaid fruit wood marquetry
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1950s Italian Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
H 56 in W 30 in D 10 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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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a modernist midcentury cocktail drinks cabinet in the form of a globe, circa 1940 in date
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1940s
Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1940s
H 40.6 in Dm 28.3 in
1960's Bar cabinet in rattan and woven staraw
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2378 Bar cabinet in rattan and woven staraw, wooden top and compartments for bottles and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rattan

M. Vuillermoz Polygonal Bar Cabinet in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Vuillermoz, dry bar cabinet, mahogany, brass, steel, wood, France, 1960s This characteristic
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Home Bar With Cabinet and Stools in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Home bar with chairs and wall unit, walnut, wood, Italy, 1950s.  Elegant, playful private bar with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

High Art Deco Sideboard, Dry Bar, Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930
By René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in Bochum, NRW
High Art Deco sideboard, dry bar, cabinet, walnut veneer, France circa 1930. Greatly restored
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
1960 Aldo Tura "Organetto" cocktail bar cabinet trolley in beautifully grained pallisander and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
H 53 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian extra large sideboard bar cabinet by Vittorio Dassi in beautifully executed
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Glass

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
H 57 in W 103 in D 20 in
Brutalist bar cabinet, Belgium 1970's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Brutalist bar cabinet, Belgium 1970's! Brutalist bar cabinet with two doors, several shelves, 3
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brutalist bar cabinet, Belgium 1970's
Brutalist bar cabinet, Belgium 1970's
H 53.55 in W 51.58 in D 18.51 in
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian extra large sideboard bar cabinet by Vittorio Dassi in beautifully executed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood, Sycamore, Mahogany, Glass

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
H 57 in W 103 in D 20 in
Bar Cabinet Attributed to Leon Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bar cabinet attributed to Leon Jallot. Folding cabinet.
Category

20th Century French Vintage Bar and Cabinet

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Italian Mahogany wood bar cabinet with ornate herringbone patterned doors with inlay detail
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1940s Italian Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
H 45 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 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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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Bar Cabinet
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Modern bar cabinet with an angular design attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1955, São
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Bar Cabinet
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Bar Cabinet
H 29.75 in W 65.25 in D 21.75 in
French Art Deco Palmwood Bar Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
French Art Deco palmwood bar cabinet, featuring a fall front bar cabinet on one side, a second side
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Palmwood

French Art Deco Palmwood Bar Cabinet
French Art Deco Palmwood Bar Cabinet
H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.75 in
Art Deco Corner Cabinet/ Dray Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco cabinet / dray bar from the 1930s. Four rotate shelfs as you can see on the phots
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Corner Cabinet/ Dray Bar
Art Deco Corner Cabinet/ Dray Bar
H 38.5 in W 32.75 in D 24.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Foldout Bar Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Well grained rosewood bar cabinet that opens to reveal a campaign style interior with plenty of
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20th Century Danish Campaign Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Oak Bar Cabinet, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This neatly designed Bar comes from Norway and was made around 1960s. Crafted with exquisite
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Bar Cabinet, Norway, 1960s
Vintage Oak Bar Cabinet, Norway, 1960s
H 34.26 in W 35.04 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cocktail bar cabinet 1960s Elegant Danish Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Formica, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura goatskin bar cabinet, Italy, circa 1960. This beautiful small cabinet was illuminated and
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Bar Cabinet
H 49.22 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Fold-Out Bar Cabinet
Mid-Century Fold-Out Bar Cabinet
H 33 in W 40 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood

John Stuart Mid-Century Bar Cabinet
John Stuart Mid-Century Bar Cabinet
H 26 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Aldo Tura Goatskin Books Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful sculptural bar cabinet made by Aldo Tura in the 1960s. The Trompe l'oeil painted goatskin
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Pearwood, Goatskin, Mirror

Aldo Tura Goatskin Books Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Goatskin Books Bar Cabinet
H 48.04 in W 21.86 in D 14.38 in
Leon Benouville Openwork Wood and Textured Glass Hanging Bar Cabinet
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau "D" shaped hanging cabinet with openwork sides and crest rail, centering a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Glass

Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dry bar, Bytom furniture factory, Poland, 1960s Very good condition, after professional
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 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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1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Spanish mid century oak bar cabinet
Spanish mid century oak bar cabinet
H 57.49 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Bar Cabinet with Footrest by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955, Forma S.A
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Bar cart is a rare and elegant piece designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in the 1950s and
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Belgian High Quality Bar Cabinet, 1980's
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Belgian high quality bar cabinet, 1980's. A high quality bar cabinet made in the 1980's in
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Belgian High Quality Bar Cabinet, 1980's
Belgian High Quality Bar Cabinet, 1980's
H 50.01 in W 50.79 in D 14.18 in
1960s Midcentury Danish Rosewood Corner Bar Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Danish modern rosewood corner bar cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Vintage Asian chinoiserie Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
By Broyhill
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Asian chinoiserie lighted dry bar cabinet with display cases. Features burl wood on front panels
Category

1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Glass

Streamline Art Deco Bar Cabinet Metal Chrome
Located in Oakland, CA
Streamline Art Deco Bar Cabinet in metal with chrome details has sleek lines, geometric shapes
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia, material: walnut, glass, metal. Inside, a metal container for placing bottles and glasses. Carved legs of the dresser in the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1930s
H 23.23 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Italian art deco Wooden bar cabinet with lamp and mirrors, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco Wooden bar cabinet with lamp and mirrors, 1940s Bar or cocktail cabinet with two
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
H 54 in W 40.25 in D 17.25 in
Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Geometric Rosewood Pattern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Oakland, CA
Unique free standing Brazilian bar cabinet with eye-catching geometric pattern of rosewood over
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

1950’s Förenades Möbler Mahogany Bar Cabinet
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Hudson, NY
1950’s Bar cabinet by Förenades Möbler of Linköping, Sweden. An inset demilune clouded glass panel
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar and Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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Vintage Bar And Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bar and cabinet for your home. Each vintage bar and cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are many kinds of the vintage bar and cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage bar and cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage bar and cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Arthur Umanoff and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Bar And Cabinet?

Prices for a vintage bar and cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $885,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,575.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Vintage Bar and Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar cabinet is called a cellaret or cellarette. It is a small structure that is often used to store bottles of wine or liquor. Traditionally, this cabinet was positioned under a side table, and when it was time to pour drinks, it was rolled out for use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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