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What is a bar counter?

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What is a bar counter?
A bar counter is an elevated countertop used to serve and rest beverages in restaurants, pubs or bars. Bar counters are also popularly found in modern homes, installed in the kitchen or dining room area for entertaining. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage barware, bar carts and more.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century dry bar, counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and
Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

$2,400
Antique French Bar Counter with Back Bar, Early 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Antique French Bar Counter with Back Bar, Early 20th Century Magnificent bar counter with matching
Category

Vintage 1920s Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Antique French Bar Counter with Back Bar, Early 20th Century

Antique French Bar Counter with Back Bar, Early 20th Century

$23,715
21st Century Wood Rattan Tom Bar Counter Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
designed the Tom Bar Counter. Handcrafted in walnut wood with expertise by Portuguese Artisans, featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

21st Century Wood Rattan Tom Bar Counter Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Wood Rattan Tom Bar Counter Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$7,049 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Bar Counter by Luigi Scremin (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Utrecht, NL
and collectors worldwide. This bar counter stands as a visual testimony to the fusion of beauty in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bar Counter by Luigi Scremin (Attr.), Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Bar Counter by Luigi Scremin (Attr.), Italy 1950s

$8,800
Natural Handmade Walnut Root Reception Desk and Bar Counter Led Backlighting
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Premium Walnut Root Reception Desk and Bar Counter: The Art of Nature and Modern Design Our walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Natural Handmade Walnut Root Reception Desk and Bar Counter Led Backlighting

Natural Handmade Walnut Root Reception Desk and Bar Counter Led Backlighting

$11,383 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Bar Counter in wood, brass and glass. Italian artisan production.
Located in Roma, RM
Mid-Century Bar Counter in wood, brass and glass. Italian artisan production. The set consists of 1
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bar Counter in wood, brass and glass. Italian artisan production.

Mid-Century Bar Counter in wood, brass and glass. Italian artisan production.

$7,968 / set
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