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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
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Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

$2,400
French Oak Bar Counter, 1940s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A beautiful French bar counter crafted in solid oak, dating from the 1940s. This piece features a
Category

Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

French Oak Bar Counter, 1940s

French Oak Bar Counter, 1940s

$7,511
Mid century bar counter by Denisco, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bar counter by Denisco featuring a chromed metal base, a wooden case with a small
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid century bar counter by Denisco, 1960s

Mid century bar counter by Denisco, 1960s

$1,375
A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome painted French pine bar counter, circa 1880, featuring columned details along the front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine, Paint

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.

$5,250
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
Category

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
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.

$8,037 / set
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