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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 features three molded panels for visual interest.
Category
Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
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 and sides.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars
Materials
Pine, Paint
Italian Bar Counter With 3 Stools 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This stylish bar counter set showcases the sophisticated design sensibility that is uniquely Italian.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Formica, Teak
Mid-Century Bar Counter by Luigi Scremin (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bar counters have experienced a resurgence in popularity among interior designers, as a way to add a touch of vintage charm into a space.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
21st Century Wood Rattan Tom Bar Counter Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Preserving the essence of natural materials, the Wood Tailors Club's designers expanded its handcrafted collection and designed the Tom Bar Counter.
Handcrafted in walnut wood with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$7,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
L.A. Studio Interiorismo Solid Wood and Cotton Velvet Upholstered Bar Counter
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Style Bar Counter in Baby Pink Velvet with Brass Details
This mid-century style bar counter designed by L.A.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
