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Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The perfect bar for a beach house. Veneered in oak and wrapped in split rattan.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Rattan, Oak

Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
H 26 in W 16 in D 26 in
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet with is removable bottle rack Great condition
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Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet Very rare neo-classique Lyre modèle.     
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Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather, Glass

1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet Leather and Formica France.
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and oak bar cart by Jacques Adnet France Small trace of water / could be re
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

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Leather, Oak

Italian Wood and Brass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Wood and Brass Bar Cart, Italy 1950-60's Stunning bar cart featuring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950's Solid Brass Two Tier Brass Italian Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's Mid-Century Modern solid brass two tier Italian bar cart, in vintage condition with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950's Italian Wooden Bar or Serving Cart
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 1950s Italian mid-century-modern serving cart designed with refined gold brass rollers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950's Italian Wooden Bar or Serving Cart
1950's Italian Wooden Bar or Serving Cart
H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 30.71 in
Italian Modern Rosewood & Glass Rolling Cart, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern sculpted solid Rosewood and Glass Mobile Cart, Made in Italy. Featuring an open
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Rosewood

Vintage Italian 1950's Serving Cart in Bent Plywood
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish and restored service cart with double plywood shelf folded on the sides, with wheels and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1950's made from bamboo and rattan. The bar cart has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare rectangular Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1950's made from bamboo and rattan. The top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hampstead, QC
A very rare drop-leaf bar/tea cart by the American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

Cast Iron Steel & Mirror Art Deco Inspired Bar Cart, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron bar cart with two tiers, the trays are covered in two-tone mirror.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Iron

1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Great table on wheel Stitched leather, black and burgundy Brass feet like bamboo Possibility to add a glass on the low part
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950's
1950's
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Modernist Tiered Magazine Rack on Wheels or Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional modernist bar cart, created by a Czech architect for his house. It is made of aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum, Nickel

Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful trolley table or tea cart made of a black painted metal frame with wicker shelves
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
1950's Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian bar cart/serving trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in mahogany stained maple
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Maple

a vintage Art deco bar cart from the 1950´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An Artdeco mid-century modern serving trolley from the 1950´s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

a vintage Art deco bar cart from the 1950´s
a vintage Art deco bar cart from the 1950´s
H 22.25 in W 21.07 in D 23.82 in
Italian 1950s Brass and Glass Bar Cart
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950s brass and satin finish round bar cart. Each shelf is a satin finish pale smoke glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Chrome

1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
Located in London, London
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing A striking mid-century bar cart, likely Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Steel

1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rolling cart designed by Geraldo de Barros (1933-1998) and produced by Unilabor (1954-1961) in São
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica, Hardwood

Mid-Century wood bar cart trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century wood bar cart trolley made in Italy in the 1950s. Dark brown wood, plastic glass, brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Bar Cart, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely wrapped
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Iron, Metal

1950s Eugenio Escudero Bar Service Cart Mexico City
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Eugenio Escudero Wood Tiered Bar Service Cart Modern Mexico City Sensational tiered design
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Brass by Ming Moveis, Brazil, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-century bar cart in Pau Marfim hardwood & brass is stunning! Its unique
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

1950s Arturo Pani Service Bar Cart Patinated Brass
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mexico lovely vintage Modern Brass Service Cart by Arturo Pani. Body construction tubular
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Vintage Cart Attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
1950s. A wooden brass bar cart with shelves glass. The serving cart has a lithograph on the base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in IT
1950s cart made by Aldo Tura from glazed parchment and brass frame. The trolley has the original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart
1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart
H 21.66 in W 13 in D 22.84 in
Modernist Mid Century Modern Vintage Ash Brass Bar Cart or Tea Cart 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Haerdtl 1950s Vienna. An amazing bar cart from beautiful brass and ash wood in warm brown color with two
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Sculptural Swan Bar Cart Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Sensational Aldo Tura Swan Bar Cart Dessert Service Trolley Sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Brown Leather Bar Cart, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French art deco modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Iron

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning midcentury round serving cart in bamboo and metal. This unique piece was produced in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Bar cart by Josef Frank, Svenskt tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
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 Designer, Bar Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan, glass and metal bar cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

1950s Aldo Tura Italian Art Goatskin Bar Service Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Italian Service Cart 1950s Aldo Tura 2-tiered Swan bar service cart in goatskin parchment
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Goatskin, Parchment Paper

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley in mahogany, designed and made in Denmark 1950s. original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1950s Italian desgin serving bar cart. Made of beech wood equipped with two glass shelves and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Beech

Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Serving Cart by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant serving cart by Josef Frank, made from mahogany in a versatile design. Drop leaves, a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-Century Modern rattan cart bar, 1950s. Cart bar, drink or tee cart This Cart bar is ideal
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Rattan

Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
H 29.92 in W 32.28 in D 18.89 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar cart by Dunbar. Glass top with two leaves. Made of mahogany.
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Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart
H 32.75 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
Italian Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A highly decorative bamboo, rattan and glass serving trolley or bar cart, 1950s. Removable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Midcentury Serving Cart by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant mirrored glass bar trolley on wheels by Josef Frank, made with a brass frame. The frame has a scalloped edge with a perforated pattern. Clean and decorative design.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Brass Wood Trolley Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brescia, IT
Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Italy, 1950s Brass and Wood Removable trays and Bottle Rack Excellent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
just wow.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

A French 1950s Wrought Iron and Enameled Stone Rolling Cart
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French 1950s wrought iron rolling cart with a hand-painted and enameled stone top.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Italian Serving Bar Cart in Brass, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Italian two tier serving bar cart entirely made in gilt brass. This charming and unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal, Brass

1950s Aldo Tura Italian Goatskin and Brass Swan Service Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass made in Italy 1950s. Wheeled Service Cart Trolley Bar or Dessert Cart. Sculptural swan shape. Wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Ceramic, Elm

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Brass and Ebonized Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century bar cart in ebonized wood and brass. This incredibly elegant piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Swan Bar Cart, Italy c 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Norwalk, CT
Born in 1909, Italian designer-maker Aldo Tura established his furniture production house in Lombardy in 1939. Tura created singular, high-end furniture and accessories that were ty...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Goatskin

Gianfranco Frattini Serving Bar Cart with Drawer for Bernini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and incredibly rare mid-century serving bar cart with drawer in a gorgeous rosewood. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Midcentury White Plastic and Metal Chrome Italian Bar Cart Oval, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
kitchen with its round lines and solid structure. The cost of shipping refers to the cart shipped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany Designed by Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with removable top in mahogany, designed and made by Rud Rasmussen. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

Mid-Century French Wooden Bar Cart Trolley, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This French style serving cart is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

Mid-Century Bar Carts by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Located in Roma, RM
Mid-century bar carts by Cesare Lacca, 1950s. Structure made of wood with three removable trays
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Bar Carts by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Mid-Century Bar Carts by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
visited 12 U.S. museums between 1950 and 1953, the first major exhibition of Italian design outside Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

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1950s Kitchen Cart For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s kitchen cart on 1stDibs. A piece of 1950s kitchen cart — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1950s kitchen cart — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 1950s kitchen cart, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Cesare Lacca, Aldo Tura and Mathieu Matégot each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 1950s kitchen cart that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Kitchen Cart?

A piece of 1950s kitchen cart can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,211, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $49,129.

Finding the Right Bar-carts for You

Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.

Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.

As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.

Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.

Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.

We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.

Questions About 1950s Kitchen Cart
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.