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Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's
Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's

Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Interesting bar close to Bertrand Durusell’s creation, steel and oak ply construction on four caster.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Cart, France 1950's
Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Cart, France 1950's

Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Cart, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely perfect bar cart with faux bamboo details, great proportions in original leather

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

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
1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

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

Mid 20th Century Parchment Bar Cart, Italy Circa 1950's
Mid 20th Century Parchment Bar Cart, Italy Circa 1950's

Mid 20th Century Parchment Bar Cart, Italy Circa 1950's

Located in New York, NY

bronze screw caps. Minor wear commensurate with age. Italy, C.1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bronze

1950's Solid Brass Oval Bar Cart By Maxwell Phillips
1950's Solid Brass Oval Bar Cart By Maxwell Phillips

1950's Solid Brass Oval Bar Cart By Maxwell Phillips

By Maxwell Phillips

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 1950's solid brass two tier oval brass bar cart by Maxwell Phillips, with removable handle

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950's Solid Brass Two Tier Brass Italian Bar Cart
1950's Solid Brass Two Tier Brass Italian Bar Cart

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Wood and Brass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950's
Italian Wood and Brass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950's

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 Italian Wooden Bar or Serving Cart
1950's Italian Wooden Bar or Serving Cart

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Rosewood & Glass Rolling Cart, 1950's
Italian Modern Rosewood & Glass Rolling Cart, 1950's

Italian Modern Rosewood & Glass Rolling Cart, 1950's

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Italian Modern Mobile Cart in sculpted solid Rosewood with Glass Surface. Featuring an open

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Circa 1950's
French Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Circa 1950's

French Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Circa 1950's

Located in High Point, NC

Mid-century modern bar cart made from brass, glass and walnut. This is an absolutely stunning

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950's Bar Cart with Tubular Steel Frame & Perforated Shelves, After Matégot
1950's Bar Cart with Tubular Steel Frame & Perforated Shelves, After Matégot

1950's Bar Cart with Tubular Steel Frame & Perforated Shelves, After Matégot

By Tjerk Reijenga, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and architecturally refined mid-century bar cart, dating to the 1950s and

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian 1950's Serving Cart in Bent Plywood
Vintage Italian 1950's Serving Cart in Bent Plywood

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
Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Cast Iron Steel & Mirror Art Deco Inspired Bar Cart, France 1950's
Cast Iron Steel & Mirror Art Deco Inspired Bar Cart, France 1950's

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

Materials

Iron

Modernist Tiered Magazine Rack on Wheels or Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Modernist Tiered Magazine Rack on Wheels or Bar Cart, USA 1950's

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

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

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1950's

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$5,918

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

Materials

Brass

Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s

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

Materials

Metal

1950's Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina
1950's Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina

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

Materials

Glass, Maple

a vintage Art deco bar cart from the 1950´s
a vintage Art deco bar cart from the 1950´s

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage brass bar cart, France 1950s
Vintage brass bar cart, France 1950s

Vintage brass bar cart, France 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing vintage trolley bar made in France in the 1950s. The bar cart is in very good vintage

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Salterini, Bar Cart, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Salterini, Bar Cart, Iron, Italy, 1950s

Salterini, Bar Cart, Iron, Italy, 1950s

By Salterini

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron bar cart or serving cart produced by Salterini, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1950s.
Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1950s.

Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1950s.

Located in Palermo, IT

Italian brass bar cart, 1950s. Glass shelves. Elegant and in good condition. 4 swivel wheels. Minor

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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s bamboo cart French Riviera
1950s bamboo cart French Riviera

1950s bamboo cart French Riviera

Located in IT

Rare bamboo cart from the 1950s French Riviera model. The bamboo trolley is a very difficult piece

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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo

Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s

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

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and black-lacquered metal serving cart or bar cart designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Bar Cart, 1950s
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Bar Cart, 1950s

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

Materials

Iron, Metal

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, oak and rubber bar cart or serving cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cart Attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Cart Attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Wood & Brass Display Bar Cart
1950s Wood & Brass Display Bar Cart

1950s Wood & Brass Display Bar Cart

Located in BÉTERA, ES

A charming 1950s wood trolley with brass accents and glass panels, featuring a lift-up display case

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s Arturo Pani Service Bar Cart Patinated Brass
1950s Arturo Pani Service Bar Cart Patinated Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bar Cart in Style of Franco Albini, Italy 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bar Cart in Style of Franco Albini, Italy 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bar Cart in Style of Franco Albini, Italy 1950's

By Franco Albini

Located in Trieste, IT

Italian Rattan bar cart in the style of Franco Albini . The cart is made in the early 1950s and of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart
1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart

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

Materials

Brass

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, metal and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brass and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, Italy, c. 1950s. Minor imperfections to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Serving Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank, Serving Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank, Serving Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan, raffia and metal serving cart or bar cart, model 892, designed by Josef Frank and

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Jacques Adnet Brown Leather Bar Cart, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Brown Leather Bar Cart, 1950s France

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Cesare Lacca, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood, brass and glass bar cart designed and produced by Cesare Lacca, Italy, c

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan and glass bar cart designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Significant wear

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

American Designer, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brass and marble bar cart likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dramatic

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Midcentury Trolley Bamboo Serving Cart
1950s Midcentury Trolley Bamboo Serving Cart

1950s Midcentury Trolley Bamboo Serving Cart

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful and decorative 1950s tea cart / serving trolley. The base is made of wood, bamboo

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak, brass and marble bar cart likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Bar Cart, Unknown Designer, Brazil 1950s
Vintage Bar Cart, Unknown Designer, Brazil 1950s

Vintage Bar Cart, Unknown Designer, Brazil 1950s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage Bar Cart by Unknown Designer In the manner of Celina Decorações Wood, Brazil, 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s

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

Materials

Metal

1950s Aldo Tura Italian Art Goatskin Bar Service Cart
1950s Aldo Tura Italian Art Goatskin Bar Service Cart

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

Materials

Goatskin, Parchment Paper

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bar Cart, Wrought Iron & Mirror, 1950s
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bar Cart, Wrought Iron & Mirror, 1950s

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bar Cart, Wrought Iron & Mirror, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Chinoiserie bar cart with two mirrored shelves. Finished in a Chinese red lacquer

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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s

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

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Serving Cart from Firma Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s
Teak Serving Cart from Firma Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s

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

Materials

Brass

Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s

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

Materials

Rattan

Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Beech

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.