1950s Kitchen Cart
Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts
Leather, Glass
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Aluminum, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Maple
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Formica, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Iron, Metal
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century European Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Goatskin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Goatskin, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Ceramic, Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Oak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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, 2023In 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 6, 2023There 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, 2023In 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.
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