Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s Italy
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
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Oswald Haerdtl Curved Walnut & Glass Bar Cart, Serving Trolley, 1950s
By Max Welz, Oswald Haerdtl, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderfully proportioned two-tier bar cart / serving table / trolley from the 1950s. A beautiful and characteristic piece of Viennese Modernism, designed by Oswald Haerdtl. Visuall...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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 serving tray. Very good vintage condition with patina and sins of usage.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s. Light to moderate discoloration present throughout w...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
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 condition. Glass perfect.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
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
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Aldo Tura Italian Goatskin and Brass Swan Service Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Service Cart Aldo Tura Beautiful Italian Trolley Service Cart in Almond Lacquered Goatskin and Brass made in Italy 1950s. Wheeled Service Cart Trolley Bar or Dessert Cart. Sculptural...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca Brass and Burgundy Lacquered Wood Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique Italian bar cart in a combination of solid brass and deep burgundy lacquered wood, completed by crystal shelves with satin-finished edges. This incredibly stylis...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca Brass and Rosewood Mid-Century Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique Italian bar trolley in solid rosewood and brass. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully orig...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Serving Cart by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely serving cart or side table by Otto Schulz. Made from mahogany with sleek lines. Table top and shelf with terracotta colored mosaic tiles.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Elm
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Bar Cart, Stained Beech & Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual all original midcentury oval bar cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy. Made in stained lacquered beech and brass with a design typical for Lacca even though this particular design ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Bar Cart, Mid-Century Modern, Glass Top, 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 condition. Dimensions: Width: 65 cm / 25.6 inches Height: 78 cm / 30.7 inches Depth: 5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Oswald Haerdtl Vienna Modernism Walnut & Brass Bar Cart, Serving Trolley, 1950s
By Max Welz, Oswald Haerdtl, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A truly refined and distinctive two-tier Mid-Century Modern bar cart / serving table / trolley, designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s. This elegant piece combines Austrian modernis...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1950s Andre Paccard Serving cart Produced by Atelier Andre Paccard, France.
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Andre Paccard Serving cart Produced by Atelier Andre Paccard, France.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s André Paccard Serving cart, Produced by Atelier Andre Paccard, France. In good vintage condition with age commensurate patina. Water marks and scattered staining to wood slats...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century white walnut wood (Junglans Regia) bar trolley with bottle holder. This extraordinary piece is attributed to Cesare Lacca and was designed in Italy in the 1950s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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 piece was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully or...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Bar Cart, Wood with Rich Grain, Compact Design, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A compact and characterful bar cabinet, showcasing the richly figured grain and deep tonal variation of this wood. The exterior presents a clean, cube-like form with a warm, lustrous...
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Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Brass and Crystal Tiny Round Bar Cart, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous compact Mid-Century round bar cart in solid brass and crystal glass. This elegant piece was produced by Maison Jansen in France during the 1950s. In excellent condition, th...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 to any room. The cart is equipped with four wheels, making it easy to move and place...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Serving Cart with News Paper Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Serving cart with news paper holder circa 1950s Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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 designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy during the 1950s. In fabulous condition. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
French Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Drink Trolley, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
French brass and glass bar cart, France, 1950s. This elegant vintage drinks trolley features two circular clear glass shelves supported by a refined brass structure with slender flut...
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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 to any room. The cart is equipped with four wheels, making it easy to move and place...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley in oak, designed by Maa. Hans Jørgen Wegner. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern, Bar Cart, Teak, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bar Cart, Teak, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s A wonderful rolling bar cart designed and produced in Italy in the middle of the 20th century. This example fe...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Neoclassical Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brass mid century neoclassical bar cart by Maison Jansen. Two tiers with glass shelves. Two large, spoked wheels in the rear with matching smaller ones in front.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Bar Cart Vienna circa 1950s with Punched Grid
$1,406Sale Price|33% Off
Bar Cart Vienna circa 1950s with Punched Grid
Located in Wien, Au
Bar cart Vienna circa 1950s punched grid Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bar cart in wood and brass with two removable crystal glass trays. This wonderful object designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s. This structure of this ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
$1,781Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid century wood bar trolley. It was produced by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s. This wonderful piece comes with two glass removable trays and an ergonomic bottle r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950's STitched leather and rattan by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with ri...
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Elegant Wooden Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian midcentury tea trolley or bar cart in the style of Ico Parisi. Including the original removable serving tray and of course the glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Circular Brass Cart with swivel wheels, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century circular brass cart with swivel wheels, 1950s Found in a noble apartment in my hometown, Palermo. Intact and in good condition. Glass top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1950s by Cesare Lacca Italian Design Midcentury Bar Cart Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany and brass details, crystal tops. Excellent condition, glass perfect.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart Tray
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Mid-Century Regency dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden veneer design and overall shape completed by the det...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cart, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Angelo De Baggis
Located in Argelato, BO
The Model 57 food cart was designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Ico Parisi. Crafted from fine dark wood, the piece stands out for its fluid, organic, and sculptural li...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian serving or bar cart from the 1950s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Elegant Italian serving or bar cart from the 1950s. The piece features a refined rosewood-veneered body resting on black lacquered, tapered wooden legs with brass casters. The front...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Greek Key Bar Cart, Brass & Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century modern circular Greek Key glass and brass bar cart with clear plastic caster wheels.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Brass Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s, Oswald Haerdtl attr.
By Oswald Haerdtl, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
We currently have two identical serving trolleys in stock. The second one can be found in our other listings. An authentic and elegant two-tiered Mid-Century Modern bar cart from the...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1950's Wooden serving trolley
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden serving trolley with double shelve and wave-shaped frame, pyramidal uprights, and brass wheels. Attribution: Paolo Buffa, ca. 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Danish Vintage Serving Cart / Tea Trolley from the 1950s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This Danish vintage serving cart and/or tea trolley from the 1950s is a stylish piece with an elegant design. The top is made of teak wood, complemented by brass handles that add a r...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner (1927–1997) and Martin Eisler (1913–1977) for Forma S/A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, this bar cart exemplifies the structural clarity and material ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Serving Bar Cart Side Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo and rattan cart features two-tiered construction with spacious storage space, connected by arched top handle and mounted on rollers for ease of use. Large, statuesque...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Walnut Brass Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s, Oswald Haerdtl attr.
By Oswald Haerdtl, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
We currently have two identical serving trolleys in stock. The second one can be found in our other listings. An authentic and elegant two-tiered Mid-Century Modern bar cart from the...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s.
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, CT
This brass bar or service cart, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the 1950s, is in very good vintage condition and shows typical signs of age and use, consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
George Coslin Rosewood and Chrome Serving Bar Cart with Drawers, Italy 1950s
By George Coslin, Bernini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian bar cart, fully made of rosewood, chrome-plated metal, and white laminate. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed by George Coslin and pro...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Wicker Patio Garden Bar Cart, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Riviera Style vintage bar cart or serving trolley from rattan 1950s Italy. A stunning bar cart or serving trolley from rattan with beautiful details like big wheels with wove...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Rustic Organic Oak Vintage Bar Cart Pastel Blue Ceramic Tiles France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rustic Mid Century Modern organic vintage bar cart from solid oak and beautifully pastel blue ceramic tiles 1950s France. While the rustic bar cart features solid oak with beautifull...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Midcentury French Riviera Serving Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury French Riviera amazing hand-crafted serving bar cart in bamboo and rattan with four bottle holders and two large wheels. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart Tray
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the details of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Brass and Crystal Large Serving Bar Cart, Cesare Lacca 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Italian bar cart made in gild brass and crystal. This incredibly elegant and unique large serving bar cart was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attribut...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart in black lacquer by Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Eeegant Italian mid-century bar cart by Ico Parisi, dating from the 1950s. The cart features a beautifully sculptural black-lacquered frame, disting...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Walnut Brass Bar Cart Vienna Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic Modernist vintage bar cart serving trolley from walnut and brass Vienna 1950s attributed to Oswald Haerdtl. An amazing vintage wheel supported bar cart or ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather Trolley by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's stitched leather trolley by Jacques Adnet Very good condition France.
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Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Cesare Lacca Folding Bar Cart in Brass, Beech and Smoked Glass, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Mid-Century folding bar cart in brass, beech wood, and smoked glass. This stylish serving trolley was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy during th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Danish Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart by Elvin Geertsen, 1950s.
By Elvin Geertsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart by Elvin Geertsen, 1950s. Early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern does also include furniture made from bamboo, rattan and cane like this charming tw...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Teak Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury bar cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s. Frame ebonized, tabletop teak wood. Restored surface. New glass top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Serving Cart with 3 Bottle Holders Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Serving cart with 3 bottle holders vienna around 1950s The top can be removed for serving Iron white lacquered.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
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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.
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