Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Downingtown, PA
Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Circa 1980 Los Castillo of Taxco made this articulated fish bottle opener in silver plate, modeling it as a sw...
Silver Plate
Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo.
Abalone
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...
Brass
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
1960s Oversized Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare oversized Mexican modernist articulated fish bottle opener, 15" inches. Abalone and brass. Midcentury. Made in Taxco Mexico, circa 1960s.
Brass
Los Castillo Articulated Metal Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and rare Los Castillo Articulated metal fish bottle opener. The piece is well suited for the serious bar and especially those that have a sophisticated midcentury theme. The...
Metal
Giant Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful big size vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made in Taxc...
Abalone
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H 0.75 in W 0.63 in D 3.25 in L 0.75 in
Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style Small
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo.
Abalone
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made in Taxco Mexico,...
Abalone
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Silver Plate Gucci Made in Italy Bottle Opener in the Form of a Fish
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
A curious silver plate Gucci articulated bottle opener in the form of a fish.
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Los Castillo Copper + Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Pasadena, CA
We love artistic mastery of this Los Castillo vintage metal fish bottle opener. A magnificent blend of brass and copper, this articulated fish is not only a functional tool but ...
Brass, Copper
Selection of Cocktail and Bar Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
It measures 24" H x 22.75" W x 6.75" D and is priced at $300. 4) Italian brass chess piece bottle opener measures 4.5" H and is priced at $95. 5) Articulated abalone fish bottle op...
Metal, Silver, Brass
Silver Plate Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate Mexican Articulated fish bottle opener in the manner of Los Castillo - a wonderful bottle opener - from Mexico, we have seen these many times in Abalone, but this is a l...
Silver Plate
Los Castillo Silver Plate Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Los Castillo Mexican silver plated articulated fish bottle opener. This is a gorgeous articulated bottle opener is made to look like a fish.
Silver Plate
Los Castillo Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener - Los Castillo, Mexico - a wonderful midcentury bottle opener that when bent rests on it's tail standing.. for the sophisticated bar keeper.
Silver
Los Castillo Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulated abalone fish bottle opener - a wonderful midcentury bar favorite. The bottle opener is larger than most we have seen and is a great decorative conversation piece. The uni...
Brass
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener. Colorful abalone tiles adorn the fish figure. A fun addition to any bar.
Bronze
Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and decorative, this abalone fish is poised and designed to open a bottle, great for the creative bartender and a great conversation piece.
Brass
Sold
H 5.88 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Signed Silver Plated Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Los Castillo Mexican Silver plated Articulated fish Bottle Opener. The elegance in silver plate adds a great amount of sophistication and elegance to the well designed bar and ...
Silver Plate
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H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 8.27 in
Articulated Fish-Shaped Vintage Bottle Opener, in chiseled Silver-Plated Metal
By Gucci, Los Castillo
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a sculptural bottle opener — both realistic in its fish-like form and playful in spirit, thanks to its articulated design that allows it to “swim” am...
Onyx, Metal, Silver Plate
Articulated Vintage Mexican Abalone Fish Bottle Bar Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning little jewel is the perfect midcentury nod! A creative and beautifully thought out bottle opener - this little guy can stand on its back tail or lay in your favouri...
Abalone
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H 2.63 in W 8 in D 0.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Taxco Los Castillo Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Articulated silver plate fish-form bottle opener with pieces of polished abalone shell applied as scales.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.45 in W 7.68 in D 1.19 in
Mid Century Silver Plated Fish Bottle Opener, Los Castillo, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in London, GB
An eccentric silver plated articulated fish bottle opener attributed to Los Castillo and made in Taxco, Mexico, c. 1960.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.56 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Sold
H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
Sold
H 1.58 in W 2.17 in D 8.27 in
Mexican Abalone Articulated Mother of Pearl Fish 1970s Opener Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative mother of pearl 'moving or jumping' fish bottle opener. It's handmade of silvered bronze and abalone scales and designed to open bottles with it's mouth. A function...
Bronze
Sold
H 5.12 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Giant Articulated Mexican Abalone and Brass Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and brass bottle opener in the form of fish by Los Castillo. The mouth of the fish are made of brass which has a very nice aged patina. Made i...
Metal
A Gucci bottle opener Fishin silver-plated metal Italy 1970
By Gucci
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A Gucci bottle opener in silver-plated metal, articulated and shaped like a fish.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Large Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Large Articulated Silver and Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo, from Mexico wonderful addition to any bar or midcentury bar, and stands alone on t...
Abalone
Mexican Fish Bottle Opener with Abalone Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican silver and abalone articulated bottle opener, a wonderful addition to any bar or midcentury bar, stands alone on the tail or lay to display. Bottle opener part no longer func...
Abalone
Collection of Vintage Mexican Articulated Abalone Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A collection of vintage Mexican articulated abalone fish. A set of eight circa 1960's to 70's articulated fish bottle openers all covered in abalone mosaic.
Abalone Scaled Sculptural Fish Bottle Openers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage sculptural articulated fish shaped bottle openers with abalone scales. The small one is no longer available. Large- 15.75" long, $450 Medium- 8.25"long, $275
Abalone
$205Sale Price|65% Off
H 4.14 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
Silver fish-shaped toothpick holder with raised scales on fins
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish with raised scales resting on the two fins. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 37.16 gra...
Silver
$216Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray, Brass & Abalone, 1990s after Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican style of Los Castillo decorative fish dish ashtray wall art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. Dimensions: 1.5" H x 7" W x 5.75" D ...
Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece is well detailed and patinated. There are two pieces availabl...
Abalone
Mexican Abalone and Iron Bottle Opener
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and iron bottle opener in the form of fish.
Abalone
Silver Plated Lobster Bottle Opener - Spain 1970s.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Silver Plated Lobster Bottle Opener - Spain 1970s. Bar - Furniture - Mid-Century Measures : 23x9cm H:2,5cm Wonderful silver plate lobster bottle opener designed like a sculpture, mad...
Silver
$250
H 2 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in L 2 in
Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mexican Mid-Century abalone and brass bottle opener in the style of Los Castillo. All of the abalone is in good condition which is often rare. A true mid century iconic piece that wi...
Brass
$390
H 3 in W 5 in D 10.75 in
Walter Bosse Fish Mid-Century Brass Corkscrew, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural mid-century cork screw bottle opener in the form of a fish. Crafted from brass with a combination of polished and black-patinated surfaces. This charming and humorous de...
Brass
Mid-Century Articulated Silver Fish Sculpture with Red Glass Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully expressive vintage articulated fish sculpture crafted in silver and accented with vivid red glass cabochon eyes. The fish is realistically modeled with a finely chased...
Silver
$144Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.13 in W 4.5 in D 0.13 in
Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Fish Bone Skeleton Sculpture from Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand crafted articulated fish bone skeleton figure decoration. Taxco, Mexico. No stamp. Hammered metal. Dimensions: 4.5" W x 1.13" H x .13" D Please take ...
Metal
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1 in
1960s Modernist Fish Handcrafted Wood Bottle Opener Mexico
By William Spratling
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Fish Handcrafted Wood Bottle Opener Unmarked 6.25 w x 1.75 tall x 1.5 Preowned vintage condition unrestored. See all images.
Wood
A large articulated silver fish with glass eyes
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large and finely crafted antique or vintage articulated silver fish, with hinged and movable elements and original blue glass eyes. Stamped "833" ( for 83.3% pure silver) and other...
Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Oscillating scales covered in Blue Pacific abalone. Likely from the Taxco region of Mexico, origin place of most Mexican folk art. Beautiful and u...
Silver
Abalone and Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.
Silver Plate
$180
H 2 in W 5.38 in D 0.38 in
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Bronze
$1,605
H 3.15 in W 8.86 in D 2.56 in
Italian Pepper Mill / Grinder, Fish Shaped, Silver Plated, by Tre Spade c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid century whimsical silver plate and wood figural koi carp shaped pepper mill, made in Italy c. 1960. Made by Tre Spade in Italy in the 1960s, this design is known ...
Silver Plate
$220
H 1.759 in W 1.5 in D 1.13 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Wood Bottle Opener Shaped as Whale, Denmark 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic Danish mid-century modern bottle opener from the early 1960s, featuring a beautifully sculpted wooden handle with an elegant, organic silhouette. The warm reddish-brown woo...
Metal
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The surrealism inspired Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted in Amsterdam from solid oak wood and s...
Steel
$5,262
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and richly patterned upholstery. The chair fea...
Velvet
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Bitossi Aqua Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp by Bittosi, 1960s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniqu...
Ceramic
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$4,676Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Flower Murano Glass Flush Mount or Sconce Wall Light Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage Murano glass flush mount or wall light, designed in the graceful form of a flower. Made in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s, this striking fixture features richly text...
Metal
$450
H 3.57 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Red Tea Amber Bakelite Barware Cocktail Picks Set, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning cocktail picks set has a perfect Art Deco geometric design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The eight cocktail forks are adorned with root...
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.25 in W 84 in D 1 in
Arts & Crafts Polychromed Leather Folding Screen with Floral Design c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Leather Folding Screen with Polychromed Floral Design C1920 Measures- 78.25''H x 84''W x 1''D
Leather
$1,081
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Antique 1920s Art deco wall mounted miniature Curio Cabinet, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A charming Swedish Art Deco wall-mounted miniature curio cabinet, circa 1925, crafted in beautifully figured Chesnut veneer with an elegant stepped, ziggurat-inspired silhouette. Th...
Glass, Chestnut
$1,658
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Sconce, Italy Circa 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful Carlo Nason wall sconce for Mazzega, Murano glass, Italy circa 1970s. Featuring sculptural folded iridescent glass shade with vibrant rainbow prism effects and textured met...
Chrome
Sediment Credenza in Solid Black Walnut
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Solid American Black Walnut appears as sedimentary layers of rock. The outer cabinet and drawer/door fronts are each crafted from a single slab of figured Black Walnut. The interio...
Wood, Walnut
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By Friso Kramer, Coen de Vries, EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.