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Bar Cabinet On Legs

1940this Art Deco dry bar birch with on the doors brass decor on the legs
1940this Art Deco dry bar birch with on the doors brass decor on the legs

1940this Art Deco dry bar birch with on the doors brass decor on the legs

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1940this Art Deco dry bar full birch with birch special verneer on the doors brass decor on the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 54 in W 40.25 in D 17.25 in

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Regency Hardwood Cellarette of Sarcophagus Form Raised on Turned Legs
Very Rare Regency Hardwood Cellarette of Sarcophagus Form Raised on Turned Legs

Very Rare Regency Hardwood Cellarette of Sarcophagus Form Raised on Turned Legs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Sarcophagus form in solid mahogany on turned legs A very good looking and well-made piece, it has a nice

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

French Walnut & Satinwood Bar Cabinet
French Walnut & Satinwood Bar Cabinet

French Walnut & Satinwood Bar Cabinet

$35,000

H 46.5 in W 49 in D 15 in

French Walnut & Satinwood Bar Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) walnut & satinwood inlaid diamond design bar cabinet on platform

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs
Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs

Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Small vintage Mid-Century Modern chinoiserie bar cabinet on legs, circa 1950. Its size is perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs
Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs

Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet on Legs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vintage small Mid-Century Modern chinoiserie bar cabinet on legs, circa 1950. Its size makes it

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Dry Bar Cabinet
Italian Dry Bar Cabinet

Italian Dry Bar Cabinet

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H 50 in W 40 in D 15 in

Italian Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century dry bar cabinet. Bird's-eye maple on brass legs in the style of Gio Ponti. Top

Category

20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Art Deco Bar Cabinet

Art Deco Bar Cabinet

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H 36 in W 47 in D 12 in

Art Deco Bar Cabinet

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual, small-scale ebonized bar cabinet on gilt brass legs, circa 1930, with cream colored

Category

Vintage 1930s French Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Bar with Mirrored Front, Mid-20th Century
Italian Bar with Mirrored Front, Mid-20th Century

Italian Bar with Mirrored Front, Mid-20th Century

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H 44.89 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in

Italian Bar with Mirrored Front, Mid-20th Century

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Greding, DE

condition. Cross rectangular bar cabinet on four high, conical legs with a mirrored front and wavy edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Bar Cabinet, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Bar Cabinet, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Bar Cabinet, Italy, Mid-20th Century

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H 33.86 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in

Bar Cabinet, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-doored bar cabinet, standing on carved volute legs and a completely mirrored body with slanted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Bar Cabinet in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s
Bar Cabinet in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s

Bar Cabinet in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Greding, DE

Bar cabinet standing on two legs with three drawers and a glass top, the middle tor folds down. The

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bar by Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Italy, 1940s
Bar by Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Italy, 1940s

Bar by Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Italy, 1940s

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H 53.55 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

Bar by Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Italy, 1940s

By Antonio Cassi Ramelli

Located in Greding, DE

Two-doored bar cabinet standing on tall legs by Italian architect Antonio Cassi Ramelli of the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza with Beveled Cabinet Doors & Tambour Door
Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza with Beveled Cabinet Doors & Tambour Door

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza with Beveled Cabinet Doors & Tambour Door

Located in Freehold, NJ

a unique tapered legs. Complimentary drop front bar cabinet on hairpin legs available separately

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk

Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

three drawers with a bookcase bar cabinet on the reverse side. amazing leg design with brass details

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Two-Sided Rosewood Desk
Kai Kristiansen Two-Sided Rosewood Desk

Kai Kristiansen Two-Sided Rosewood Desk

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H 29 in W 51 in D 28 in

Kai Kristiansen Two-Sided Rosewood Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

locking uppers. The Desk rear has two enclosed shelves - storage areas with additional closed Bar Cabinet

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Cabinet Dry Bar on High Legs
Danish Mid Century Cabinet Dry Bar on High Legs

Danish Mid Century Cabinet Dry Bar on High Legs

By Poul Hundevad

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Danish Mid Century Modern dry bar cabinet in very fine, original condition. The bar

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

1960's Scandinavian Dry / Bar Drinking Cabinet in Teak on Oak Legs by Westbergs
1960's Scandinavian Dry / Bar Drinking Cabinet in Teak on Oak Legs by Westbergs

1960's Scandinavian Dry / Bar Drinking Cabinet in Teak on Oak Legs by Westbergs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and high quality dry bar / drinking cabinet in teak on a oak stand attributed to

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Oak, Teak

1950s, Slim Scandinavian Midcentury Mahogany Dry Bar / Luxury Cabinet
1950s, Slim Scandinavian Midcentury Mahogany Dry Bar / Luxury Cabinet

1950s, Slim Scandinavian Midcentury Mahogany Dry Bar / Luxury Cabinet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful dry bar / cabinet in mahogany on tall slim legs made in Sweden, 1950s. Equipped with two

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet on Hairpin Legs, Model 4604, 1940s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet on Hairpin Legs, Model 4604, 1940s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet on Hairpin Legs, Model 4604, 1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Amarillo, TX

Sliding door bar cabinet on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 4604. USA, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet

Located in Manhasset, NY

A custom quality Scandinavian Mid-Century rosewood bar cabinet. The casing sitting on tapering legs

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Monumental French Carved Mahogany and Burl Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Monumental French Carved Mahogany and Burl Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet

Monumental French Carved Mahogany and Burl Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous monumental French carved sideboard credenza or bar cabinet on cabriole legs France

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Art Deco Cabinet or Bar Exotic Wood on Bronze Legs
Art Deco Cabinet or Bar Exotic Wood on Bronze Legs

Art Deco Cabinet or Bar Exotic Wood on Bronze Legs

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco cabinet or dry bar with mirrored interior. Rio palissandre on bronze legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Palisander

Petite Rosewood Bar
Petite Rosewood Bar

Petite Rosewood Bar

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H 29 in W 27 in D 18 in

Petite Rosewood Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous rosewood bar cabinet on steel legs. Beautiful bookmatched veneer on all sides and interior

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Vintage 1960s Danish Dry Bars

#3519 Wood and Parchment high bar. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
#3519 Wood and Parchment high bar. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

#3519 Wood and Parchment high bar. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

Refined Large Bar. Palisander wood cabinet on wood legs and base. Two side cabinet doors open to

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Parchment Paper

Rosewood Bar Cabinet or Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69
Rosewood Bar Cabinet or Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69

Rosewood Bar Cabinet or Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rosewood veneer bar cabinet on metal legs. Designed in The Netherlands by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Cube Bar
Hans Wegner Cube Bar

Hans Wegner Cube Bar

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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Hans Wegner Cube Bar

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"AT 34." A cube-shaped solid teak bar cabinet, mounted on round steel legs. Interior with storage

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Danish Teak Desk, 1950s
Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in

Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Nyborg, DK

and a maple lined bar cabinet. Sits on inverted ypsilon shaped legs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Desk, 1950s
Midcentury Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

Midcentury Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in

Midcentury Danish Teak Desk, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

and a maple lined bar cabinet. Sits on inverted ypsilon shaped legs. Some marks on top plate as you

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Danish Teak Desk, 1960s

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

and a maple lined bar cabinet. Sits on inverted ypsilon shaped legs. Some few marks as you would

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Mastercraft
Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Mastercraft

Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Mastercraft

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H 75.6 in W 44.49 in D 20.48 in

Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A superb vintage cocktail bar cabinet by Mastercraft. On plated brass legs with internal mirrored

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

$8,987 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

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By Glustin Creation

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By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$4,250 / set

H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in

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Located in Austin, TX

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By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

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$17,552 / set

H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 36.23 in

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By Maison Gouffé

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
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Located in Lisse, NL

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Panoplie White Oak Drink Table

$1,650 / item

H 23.25 in Dm 12 in

Panoplie White Oak Drink Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly made solid white oak cocktail table with carved ribbed detailing. Natural oak finish. Made in Los Angeles. Multiple quantity and custom sizes available.

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Materials

Oak

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

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$1,475 / item

H 48 in Dm 12 in

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By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By DBO Home

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Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

$10,060

H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...

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$5,450 / set

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$1,890 / item

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Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s

$64,338

H 61.03 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.   

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By René Drouet

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Bar Cabinet On Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bar cabinet on legs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bar cabinet on legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 250 antique and vintage bar cabinet on legs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 92 modern editions to choose from as well. Bar cabinet on legs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bar cabinet on legs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many bar cabinet on legs are appealing in their simplicity, but Victoria Yakusha, Kifu Augousti and Ghidini 1961 produced popular bar cabinet on legs that are worth a look.

How Much are Bar Cabinet On Legs?

Prices for bar cabinet on legs start at $298 and top out at $518,903 with the average selling for $5,859.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bar Cabinet On Legs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar cabinet is called a cellaret or cellarette. It is a small structure that is often used to store bottles of wine or liquor. Traditionally, this cabinet was positioned under a side table, and when it was time to pour drinks, it was rolled out for use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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