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Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin chrome handles. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Dry Bar Display Cabinet by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lutz, FL
. Upper section features two sets of sliding glass doors, a drop down bar cabinet, and closed storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

VINTAGE Mid Century Modern Danish DRY BAR, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
it all - a drop down bar with shelving for glasses and liquor in the center plus preparation area for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut BAR / VINYL Cabinet, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
, including an awesome drop down bar with felt lined storage for your glasses. The lower bar area lights up
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
center of a room, it will look fantastic from every angle. Back side has a charming drop down bar with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Stunning Italian Modernist Wall Cabinet by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
drop down bar, 6 sculpted handle drawers, 3 storage cabinets with recessed portal style windows, above
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One drop down bar cabinet measures - 30"W x 14.5"Dx16H One wall shelf - 30"W x 14" D These do not
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
discovering the mysteries hidden in each area of its structure. At the top of the bar, a drop-down door
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in
Art Deco - Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This piece, similar to a barristers bookcase features sliding glass doors, a drop down desk or bar
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Oak

Art Deco - Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet
Art Deco - Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet
H 61.825 in W 43.625 in D 25.5 in
H.P. Hansen Designed Folding Danish Teak Dry Bar
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guarantees that this piece will impress from all angles, while the drop-down laminate bar top keeps your
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage. walnut case inset round
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Silvio Cavatorta Italian modernist cabinet
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Diest, BE
. Featuring a reeded drop down bar, 6 sculpted handle drawers, 3 storage cabinets with recessed portal style
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard w/ Topper by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
providing ample storage space for books and/or decorative items. Additionally, there is a drop down bar
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Antique Neoclassical Revival Raised Cabinet ~ Dry Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
enhancement to any room. Designed as a dry bar, its drop down front reveals a cabinet that can be used for a
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza or Bar Cabinet Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
with milled wooden handles, drop down cabinet for bar items, and a cabinet for additional storage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza, Sideboard, Bar or Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
cabinets in a lattice design on each side. The upper section features a drop down cocktail/ bar mirrored
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Mirror, Wood

Elegant cherry bar cabinet with diamond-cut wood front by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
feet, two side doors and two drop-down shelves with a bar covered in ground glass. Glass holder shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cherry

Danish Modern Bookcase Room Divider w Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arne Hovmand Olsen Freestanding Shelf Unit or Room Divider with Drop Down Secretary Desk or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Cado Wall Unit System in Teak by Poul Cadovius, Danish Mid Century 1950’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
writing bar, pull-out drawers, and ample workspace, while the other includes a drop-down flap and three
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
veneer. Drop down door reveals a charming bar with a curved adjustable shelf for tall bottles. Interior
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
H 51 in W 63 in D 16.5 in
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelf. One cabinet with drop down door fitted as a bar cabinet with drawer, mirrored backing and a white
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century English Teak Sideboard by Stonehill Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lending practical sturdiness, three dovetailed drawers, a storage cabinet, and drop-down dry bar this
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century English Teak Sideboard by Stonehill Furniture
By Stonehill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lending practical sturdiness, three dovetailed drawers, a storage cabinet, and drop-down dry bar this
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

20thC Rosewood Sideboard Designed By Tom Robertson For A.H. Mcintosh & Co Ltd
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
durability. Four deep pull-out drawers flank a generous side cabinet with an adjustable shelf, while a drop
Category

20th Century British Other Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
15.7 in) 2 x small bar drop-down cabinets, 42 cm height, 37.5 cm depth (16.5 in x 14.8 in) 1 x small 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century British Modern Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a large side cabinet with an adjustable shelf and a drop-down, glass-lined, dry bar. Beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Teak

Pieluigi Colli carved oak sideboard with mirrored inserts, Italy, 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pierluigi Colli, 1940s This small Italian oak cupboard holds a delightful secret. Lowering the central drop
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drop-down storage/bar cabinet with a removable shelf - all supported by adjustable, aluminum feet. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Rare Edward Wormley Drop Down Bar, Credenza for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Rarely seen Edward Wormley drop down bar, credenza for Dunbar made of walnut & mahogany, with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Italian Sapele Wood Cabinet with Drop Down Bar and Interior Drawers, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Four-door quarter sawed sapele wood cabinet with three drawers, a drop down bar section, four
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hibriten Asian Influence Bar/Server Cabinet
By Hibriten
Located in New London, CT
Great asian influence bar/server cabinet made by Hilbriten/ Bernhardt. Dimmable lighting and drop
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1930s Bowfront Bookmatched Burl Walnut Dry Bar
Located in Senden, NRW
mechanism" bar movement - when the drop down bar service door is lowered, the top flips up and the bar
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Burl

British Chairside Mobile Cocktail Cabinet Painted Mirrors
Located in Senden, NRW
features its six original bakelite martini picks for those special martinis! The two drop down bar service
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Burl

Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
the back. Featuring glass sliding doors at the top. A small drop down desk and a small drop down bar
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Attributed to Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hudson, NY
and a drop down bar cabinet on the right. Nice brass/bronze hardware and retains original key.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Rare French Modern Mahogany, Bronze and Brass Bar Cabinet, Raphael
By Raphael Furniture
Located in Hollywood, FL
elongated diamond motif, above a drop down revealing a bar cabinet, edged with bronze linear detailing
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Nathan Corinthian Teak Sideboard Credenza G Plan Eames Era
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
unit offers a versatile storage solution. The integrated drop down bar is the perfect place from which
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
small chip. Please see photos. Dimensions: 74" x 18" x 48" L x W x H. Height of drop down desk / bar
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

George Nelson & Assoc. Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza Dry Bar
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denver, CO
panel opens to reveal storage with drop down door reveling dry bar bottle and glassware storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Teak Credenza by Stonehill Model Stateroom
By Stateroom by Stonehill
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding teak credenza by Stonehill. Model Stateroom. Featuring 3 drawers on the left, drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

McIntosh Teak Mid-Century Sideboard Highboard Credenza
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
: 54.5cm wide 41cm deep 36.5cm high Drop down dry bar drinks cabinet 54.5cm wide 41cm deep when
Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Amazing Mid Century Italian Console Table With Drop Down Bar Feature
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning mid century Italian console table with etched glass drawer pulls and drop down storage
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Alfred Hendrickx (Attr) Standing Bar Cabinet
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Tall Standing 1970's Bar Cabinet with Lower Drawers, Drop Down Bar with Formica Surface
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Dry Bars

Materials

Wenge, Birch, Formica

Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970
By De Coene Frères
Located in Austin, TX
styling characteristic of Belgian designers. Interior has adjustable shelves, drawers and a drop-down bar
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970
Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970
H 51.75 in W 43.25 in D 17 in
Rare Standing Teak Nils Strinning String Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Nils Strinning teak standing wall unit complete with five shelves (8.25" deep), a drop down
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Walnut BAR / Bookcase Cabinet, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
, including an awesome drop down bar with felt lined storage for your glasses. Vast storage space for plenty
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Extra LONG Mid Century Modern Ebonized Italian Credenza / SIDEBOARD / BAR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra Long Italian Mid Century Modern Ebonized Highboard Credenza / Sideboard / Bar, c. 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Beech

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Beautifully Finished Teak Cabinet with Drop Down Bar, Partitioned Drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet
H 46.25 in W 50 in D 17.75 in
Walnut Dry Bar with Drop Down Drawer for Service
Located in South Charleston, WV
This large dry bar stands at 77" tall and features a buffet area below as well a singular cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Rosewood Drop Down Door Dry Cocktail Bar Cabinet, France, 1930s
Located in IT
Art Deco rosewood drop down door dry cocktail bar cabinet, France, 1930s 20th century Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman CT61 Extended Bar Cabinet for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers and black wire handle pulls. Stunning white formica accent on drop down bar front. Removable
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Formica, Birch

Classic Danish Teak Cabinet Credenza / Bar Attributed to Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
storage, sliding doors, wood and glass, drop down bar with light,, silverware drawer, shelves, hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Outstanding Gio Ponti Sideboard with Bar by Singer and Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
decorative items. The hidden drop down bar adds to its functionality.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

1960s Vittorio Dassi Italian Bar Cabinet with Drop Down Table and Pink Interior
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century rare vintage find attributed to Vittorio Dassi: Italian Rosewood Dry Bar / Buffet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Jorge Zalszupin Style Glossy Wood Patchwork Dry Bar
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin style patchwork dry bar or cabinet with gloss finish. One drop down bar door and
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius 2 Section Wall Mount Royal System w/ Drawers and Drop Down Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two section interchangeable wall mounted Royal System with rosewood shelving, a drop down bar or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Rosewood Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
A large rosewood cabinet with drop down bar and reversible sliding doors. Designed by Arne Vodder
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Credenzas

Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Cabinet with Vitrolite Top
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare two toned cabinet with drop down bar and Vitrolite top. Designed by Milo Baughman for Arch
Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Drop Down Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop down bar for your home. Each drop down bar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a drop down bar — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each drop down bar bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Lane Furniture, Bramin Møbler and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful drop down bar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Drop Down Bar?

The average selling price for a drop down bar at 1stDibs is $3,864, while they’re typically $899 on the low end and $10,625 for the highest priced.
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    A bar area is conventionally defined as a place to store and serve alcoholic beverages. It comprises three main areas — the front bar, back bar, and under bar, and is accompanied by a seating area from which patrons can enjoy their drinks. Find a range of antique and vintage dry bars, stools and bar carts today on 1stDibs.
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    One of the most useful components of any party is a rolling bar, often known as a bar cart, tea trolley or serving cart. 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. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rolling bars from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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