Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bar shot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bar shot — often made from
metal,
glass and
silver — can elevate any home. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage bar shot now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bar shot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bar shot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Art Deco,
Modern and
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bar shot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Felicia Ferrone,
Fferrone and
René Lalique are consistently popular.
A bar shot can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $565, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.
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.