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Mid-20th Century Modernist Ebonized Bar Cart
Mid-20th Century Modernist Ebonized Bar Cart

Mid-20th Century Modernist Ebonized Bar Cart

Located in New York, NY

A Modernist ebonized bar cart. Black lacquer with polished nickel details, glass top with mirrored

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Nickel

Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels

Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Modern trunk bar black and red with sink inside on wheels.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Plastic, Bentwood

Mid-Century Gilt Brass Bar Cart, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Gilt Brass Bar Cart, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Gilt Brass Bar Cart, circa 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant two-tier bar cart is crafted in polished gilt brass, showcasing refined mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965

Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965

By Aldo Tura

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Riviera Rattan Tiki Bar
Mid Century Italian Riviera Rattan Tiki Bar

Mid Century Italian Riviera Rattan Tiki Bar

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Mid-Century Modern rattan tiki bar from Italy. Good quality and craftsmanship, with sturdy frame

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Plastic

Contemporary Italian Dry Bar Made of Wood and Brass in Brutalist Style
Contemporary Italian Dry Bar Made of Wood and Brass in Brutalist Style

Contemporary Italian Dry Bar Made of Wood and Brass in Brutalist Style

Located in Madrid, ES

This exquisite faceted dry bar is designed by LA Studio and handcrafted in Italy, combining solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Original 1960s Dry Bar by Erik Buch
Original 1960s Dry Bar by Erik Buch

Original 1960s Dry Bar by Erik Buch

By Erik Buch

Located in Paris, FR

Original Danish rosewood dry bar designed by Erik Buch (1923-1982). The outside of the bar is made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Bar Counter in Dark Wood, Jade Marble and Brushed Brass Details
Bar Counter in Dark Wood, Jade Marble and Brushed Brass Details

Bar Counter in Dark Wood, Jade Marble and Brushed Brass Details

Located in Freamunde, PT

This bar counter is a tour de force of bespoke cabinetry. What makes this piece truly unique is its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Jade, Metal, Brass

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools
1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

$1,815Sale Price / set|44% Off

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

By Chromcraft

Located in Hanover, MA

barrel-form frame and white laminate shell creating an cylindrical cabinet with two shelves. Bar has a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian bar cabinet from the 1940s with inlays
Scandinavian bar cabinet from the 1940s with inlays

Scandinavian bar cabinet from the 1940s with inlays

Located in Brescia, IT

Mobile bar nordico anni ’40 in mogano fiammato con eleganti intarsi figurativi e interno attrezzato

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Bar
A Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Bar

A Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Bar

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare French Art Deco 4 doors lacquered bar in the manner of Rene Prou.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Bar Cart
Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Bar Cart

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Bar Cart

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a very cool Danish modern teak bar cart. Features two sliding doors on top

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

A French mahogany and milk glass bar /serving table, C. 1960.
A French mahogany and milk glass bar /serving table, C. 1960.

A French mahogany and milk glass bar /serving table, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant two-tier serving table / dry bar from circa 1960. The design features a removable milk

Category

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Mahogany

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo
Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo

By Bruksbo

Located in Highland, IN

double duty as both a side table and a small portable bar. It has great presence with beautifully figured

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Small Bar
Fine French Art Deco Small Bar

Fine French Art Deco Small Bar

Located in Long Island City, NY

In walnut, with two niches, two bottom doors that open on an mirrored interior and one top up and down front door that opens on a sycamore interior, three original shagreen covered k...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aldo Tura Illuminating Dry Bar, 1960s Milan
Aldo Tura Illuminating Dry Bar, 1960s Milan

Aldo Tura Illuminating Dry Bar, 1960s Milan

By Tommi Parzinger, Aldo Tura

Located in Raleigh, NC

A striking mid century dry bar by Aldo Tura. Fully lacquered, brass accents abound with fully

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Restored Stacked Rattan & Mahogany L-Shaped Corner Bar
Restored Stacked Rattan & Mahogany L-Shaped Corner Bar

Restored Stacked Rattan & Mahogany L-Shaped Corner Bar

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This restored dry bar showcases a distinctive stacked rattan design with a polished mahogany frame

Category

Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Small Art Deco dry bar – Barcelona 1930
Small Art Deco dry bar – Barcelona 1930

Small Art Deco dry bar – Barcelona 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Small dry bar, wood with walnut veneer partly inlaid with maple in the centre, light wood bindings

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Lacquered Goat Skin and Mahogany Bar by Aldo Tura
20th Century Italian Lacquered Goat Skin and Mahogany Bar by Aldo Tura

20th Century Italian Lacquered Goat Skin and Mahogany Bar by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptional 20th Century Italian fitted bar cabinet by Aldo Tura. With illuminated interior. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Goatskin, Mahogany

Chrome & Marble Bar by Design Institute of America
Chrome & Marble Bar by Design Institute of America

Chrome & Marble Bar by Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautifully constructed DIA bar featuring bent chrome body with faux marble top and glass shelf

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart
Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart

Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted smaller sized Mid Century rolling bar cart in a well grained mahogany with

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Bar and 2 Stools by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s
Bar and 2 Stools by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s

Bar and 2 Stools by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s

By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen

Located in Beirut, LB

An incredibly rare and unique find, this stunning bar and two-stool set was designed by the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Dry bar cart cabinet in stainless steel, metal chrome, smoke glass. interior black lacquered, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s

By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

A bar cart designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner in the 1950s and produced by Forma S.A

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy
Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

By Cidue

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking but compact bar counter made from high end materials like glass, brass, leather and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930
Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930

Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco round bar unit resting on a cross-shaped base with 4 large black lacquered wood and brass

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Walnut burl bar cart, 1970s
Walnut burl bar cart, 1970s

Walnut burl bar cart, 1970s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Carrello Bar in radica di noce, Made in Italy, Anni '70. Elegante Carrello Bar con pregiata radica

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s

Located in bari, IT

Coffee table dry bar 1970s Italian production in lacquered wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Aldo Tura Light Brown Goatskin Bar Cart
Aldo Tura Light Brown Goatskin Bar Cart

Aldo Tura Light Brown Goatskin Bar Cart

By Aldo Tura

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.

A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome painted French pine bar counter, circa 1880, featuring columned details along the front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine, Paint

Art Deco Bar in Wood, leather and bronze  , 1935, italian
Art Deco Bar in Wood, leather and bronze  , 1935, italian

Art Deco Bar in Wood, leather and bronze , 1935, italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Bronze

Large Bar, Showcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960
Large Bar, Showcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960

Large Bar, Showcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

large bar, showcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960 With built-in lighting system.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Caesar Lacquer Bar Trolley, Year 1950
Caesar Lacquer Bar Trolley, Year 1950

Caesar Lacquer Bar Trolley, Year 1950

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Carrello bar di Cesare Lacca, Anni '50, Made in Italy.  Carrello disegnato da Cesare Lacca negli

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rotating Walnut Case / Bar, 1965
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rotating Walnut Case / Bar, 1965

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rotating Walnut Case / Bar, 1965

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Chicago, IL

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rotating Walnut Case / Bar, 1965 Walnut, Carved and painted wood base, cane

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Materials

Felt, Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar by Eugenio Escudero
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar by Eugenio Escudero

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar by Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Bar attributed to the Spanish designer and fervent admirer of Gio Pontti who settled in Mexico

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Console Dry Bar Rolling
Vintage Art Deco Console Dry Bar Rolling

Vintage Art Deco Console Dry Bar Rolling

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Hollywood Regency Art Deco 1980s Vintage Rolling Console Dry Bar

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1900s French Neoclassical Wooden Bar with Carved Details
1900s French Neoclassical Wooden Bar with Carved Details

1900s French Neoclassical Wooden Bar with Carved Details

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French Neoclassical wooden bar showcases timeless craftsmanship with strong

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid century Buffet Bar with Stool Italian Design
Mid century Buffet Bar with Stool Italian Design

Mid century Buffet Bar with Stool Italian Design

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Rare and Exquisite Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, design Attributed to Gio Ponti Step into a

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet
1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet

1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet

Located in Hanover, MA

Impressive, practical and highly functional cocktail bar storage buffet cabinet from France circa

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Surrealistic Bar 1980s with Glass Lens and Fish Decor Underworld.
Extraordinary Surrealistic Bar 1980s with Glass Lens and Fish Decor Underworld.

Extraordinary Surrealistic Bar 1980s with Glass Lens and Fish Decor Underworld.

By Hans Weyers

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large exceptional unique bar designed by light architect, Hans Weyers, Belgium. Extraordinary

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk
1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1950s Diner Vintage Dry Bar Formica Reception Desk A superb and extremely rare piece, the greeter

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Formica

Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s
Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s

Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s

By Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular Hollywood Regency dry bar set, consisting of dry bar

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

James Mont Mid Century Mirrored Bar c. 1960
James Mont Mid Century Mirrored Bar c. 1960

James Mont Mid Century Mirrored Bar c. 1960

By James Mont

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Mid Century mirrored James Mont bar with diamond motif on front, red interior and expandable top

Category

Mid-20th Century Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror

Giorgio Collection Bar Upholstered with Marble Top
Giorgio Collection Bar Upholstered with Marble Top

Giorgio Collection Bar Upholstered with Marble Top

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Bar for living room in quilted grey nubuk color nr 6. 2 double sliding doors with 2 big handles in

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

20th Century Walnut Dry Bar With Brass Rail
20th Century Walnut Dry Bar With Brass Rail

20th Century Walnut Dry Bar With Brass Rail

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Graceful curves meet timeless craftsmanship in this walnut demi-lune dry bar. Designed with

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura, Parchment bar cabinet, 1950s
Aldo Tura, Parchment bar cabinet, 1950s

Aldo Tura, Parchment bar cabinet, 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Rivoli, IT

Mobile bar di Aldo Tura degli anni ’50, in pergamena vetrificata e dettagli in ottone, si compone

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Bar Counter With 3 Stools 1950's
Italian Bar Counter With 3 Stools 1950's

Italian Bar Counter With 3 Stools 1950's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This stylish bar counter set showcases the sophisticated design sensibility that is uniquely

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Formica, Teak

1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet
1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet

1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet

Located in North Canton, OH

Beautiful Mastercraft Flip Top Dry Bar or Serving Buffet. Extremely Fine Original Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Corner Bar Cabinet in Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Corner Bar Cabinet in Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Corner Bar Cabinet in Rosewood

Located in Torino, IT

Raro mobile bar angolare Mid-Century Modern, realizzato in palissandro, essenza pregiata scelta

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Palisander

Bamboo Kidney Shaped Tiki Bar and 2 Red Seats Stools Midcentury Modern
Bamboo Kidney Shaped Tiki Bar and 2 Red Seats Stools Midcentury Modern

Bamboo Kidney Shaped Tiki Bar and 2 Red Seats Stools Midcentury Modern

Located in Antwerp, BE

A charming bamboo dry bar, cocktail bar with kidney shaped glass top a vintage bamboo Tiki Bar from

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Mid Century  Jatoba, Brass and Glass Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.
Mid Century  Jatoba, Brass and Glass Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.

Mid Century Jatoba, Brass and Glass Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Weesp, NL

Experience the epitome of mid-century elegance with this stunning 1940s Italian dry bar

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bar in Wood, 1920, French
Art Deco Bar in Wood, 1920, French

Art Deco Bar in Wood, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Scaletta bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Scaletta bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

Scaletta bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Dry bar by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Italy, 1972. The dry bar is made of glossy black

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bronze Face French Art Deco Vitrine / Dry Bar
Bronze Face French Art Deco Vitrine / Dry Bar

Bronze Face French Art Deco Vitrine / Dry Bar

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco bronze face walnut vitrine / dry bar. This dry bar has been professionally

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dry Bars

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Bars And Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bars and bar cabinet for your home. Each bars and bar cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 4744 variations of the antique or vintage bars and bar cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 358 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bars and bar cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bars and bar cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bars and bar cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Arthur Umanoff and Dyrlund are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bars And Bar Cabinet?

The average selling price for a bars and bar cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,988, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $885,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Bars And Bar Cabinet
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A disc bar is a vintage based artifact generally used as a decorative object for your personal space. It highlights carvings and classic designs for an antique appeal. On 1stDibs, you can find disc bars made from different materials and designed in varying styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bar tray is a flat serving tray designed for carrying drinks and glassware. Most commonly used by waitstaff, bar trays are generally made from metal or plastic and sometimes have a non-slip surface to prevent glassware from sliding. On 1stDibs, find a collection of bar trays from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar counter is an elevated countertop used to serve and rest beverages in restaurants, pubs or bars. Bar counters are also popularly found in modern homes, installed in the kitchen or dining room area for entertaining. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage barware, bar carts and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bar tray is a flat, usually round tray that is designed for carrying and serving glassware. It is usually constructed using metal or plastic and is commonly used by waiters and bar staff. The bar trays are convenient to use for serving a large group of people. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bar trays from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a bar sink is to provide water for quickly washing your hands or rinsing dishes during cooking. Bar sinks are generally smaller than kitchen sinks and used for small tasks. Shop a variety of vintage bar sinks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A standard bar countertop is usually 41 to 43 inches from the floor. A bar height is taller than typical table and counter heights and requires specific seating to best suit the height. The ideal height for a bar chair or stool is 29 to 32 inches tall. Browse a selection of bar furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    In the Victorian era, the bar carts of today were known as tea trolleys, essentially tables on wheels used to cart tea and snacks from the kitchen into another room of the home. Modern bar carts are used to store and prominently display your finest liquors. Find a range of vintage bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Italo Zoffoli of the company Zoffoli, a manufacturer of decor for the home and office, invented the bar globe in the late 1940s in Rimini, Italy. A bar globe, or globe bar, is essentially a bar cabinet that is tucked inside a world globe. In 1963, the Golden Lathe from the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy, recognized him for pioneering the design. Shop a range of bar cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To create a pop-up bar, you will need to consider the location and theme of your party. Drink menus, decor, layout, glassware and bar equipment are aspects you should consider. You’ll find a variety of bar and bar accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A bar cart should be stocked with a jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, ice bucket, tongs and various alcoholic beverages.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A breakfast bar table is a high-topped table that adds versatile countertop space to the kitchen. It can be used for dining during breakfast time, or as a convenient additional counter space. Browse an array of breakfast tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bar billiards table is a rectangular table usually crafted from wood and topped with felt used to play bar billiards, which can also be called Russian billiards, It is similar to classic billiards, but is played from only one side of the table, with the goal to sink the balls in holes at the opposite end. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar billiard tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    What bar earrings are called depends on their style. Metal bars that hug the earlobe are bar studs. Ones that hang below the ear are bar dangles if they swing when you move or bar drops if they remain stationary through your movements. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bar earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.

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