1960's John Stuart Bar Cart Tea Trolly on Casters
By John Stuart
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Cherry two tier drop leaf tea trolly / bar cart with two dovetail drawers on casters by John
Brass
$4,400
H 31 in W 37 in D 21 in
Multifunctional Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Carl-Henning Pedersen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
serving cart bar. Open measurement is 58" long.
Rosewood
$1,895
H 28 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Drop Leaf Serving / Tea Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Inlay Rosewood Drop Leaf two tier rolling Serving Trolley
Bone, Rosewood
$1,904
H 30.32 in W 35.83 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Wood Tea & Bar Cart with Drop-Leaf Sides and Bottle Holder, 1940s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
serving trolley features two practical drop-leaf side extensions that expand the surface when needed
Wood
All mahogany, drop leaf Tea Cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dunbar tea cart,with drop leaves on each side item # 4487. All maghony, with fixed glass tray on
Glass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hampstead, QC
A very rare drop-leaf bar/tea cart by the American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985
Walnut
Art Deco Drop-Leaf Table Trolley
Located in London, GB
Art Deco drop-leaf table trolley with single drawer. Walnut Art Deco table trolley, very useful
Walnut
E.Wormley for Dunbar Drop-Leaf Tea Cart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar drop-leaf tea cart, 1952, green label, drop-leaves on each side, fixed
Mahogany
Italian Marquetry and Brass Drop Leaf Tea Cart Trolley
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elaborate Italian tea cart features floral marquetry of rosewood, satinwood, and tulip wood with a
Wood, Satinwood
Sold
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Late 20th Century French Walnut Drop-Leaf Tea Trolley Service Cart on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood drop-leaf cart was created in France, circa 1980. The cart sits on two large
Walnut
Sheraton Style Benchmade Mahogany Tea Table/Cart w Two Drop Leaves
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A classic beauty, this beutifully constructed drop-leaf tea cart is both functional and elegant
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Antique English Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea Pastry Cart Spin Top c. 1930
Located in Tyler, TX
Wonderful Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea/Pastry Cart or End Table Side
Oak
Sold
H 33 in W 28 in D 17 in
Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Antique English Tea Cart Trolley Pastry Cart Barley Twist 3-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist 3-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side
Oak
Sold
H 33 in W 30 in D 18 in
Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Tray Tudor 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table
Oak
Maple Drop Leaf Bar Cart Tea Cart, Circa 1960s
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage solid maple tea cart bar cart in excellent vintage condition. Features full size bottom
Maple
Aldo Tura Goatskin Drop-Leaf Bar or Tea Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aldo Tura goatskin drop-leaf bar or tea cart in chocolate brown parchment with brass hardware
Sold
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
Oak
Italian Marquetry Drop-leaf Olive Wood Tea Barcart Cart
Located in West Hartford, CT
regency Italian design inlaid marquetry bar cart done in an olive wood.Two tiered trolley with the top
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
Oak
Sold
H 27.75 in W 24 in D 17 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Table. Direct from
Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 21 in D 32 in
Baker Drop Leaf Mahogany Banded Inlay Tea Cart Server Cart with Glass Tray
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker drop leaf mahoganybanded inlay tea cart server cart with pull out glass tray. Item features
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 38 in D 18 in
Signed Mid Century John Widdicomb Drop Leaf Expandable Rolling Bar Cart Tea Cart
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Hartford, CT
hardware and wheels. 33 in. H., 38 in. W., 18 in. D. with two 14 in. drop leaves.
Brass
Vintage Italian Floral Inlay Rolling Bar Tea Cart, Drop Leaf Sides
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Floral Inlay Rolling Bar Tea Cart, Drop Leaf Sides Offered for sale is an Italian
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 20 in D 28 in
Antique Robert W Irwin French Country Walnut Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Boho Chic
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"French Country walnut bar cart by Robert W Irwin Furniture Company. Features a serpentine drop
Walnut
Mahogany Wood Two Folding Side Wheeled Bar Cart / Tea Trolly
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mahogany wood two folding side wheeled bar cart / tea trolly with sides extension drop leafs. The
Wood
Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Tea Cart by L. Pontopiddan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely tea or bar cart in teak by Ludvig Pontopiddan, 1950s Denmark. Expertly crafted with many
Laminate, Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 16.5 in
Late 20th Century French Rosewood and Brass Drop-Leaf Tea Cart with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
This fine wooden and brass cart was created in France, circa 1980. The brass cart sits on four
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 34.5 in
Pennsylvania House Cherry Wood Drop Leaf Rolling Tea Cart Server with Drawer
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pennsylvania House cherry wood drop leaf rolling tea cart server with drawer. Item features
Cherry
Sold
H 28 in W 16 in D 28 in
Hammary Maisonette French Louis XV Walnut Drop Leaf Tea Wagon Cart Provincial
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1970s Hammary tea wagon or cart #22229. Features French Louis XV / Provincial styling with
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Oak Drop Leaf Butlers Bar Tea Cart or Beverage Trolley with Serving Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century bar or tea cart. Made from oak with French Brittany styling. Includes drop leafs
Oak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 26 in
Hand Painted Drop Leaf Serving Table by Peter Hunt Provincetown RI Folk Artist
By Peter Hunt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Drop leaf tea or serving cart from the shop of Peter Hunt . While this piece is not signed it is
Wood
Drop-Leaf Tea Cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This beautiful tea cart has a sculptural elegance. With both leaves extended this piece measures 49
Mahogany, Glass
Drop-Leaf Tea Cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
All Mahogany. Drop Leaves on Each Side Fixed Glass Tray on Top. Two Removable Wood Trays on Bottom
Glass, Mahogany
Drop-Leaf Tea Cart on Wheels by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This beautiful tea cart has a sculptural elegance. With both leaves extended this piece measures 49
Mahogany, Glass
BAKER Banded Mahogany Drop Leaf Tea Server Cart
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Federal style rolling drop leaf tea cart by Baker Furniture. Mahogany with banded top, brass
Metal, Brass
Tea Cart of Teak with Sliding Drop-Leaf, circa 1950
Located in Madison, WI
Tea cart of teak with sliding drop leaf designed by Yngve Ekström for Kallemo, circa 1950
Teak
Art deco bar cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco bar cabinet with glass tray. Professionally stained and repolished.
Walnut
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
1960 Aldo Tura "Organetto" cocktail bar cabinet trolley in beautifully grained pallisander and lacquered goatskin parchment with gilt brass hardware, key and wheels. This whimsical d...
Brass
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By George Zee
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
Brass
Restored Large 1940s Rattan and Mahogany Pumpkin Bar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large 1940s rattan "Pumpkin Bar" features a mahogany top, interior shelves and a drawer. The unit becomes a unique barrel or pumpkin shaped accent table when closed; when opened...
Brass
$2,195
H 36 in W 24 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Walnut Brass Mounted Hardwood Silver / Jewel Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century to Ealy 20th Century Chinese Export Walnut Brass Mounted Hardwood Silver Chest or Jewel Chest in great vintage condition. Soft Chinese motif textile lined inte...
Brass
Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.
Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.
As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.
Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.
Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. 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. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.
We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.
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