European Drinks Cart
1960s European Vintage Two-Tone Metal Smoked Glass Drinks Trolley
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s European vintage two-tone metal smoked glass drinks trolley.
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Late 20th Century European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Bamboo & Rattan Drinks Cart with Mint Glass Tiers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, cool and practical midcentury drinks or serving cart.
This cool looking drinks cart from
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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H 25.4 in W 24.2 in D 17.7 in
Midcentury Modern Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart w. Tray, Blackened Wood and Chrome
Located in Lisse, NL
even more contemporary interior, then this rare 1950/60s drinks cart could be gracing your home soon
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
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H 28.2 in W 30 in D 20.2 in
Rare open ended drinks trolley / bar cart by Howard Miller for MDA
By Howard Miller, Mda Miller Design Associates
Located in London, GB
unusual to find an ‘open ended’ drinks trolley by Howard Miller. It has a chrome and steel frame with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome Drinks Trolley
Located in Reepham, GB
A lovely item. A chrome drinks trolley with smoked glass tops fashioned from square tubed legs and
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Mid-20th Century European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Bauhaus Style Tubular Trolley or Bar Cart 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
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Great as a drinks or bar cart, but also usable as a side table of as trolley to put your television on
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Era Carved Oak Folding Display / Drinks Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical design, drinks table.
If you are looking for a good quality, good condition
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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H 28.8 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
for serving drinks. It has the MB stamp in golden letters on the wheels and original stickers on the
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Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
ANTiQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S FRENCH MIRRORED GLASS CHROME TEA CAKE TROLLY
Located in GB
circa 1920's Glass and Chrome Art Deco French drinks / snacks serving trolly
Please note the delivery
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 26.19 in W 23.23 in D 15.75 in
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Brass Bar Cart with Aged Mirror and Leather
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Vendôme Bar Cart is perfect to style any room. It is made by our craftsmen in brass, with age mirror and leather making it a unique statement piece.
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Vandel Bar Cart in Lucite, Chrome and Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Vandel bar cart on casters with glass shelves, Lucite frame and chrome accents. The bar cart has two shelves and has a label that reads 'Pierre Vandel Paris.'
Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century French Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Smoked Glass + Chrome Nest of Tables, Set of 3, 1970s
Located in Ely, GB
A Stylish Mid Century, Modernist Smoked Glass And Chrome Nest of Tables.
Made with smoked glass top with rounded corners, raised on a shaped polished chrome tubular metal frame in ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Mathieu Matégot Trolley
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot trolley. Originally designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 and newly produced by GUBI in an authorized re-edition, the spacious Matégot Trolley is fabricated using ingen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
1950 Bitter Campari Original Vintage Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Winchester, GB
Iconic Italian liqueur brand Campari hired the renowned French-Italian poster designer Leonetto Cappiello to create a number of varied designs across the early part of the 20th centu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Italian 1950s Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
Classic Italian decorative brass drinks trolley with oversized front wheels, two glass shelves and brass holders to store three bottles. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bar Cart Attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1970s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bar cart is an original design item attributed to the Italian designer Ico Parisi in the 1970s.
A wooden bar cart with top in glass.
On the side door printed decoratio...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Three-Tiered Brass Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage three-tier brass faux bamboo and glass Hollywood Regency rolling bar cart, dating from the 1970s. Elegant polished brass faux bamboo frame with three clear glass shelves. Top...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Floral Marquetry and Brass Service Bar Cart Trolley
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant two-tier marquetry and gilt brass cart was created in Italy, circa 1980. Rectangular in shape with recessed corners, the bar cart sits on side spoked wheels over bamboo ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility.
Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos.
Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height
Very good original vintage. A...
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Antique 19th Century European Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tiki / Zombie Glasses Giraffes Painted by Gay Fad on Libbey Glass Blanks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage Tiki / Zombie cocktail glasses hand painted by Gay Fad with an adult giraffe and a young giraffe on either side of a stalk of bamboo inscribed "For Long Drinks and Shor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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Beautiful Swan Drinks Trolley by Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
easy movement it is perfect for serving glamorous cocktails and drinks!
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brass and Chrome Drinks Trolly or Bar Cart
Located in London, GB
A brass and chrome two-tiered bar cart with removable top tray, also with hidden handles that slide
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Late 20th Century European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Vintage Bamboo and Glass Drinks Bar Cart Trolley 1960s 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is an amazing example of a 1960s/70s bamboo drinks cart/serving trolley
Perfect for a mid
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Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century European Brass Glass and Wood Serving Cart
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s two tier drinks trolley / bar cart is framed with flat bar brass with rounded edges
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid century Fold Up Extendable Teak Drinks Trolley Bar cart Danish Style 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century teak serving trolly.
Danish style teak drinks trolley for sale.
Charming and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
H 25.99 in W 26.97 in D 17.33 in
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter.
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak British Rolling Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak British Rolling Cocktail Table.
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tea Trolley Drinks Cart Tiger Oak Barley Twist Cocktail Table.
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Vintage 1940s British Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 32.5 in W 24.25 in D 16 in
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English oak tea trolley drinks wine serving cart barley twist dumbwaiter.
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Danish teak drinks trolley Bar cart by Korup Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A great example of European modernist design.
Lovely design; high quality manufacturing.
There are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
H 27.17 in W 31.7 in D 21.46 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.
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Vintage 1940s British Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 27.75 in W 24 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Wooden Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish bar cart has four small wheels in good condition making it a mobile serving cart. It is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
French Maison Jansen Brass Drinks Trolley
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, QC
to the White House and several European Royal Families.
This drinks cart, though highly functional
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Oval Brass and Mahogany Drinks Trolley
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage brass-framed and mahogany oval two-tier trolley with an elegant curved handle and reeded column supports, the removable top tray with detailed handles and pierced gallery e...
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Mid-20th Century European Empire Carts and Bar Carts
Brass and Glass Bar Cart by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in London, GB
A very good quality bar cart or drinks trolly by Peter Ghyczy, with three glass tiers, brass
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Vintage 1970s European Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass Bar Cart with Remobable Tray and Bottle Holders
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency drink trolley.
A stylish accent in your interior which can be used as a bar cart but
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN ITALIAN CIRCA 1960's BRASS DRINKS SERVING TROLLEY
Located in GB
Italian brass and laminate inlaid drinks serving trolley
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 28.94 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Modular Italian Trolley Side Table, Teak and Rattan, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
A rare serving or drinking trolley made of teak, rattan and brass details. The wooden tray detaches
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Antique Brass Bar Carriage/ Tea Trolley/ Table Trolley, Glass Case from a Castle
Located in Hamburg, DE
different ways, as a glass display case, a mobile trolley or simply on the spot to serve food and/or drinks.
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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in L 31.5 in
Antique Brass Bar Carriage/ Tea Trolley/ Table Trolley, Glass Case from a Castle
Located in Hamburg, DE
different ways, as a glass display case, a mobile trolley or simply on the spot to serve food and/or drinks.
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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Danish Teak Rolling Bar with Flip Top
Located in Frederick, MD
space for drinks or food.
This piece was purchased from the family who originally bought it in the 60s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bar Cart / Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
A stylish and rare vintage Danish drinks cart in teak, this dates from the 1960s. It is of super
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Willy Rizzo Italian Bar/Drinks cart, Chrome & Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A super stylish mid century modern drinks cart / drinks bar featuring polished chrome and smoked
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Smoked Glass
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English oak tea trolley drinks wine serving cart barley twist dumbwaiter.
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 30.25 in D 16 in
Original Art Deco Bar or Serving Cart
Located in Oakland, CA
could be used in many different applications. Would also be a terrific desert cart, after-dinner drink
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Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Antique English Hotel Dumbwaiter Server Bar Cart Sideboard Carved Oak Display
Located in Shreveport, LA
uses throughout today’s home, as a drink cart, dessert server, china/silver storage, collection display
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 46.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
1960s Danish Serving Trolley by Arrebo Mobler
By Arrebo Mobler
Located in London, Lambeth
1960s Arrebo Møbler Danish teak folding top serving trolley or drinks or bar cart. The serving cart
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Bronze Drinks Trolley or Bar Cart
Located in London, London
Drinks trolley or bar cart
Solid bronze frame
Exceptional quality
Spoked wheels
Two
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Drinks Trolley Bar Cart 1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Mid Century drinks trolley bar cart 1960sFrance
Stylish Mid Century Modern French
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Brass and Formica Free Standing Drinks Cart / Serving Table / Dry Bar
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and practical design, midcentury drinks trolley.
This striking and highly stylish drinks cart
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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H 23.6 in W 30.9 in D 10.6 in
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Drinks Wine Serving Cart Barley Twist Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English oak tea trolley or “dumbwaiter” serving cart
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Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 24 in D 15 in
Modern Serving Trolley, Bar Cart, Gold and Dark Gunmetal, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish serving trolley - Bar cart from the 1980s.
This European metal serving table has the
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Late 20th Century European Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Two-Tier Brass and Glass Midcentury Bar Trolley
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Belgium, this circa 1970s drinks cart or bar trolley has a two-tier brass frame, casters
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bar and Serving Trolley Made of Bamboo with Formica Surfaces
Located in München, DE
drink holder for 4 bottles.
On one side is another magazine or newspaper rack.
Both panels are made of
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Formica
H 26.38 in W 28.75 in D 17.33 in
Designer European Art Deco Crystal Drinking Glass by Karl Palda
By Karl Palda
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial European Art Deco period crystal drinking glass by designer Karl Palda
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Antique English Tea Trolley Bar Drinks Cart Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Game Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English tea trolley bar drinks cart oak barley twist flip top game table.
Direct from
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Felt, Oak
H 31 in W 30.25 in D 16.25 in
Midcentury Modern Glass Ice Bucket, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern ice bucket with silver detail, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Ice bucket has
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mappin & Webb, Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Barware, England, 1940s
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Richmond, Surrey
cart, drinks trolley.
Mappin & Webb:
The story began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Bauhaus Drinks Trolley/Bar Cart
By Bauhaus
Located in West Sussex, GB
Bauhaus design drinks trolley, circa 1930
The top tray measures 66.5 cm wide and 44.5 cm deep
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Drinks Trolley or Bar Cart
Located in West Sussex, GB
Clean lines, good quality piece with smoked glass trays
Top tray measures 58cm wide, 37cm deep and 56cm tall
Overall dims 59cm wide, 38.5cm deep and 58.5cm tall
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Oak Framed Vintage Drinks Trolley/Bar Cart
Located in West Sussex, GB
Fabulous shape to this vintage drinks trolley, circa 1950.
Oak frame with lovely aged patina
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Mid-20th Century European Carts and Bar Carts
Beautiful Vintage Italian Drinks Trolley/Bar Cart
Located in West Sussex, GB
A beautiful vintage drinks trolley from Italy, circa 1970.
Good quality piece with unusual
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Vintage Silver Bamboo Drinks Trolley or Bar Cart
Located in West Sussex, GB
Vintage bamboo silver drinks trolley.
With an aged patina as per the images, this could be
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Lucite Glass Brass Cocktail Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Hollywood Regency Midcentury
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Lucite, brass and glass drinks trolley dating to 1980.
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 25.01 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in West Sussex, GB
Fabulous Art Deco drinks trolley with glass inserts.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern Decorative
Located in De Klinge, BE
French two-tiered drinks trolley with compartments on lower tier for four bottles, the upper top
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Art Deco Bentwood Circular Trolley Bar Cart
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco high quality and rare, bentwood drinks trolley. Original black tyre wheels and nickel
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dry Bars
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European Drinks Cart For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of European drinks cart available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and smoked glass, every item from our selection of European drinks cart was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of European drinks cart you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of European drinks cart you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of European drinks cart is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of European drinks cart over the years, but those crafted by Christophe de la Fontaine are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a European Drinks Cart?
A piece of European drinks cart can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,376, while the lowest priced sells for $763 and the highest can go for as much as $3,189.
Finding the Right bar-carts for You
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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