Expandable Bar Cabinet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut, Formica
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Granite, Brass
Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Felt, Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Regency Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Fabric, Rope, Laminate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Masonite, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Teak, Masonite
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dry Bars
Steel
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Laminate, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Formica, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Buffets
Laminate, Walnut, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Laminate, Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Laminate, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Laminate, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Palisander
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Glass, Mirror, Teak
2010s Italian Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
20th Century French Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Resin, Precious Stone, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
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Finding the Right Dry-bars for You
The name “dry bar” can be a bit of a misnomer. After all, the last thing you would want a bar to do is run dry. In this case, the “dry” descriptor in your antique or vintage dry bar doesn’t refer to a lack of drinks. Instead, it serves to differentiate dry-bar furniture from wet-bar installations. The latter is typically a permanent fixture in a home, requiring plumbing to support a built-in sink.
In short, a dry bar is a piece of furniture or tabletop area that you’ve built into your space for mixing cocktails and storing everything needed —bottles, barware and other accessories — for the intoxicating in-home bar you’ve designed.
Some dry bars were built with minimalism in mind. Those crafted by designers associated with mid-century modernism or Scandinvanian modern, for example, likely looked to these as practical furnishings to serve as a cabinet or case piece. But there have been decorative and even outwardly sculptural interpretations by Art Deco furniture makers and those working in the Hollywood Regency style over the years.
No matter what kind of antique, new or vintage dry bar fits your space, these versatile furnishings can definitely elevate your home bar area as well as your hosting. We’ll toast to that!
Find your dry bar as well as all the barware you need on 1stDibs.
- What is a bar cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
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