Georges Briard Signed Ice Bucket Brown Vinyl with Bicycle Design Vintage 1950s
By Georges Briard, George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Georges Briard Signed Ice Bucket Mid Century. Unique large brown vinyl with bicycle designs ice bucket by Georges Briard. Good vintage original condition and ready for use. Mid centu...
Plastic
Vintage Georges Briard 9 Piece Cocktail Set in the Ambrosia Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern 9 piece pitcher and double old fashioned cocktail set in the Ambrosia pattern, also called Nectar of the Gods by Georges Briard. Clear glass with white spattered e...
Glass
Georges Briard Walnut Cutting Board with Golf Themed Tile Insert
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Georges Briard designed cutting board in walnut with a white inset tile cutting surface decorated in gold in his "Golf" pattern, made to accompany rocks and highball glasses of the s...
Ceramic, Walnut
Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, set of eight, circa 1957
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight Mid-Century glasses in the Golden Celeste pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1957 catalogue. Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items inclu...
Art Glass
Hollywood Regency White Acrylic Ice Bucket Champagne Chiller by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A chic Hollywood Regency ice bucket by Georges Briard. Made from white and transparent acrylic, this ice bucket will look great on a bar or credenza at your next gathering. The bucke...
Acrylic
Georges Briard Ice Bucket Brown Suede Square with Brass Vintage 1950s
By George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Georges Briard Signed Square Brown Vinyl and suede with brass accents Ice Bucket Mid Century vintage from the 1950s. Unique square brown vinyl with brass handle designs ice bucket by...
Plastic
Vintage Georges Briard Brass Bowl with Tiled Interior in the Regalia Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century ice bowl in the regalia pattern, designed by Georges Briard. The gold-tone brass exterior bowl lined with random colored ceramic tile around a central reverse painted gla...
Brass
MCM Ice Bucket Signed George Briard Tan & Rust Faux Patent Leather
By Georges Briard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern ice bucket signed by George Briard original tan & rust faux suede leather with brass toned ring knob handle.
Faux Leather, Plastic
Vintage Georges Briard Large Thermal Lidded "Tweed" and Vinyl Ice Bucket
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Mid-Century Modern ice bucket or wine cooler, signed Georges Briard, tall thermal lined bucket with tweed & vinyl plus lid. Very clean, as in little to no use. Inside measur...
Plastic
Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket with Handles
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket w Handles. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 9" D.
Aluminum
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Persian Garden, Gold Paisley – Set of 8 Boxed
By George Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Linen
George Briard Cocktail Napkins -Twixt the Nip & the Lib, S/8 Boxed
By George Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Linen
George Briard Cocktail Napkins, Ambrosia – Nectar of the Gods, S/8 Boxed
By George Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Linen
Hollywood Regency Green Bamboo Look Ice Bucket with Lid by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your entertaining with this tall green and black ice bucket by Georges Briard. This piece is shaped like a sprig of bamboo and is covered in marbled green vinyl and faux blac...
Metal
Vintage Linen Cocktail Napkins by Georges Briard in Nectar of the Gods Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Boxed (cellophane window on box lid is gone) set of 8 Georges Briard linen cocktail napkins printed in black and 22k gold on pink ground with a variant of the Ambrosia pattern with t...
Linen
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2
By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant exquisite vintage set of 2 turquoise and gold highball cocktail glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern.
Glass
George Briard Cocktail Napkins -The Higher You Go The Harder You Fall, S/8 Boxed
By George Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight pure linen cocktail napkins, by artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vinta...
Linen
Mid-Century Golden Celeste Roly Poly Glasses in Gold Metal Stand, Briard, S/9
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and gold-plated serveware.
Metal
Arabian Nights Highball Tumbler Turquoise and Gold by Georges Briard 1950's
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Arabian Nights Highball tumbler turquoise and Gold by Georges Briard 1950's Elegant exquisite vintage 1950s-60s Turquoise and Gold Arabian Nights highball cocktail glass.
Glass
Set of 8 MCM Pharmacist, Medical, Laboratory or Doctors Theme Rocks Bar Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
MCM set of 8, circa 1950s Medical, Doctors, Pharmacy or Laboratory theme rocks barware glasses. Black and 22k gold screened graphics with the rod of asclepius symbol, mortar and pes...
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Party Theme Watermelon Gilt-Rim Rocks Glasses - Set of 8
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Embrace retro Americana charm with this vibrant, complete set of eight vintage double old-fashioned rocks glasses featuring a playful watermelon theme. Perfect for elevated seasonal ...
Glass
Set of 8 1960s Christmas Holiday Theme "Noel" Hi-Ball Drink Glasses By Gay Fad
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tis is the season, set of 8 MCM vintage barware "Noel" Christmas theme highball cocktail glasses by Gay Fad Studios. Retains original box, set includes 4 in orange and 4 in green, wi...
Glass
MCM Barware Early American Families Names Set of 8 Hi-Ball Cocktail Glasses 22k
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s MCM barware set of 8, 22k gilt & white highball glasses, with Early American Families names and countries crest gold over white. List of names from Spain, France, Sweden, Italy...
Glass
Vintage MCM Libbey Festive Dots & Gold Wave Tumbler Glasses - Set of 6
By Libbey Glass Co., Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
This vibrant set of six mid-century tumbler glasses is a wonderful example of Libbey’s playful, festive mid-century glassware designs. The glasses feature a cheerful and nostalgic "H...
Glass
Set of 6 Atomic Fish Highball Glasses, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Libbey Glass Co., Georges Briard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking set of six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses features a vibrant atomic-era design with abstract fish-like motifs. Executed in classic 1950s style, the decoration comb...
Glass
Memphasis Sunburst Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket with Coaster Set
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Georges Briard Memphasis plastic-lacquer ice bucket in the Sunburst pattern, along with the corresponding coaster set, inspired by the Memphis Art Movement, produced in Japan, 1985...
Plastic
Memphasis Stripes Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Georges Briard Memphasis plastic-lacquer ice bucket in the Stripes pattern, inspired by the Memphis Art Movement, produced in Japan, 1985. Georges Briard’s pieces from his Memphis...
Plastic
Green Malachite and Rose Chintz Porcelain Plates, Set of 2
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of porcelain plates with green malachite style edge and chintz rose flower center by designer Georges Briard, circa late-20th century. A great set to use every day o...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Gold Disco Era Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A chic 1970s modern clear acrylic and gold disco era ice bucket by designer Georges Briard, Postmodern design period, circa 1970s, USA. Piece appears to have never been used. Origina...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Yellow and Lucite Ice Bucket with Acrylic Handle and Lid
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright yellow and lucite Hollywood Regency ice bucket or wine cooler. This bucket looks like it came straight out of Palm Royale. It is round, and covered in a bright yellow faux l...
Fabric, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
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'70 Modern Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A chic gold and clear acrylic ice bucket, '70s Modern, by designer Georges Briard, circa 1970s, USA. A great entertaining piece, indoors or out. Bucket has top and lower band detail ...
Brass
Vintage American Libbey Gold Drinking Glasses Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Retro
By George Briard, Libbey Glass Co., Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960s Libbey Gold Drinking Highball Glasses. Patriotic Glasses By Libbey featuring images of Independence Hall, Andrew Jackson, and Perry's flagship in a Black Oval Circle wi...
Glass
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted gla...
Glass
Vintage Hearst Castle Collectible Highball Glass with the 3 Graces San Simeon CA
By Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960s Vintage Gold Drinking Highball Drinking Glass. Hearst Castle Souvenir Collectible Highball Glass with the 3 Graces San Simeon Castle design in black and gold. Collectib...
Glass
Georges Briard Green Marble Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s Modern Design
By Gucci, Hermès
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique 1970s Green Marble Modernist ice bucket with lid. Sculptural and made of richly speckled green marble with ivory veining. You won't have to fuss with loosening handles or scre...
Marble
1960s Culver Cocktail Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Florentine Pattern Set of Four
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Culver Cocktail Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Florentine Pattern Set of Four. Elegant vintage midcentury Culver barware glasses with a gold leaf finish. Vintage Culver Florentine ...
Art Glass
1980s Memphis Style set of 8 Vintage Rocks Glasses with Colorful Shapes & Tray
By Neiman Marcus, Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s "Memphis" style set of 8 vintage frosted rocks, highball old fashion glasses with colorful Shapes of Red, blue, yellow black and white with blue grid tray. Unmarked
Metal
Vintage Redondo Beach California Tony’s Restaurant Cocktail Glasses 1960s
By Culver Ltd., George Briard, Fred Press
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
In the style of Mid Century Modern, Whiskey Glass, Bourbon Tumbler, Double Old Fashioned Rocks Glass, Glassware, drinking vintage glasses, Mid century barware, collectible glassware,...
Glass
Culver Ltd 1960s Appetizer Bowls 22K Gold Leaf Set of 4
By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd., Fred Press
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 22K Gold Leaf Appetizer Bowls by Culver, ltd. from the 1960s Set of 4.Hollywood Regency barware set of vintage Culver 22K gold leaf Chantilly floral pattern overlay set of 4 ...
Art Glass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.