$1,160
H 23.25 in W 23.38 in D 20 in
Brutalist Metal Door Wicker Barrel Bar Cart or Trolley Cabinet, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century eye-catching barrel shaped bar cart, constructed in hand-braided rattan accented
Metal
$1,017
H 24.81 in W 21.26 in D 29.93 in
Simple and elegant metal bar cart serving trolley, "Changieren", 1960s Germany
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Simple and elegant metal bar cart serving trolley, "Changieren", 1960s Germany The illustration is
Metal
$586
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 10.63 in
Bar Cart / Magazine Holder by Paul Nagel for JIE Gantofta, Germany, 1960s
By JIE Gantofta, Paul Nagel
Located in Verviers, BE
. Manufactured by JIE Gantofta in Germany in the 1950s. This beautiful wheeled Formica-teak trolley on a
Metal
$1,420
H 18 in W 23.63 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Media Cart or Serving Bar Cart by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, bric brac or rolling bar cart, circa 1970-1980. It has plastic casters. Very clean original condition
Metal
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.