Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of iconic barware on 1stDibs. A piece of iconic barware — often made from
metal,
chrome and
plastic — can elevate any home. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of iconic barware now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of iconic barware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of iconic barware, those designed in
Art Deco,
Mid-Century Modern and
Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of iconic barware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Asprey International Limited,
Guzzini and
Jens Harald Quistgaard are consistently popular.
A piece of iconic barware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $880, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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.