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1960s Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet Space Age Modernism
1960s Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet Space Age Modernism

1960s Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet Space Age Modernism

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a rare and hard to find 1960s stylish swivel dry dar Cabinet by LANE

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Traditional style Dry Bar Storage Cabinet by Lane Furniture Company
Vintage Traditional style Dry Bar Storage Cabinet by Lane Furniture Company

Vintage Traditional style Dry Bar Storage Cabinet by Lane Furniture Company

By Lane Furniture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Vintage Traditional style Dry Bar Storage Cabinet by Lane Furniture Company. Doors open to

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Lane Altavista Mid Century Slatted Rosewood Walnut Bar Server Credenza Cabinet
Lane Altavista Mid Century Slatted Rosewood Walnut Bar Server Credenza Cabinet

Lane Altavista Mid Century Slatted Rosewood Walnut Bar Server Credenza Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A rare and wonderful Lane Furniture server or dry bar. Rosewood slats with rosewood inlay, walnut

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top

By Lane Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top ⸻ Description Mid

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

console by Lane Furniture circa 1970. Absolutely gorgeous mid-century modern Credenza media bar cabinet

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of Milo Baughman

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash, Burl

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Stunning Cabinet Bar By Lane Furniture
Stunning Cabinet Bar By Lane Furniture

Stunning Cabinet Bar By Lane Furniture

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H 37 in W 35 in D 16 in

Stunning Cabinet Bar By Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern bar with inlay wood front, chrome legs that reach the top, and locking flip top that

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Faux Bamboo Dry Bar Sideboard by Lane
Faux Bamboo Dry Bar Sideboard by Lane

Faux Bamboo Dry Bar Sideboard by Lane

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H 41 in W 46.5 in D 19 in

Faux Bamboo Dry Bar Sideboard by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a large lane faux bamboo dry

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Vintage 1970s Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Bar by Lane
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Bar by Lane

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Bar by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage bar cabinet by Lane Furniture company. The exceedingly charming design features a hand

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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Mid century vintage Walnut and Chrome Bar by Lane Co.
Mid century vintage Walnut and Chrome Bar by Lane Co.

Mid century vintage Walnut and Chrome Bar by Lane Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pedestal bar made of Walnut and Chrome by Lane. The top opens to reveal a bi-folded

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Vintage 1960s Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Walnut Lane Dry Bar Credenza Server Buffet
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Walnut Lane Dry Bar Credenza Server Buffet

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Walnut Lane Dry Bar Credenza Server Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very unique piece by Lane designed in the Mid-Century Modern style. The bar is perfect

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet
Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet

Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

A midcentury bar cabinet having faux bamboo features with hand painted doors. The top flips up and

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Lane, Newly Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Lane, Newly Refinished

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Lane, Newly Refinished

By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Burl

Gold Splatter Tortoise Shell Finish Bar Liquor Cabinet on Wheels
Gold Splatter Tortoise Shell Finish Bar Liquor Cabinet on Wheels

Gold Splatter Tortoise Shell Finish Bar Liquor Cabinet on Wheels

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern gold splatter finish liquor cabinet bar.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet
Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet

Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully freshly restored tallboy dresser, in light walnut, finish with rosewood door panels professionally refinished we replace the back panel with orange acrylic looks great, w...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished

By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Lane

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash, Burl

Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s

Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar/Cabinet by Lane
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar/Cabinet by Lane

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar/Cabinet by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s modern swivel compact bar/cabinet by Lane, with chrome detail and tulip base newly

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lane Furniture Midcentury Walnut Bar or Liquor Cabinet
Lane Furniture Midcentury Walnut Bar or Liquor Cabinet

Lane Furniture Midcentury Walnut Bar or Liquor Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Milford, NH

A fine midcentury walnut two door bar or liquor cabinet with lift top by Lane Furniture, opening to

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Modernist, Space Age Walnut and Chrome Folding, Revolving Bar by LANE
Modernist, Space Age Walnut and Chrome Folding, Revolving Bar by LANE

Modernist, Space Age Walnut and Chrome Folding, Revolving Bar by LANE

By Lane Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist, Space Age walnut and chrome folding, revolving bar by LANE. Great design, book matched

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Burlwood Lane Alta Vista Art Deco Style Light Up Bar Cart Cabinet
Burlwood Lane Alta Vista Art Deco Style Light Up Bar Cart Cabinet

Burlwood Lane Alta Vista Art Deco Style Light Up Bar Cart Cabinet

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Lane Alta Vista art deco light up bar cart. This is a very stunning bar cart from furniture

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20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Burl

Exceptional Rotating Swivel Cocktail Dry Bar on Pedestal Base in Black Lacquer
Exceptional Rotating Swivel Cocktail Dry Bar on Pedestal Base in Black Lacquer

Exceptional Rotating Swivel Cocktail Dry Bar on Pedestal Base in Black Lacquer

By Eero Saarinen, Lane Furniture

Located in South Charleston, WV

An exceptional Mid-Century cube mini bar server that has the top unfold to reveal two laminated

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane
Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

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H 27.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Raleigh, NC

Straight out of Mad Men, this vintage cart swivels and opens to reveal a 15" deep bar stash with a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stylish Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane
Stylish Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

Stylish Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

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H 27.25 in W 21 in D 21 in

Stylish Mid-Century Swivel Bar Cart by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish mid century swivel bar cart by Lane.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Rotating Cocktail Bar by Lane
Mid Century Rotating Cocktail Bar by Lane

Mid Century Rotating Cocktail Bar by Lane

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H 27.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid Century Rotating Cocktail Bar by Lane

Located in North Hollywood, CA

stencil. Three chrome strips highlight the front and back of the cabinet, set into the rich, dark walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Bar Cart by Lane
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Bar Cart by Lane

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Bar Cart by Lane

By Milo Baughman

Located in South San Francisco, CA

Listed by Guest House SF Milo Baughman Burl Bar Cart is in amazing condition with a couple of

Category

Vintage 1970s Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Flip-Top Bar Cabinet
Brutalist Flip-Top Bar Cabinet

Brutalist Flip-Top Bar Cabinet

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H 30.5 in W 38.25 in D 18 in

Brutalist Flip-Top Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans

Located in Fulton, CA

A 1970s Brutalist style dry bar featuring a flip-top black laminate work surface, cubist mosaic

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dry Bars

“Delineator” Walnut Dry Bar or Tall Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Lane
“Delineator” Walnut Dry Bar or Tall Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Lane

“Delineator” Walnut Dry Bar or Tall Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Lane

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Towering and rare four-door dry bar or tall cabinet by Paul McCobb for Lane’s “Delineator” series

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Lane Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lane bar cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every lane bar cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lane bar cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each lane bar cabinet bearing mid-century modern, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lane bar cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Paul Evans and William Tillman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lane Bar Cabinet?

A lane bar cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,995, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $43,034.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.