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Art Deco Aldo Tura Drop-Leaf Goat Skin Parchment Rolling Bar Cart
Art Deco Aldo Tura Drop-Leaf Goat Skin Parchment Rolling Bar Cart

Art Deco Aldo Tura Drop-Leaf Goat Skin Parchment Rolling Bar Cart

By Aldo Tura

Located in Stamford, CT

drawers. The depth with bar cart closed is 18 inches. This cart having a single drawer with large easy to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

British Midcentury Bar Cart
British Midcentury Bar Cart

British Midcentury Bar Cart

Located in London, GB

see the etched design. It has the classic midcentury contruction with two large wheels and two small

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Offredi Saporiti TEBE Coffee Table 1970
Giovanni Offredi Saporiti TEBE Coffee Table 1970

Giovanni Offredi Saporiti TEBE Coffee Table 1970

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

items up to $500 - $ 1,000 for larger items. We also provide express and white glove delivery services

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Rolling Walnut Bar Cabinet for Directional
Milo Baughman Rolling Walnut Bar Cabinet for Directional

Milo Baughman Rolling Walnut Bar Cabinet for Directional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

storage shelve with cut-out for larger bottles, small drawer for bar tools and black detailed hardware

Category

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

Poul Hundevad Teak Rolling Cart
Poul Hundevad Teak Rolling Cart

Poul Hundevad Teak Rolling Cart

By Poul Hundevad

Located in New Windsor, NY

Poul Hundevad Teak rolling cart. The bottom tray lifts off and the top tray slides to make a larger

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

20th Century French Chrome Bar Cart
20th Century French Chrome Bar Cart

20th Century French Chrome Bar Cart

Located in High Point, NC

materials. Fit with two large and two petite wheels, this bar cart is prepared to rush to its new home.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Oval Brass and Mahogany Drinks Trolley
Vintage French Oval Brass and Mahogany Drinks Trolley

Vintage French Oval Brass and Mahogany Drinks Trolley

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

large brass- spoke wheels and two smaller pivoting brass wheels. A very elegant and useful piece in

Category

Mid-20th Century European Empire Carts and Bar Carts

Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart
Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

, large bicycle style wheels and a single pivoting wheel. Butcher block top with center polished aluminum

Category

Vintage 1960s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Wrought Iron

Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart
Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

Extraordinary Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

, large bicycle style wheels and a single pivoting wheel. Butcher block top with center polished aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

3 Tiered Silver and Glass Bar/Serving Cart
3 Tiered Silver and Glass Bar/Serving Cart

3 Tiered Silver and Glass Bar/Serving Cart

Located in North Miami, FL

This fantastic oval classical designed bar/serving cart is large, sturdy, functional, and great The

Category

20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass

Bronze Vitrine Style Hollywood Regency Tea or Liquor Wagon
Bronze Vitrine Style Hollywood Regency Tea or Liquor Wagon

Bronze Vitrine Style Hollywood Regency Tea or Liquor Wagon

Located in Stamford, CT

shelf for bottles in a bronze gallery with large easy moving wheels this cart is sure to add

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak bar cart, 1960s. Elegant Danish serving trolly with two large

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Hollywood Regency Three-Tier Walnut Oval Wood Server with Brass Details
Hollywood Regency Three-Tier Walnut Oval Wood Server with Brass Details

Hollywood Regency Three-Tier Walnut Oval Wood Server with Brass Details

Located in Astoria, NY

Hollywood Regency three tier walnut oval wood server with brass details and casters. This large

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

French Oval Three-Tier Trolley or Server
French Oval Three-Tier Trolley or Server

French Oval Three-Tier Trolley or Server

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

larger-scale than a typical trolley and could stand against the wall as a server or TV stand etc. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Italian Bar Cart, 1960s

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Italian Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

bottle rack on the back and this model is very rare as it has two large wheels in bamboo. Simple and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström

Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström

By Yngve Ekström, Källemo

Located in Brescia, IT

ingenious flip-top slides sideways to create a large serving surface, complete with a black laminate area

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Tray Tudor 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Tray Tudor 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Tray Tudor 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

~~Lift Out Serving Tray~~c. 1930s Excellent Tudor style with cup & cover legs~~large casters with dual

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Bronze Tray Top Showcase Serving Carts
Pair of Bronze Tray Top Showcase Serving Carts

Pair of Bronze Tray Top Showcase Serving Carts

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of bronze and glass vitrine serving tea wagons. The large brass wheels make this rolling cart

Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1920s Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart
1920s Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart

1920s Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart

Located in Winter Park, FL

will be only White Gloves Service. We have a large selection of French antiques, inquire within.

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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

1980s Century Furniture Burl and Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelf Mid Century
1980s Century Furniture Burl and Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelf Mid Century

1980s Century Furniture Burl and Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelf Mid Century

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

columns, and a burl wood cabinet in the center with two doors that opens up to a large shelf. This bar is

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Brass Cart

Hollywood Regency Style Brass Cart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CALL AHEAD OF TIME BECAUSE DUE TO OUR LARGE INVENTORY SOME ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Brass by Cesare Lacca, 1960s
Italian Art Deco Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Brass by Cesare Lacca, 1960s

Italian Art Deco Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Brass by Cesare Lacca, 1960s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Baambrugge, NL

style bar cart has a geometrically shaped brass frame, with bottle holders, two glass shelves, two large

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Playful Italian Mid-Century Three Wheels Cart
Playful Italian Mid-Century Three Wheels Cart

Playful Italian Mid-Century Three Wheels Cart

Located in New York, NY

This bar cart differs tremendously from most of the others by the fact that it has one very large

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Vintage French Maison Jansen Style Chrome & Brass Tiered Drinks / Bar Cart
Vintage French Maison Jansen Style Chrome & Brass Tiered Drinks / Bar Cart

Vintage French Maison Jansen Style Chrome & Brass Tiered Drinks / Bar Cart

By Maison Jansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

bar has a wired edge trim on both levels and large wheels for easy rolling. Glass inserts are included

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Maison Jansen Mid Century Rectangular Drinks Trolley
Maison Jansen Mid Century Rectangular Drinks Trolley

Maison Jansen Mid Century Rectangular Drinks Trolley

Located in London, by appointment only

climates. The trolley with four fluted legs, two large wheels at the front, and 4-inch trolley wheels

Category

Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

casters. This large trolley is mobile and has a great patina. Circa 1880. Incredibly versatile, it’s

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart
Italian Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart

Italian Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart

Located in North Miami, FL

and re-lacquered. The two folding sides/flaps make the surface area larger. it has a label on the

Category

20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Goatskin

Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart with Faux Leather Covered Trays
Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart with Faux Leather Covered Trays

Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart with Faux Leather Covered Trays

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buchanan, NY

. The large front wheels allow for easy movement. In the style of Maison Jansen. This bar cart is

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Antique Hospital Trolley, 1940s
Antique Hospital Trolley, 1940s

Antique Hospital Trolley, 1940s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

. It still has the original spoked wheels with tires and casters. Wonderful patina. The large

Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Industrial Steel Factory Trolley Cart, circa 1940-1950
Industrial Steel Factory Trolley Cart, circa 1940-1950

Industrial Steel Factory Trolley Cart, circa 1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original factory trolley cart with three sides and large caster wheels. The factory cart

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

French Brass and Smoke Glass Folding Bar Cart
French Brass and Smoke Glass Folding Bar Cart

French Brass and Smoke Glass Folding Bar Cart

Located in Winter Park, FL

tray measures 21.25" x 13.5". Folds to 36" x 20.5" x 14" The large wheels will be removed for shipping

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Glass Bar Cart
Walnut and Glass Bar Cart

Walnut and Glass Bar Cart

Located in Houston, TX

Two wooden hoops are connected with each other with two large trays. The outer side of the hoops is

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Factory Wire Metal Rolling Cart, circa 1930-1940s
Early 20th Century Factory Wire Metal Rolling Cart, circa 1930-1940s

Early 20th Century Factory Wire Metal Rolling Cart, circa 1930-1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original factory wire rolling cart with large rubber wheels. The front two

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Steel Factory Rolling Cart, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Steel Factory Rolling Cart, circa 1940

Early 20th Century Steel Factory Rolling Cart, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

cart with large 12 inch rubber and steel wheels. The front two wheels rotate for easy maneuverability

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Style Round Brass Bar Cart with Blue Glass Attributed to Jansen
Neoclassical Style Round Brass Bar Cart with Blue Glass Attributed to Jansen

Neoclassical Style Round Brass Bar Cart with Blue Glass Attributed to Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buchanan, NY

bottles holder. There are two large wheels on the sides and two smaller wheels on the front and on the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

John Kapel Walnut Bar Cart for Glenn of California
John Kapel Walnut Bar Cart for Glenn of California

John Kapel Walnut Bar Cart for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice from small to larger flip up and sliding top bar cart with white Lamanite top having walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid Century French Silvered Metal and Glass Two-Tier Dessert Server
Mid Century French Silvered Metal and Glass Two-Tier Dessert Server

Mid Century French Silvered Metal and Glass Two-Tier Dessert Server

Located in Dallas, TX

feet; ithe table features a large handle over two arched supports across the top. The antique display

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rolling Bar Cart
Hollywood Regency Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rolling Bar Cart

Hollywood Regency Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rolling Bar Cart

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with a glass top covering a sunburst design. The frame features large round openings and a lattice

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite "Bamboo" and Brass Serving Cart, Signed and Dated
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite "Bamboo" and Brass Serving Cart, Signed and Dated

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite "Bamboo" and Brass Serving Cart, Signed and Dated

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

you are coming to our showroom to see a piece please call ahead of time because due to our large

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Gilt Bronze Glass Bar Cart
Mid Century Gilt Bronze Glass Bar Cart

Mid Century Gilt Bronze Glass Bar Cart

Located in Guaynabo, PR

small frontal wheels and two large wheels in the back. These latter ones has their centerbores adorned

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Barware

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 1960's Danish Style Rolling Bar Cart
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 1960's Danish Style Rolling Bar Cart

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 1960's Danish Style Rolling Bar Cart

By American of Martinsville

Located in West Hartford, CT

front as shown in pics. The piece also features a large top center drawer and plenty of storage down

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak, Walnut

1970s Lucite Bar Serving  Trolley Cart
1970s Lucite Bar Serving  Trolley Cart

1970s Lucite Bar Serving Trolley Cart

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

pieces are individually produced and finished with the highest level of hand craftsmanship. Large vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Brass and Glass Bar Cart on Wheels
20th Century French Brass and Glass Bar Cart on Wheels

20th Century French Brass and Glass Bar Cart on Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

large front wheels, with their decorative spokes, have a Belle Époque charm, while small back wheels on

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Danish Modern Rosewood Cart
Gorgeous Danish Modern Rosewood Cart

Gorgeous Danish Modern Rosewood Cart

By Eskild Pontoppidan

Located in New York, NY

creates a large work surface (53.25"-L open). The black laminate top shows minor wear, including a small

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s
Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s

Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Large Aldo Tura Goatskin or parchment bar cart. This bar cart was made in Italy in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century
John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century

By Poul Hundevad, John Stuart

Located in Forest Grove, PA

. Excellent patina to the four brass details to the top shelf, one in each corner. The four large brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Brass and Glass, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Brass and Glass, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Brass and Glass, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

three bottle holders. The bar cart has four finely worked legs: the front ones have two large sunburst

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Rosewood and Brass Tea Cart with Marquetry Motifs
Mid-20th Century French Rosewood and Brass Tea Cart with Marquetry Motifs

Mid-20th Century French Rosewood and Brass Tea Cart with Marquetry Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

wheels and features large handles on both sides of the top deck. The two decks feature a decorative brass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Metal Serving Trolley from Italy
Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Metal Serving Trolley from Italy

Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Metal Serving Trolley from Italy

Located in München, DE

which is coated with black plastic. Shelves are coated with white plastic. Easy to roll with two large

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Midcentury French Maison Jansen Brass Bar Cart Glass Shelves and Removable Tray
Midcentury French Maison Jansen Brass Bar Cart Glass Shelves and Removable Tray

Midcentury French Maison Jansen Brass Bar Cart Glass Shelves and Removable Tray

By Maison Jansen

Located in Fayetteville, AR

supported by two large spoke wheels, and the front wheels are on casters. A handle allows for easy mobility

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Belgian Drop-Leaf Rolling Drinks Cart of Mahogany and Bronze
Belgian Drop-Leaf Rolling Drinks Cart of Mahogany and Bronze

Belgian Drop-Leaf Rolling Drinks Cart of Mahogany and Bronze

Located in Austin, TX

on bottom tier, resting on two large rolling spoked caster wheels and two smaller wheels. Perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal, Bronze

Bauhaus-Inspired Bar Cart with Chrome Frame and Glass Shelves
Bauhaus-Inspired Bar Cart with Chrome Frame and Glass Shelves

Bauhaus-Inspired Bar Cart with Chrome Frame and Glass Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

shelves. The large rubber wheels (new) swivel and turn freely. The original chrome has been restored by re

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Brass and Mahogany Two-Tier Service Bar Cart Table
Mid-Century French Brass and Mahogany Two-Tier Service Bar Cart Table

Mid-Century French Brass and Mahogany Two-Tier Service Bar Cart Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant wooden and brass cart was created in France, circa 1960. Standing on large front

Category

Mid-20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Mahogany and Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Mahogany and Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Mahogany and Brass

Located in Baambrugge, NL

rims, handles and the wheels. This piece has two drawers for cutlery, bottle holders and two large

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

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Large Bar Carts For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large bar carts for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large bar carts — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 1022 antique and vintage large bar carts at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large bar carts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large bar carts made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some large bar carts are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller large bar carts, measuring 4.3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large bar carts over the years, but those made by Cesare Lacca, Aldo Tura and Poul Hundevad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Large Bar Carts?

Prices for large bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large bar carts begin at $167 and can go as high as $265,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,228.

Finding the Right Carts And Bar Carts for You

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.

Questions About Large Bar Carts
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A bar cart should be stocked with a jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, ice bucket, tongs and various alcoholic beverages.