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Mastercraft Style Mid Century Walnut & White Laminate Bar
By Mastercraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft style mid century walnut and white laminate bar This bar measures: 32 wide x 19 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with a walnut frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut, Laminate, Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Dry Bar Coffee Table in Brass and Laminated, Magazine Rack Mid-century modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table dry bar in brass and laminated, magazine rack, particular and original form.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Tray Top Bar Cart or Tea Trolley
Located in Norwalk, CT
Keep the party going with this gorgeous Danish bar or serving cart in richly figured bookmatched
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Circular Rolling Bar Cabinet, Expandable
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mid-Century Modern circular rolling bar- Expandable. Bar cabinet has a circular shape in closed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Kaymet
By Kaymet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, bar cart with champagne bucket by Kaymet, made in England, beautiful and
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

  • Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Kaymet
  • Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Kaymet
  • Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Kaymet
  • Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Kaymet
H 31.11 in. W 43.71 in. D 23.63 in.
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Modern One Drawer Drop Leaf Rolling Bar Cart
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Modern One Drawer Drop Leaf Rolling Bar Cart. Item features drop
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Walnut
By Lane's
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Lane Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Midcentury Bar Cart Serving Table Chrome Rosewood Laminate, Wirz for Renz 1970s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Mid-Century Modern interior.                 
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in Mexico in the 60s.  
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

  • Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
  • Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
  • Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
  • Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
H 41.74 in. W 66.15 in. D 16.93 in.
Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with a Red Touch, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Fifties designed bar cart a quality workmanship made in Italy. The bar cart featured a bamboo
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

  • Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with a Red Touch, Italy, 1950s
  • Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with a Red Touch, Italy, 1950s
  • Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with a Red Touch, Italy, 1950s
  • Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with a Red Touch, Italy, 1950s
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H 25.2 in. W 33.08 in. D 22.05 in.
Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with an oak frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Laminate, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Teak and Black Laminate Drop Leaf Serving Trolley
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular two-tier serving trolley with a teak frame, an inset black laminate
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Teak

Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Teak and Black Laminate Drop Leaf Serving Trolley
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular two-tier serving trolley with a teak frame, an inset black laminate
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak, Wood

Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Flip-Top Rolling Dry Bar by Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly functional and handsome rosewood flip-top bar cabinet on caster wheels with two keys
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Black Bar Cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Early 1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare black Edward Wormley for Dunbar party server bar cart model 5433. This 1950s bar cart
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arthur Umanoff 4 PC set which includes the large, 60 inch bar with shelving and 3 original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Iron

Grete Jalk For Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Cart
By Grete Jalk
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik midcentury Danish Rosewood bar cart trolley with a fold
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, it's durable laminate top makes a great surface for mixing and serving drinks. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Bamboo + Cane Bar Cart, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage two-tier bar cart constructed with bamboo and cane. The upper shelf has a white laminate
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

  • Bamboo + Cane Bar Cart, France 20th Century
  • Bamboo + Cane Bar Cart, France 20th Century
  • Bamboo + Cane Bar Cart, France 20th Century
  • Bamboo + Cane Bar Cart, France 20th Century
H 26.25 in. W 34.5 in. D 17.25 in.
Mid Century French Teak Cocktail Drinks Bar With Illuminated Panel
Located in Norwich, GB
A very stylish Mid-Century French teak and blackened metal framed cocktail drinks bar with chromed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Brass and Laminates Top High Table with Wheels, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury brass and laminates high table with wheels, 1950s Typical storage table, of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

DYRLUND Mid 20th Century Rosewood Danish Modern Tambour Door Bar Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Charlotte, NC
serving trays. Made in Denmark, in the mid 20th Century. Measures: 41.5w 20.5d 45.5h; Fully Open: 30d
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Foldable Serving Trolley
By Hans Bølling
Located in Weesp, NL
laminate, this trolley is not only stylish but also durable. The trolley features two removable serving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Bar by Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern walnut bar features a flip top that opens up to 70 inches wide with a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Wine Rack Cocktail Bar
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
This compact wine rack with cocktail bar/serving area was designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salton Walnut Serving Bar Cart
By Salton
Located in Long Beach, CA
An eye-catching Sleek design and multifaceted walnut serving cart by Salton. This unique cart features several ways to store items and serve guests effortlessly. The removable servin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

  • Salton Walnut Serving Bar Cart
  • Salton Walnut Serving Bar Cart
  • Salton Walnut Serving Bar Cart
  • Salton Walnut Serving Bar Cart
H 29.5 in. W 45.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Danish Modern Flip-Top Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern Flip-Top bar cart, Denmark, circa 1960s. Constructed of teak with a low maintenance
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

  • Danish Modern Flip-Top Bar Cart
  • Danish Modern Flip-Top Bar Cart
  • Danish Modern Flip-Top Bar Cart
  • Danish Modern Flip-Top Bar Cart
H 23 in. W 27.5 in. D 17.75 in.
Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolling bar cart with two drawers and bottom liquor shelf. Laminate top used for liquids. Location
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

  • Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
  • Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
  • Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
  • Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
H 31 in. W 38 in. D 19 in.
Midcentury Modern Mad Men Style Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Midcentury Modern bar cart. Plenty or shelf space for Rye, Bourbon, Gin, and an ice bucket
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Walnut

  • Midcentury Modern Mad Men Style Bar Cart
  • Midcentury Modern Mad Men Style Bar Cart
  • Midcentury Modern Mad Men Style Bar Cart
  • Midcentury Modern Mad Men Style Bar Cart
H 27 in. W 33 in. D 17.5 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Table with Decorative Pattern, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round table with decorative pattern, 1980s Round table, composed of a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Bar Wrought Iron Wood Slat
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 1950s-60s wood slat, rope and wrought iron bar. Features white laminate top with multiple
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Cabinet Bar Counter Mid-Century Italian Design Solid Bamboo Pair of Round Stools
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet bar counter midcentury Italian design solid bamboo pair of round stools Measures: The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Laminate

Maxwell Phillips Hollywood Regency Bamboo and Brass Bar Cart
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Rare Maxwell Phillips round bar cart server. Black with Faux bamboo legs and brass rail gallery
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Modernist Two-Tier Walnut Bar Cart/Trolley on Casters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Modernist walnut bar cart/trolley with two laminate surfaces, all supported by caster
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Walnut

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

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Laminate, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley with Shelves by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Danish modern teak bar cart / serving trolley with shelves by Johannes Andersen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffet / Dry Bar by Bernhardt Furniture
By Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern buffet / dry bar by Bernhardt Furniture. Circa 1960s. Features a flip
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Walnut

Georges Frydman Bar Carts for EFA, France, 1955
By Georges Frydman
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bar carts in mahogany and yellow formica of Georges Frydman for E.F.A. / France 1955. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

  • Georges Frydman Bar Carts for EFA, France, 1955
  • Georges Frydman Bar Carts for EFA, France, 1955
  • Georges Frydman Bar Carts for EFA, France, 1955
  • Georges Frydman Bar Carts for EFA, France, 1955
H 22.45 in. W 33.86 in. D 16.93 in.
Midcentury Danish Modern Rolling Teak Bar Serving Cart with Extendable Top
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bar, serving, cart in teak, with a black laminate top work surface. The cart features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Baker Milling Road Walnut Hollywood Regency Server Rolling Bar Cart Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
craftsmanship. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 49.5" W (closed) x 18" D. 71.25" open width.  
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

Danish Metamorphic 'Captain's Bar' Teak Bar by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund
By Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
bar has two plugs on each side that extend to extend the top to four black laminated panels for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well constructed mahogany and burl wood rolling bar cart with expanding flip top having a
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

  • Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
  • Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
  • Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
  • Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
H 30 in. W 30 in. D 18 in.
Rosewood Bar-Cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century rosewood bar cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen. Opens to reveal storage space and a black
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Mid-20th Century Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

  • Rosewood Bar-Cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen
  • Rosewood Bar-Cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen
  • Rosewood Bar-Cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen
  • Rosewood Bar-Cart by Erik Glasdam Jensen
H 29 in. W 34.50 in. D 19.75 in.
Warren McArthur Rolling Bar Cart Rome NY c, 1933/34
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
A Warren McArthur modernist rolling bar cart manufactured during the first years Warren was located
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum

Stunning Bar by Bruno Munari, Rare Early Mahogany Edition 1962, Stildomus, Italy
By Bruno Munari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
period and features four drop down rosewood doors, each lined with laminate, which reveal four interior
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany, Glass, Laminate

Textable Midcentury Foldable Trolley Wood and Golden Aluminium Bar Cart 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Food trolley in wood effect laminate and golden aluminium. This midcentury foldable beverage
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and functional Scandinavian Modern bar cart designed by Arne Vodder. This cart features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

  • Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder
  • Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder
  • Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder
  • Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder
H 24.5 in. W 29.75 in. D 29.75 in.
Mid-Century Modern CEES BRAAKMAN Wood Serving Cart, 1954
By Cees Braakman
Located in Hampstead, QC
A vintage mid-century modern wood serving cart on wheels designed by iconic Dutch designer Cees
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Widdicomb Brass and Mahogany Sever / Bar Cart
By John Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark mahogany rolling bar and serving cart with one drawer, black leather end handles, brass X
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Grey Perplex and Steel Bar, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian grey bar counter. It consists of a laminated wood structure and base, a semi-transparent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Steel

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dry Bar or Server
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Paul McCobb dry bar or server for his Connoisseur collection by H. Saks & Sons. To be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Dry Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century with Golden Glo Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Elegant Hollywood Regency dry bar and liquor cabinet. This midcentury cabinet is done in a
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Iron & Raffia with Slatted Wood Panels Dry Bar Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous dry bar with maple slats and raffia paper and a iron footrest. Top is a laminate that
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Folding Bar Cabinet on Casters Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique folding bar cabinet on casters, attributed to Maison Jansen, 1960's. The space saving bar
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jamaica Portable Bar Design Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 1965 Style Bar Cart
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and rare bar and card play openable cart , in all equal to the "jamaica" eugenio gerli
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mobile Bar after Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style half moon bar after Guzzini. Crafted in black laminate with mirrored glass
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Laminate, Wood

  • Mobile Bar after Guzzini
  • Mobile Bar after Guzzini
  • Mobile Bar after Guzzini
  • Mobile Bar after Guzzini
H 44 in. W 53 in. D 25 in.
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Mid Century Bar Laminate For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century bar laminate you’re looking for. A mid century bar laminate — often made from laminate, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century bar laminate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century bar laminate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century bar laminate over the years, but those crafted by Arthur Umanoff, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Bar Laminate?

Prices for a mid century bar laminate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $143,679, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.