Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar. Featuring a sleek, retro-inspired design with a rich
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar. Featuring a sleek, retro-inspired design with a rich
Laminate
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Laminate Top Rolling Drop Leaf Bar Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Laminate Top Rolling Drop Leaf Bar Cart Server. Item features a
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Mid- Century White Laminate and Chrome Bar Cart 33w 28.5h 18.5d
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mid- Century Two Tiered White Laminate and Chrome Bar Cart with Ebonized Handle. X form
Chrome
Freestanding Teak Cocktail Bar With White Laminate Top
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Laminate Measurements: 48" wide x 16" deep x 39" tall Condition: In excellent original condition. Price
Laminate, Teak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with a walnut frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Maxwell Phillip Bar Cart Drop Leaf
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional example of high style from Maxwell Phillip, NY, NY. Drop leaf bar cart or server
Brass
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
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.
Brass
Italian Bar Trolley / Service Cart, Chrome & White Laminate, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
laminate shelves. The cart is designed with multiple tiers, including a perforated bottle holder surface
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Blonde Wood & White Rolling Bar Cart Inspired by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two round tiers of white laminate sit within bentwood rings joined by four straight legs — a
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
both mid-century functionality and Scandinavian refinement—ideal as a bar cart, side table, or serving
Brass
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Mid 20th Century Round Serving Bar Cart Trolley in Bamboo & Rattan Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
surface is in woven wicker texture. This mid-century Bar Cart rolls on gilded aluminum wheels and can be
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo
Brass
Mid Century Bamboo Bar Cart in the Manner of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960s Pagoda style bamboo two tier white laminate bar cart on brass casters in the manner of John
Brass
Mid 20th Century Folding Bar Cart in Chrome and Black by Richard, Circa 1960's
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking example of French mid-century modernist design, this two-tier folding bar cart was
Steel, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Vintage Rattan Boomerang Tiki Bar
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fantastic vintage Coastal dry bar. A chic thick rattan in a cool retro boomerang shape. Laminate
Rattan, Laminate
Jens Risom Danish Oak and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with an oak frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces
Wood, Laminate, Oak
Vintage Oak & Laminate Serving Cart for J.B. Van Sciver
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a vintage spin with this mid-century oak cart by Camden, New Jersey's J.B. Van
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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
Iron
Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Teak and Black Laminate Drop Leaf Serving Trolley
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular two-tier serving trolley with a teak frame, an inSet black laminate
Wood, Laminate, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar and Stools
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in the early 70s. Great boomerang-shaped top
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Grasscloth Band Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage coastal dry bar. A gorgeous retro shape with bands of natural seagrass around
Rattan, Seagrass, Laminate
$1,500
Mid-Century Trolley Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tea cart with ample storage, set on two large spoke wheels. Brass trimming throughout with walnut wood grain. Each side has extra bottle storage, plus top and bottom shelving...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar by Dyrlund, Denmark, Circa 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Madrid, ES
A free-standing bar of hardwood with flip-up top and door that opens to reveal a bar inside. Top
Metal
Portable round bar in steel and black laminate Giuliana Gramigna for Krups 1960
By Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Portable round bar in steel and black laminate Giuliana Gramigna for Krups 1960
Steel
Mid Century Danish Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Baltimore, MD
Absolutely Gorgeous expandable, Scandinavian, Mid-Century Modern dry bar cart by famous designer
Wood
English Two-Tiered Drinks Cart or Bar Trolley with Swan Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome two-tiered drinks cart or serving trolley (bar cart) from England in the Neoclassical
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Dinett Folding Trolley by Bremshey
Located in Herentals, BE
An elegant mid-century Dinett folding trolley by Bremshey, exemplifying the precision and
Chrome
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
Laminate, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for
Brass
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
Laminate, Teak
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart with key. Made by Drylund Mobler. An
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s Modern tea cart manufactured in the 1960s
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s Modern tea cart manufactured in the
Formica, Wood
Danish Modern Folding Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional Danish modern folding teak bar cart / serving trolley, circa 1960s
Laminate, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Bar Cart with Storage C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic rolling bar cart with an adjustable work area which opens to reveal ample storage for all
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rolling Media Cart. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rolling Media Cart / TV Stand. C 1960s This Beautiful
Wood
Poul Norreklit Dry Bar Cart or Side Table Server Danish Mid Century Modern
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare dry bar table on wheels designed by Poul Norreklit and manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark 1960
Laminate, Wood, Rosewood
Folding Serving Tea - Bar Cart from Bremshey & Co, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
design. The bar cart can be folded in two positions and easily stored. Made of formica laminate teak wood
Metal
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Slat Dry Bar for Shaver Howard, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
laminate top ideal for mixing cocktails and an integrated vintage bottle opener. Authentic Umanoff bars
Wrought Iron
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 apron on the sides and a iron footrest. Top is a
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drop Leaf Expanding Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
both mid-century functionality and Scandinavian refinement—ideal as a bar cart, side table, or serving
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
Laminate, Walnut
Modernist Rolling Bar Cart in Teak, Formica and White Enameled Metal
By Hans Bolling, Torben Orskov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
laminate trays with teak wood banding. The cart’s geometric silhouette and minimalist profile reflect the
Metal
George Coslin Rosewood and Chrome Serving Bar Cart with Drawers, Italy 1950s
By Bernini, George Coslin
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian bar cart, fully made of rosewood, chrome-plated metal, and white
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Buffalo, NY
This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo
Brass, Steel
George Coslin Serving Bar Cart with Drawers in Rosewood and Chrome, Italy, 1950s
By Bernini, George Coslin
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century Italian bar trolley crafted in a refined mix of rosewood, chrome-plated metal
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Italian Folding Bar Cart in Vibrant Orange and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Beirut, LB
trolley. A perfect blend of mid-century utility and pop-art aesthetics, this piece features two vibrant
Steel, Chrome
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
Glass, Laminate, Mahogany
Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous triangular shaped serving bar cart with removable top tray in a beautiful combination of
Brass
Square Bar Cart in Solid Brass with Smoked Glass, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Italian bar cart in solid brass and smoked glass. This incredibly stylish and unique
Metal, Brass, Chrome
French Cerused Art Deco Style Oak Bar with Bar stools
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind original French bar. 3 gorgeous bar stools. Lots of storage and character. For a chic
Laminate, Oak
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
Brass
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bar. This piece beautifully embodies a blend of Boho chic and tropical aesthetics, featuring
Rattan, Laminate
Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Cork, IE
Skillfully handcrafted from Bamboo, Rattan and Reed, this is a great dry bar with a timeless design
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
H.P. Hansen Designed Folding Danish Teak Dry Bar
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guarantees that this piece will impress from all angles, while the drop-down laminate bar top keeps your
Metal, Chrome
Franziska and James Hoskens Industrial Styled Bar Cart for Hoskens
By Franziska and James Hosken
Located in Cincinnati, OH
private collections, this is a superb quality example of the best of Mid-Century design.
Steel
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.