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Mid Century Modern Dry Bar with Black Tufted Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dry bar features pressed wood construction, vinyl veneer with faux walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood

Classic Mid Century Modern Dry Bar , glasses & acc. by RMC ROCK-OLA
By Rock-Ola
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Dry Bar , glasses & acc. by RMC ROCK-OLA.. Simple design, retains
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
One of the best pieces we have had in our gallery, this bar from the early sixties was originally
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
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
H 39.77 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning two-piece mid-century bar exudes vintage charm and sophistication, perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar Cabinet
H 41.75 in W 72 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar, Mahogany, Zebra Wood, Onyx, Glass, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Important dry bar, solid wood and zebra wood veneer, "grissinis" decoration mahogany and solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar, Two Sliding Doors, Glass, Walnut - Spain, Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Dry bar with two sliding doors, one in glass with an acid engraved frieze and the other one in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar by Ico Parisi in Mahogany, Glass, Brass - Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Girona, Girona
Dry bar, mahogany veneer, central glass flap door with two small drawers inside, two glass shelves
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar-Counter in Solid Sycamore and Grissini Pattern- Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Dry bar counter, solid sycamore with "grissini" pattern, curved and beveled top with an original
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very elegantly shaped Italian Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, with beveled framed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern MCM Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern dry bar cocktail cabinet, in beautiful wood with top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

1960s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Tall Wood Brass Decorated Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer wood, central
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Dry Bar with Low Back Stools in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern dry bar features teak construction and comes paired with matched
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Teak

Bamboo Wood and Cow Leather Buffet Dry Bar. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Dry bar cabinet or buffet credenza in wood, bamboo, bamboo marquetry, doors
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood, Bamboo, Glass

Rosewood Danish Modern Dry Bar Credenza Cabinet
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern dry bar with sideboard cabinet in rosewood circa 1970’s. Features an expandable
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Hardwood Pagoda Form Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic mid-century modern dry bar cabinet or armoire featuring a hardwood frame embellished with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Three Tier Rolling Bar, Cart or Server, Lucite
Located in Stamford, CT
and stylish mid century modern dry bar, serving cart, or server. The chrome circular wheels make
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s. Made from bent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cocktail bar cabinet made in Denmark in the 1960s. Elegant Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Formica, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s.
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, 1960s.
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern dry bar cabinet cart with two glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France
By Bar Tugas
Located in Girona, Girona
Dry bar "Tugas" on wheels, solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, french polish. Pivoting door with an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Dry Bar Cabinet Walnut
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sophisticated Mid Century Dry Bar with expandable top. Beautiful walnut case topped with sliding
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Walnut

Mid Century Dry Bar Cabinet Walnut
Mid Century Dry Bar Cabinet Walnut
H 32 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Dry Bar
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid Century Modern chrome and glass dry bar. Having three-tiers for bottles and glassware. Along
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Chrome

Stunning Century Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl & Glass Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning burl, brass and glass bar by Century Furniture having two doors with recessed hardware
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid Century Teak Convertible Dry Bar
By D-Scan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood, the bar features a sleek, minimalist design that exudes mid-century charm. Its smooth lines and
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Convertible Dry Bar
Mid Century Teak Convertible Dry Bar
H 45.75 in W 40 in D 16.75 in
1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Walnut Dry Bar. Doors open to reveal bottle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Walnut

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar. Top of globe opens to reveal interior storage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Erik Buch Danish Rosewood Dry Bar
By Erik Buch
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Original Dry bar by Erik Buch 1965. Excellent Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern/Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated smaller Scale Bar Cabinet with 6 drawers on the lower half for storing plates
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood

Incredible Mid-Century Modern Craft Dry Bar Box Sculpture
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For the collector in mind. This Modern crafted and absurdly over complicated design is just
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart/ Rolling Trolley -Floating Dry Bar by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern/ Classic Bar Cart Deluxe by Henredon Fine Furniture. Rolling trolley type
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Pecan Wood Dry Bar Cart Mid Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pecan wood dry bar cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. This lovely little cart
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Mid-20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar / Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet Introducing the Mid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Brown Saltman American Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet
By Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut dry bar cabinet with a rectangular profile and two doors and a top that
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood, Walnut

Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DRY BAR BY KURT OSTERVIG A Mid Century Dry bar designed by Kurt Østervig in the early 1960's with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig
Mid century Danish Dry Bar by Kurt Ostervig
H 45.67 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar Console, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool dry bar console by Arthur Umanoff, freshly painted white top with vintage side bottle top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

1970's Mid Century Modern 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart / Tea Trolley/ Dry Bar- Unused
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart/ Tea Trolley/ Dry Bar. This trolley is in unused
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Metal

Italian 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wine Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet Side Table
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian wallside table or cabinet, ideal as wine holder dry bar or side table with the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Dry Bar Buy Maritian Tagnin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar from the Maritime hotel in Trieste, Italy. Bar is in 2 pieces. The wall part has an inlay wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dry Bar or Server
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
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

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Brass, Wood & Engraved Emerald Green Murano Glass Dry Bar
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
in the back of each side. The 57 cm. round Murano glass plate in the front of the dry bar has been
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Sideboard Credenza c 1950/60's
By France & Daverkosen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern sideboard, credenza, dry bar, constructed of teak, teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Mirror, Rosewood, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Laminate, Wood, Rosewood

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

Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chrome Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chrome Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s. Features a
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

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Chrome

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Dry BAR attributed to Erik Buch, c. 1960's
By Erik Buch
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dry Bar attributed to Erik Buch, c. 1960s. One side features a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Large Dry Bar in Oak, Bronze and Mirror - Belgium, 1940s
Located in Girona, Girona
Large dry bar, stained solid oak wood with a shellac finishing, main block over two large column
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Bronze, Zinc

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern-Style oval bar cabinet with a striking sandstone top. The elegant top is
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
H 40.25 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1960s
H 79.93 in W 55.91 in D 18.31 in
Mid Century Iron and Tile Inlay Bar Cart, Dry Bar, C. 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
unforgettable night at a time. Cheers to that! This bar cart would look effortlessly chic in any mid century
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

1960 Walnut Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet Pull Up Bottle Glass Top Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture, John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Mid-Century Modern American Versatile Walnut Dry Bar, Server or Drinks Cabinet with pull
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar, 1970s
H 81.5 in W 53.15 in D 43.31 in
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago Dry Bar / Cabinet, Server
By Paul Evans, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago dry bar / cabinet, server..Amazing design,, Nice size
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Formica, Walnut

'Dram' Mid-Century Modern Style Dry Bar in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
which add levity and delicacy. It is a mid-century modern inspired piece with a minimalist feel and
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

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Mid Century Modern Dry Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern dry bar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century modern dry bar was constructed with great care. There are 1241 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern dry bar you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern dry bar — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern dry bar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern dry bar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Arthur Umanoff and Willy Rizzo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Dry Bar?

Prices for a mid century modern dry bar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,568.

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 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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.