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Petite Bar Cart

Mid Century Modern Petite Bar Cart with Brass Accents
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern bar cart features metal construction, petite design, black painted top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Petite Bar Cart with Brass Accents
Mid Century Modern Petite Bar Cart with Brass Accents
$397 Sale Price
50% Off
H 25 in W 20 in D 16.25 in
Italian Vintage Bar Cart
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming petite bar cart crafted in Italy. The sleek metal frame retains a great luster that
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Italian Vintage Bar Cart
Italian Vintage Bar Cart
$450
H 30 in W 26 in D 16 in
Petite Brass Italian Bar Cart
Located in Hanover, MA
Petite solid brass bar cart or trolley perfect for martinis or Italian ices. 27.” high 32” high to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Petite Brass Italian Bar Cart
Petite Brass Italian Bar Cart
$2,275
H 32 in W 15 in D 10 in
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table. Direct from France
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table. Direct from France
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid Century French Sculptural Petite Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass C1948
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant with fine brass castings in a petite bar serving cart from France. Two black glass
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Vintage 1940s French Baroque Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Petite Tea Trolley / Bar Cart in Solid Teak by Sika Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Sika Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts functional and beauty this exceptional Danish-made bar cart is a must-have for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bar Trolley Cart by Ferronnerie D'art, Paris
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Quality piece of functional art, circa 1950s. Petite sculpted metalwork bar trolley cart marked
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Iron

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#3810 Pair of Petite Brass Serving Carts
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of simple small brass trolleys. Black glass shelves, brass frame, on original castors.
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

#3810 Pair of Petite Brass Serving Carts
#3810 Pair of Petite Brass Serving Carts
H 23 in W 26.5 in D 16.5 in
Karl Springer Petite Telephone Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Petite white embossed leather Karl Springer telephone table on brass casters.
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Vintage 1970s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Petite Telephone Table
Karl Springer Petite Telephone Table
H 15 in W 9 in D 12.5 in
Mid Century Green Glass Ice Bucket with Stainless Handle
Located in Draper, UT
Mid Century Green Glass Ice Bucket with Stainless Handle. Petite size perfect for a bar cart. 5 15
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Antique Petite Bar Cart
Located in Austin, TX
Bar cart from France made of silver plated brass. The top tray can be lifted off for use. Both the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Antique Petite Bar Cart
French Antique Petite Bar Cart
H 24.125 in Dm 14.5 in
Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered goatskin with gilt metal frame. Marked on underside of top tier with paper label.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart
H 20 in W 21.5 in D 13 in
Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare petit liquor or bar cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy. It's composed of two dyed (mahagany) and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
H 21.25 in W 22.04 in D 13.38 in
Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant liquor or bar cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy. It's composed of two dyed emerald green
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Petite Bar Cart in the Manner of Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts functionality and elegance this splendid little bar cart is perfect for those limited
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Petite Bar Cart in Bentwood with Removable Tray in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile and unique small bar cart with wood casters and removable double-sided tray top , very
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bentwood

French Brass Bar Cart with Removable Tray
Located in Buchanan, NY
Petite bar cart on wheels with removable tray top.
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Vintage 1960s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Twentieth Century French Brass Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
cart offers both function and style. With a pleasant patina and gently curved edges, this petite bar
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20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Twentieth Century French Brass Bar Cart
Twentieth Century French Brass Bar Cart
H 21.3 in W 19.7 in D 15 in
Hollywood Regency Petite Bar Cart in Goatskin by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and versatile oval small bar cart by Aldo Tura, made in Italy, with brass fittings
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Petite Goatskin Bar Cart with Removable Serving Tray by Aldo Tura, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Petite goatskin bar cart with removable serving tray by Aldo Tura, Italy. Condition is excellent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Petite Mid-20th Century French Brass and Glass Bar Cart, with Removable Tray
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-century French oval brass bar cart features a removable tray on top. The tray is fitted
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Bar Cart
Located in Hanover, MA
Petite and sweet bar cart / serving trolley in brass and solid ash, newly refinished. Two tiers of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Bar Cart
1940's Italian Bar Cart
H 28 in W 18 in D 24 in
20th Century French Wooden Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
and four petite wheels, this bar cart is ready to roll into its next job.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Oak

20th Century French Wooden Bar Cart
20th Century French Wooden Bar Cart
H 27.6 in W 21.1 in D 30.7 in
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.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Chrome Bar Cart
20th Century French Chrome Bar Cart
H 29.5 in W 21.7 in D 26.8 in
Petite Vintage French Oval Beverage Cart w/Tray Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Here's classic cart from France with petite proportions but, tons of style and character. A
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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Style Petite Brass Cart / Sidetable on Casters
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely petite brass and glass cart on casters features two removeable trays (SEE detail images
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Petite French Lady's 3 Tier Perfumery or Dessert Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
quality finds, rarely do we see perfumeries. Typically much smaller than a bar cart, perfumeries like this
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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Rattan "French Riviera" Petite Bar, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This very casual, tropical-themed “Tiki” bar features an interior shelf and a black synthetic top
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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Aubergine Goatskin Parchment Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 1970s two-tier bar cart designed by Aldo Tura. This piece features two oval trays covered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 19th Century Pine Trolleys with Petite Finials and Brass Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular top accented with petite finials in the corners. A lower shelf is secured between four slender
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Antique 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Pine

Pennsylvania House Georgian Cherry Petite Flip Top Buffet Server Dry Bar Cart
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Penn, circa 1970s. House server or bar cabinet. Made from solid cherry with three drawers, lower
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Dry Bars

Materials

Cherry

Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare petit liquor or bar cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy. It's composed of two dyed (mahagany) and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
Aldo Tura Petite Bar Cart or Side Table
H 23.62 in W 16.14 in D 14.56 in
Vintage Tea Cart Bar Cart Serving Tray in Silver Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage tea cart serving tray in silver finish Petite bar cart in a silver finish, with rubber
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20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Petite Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful petite bar cart by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura, featuring the designers distinct
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Très Petite Tea Cart or Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French très petite brass bar cart or tea cart in its original finish. Please note some
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Très Petite Tea Cart or Bar Cart
Vintage French Très Petite Tea Cart or Bar Cart
H 23.63 in W 16.88 in D 10.38 in
Petite Aldo Tura Parchment Bar Cart Trolley
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Petite Aldo Tura parchment bar cart.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Goatskin

Vintage Petite Deco Glass Tea/Bar cart in the manner of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Petite Deco Glass Tea/Bar cart. Designer unknown. Very much in the manner of Gilbert Rohde.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Polished Nickel Bar Cart with Three Round Mirrored Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian polished nickel bar cart from the mid 20th century, with three circular shelves
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Nickel

Aldo Tura Bar Cart or Side Table from Brown Parchment, circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
Petite liquor or bar cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy. It's composed of two dyed and lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura 1950s Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley or Stand in Cream Italian Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Petite circular Italian 1950s bar cart, drinks trolley by Aldo Tura, Milan. Beautiful cream colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Petite Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Antique Petite Bar Cart, Brass and Wood with Two Shelves and Castor Feet, French, Circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Petite Bar Cart
Petite Bar Cart
H 27 in Dm 10.5 in
Faux Bamboo Petite Brass Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass Bar Cart has two tiers of smoked glass. Perfect size!
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20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Petite Brass Bar Cart
Faux Bamboo Petite Brass Bar Cart
H 29 in W 29 in D 15 in
#3709 Petite Round Trolley/ Serving Cart
Located in New York, NY
Tuck this petite round trolley anywhere in your apartment or house. The diameter is 16 1/2" but it
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Vintage 1940s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Danish Bar Cart/Side Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This petite bar and/or tea cart features Danish design elements and its original brass castors make
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Vintage 1950s Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Danish Bar Cart/Side Table
Danish Bar Cart/Side Table
H 24 in W 25 in D 19 in
Petite Telephone Table by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A petite telephone table covered in embossed black leather on brass casters. By Karl Springer
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Vintage 1970s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather

Petite Telephone Table by Karl Springer
Petite Telephone Table by Karl Springer
H 13.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
French Mid Century Petite Serving Table
Located in Austin, TX
A charming 1950's petite Brass Serving Table with two removable smoked glass tops. The Mini-Table
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

French Mid Century Petite Serving Table
French Mid Century Petite Serving Table
H 17.25 in W 19.25 in D 12 in
Floating Rolling Expandable Petit Dry Bar Serving Cart
By Mastercraft
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed rolling expandable and folding petite bar serving cart, with storage and nickel accent
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

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By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Padova, IT
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By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
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1960s Gorgeous Bamboo Serving Cart Trolley by Franco Albini.
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
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1960s Gorgeous Bamboo Serving Cart Trolley by Franco Albini.
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Petite Bar Cart For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of petite bar cart on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and animal skin, every piece of petite bar cart was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of petite bar cart — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of petite bar cart is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Aldo Tura and Karl Springer each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of petite bar cart that is worth considering.

How Much is a Petite Bar Cart?

A piece of petite bar cart can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $6,975.

Finding the Right 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 Petite Bar Cart
  • 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.