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Panoplie Scalloped White Oak Bar Cart
Panoplie Scalloped White Oak Bar Cart

Panoplie Scalloped White Oak Bar Cart

$3,200Sale Price / item|25% Off

Panoplie Scalloped White Oak Bar Cart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful white oak bar cart newly made in Los Angeles. Rectangular cart with two tiers and carved

Category

2010s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron  oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron  oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron  oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron  oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Smoked Glass, Oak

Arteriors Bray Oak Bar Cart
Arteriors Bray Oak Bar Cart

Arteriors Bray Oak Bar Cart

By Arteriors

Located in Southampton, NY

Arteriors Brays Bar Cart The Brays Cart takes inspiration from the elegant New York institution

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Cart Server
Vintage Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Cart Server

Vintage Brandt Ranch Oak Bar Cart Server

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful unique Brandt Ranch Oak flip top bar cart. This serving cart is classic Ranch Oak. Cane

Category

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

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart

George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart

By George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson style mid century oak bar cart Bar cart measures: 36.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 26 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Smoked Glass, Oak

1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet

1950's Oak and stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and oak bar cart by Jacques Adnet France Small trace of water / could be re

Category

Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Ceramic, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Ceramic, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Ceramic, Denmark, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and red ceramic tile bar cart or side table designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, oak and rubber bar cart or serving cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Cart, Oak, Brass, Marble, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak, brass and marble bar cart likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 20th Century Americam Classical Oak Tiered Rolling Bar Cart
Late 20th Century Americam Classical Oak Tiered Rolling Bar Cart

Late 20th Century Americam Classical Oak Tiered Rolling Bar Cart

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful handcrafted Late 20th Century Oak Tiered Rolling Bar Cart. Measures 29" in width, 17

Category

Late 20th Century American Classical Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Midcentury Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s

Midcentury Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in oak, designed by Maa. Hans Jørgen Wegner. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bar Cart Table from Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1930
Art Deco Bar Cart Table from Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1930

Art Deco Bar Cart Table from Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1930

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco bar cart from oak and glass, Austria 1930 Art Deco bar cart from oak wood and marquetry

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

1980 This Modern Chrome and Black Oak Large Trolley Bar Cart
1980 This Modern Chrome and Black Oak Large Trolley Bar Cart

1980 This Modern Chrome and Black Oak Large Trolley Bar Cart

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1980, this modern chrome and black oak large trolley bar cart with 2 small and 1 big trail they can

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful, unique 1930s tea trolley bar cart made of solid oak wood
Beautiful, unique 1930s tea trolley bar cart made of solid oak wood

Beautiful, unique 1930s tea trolley bar cart made of solid oak wood

Located in München, DE

Beautiful serving and bar cart made of solid dark oak. Made in Netherlands in the 1930s. Great

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Bar Cart With Extension Made In Oak By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
Bar Cart With Extension Made In Oak By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s

Bar Cart With Extension Made In Oak By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s

By Hundevad & Co.

Located in Lejre, DK

This Danish-designed bar cart, crafted from durable oak, epitomizes the functional elegance of the

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Rustic Organic Oak Vintage Bar Cart Pastel Blue Ceramic Tiles France 1950s
Rustic Organic Oak Vintage Bar Cart Pastel Blue Ceramic Tiles France 1950s

Rustic Organic Oak Vintage Bar Cart Pastel Blue Ceramic Tiles France 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Rustic Mid Century Modern organic vintage bar cart from solid oak and beautifully pastel blue

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Scandinavian Modern bar cart trolley by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Made in the 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Stoneware, Oak

Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart
Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart

Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Cart in very good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Oak

Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's
Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's

Reconstruction Bar Cart, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Interesting bar close to Bertrand Durusell’s creation, steel and oak ply construction on four

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's

Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's

Located in New York, NY

The perfect bar for a beach house. Veneered in oak and wrapped in split rattan.

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Gilbert Rohde Style Art Deco Glass & Cerused Oak Bar or Serving Cart on Wheels
Gilbert Rohde Style Art Deco Glass & Cerused Oak Bar or Serving Cart on Wheels

Gilbert Rohde Style Art Deco Glass & Cerused Oak Bar or Serving Cart on Wheels

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in St. Louis, MO

Often attributed to Art Deco designer Gilbert Rohde, this all original bar cart is made of cerused

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Oak

MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s

MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

from solid oak, this piece exudes both beauty and functionality. Despite its age, it remains in

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Bar Cart w/ Pink Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron Bar Cart w/ Pink Ceramic

Guillerme et Chambron Bar Cart w/ Pink Ceramic

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guillerme et Chambron rolling trolly / bar cart, France 1950's Oak frame with two shelves and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Louis XV Style Bar Cart in Oak with Mirror Top and Glass, Italy 1930s
Louis XV Style Bar Cart in Oak with Mirror Top and Glass, Italy 1930s

Louis XV Style Bar Cart in Oak with Mirror Top and Glass, Italy 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Louis XV style serving bar trolley in curved oakwood with mirrored top. This charming

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak

Hollywood Regency Wood Inlaid Bar Cart
Hollywood Regency Wood Inlaid Bar Cart

Hollywood Regency Wood Inlaid Bar Cart

Located in Astoria, NY

Hollywood regency floral motif mahogany and oak wood marquetry inlaid bar cart with two tiers, two

Category

20th Century Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900

Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

circa 1900 oak drink cart from England. The top has a beveled edge and two leaves. The leaves lift

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming oak collapsible shopping cart on caster wheels (ca. late 1930s/early 1940s, USA). This

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf
1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf

1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf

Located in Chicago, IL

1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Pottery, Oak

Rare Oak and Blue Stitched Leather Drop-Leaf Table / Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
Rare Oak and Blue Stitched Leather Drop-Leaf Table / Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

Rare Oak and Blue Stitched Leather Drop-Leaf Table / Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare oak and blue stitched leather folding bar cart by Jacques Adnet. With brass on legs The width

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Swedish Designer, Serving Cart, Oak, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Serving Cart, Oak, Metal, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Serving Cart, Oak, Metal, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and metal serving cart or bar cart designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Moderate wear

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

French Bar Cart in the style of Guillerme et Chambron
French Bar Cart in the style of Guillerme et Chambron

French Bar Cart in the style of Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful two tier oak wood bar cart in the style of Guillerme et Chambron from France, 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart
Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart

Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart will make a charming addition to your

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Bar Cart with Solid Wood Structure and Wheels, Italy 1980s
Vintage Bar Cart with Solid Wood Structure and Wheels, Italy 1980s

Vintage Bar Cart with Solid Wood Structure and Wheels, Italy 1980s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Bar Cart with Solid Wood Structure and Wheels, Italy 1980s This vintage bar cart from the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ash, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Oak Serving Cart by Hans Wegner
Mid-Century Danish Oak Serving Cart by Hans Wegner

Mid-Century Danish Oak Serving Cart by Hans Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted with the timeless elegance of Danish design, this mid-century serving cart by Hans Wegner

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order

‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Original ‘Library Cart' with three dovetailed shelves supported by high sided end panels

Category

2010s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

"Pedro" bar cart Modernist style, painted steel and natural wood
"Pedro" bar cart Modernist style, painted steel and natural wood

"Pedro" bar cart Modernist style, painted steel and natural wood

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

With the Pedro trolley, Alessandra pays a loving tribute to her father. The light and functional piece has an interesting detail: the smaller top tray is movable, allowing you to use...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatile, it is a smart

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style Painted Steel natural wood and removable mirror
"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style Painted Steel natural wood and removable mirror

"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style Painted Steel natural wood and removable mirror

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Lola". Elegant and versatile, it is a smart

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Vintage Oak & Laminate Serving Cart for J.B. Van Sciver
Vintage Oak & Laminate Serving Cart for J.B. Van Sciver

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

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful design for a indoor outdoor, (poolside), iron bar cart with an surfboard shaped oak top

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-century modern Bar Cart with 2 removable Trays in Rosewood veneer, Italy 60s
Mid-century modern Bar Cart with 2 removable Trays in Rosewood veneer, Italy 60s

Mid-century modern Bar Cart with 2 removable Trays in Rosewood veneer, Italy 60s

By Franco Albini, Poltronova

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a very complete and high quality Mid Century Modern bar cart. Most likely made in

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Plywood

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Trolley Bar, 1920s
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Trolley Bar, 1920s

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Trolley Bar, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20Th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Trolley Bar or Serving Table, 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Two-Level Serving Cart In Solid Oak And Glass - Italy 1940
Mid-Century Modern Two-Level Serving Cart In Solid Oak And Glass - Italy 1940

Mid-Century Modern Two-Level Serving Cart In Solid Oak And Glass - Italy 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Two-level serving cart with solid oak structure and braces, glass tops, original wheels. Shellac

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Oak

Industrial Rolling Cart with Retractable Handle
Industrial Rolling Cart with Retractable Handle

Industrial Rolling Cart with Retractable Handle

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual industrial rolling cart with retractable handle. Red painted steel with solid oak top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Oak Tea Wagon Or Bar Trolley With Brass Hardware On Casters
Arts & Crafts Oak Tea Wagon Or Bar Trolley With Brass Hardware On Casters

Arts & Crafts Oak Tea Wagon Or Bar Trolley With Brass Hardware On Casters

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful Arts & Crafts handmade solid Oak tea wagon cum bar trolley. Clean aesthetic. Renewed

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Industrial Island / Bar Rolling Table
Industrial Island / Bar Rolling Table

Industrial Island / Bar Rolling Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Printer's Turtle Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 28" x 38 1/2" high Materials: Oak & Steel

Category

20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Ejes Bar Table by Arturo Verástegui
Ejes Bar Table by Arturo Verástegui

Ejes Bar Table by Arturo Verástegui

By Arturo Verástegui

Located in Geneve, CH

Ejes bar table by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 250 x W 55 x H 70 cm Materials: oak wood

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

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Oak Bar Cart For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of oak bar cart you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are 186 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of oak bar cart you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of oak bar cart — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of oak bar cart made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of oak bar cart has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arthur Umanoff, Alessandra Delgado and Chris Earl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oak Bar Cart?

The average selling price for a piece of oak bar cart at 1stDibs is $1,717, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.

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 Oak 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.