Trolley / cart by Bieffeplast Padova 1970s
By Bieffeplast
Located in Athens, Attiki
Italian drinks and serving trolley by Bieffeplast Padova. Upper and lower removable and
Metal
joe Columbo art cart Boby by Padova Italia 1968
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black Plastic Boby Art Cart with all drawers and covers, signed on bottom Prouzione Bieffeplast
Two-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1969, the Boby Cart by Joe Colombo was originally conceived as an organizational tool
Plastic
Three-Bay Boby Cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1969, the Boby Cart by Joe Colombo was originally conceived as an organizational tool
Plastic
$975
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek design and functional features make it easy...
Teak
Usm Haller sideboard
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller sideboard by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer. USM takes its initials in 1885 from its founder, Ulrich Schärer, and Münsingen, the Swiss village where he was born. Once the ne...
Metal
Art Deco Bar Cart
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco bar cart, hardwood frame with plywood with black glass button and mirror top on glass (plexiglass?) wheels. Made in Austria in the late 1930s.
Hardwood, Plywood
English Walnut Art Deco Drinks Cart
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Walnut finish Art Deco Drinks Cart / Trolley / Side table. Two tiers with a slight shape to the table. Made in England in 1930s. Good condition for age, with small age-re...
Walnut
19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Hidden antique mirror with drawn glass Three spacious drawers for organized storage Elegant towel holders on both sides Superior craftsmanship and authentic details Durable a...
Oak
$3,387
H 19.1 in Dm 24.41 in
Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arrival, the wheel supported bar cart with 4 ( ...
Metal
$950
H 23 in W 20 in D 16 in
Compact 16x20 Smoked Glass Shelves Two Tier Italian Serving Cart on Wheels MINT
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 16x20 Smoked Glass Shelves Two Tier Italian Serving Cart on Wheels MINT
Chrome
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning midcentury round serving cart in bamboo and metal. This unique piece was produced in Austria in the 1950s.
Metal
$725
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Space Age Orange Plastic Mobile Bar Trolley Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A charming blend of form and function, this vintage bar cart from the 1970s stands as a testament to Italy’s renowned design legacy. Fashioned from a beautiful warm-toned orange pla...
Plastic
A rare mid century modern teak 2 tier bar or serving cart, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
A rare mid century modern 2 tier bar or serving cart, influenced by the clean, functional lines of Hans Jørgen Wegner and possibly manufactured by Remploy, though unmarked. Circa 196...
Teak
$2,664
H 25.6 in W 23.04 in D 23.04 in
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Cart with Wheels in Metal and Glass Italian Manufacture 70s
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Cubic-shaped cart with wheels with frame realized in metal which present a circular void on each side, the top and the bottom of the cart has realized in glass. The cart was design...
Metal
$568 / item
H 34.45 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Arcs Trolley, High, in Auburn Red, by Muller Van Severen for Hay
By HAY, Muller Van Severen
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Belgian duo Muller Van Severen, Arcs Trolley is a functional and decorative trolley encased in a unified chain of vertical arcs. A small piece of furniture with a strong ...
Steel
Vintage italian serving trolley, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fifties two tier serving trolley or bar cart in the style of Cesare Lacca. Fantastically crafted and elegant italian design. Has a handy bottle holder at the top. Good condition. ...
Wood
$1,890
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 22 in
French Modern Style Spherical Two-Tier Patinated Gilt Metal and Glass Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Spherical Two-Tier Patinated Gilt Metal and Glass Bar Cart, Circa 1970s A striking example of French modernist design, this sculptural two-tier bar cart features...
Metal
$8,800
H 51.25 in W 16.25 in D 12.5 in
Valet de Nuit, Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid, attributed to Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare and handsome Jacques Adnet attributed valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermes saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upholstery. Jacques Adnet ...
Metal
$3,387
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Modern Bar Cart or Side Coffee Rolling Table Adjustable Height Design Allegri
By Arredamenti Allegri
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modern bar cart, side or coffee rolling table with adjustable height, in laquered steel and the top in crystal fumè. Orginal Allegri design Parma Measure in cm : H 55/95 W 60 D 40.
Crystal, Steel
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.