$1,395
H 30 in W 42 in D 24 in
1960s Midcentury Rattan Iron Tea Cart Attributed Arthur Umanoff Unmarked
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Forest Grove, PA
. The two-tiered serving or tea trolley features a woven rattan top with a removable basket, a black
Iron
$6,850
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900 for Artek. Birch and Rattan.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alvar Aalto iconic Tea Cart 900 produced by Artek. This example is in very good condition with few
Rattan, Birch
$8,500
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the
Rattan, Birch
Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Round Rattan Bar Cart. The round rattan columns topped with a chrome cap. The shelves
Cane, Rattan
Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 900 cart, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Birch frame, ceramic tiles
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Mid-Century Bamboo Tea Cart by Flicks Reed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rustic style rolling cart is ready for entertaining! Dark bamboo frame with accenting rattan
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Vintage Serving Cart / Tea Trolley from the 1950s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This Danish vintage serving cart and/or tea trolley from the 1950s is a stylish piece with an
Rattan, Teak
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wheels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored single-strand rattan bar cart or tea cart with a top handle and front wheels. The bar cart
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,871
H 24.02 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
1960s White Bar Cart / Tea Trolley with Wicker Basket and Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cork, IE
UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! This rather unique tea
Metal
$6,000
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Birch, Rattan
$6,000
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 25.5 in
1970s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley in Birch with Ceramic Tile
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tea Trolley 900, originally designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World
Birch, Rattan
Anton Kildeberg Teak & Rattan Bar Cart / Tea Trolley
By Anton Kildeberg
Located in Mississauga, CA
rattan shelf at the bottom. This gorgeous tea trolley is on wheels and has beautifully curved lines
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Chinoiserie Rose Finish Rattan and Brass Bar/Tea Cart
Located in Delray Beach, FL
/Tea Cart. Featuring a sophisticated rose finish with brass accents and a top smoked glass tray, this
Brass
Model 900 Tea Cart, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1980/1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 900 tea cart, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1980/1990s. Birch frame
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Model 900 Tea Cart by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
hand-painted ceramic tiles and a rattan basket. The tea trolley was inspired by British tea culture
Ceramic, Rattan, Bentwood
Sold
H 23.43 in W 35.83 in D 25.4 in
Tea Cart Model 900, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Mid-20th
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Tea cart model 900, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Ceramic, Rattan, Rubber, Birch, Paint
Vintage Alvar Aalto ‘Tea Trolley’ Cart 900, Artek Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
Vintage ‘Tea Trolley 900’ cart designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
1960s Sculptural Woven Rattan Bar Tea Cart
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The rare woven sculptural rattan cart is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and
Rattan, Wood
Antique French Tea Trolley in Iron and Rattan, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tea trolley, circa 1960. By unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with some
Iron
1970s Rattan and Glass Tea Cart
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, elegant, and hard to find rattan and glass shelves tea cart, with chrome caps and nice
Chrome
Rattan Tea Cart
Located in New York, NY
Double-tiered serving cart on wheels.
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 23.5 in W 38 in D 17.25 in
Danish 1940s-1950s Bar or Tea Cart of Rattan with Inset Glass Surfaces
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1940s-1950s bar or tea cart of a rattan frame with a inset glass top and a bottom inset
Rattan
Tea Cart by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, this tea cart comprises a wrought-iron frame, a slatted wood
Wrought Iron
Rattan Serving/Tea Cart
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Large rattan serving cart. Dimensions: 36.5 long x 20.5 wide x 32.5 tall. Outside width including
Metal
$7,442
H 29.53 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Large Expandable Alvar Aalto Wooden Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. The body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. An extension leaf t...
Birch, Oak
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$6,199 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,869Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Metal
$6,996
H 20.67 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
Birch
Vintage Aalto Table Round (Table 91) by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The Aalto Table conveys a relaxed familiarity that resists categorisation. With legs and edge-bands of Finnish birch, it radiates natural beauty and warmth, moving easily between p...
Bentwood
$6,409Sale Price|30% Off
H 23.23 in W 35.83 in D 25.6 in
Model 900 Tea Trolley by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s/70s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s in Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The rattan box is original and has some darkened spots th...
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
$11,522
H 23.23 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Alvar Aalto Tea Cart 900 Artek, 1937, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern Oorganic vintage tea cart 900 by Alvar Aalto for Artek designed 1937 Finland and manufactured 1980s. A wonderful timeless tea cart or bar cart by Alvar Aalto mod...
Birch
$4,679
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Tea Cart Model 901, produced by Artek, circa 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced during the 1980s by Artek.
Birch
$5,282Sale Price|30% Off
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Tea Trolley Model 901 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1990s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Greding, DE
Beech tea trolley with white disc wheels and black shelves.
Wood
$4,211
H 23.23 in W 35.83 in D 24.61 in
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish modern wood, wicker Cart Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar AAlto for Artek, 1970s Cart mod. Tea Trolley 900 in light wood, wicker and white ceramic. The rectangular top features squar...
Ceramic, Wicker, Wood
$9,475
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles & Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The trolley is in very good original condition wit...
Ceramic, Rattan, Beech
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.