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Mid 20th Century Lawyers Coffin - Bar Cabinet, with retractable shelf.
Mid 20th Century Lawyers Coffin - Bar Cabinet, with retractable shelf.

Mid 20th Century Lawyers Coffin - Bar Cabinet, with retractable shelf.

Located in New York, NY

Bar Cabinet, in the form of a Lawyer's coffin.  The inside storage compartment raises when you open the two top doors to become a serving area.It has a lower shelf for additional sto...

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Mid-20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Three Tier Brass & Glass Bar Trolley by Maison Bagues
20th Century French Three Tier Brass & Glass Bar Trolley by Maison Bagues

20th Century French Three Tier Brass & Glass Bar Trolley by Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A mid 20th century French brass bar cart with retractable sliding serving trays set with smoked glass, by a renowned design house Maison Bagues.

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20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Furniture Mahogany Veneer Brass Glass Foam Padding and Fabric, 1950s
Furniture Mahogany Veneer Brass Glass Foam Padding and Fabric, 1950s

Furniture Mahogany Veneer Brass Glass Foam Padding and Fabric, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Furniture for living area; unique piece, privately commissionated, composed of a wainscouting with retractable shelfs, bar furniture with glass made sliding doors, brass pillar with ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet
Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet

Italian Modern Fratelli Reguitti Sculptural Stained Mahogany X-Form Valet

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early example composed of a sculptural stained mahogany 'x' frame with hanger and change or cufflink holder all supported by a trestle base with double rack for shoes and four caster...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti

Sculptural Italian Modernist Beech and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti

By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Composed of a sinuous beechwood frame with hanger surmounted by a brass ball finial and molded change/cufflink holder with a retractable top bar and brass wire rack (both intended fo...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Metal Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Metal Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Metal Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Retractable bar cabinet with open shelves. Mahogany veneer, metal uprights with brass feet.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Bar Cart with Retractable Shelves
Brass Bar Cart with Retractable Shelves

Brass Bar Cart with Retractable Shelves

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H 32 in W 32.5 in D 18 in

Brass Bar Cart with Retractable Shelves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass bar cart with retractable shelves.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Verre eglomise breakfront/bar
Verre eglomise breakfront/bar

Verre eglomise breakfront/bar

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H 78 in W 49.5 in D 19 in

Verre eglomise breakfront/bar

Located in New York, NY

Verre eglomise breakfront/bar with retractable preparation surface. Features neo-classical decoupage elements and interior bar compartment.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Dry Bars

Antique English Mahogany Surprise Bar with Tantalus Set
Antique English Mahogany Surprise Bar with Tantalus Set

Antique English Mahogany Surprise Bar with Tantalus Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany Surprise Bar with retractable top, can be a bar or a side table.

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Vintage 1930s English Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Retractable Rosewood Bar Cart
Danish Modern Retractable Rosewood Bar Cart

Danish Modern Retractable Rosewood Bar Cart

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H 22 in W 26.75 in D 21.5 in

Danish Modern Retractable Rosewood Bar Cart

Located in Denton, TX

Danish modern mechanical bar cart that can be used as a end table and by simply pushing down on the top releases the centre panel to rise up and expose a hidden bar storage area Hei...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Miniature Retractable Ladder
Miniature Retractable Ladder

Miniature Retractable Ladder

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H 26.75 in W 12 in D 6.25 in

Miniature Retractable Ladder

Located in Culver City, CA

Mahogany, steel, brass, copper, and rope patent model. Lever on the front of the cart that when pulled down and locked in place, raises the ladder on two geared arms with a drawstring.

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Antique 1880s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Italian Midcentury Wood Red Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Wood Red Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Wood Red Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in MIlano, IT

Below this there are two shelves with a mirrored bottom and a red painted glass shelf. Switch present. The bar peninsula with retractable metal shelf is mobile thanks to one of the ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Catonvielle, FR

This anthropomorphic valet has a hanger, a shelf and two retractable tie-bars. The base mounted on casters receives a shoe rack.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sutherland Table, Labeled, British, ca. 1900
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sutherland Table, Labeled, British, ca. 1900

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sutherland Table, Labeled, British, ca. 1900

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Arts and Crafts drop-leaf Sutherland table, the narrow tabletop in mahogany (slight sun fading), with two canted-form mahogany drop-leaves, on an Arts & Crafts, slated and flared bas...

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Antique Early 1900s Welsh Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Table, 1950
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Table, 1950

Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Table, 1950

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Puglia, Puglia

As shown in the photo, the upper part has retractable bars that act as a support for any extensions, missing extensions.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

An Early 20th Century Novelty Retractable Roundlet Corkscrew, USA Circa 1900
An Early 20th Century Novelty Retractable Roundlet Corkscrew, USA Circa 1900

An Early 20th Century Novelty Retractable Roundlet Corkscrew, USA Circa 1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The bullet shaped body constructed in 2 sections and unscrewing to reveal a collapsible retracting steel helix, the underside bearing stamped marks ‘Williamson & Co. New Jersey USA. ...

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Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

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H 71 in W 41.5 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning faceted walnut wardrobe with multiple storage cubbies, retractable hanger bar and two drawers below. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

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H 69.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wardrobe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning faceted walnut wardrobe with multiple storage cubbies, retractable hanger bar and two drawers below. Impressive louvered front design that is sure to complement any home, bu...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage, French, Retractable 150 Bottle Capacity Wire Wine Bottle Rack
Vintage, French, Retractable 150 Bottle Capacity Wire Wine Bottle Rack

Vintage, French, Retractable 150 Bottle Capacity Wire Wine Bottle Rack

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage 150 bottle capacity wine rack is by the Rigidex and was recently purchased in London and dates to the 1960s. The piece can be attached to the wall for stability and is a...

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Late 20th Century French Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron
Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron

Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Wardrobe - secretary Geminimodel in oakwood French design 1960s by Guillerme and Chambron (the famous duo of designers from France for "Votre Maison" editions, from 1953-1979) Sober...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Leather

Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron
Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron

Wardrobe-Secretary "Gemini" Model Oak 1960s French Design Guillerme & Chambron

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Wardrobe - secretary Gemini model in oakwood French design 1960s by Guillerme and Chambron (the famous duo of designers from France for "Votre Maison" editions, from 1953-1979) Sobe...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
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By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
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By Gianni Songia, Sormani

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Model GS195 sofa or daybed designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani in the early 1960s. The design is defined by its architectural rosewood frame and generous leather cushions, with thr...

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Leather, Wood

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By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...

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By Maison Charles

Located in Austin, TX

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By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

$13,915

H 42.4 in W 96 in D 31 in

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

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Retractable Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retractable bar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retractable bar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage retractable bar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a retractable bar — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right retractable bar, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made retractable bar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retractable Bar?

Prices for a retractable bar start at $375 and top out at $52,080 with the average selling for $2,510.