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Scandinavian Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It consists of a solid teak top board, resting on an oak frame. Condition: The table top has...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Scandinavian Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
$2,403
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural two-tier maple serving cart with beautiful textured glass top on three metal casters
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart
$1,250
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley By Arrebo Mobler
By Arrebo Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish Modern rosewood trolley bar cart was manufactured by Arrebo Mobler of Denmark, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdom Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern bar cart features rich teak finish and smooth rolling casters for
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Danish Modern beech blonde flip top Bar Cart Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Scandinavian Danish modern blonde beech bar cart server with flip top and a lower removable
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drop Leaf Expanding Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern, rosewood, extendable drop leaf bar cart or serving trolley was created by
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Scandinavian pinewood folding serving trolley / drinks cart. Solid pinewood construction
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Pine

1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley
1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley
$578 Sale Price
35% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 19.3 in
Ludvig Pontoppidan Bar Cart
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ludvig Pontoppidan bar cart in mahogany Top plate with black formica. Mounted on steel wheels
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Ludvig Pontoppidan Bar Cart
Ludvig Pontoppidan Bar Cart
$2,884
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
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

Scandinavian Modern Brass Acrylic Bar Cart Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Chic 1950s Scandinavian modern brass bar cart designed by Josef Frank and manufactured for Svenskt
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Expanding Bar or Cocktail Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak expanding bar or cocktail cart by Poul Hundevad
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley No.2
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Scandinavian pinewood folding serving trolley / drinks cart. Solid pinewood construction
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Pine

1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley No.2
1970's Scandinavian Pinewood Folding Serving Trolley No.2
$680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 19.3 in
Scandinavian Modern Style Two-Tier Fold-Up Rolling Bar Cart with Removable Trays
Located in Germantown, MD
A Scandinavian Modern Style Two-Tier Fold-Up Rolling Bar Cart with two Removable Trays and two fold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embark on a journey back in time with this exquisite Scandinavian Teak Bar Cart, a paragon of
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart
$581 Sale Price
35% Off
H 28 in W 31 in D 17.25 in
1960s Herbert Hirche Serving Trolley / Bar Cart Christian Holzäpfel KG, Germany
By Christian Holzäpfel, Herbert Hirche
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Herbert Hirche 1960's black colored metal and original corrugated glass serving cart
Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1960s Herbert Hirche Serving Trolley / Bar Cart Christian Holzäpfel KG, Germany
1960s Herbert Hirche Serving Trolley / Bar Cart Christian Holzäpfel KG, Germany
$1,321 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.08 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Bar Cart, Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker, bar cart in rosewood. Mounted on wheels. Made in the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker Bar Cart, Rosewood, 1960s
Danish Cabinetmaker Bar Cart, Rosewood, 1960s
$1,922
H 22.05 in W 18.9 in D 30.32 in
Teak Reversible Tray Top Bar Cart or Tea Trolley by Sika Mobler, Denmark
By Sika Møbler
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern teak bar cart or tea trolley has awesome lines! It features trapezoidal shaped sides
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
both mid-century functionality and Scandinavian refinement—ideal as a bar cart, side table, or serving
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Trolley with Mirror Top, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare cubic service table / trolley / bar cart. Structure in solid teak. A mirror acts as a top
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Teak Trolley with Mirror Top, circa 1970
Scandinavian Modern Teak Trolley with Mirror Top, circa 1970
$1,442 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 23.23 in
Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in
Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

Bar Cart, Pauli E. Blomstedt, Heteka, Finland, 1930s
By Heteka, Pauli Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bar Cart, designed by Pauli E. Blomstedt, manufactured by Heteka, Finland, 1930s. Metal frame with
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Bar Cart, Pauli E. Blomstedt, Heteka, Finland, 1930s
Bar Cart, Pauli E. Blomstedt, Heteka, Finland, 1930s
$3,004
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Swedish Solid Pine Serving or Bar Cart
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish vintage bar cart made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The cart is made in
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Vintage Swedish Solid Pine Serving or Bar Cart
Vintage Swedish Solid Pine Serving or Bar Cart
$3,425
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley in mahogany, designed and made in Denmark 1950s. original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany, Made in Denmark 1950s
$4,500
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Mobile Bar Trolley by Palle Pedersen & Erik Andersen for Sibast Furniture, 1965
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and functional Scandinavian Modern bar cart designed by Arne Vodder. This cart features
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Refinshed Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Danish Expanding Teak Bar Cart
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Dyrlund, Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Hundevad Danish teak serving cart is more than meets the eye. Compact and unassuming until the party starts
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally fabulous teak bar cart by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fixed trays are 19.5 x 27.5 and 15.5 x
Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Bar Cart in Mahogany Designed by Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with removable top in mahogany, designed and made by Rud Rasmussen. Great original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Teak Bar Cart With Serving Trays - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Mid-Century Modern Swedish teak bar cart is a sophisticated blend of function and
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Bar Cart With Serving Trays - Set of 3
Vintage Swedish Teak Bar Cart With Serving Trays - Set of 3
$2,450 / set
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 17.25 in
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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, by Poul Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bar cart with serving tray by Poul Hundevad, circa 1960s. This stunning two-level rolling
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century
By Poul Hundevad, John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A sturdy John Stuart bar cart marked with the John Stuart button and stamped "Made in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
for serving, while the fixed lower shelf is designed to hold bottles, decanters and assorted bar ware
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Poul Hundevad Attrib. Danish Modern Expanding Rolling Bar Cart /Serving Console
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Poul Hundevad attributed. Danish Modern expanding rolling bar cart /serving console, Ingenious
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1960s Teak Serving Trolley Jie Gantofta String Serving Trolley Made in Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Krefeld, DE
Scandinavian Modern two-tier rolling teak and black colored metal serving cart. Design and produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Swedish bar cart in pine from the 70s attr. to Sven Larsson
By Sven Larsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Swedish bar cart in pine from the 70s attr. to Sven Larsson in good used condition with signs of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Pine

Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Munich, DE
Light and easy to store foldable table with a nice print by Josef Frank.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica

Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with a base of chromed metal and two serving trays in rosewood and white formica. Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
$4,200
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern Two-Tier Extendable Bar Cart with Leaf by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aksel Kjersgaard teak bar cart / tea trolley with a shallow storage drawer and an extendable leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal Bruksbo, Norway 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Designed for Bruksbo, this rare rosewood bar cabinet impresses with its fold-out top, brass hinges
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 99, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Serving cart/trolley designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by his company Artek in Finland in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 99, Artek 1960s
Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 99, Artek 1960s
$5,960
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
Serving Trolley "Casino" Bra Bohag, design Engström, Myrstrand
By Bra Bohag Bjärnum, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern serving trolley, bar cart, hardwood frame with plywood with two drawels, legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Svenskt Tenn Serving Trolley in Green Lacquered Metal
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svenskt Tenn, bar cart or serving trolley, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s Practical and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Svenskt Tenn Serving Trolley in Green Lacquered Metal
Svenskt Tenn Serving Trolley in Green Lacquered Metal
$11,000
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Argelato, BO
time at the Milan Triennale in 1936. The bar or tea trolley features a birch wood frame and white
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland
Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland
$3,364
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig, 1960 denmark.
By Poul Jensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig,1960 denmark. and drink trolley designed by the Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig, 1960 denmark.
Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig, 1960 denmark.
$835
H 11.82 in W 27.96 in D 17.33 in
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
$4,807
H 24.41 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
Ludvig Pontoppidan Trolley Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Authentic Tea Trolley 901 in Birch by Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Hella Jongerius, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Authentic tea trolley 901 in birch and white laminate by Alvar Aalto & Artek. Alvar Aalto's tea
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar ...

Materials

Birch

Authentic Tea Trolley 901 in Birch by Alvar Aalto & Artek
Authentic Tea Trolley 901 in Birch by Alvar Aalto & Artek
$3,870 / item
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Frode Holm Trolley Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley designed by Frode Holm. Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Frode Holm Trolley Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark
Frode Holm Trolley Produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark
$4,206
H 23.23 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940's
By Robert Wengler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Cane and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Cane, Bamboo

Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940's
Trolley in Cane and Rattan by Robert Wengler, 1940's
$4,807
H 27.37 in W 16.93 in D 37.01 in
Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adorable serving cart by Carl Malmsten, called “Kalasskrindan”, which means “Party Trolley”. Sleek
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Pine

Danish Teak Serving Cart
Located in Highland, IN
serving or bar cart. The sculpted sides with flowing lines and integrated handles offer an opaque
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Serving Cart
Danish Teak Serving Cart
$2,600
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 30 in
1960’s Hans J. Wegner AT-48 teak serving trolley - P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Hans J. Wegner AT-48 teak serving trolley / table. Produced by Poul Jeppesen Möbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

1960’s Hans J. Wegner AT-48 teak serving trolley - P. Jeppesen
1960’s Hans J. Wegner AT-48 teak serving trolley - P. Jeppesen
$1,390 / item
H 23.04 in W 30.32 in D 22.45 in
Rare 1960s Model 5370 Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Beerse, VAN
Wooden trolley in solid oak and black formica designed by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Oak

Alvar Aalto, Birch Serving Trolley, Model 98/901, Designed 1935, Finmar Label
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, model 98/901 serving trolley, for tea or drinks, designed in 1935 this is an early
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch, Paint

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Scandinavian Bar Carts For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Scandinavian bar carts for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian bar carts — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Scandinavian bar carts have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian bar carts made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Scandinavian bar carts are appealing in their simplicity, but Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Poul Hundevad and Johannes Andersen produced popular Scandinavian bar carts that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Bar Carts?

Prices for Scandinavian bar carts start at $395 and top out at $23,483 with the average selling for $1,650.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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 Scandinavian Bar Carts
  • 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.