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Danish Modern Bar Cart with Expandable Top
Danish Modern Bar Cart with Expandable Top

Danish Modern Bar Cart with Expandable Top

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Expanding teak bar cart on wheels with built in storage for black laminate leaf, which can also be

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

Materials

Laminate, Teak

1970s Pine Expanding Bar / Serving Cart
1970s Pine Expanding Bar / Serving Cart

1970s Pine Expanding Bar / Serving Cart

Located in Raleigh, NC

Useful and sleek 1970’s Scandinavian pine bar/serving cart. Flip and slide to double up on surface

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak bar cart, 1960s. Elegant Danish serving trolly with two large

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Sika Møbler, bar cart in rosewood and formica
Sika Møbler, bar cart in rosewood and formica

Sika Møbler, bar cart in rosewood and formica

By Sika Møbler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Sika Møbler bar cart in rosewood with trays. Upper tray with formica on other side. With wheels of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig Teak Bar Cart With Expandable Top
Kurt Østervig Teak Bar Cart With Expandable Top

Kurt Østervig Teak Bar Cart With Expandable Top

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Trenton, NJ

; it's a multifunctional gem that adapts to your needs. Whether used as a bar cart, serving trolley, or a

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen

Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century bar cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. This piece includes three tiers of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Swedish Folding Rosewood Bar Cart with Serving Tray
Swedish Folding Rosewood Bar Cart with Serving Tray

Swedish Folding Rosewood Bar Cart with Serving Tray

By Ateljé Glas & Trä

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful rosewood folding bar cart with removable trays produced by Ateljé Glas & Trä Hovmantorp

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Bar Cart, Pauli E. Blomstedt, Heteka, Finland, 1930s
Bar Cart, Pauli E. Blomstedt, Heteka, Finland, 1930s

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

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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

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

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Bar Cart by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Bar Cart by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Bar Cart by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Long Island City, NY

. This pale oak bar cart has a removable tray top and four narrow wheels.

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

Materials

Oak

Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cart
Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cart

Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cart

By Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund

Located in San Mateo, CA

Teak bar cart designed by Johannes Andersen for Dyrlund. This cart has a drop leaf top that when

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

Materials

Laminate, Teak

European Bar Cart in Rope and Pine, 1930s
European Bar Cart in Rope and Pine, 1930s

European Bar Cart in Rope and Pine, 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in pine and rope, designed and made in Europe. Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rope, Pine

Functionalist Bar Cart by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Functionalist Bar Cart by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

Functionalist Bar Cart by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Functionalist bar trolley in a sleek design by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from stained beech with a

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Small Bar Cart, Rolf Hesland, Bagn Møbelindustri, Norway, 1960s
Small Bar Cart, Rolf Hesland, Bagn Møbelindustri, Norway, 1960s

Small Bar Cart, Rolf Hesland, Bagn Møbelindustri, Norway, 1960s

By Rolf Hesland

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Small bar cart, designed by Rolf Hesland, manufactured by Bagn Møbelindustri, Norway, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam
Danish Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam

Danish Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Danish rosewood bar cart designed by Niels Erik Glasdam for Vantinge Mobelindustri

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Rosewood

Midcentury Bar Cart in Elm, Rosewood and Glass, 1950s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Elm, Rosewood and Glass, 1950s

Midcentury Bar Cart in Elm, Rosewood and Glass, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in elm, rosewood and glass top, designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Elm, Rosewood

Rosewood Expansion Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
Rosewood Expansion Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

Rosewood Expansion Bar Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A unique expansion bar in rosewood by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen for Vantinge Møbelindustri with a

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

Erik Buch Portable Bar Cabinet or Bar Cart on Casters Teak, All Original
Erik Buch Portable Bar Cabinet or Bar Cart on Casters Teak, All Original

Erik Buch Portable Bar Cabinet or Bar Cart on Casters Teak, All Original

By Erik Buch

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare Erik Buch locking portable bar. Great Danish modern design. All original and complete with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Midcentury Danish Teak Expanding Bar Cart
Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Midcentury Danish Teak Expanding Bar Cart

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Midcentury Danish Teak Expanding Bar Cart

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen midcentury danish teak expanding bar cart,,Wonderful original condition

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Søborg Møbler bar cart in teak and brass details, 1960s
Søborg Møbler bar cart in teak and brass details, 1960s

Søborg Møbler bar cart in teak and brass details, 1960s

By Søborg Møbler 1

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Søborg Møbler bar cart in teak mounted on wheels. With brass details.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany and formica details, 1960s
Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany and formica details, 1960s

Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany and formica details, 1960s

By Søborg Møbler 1

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Søborg Møbler bar cart in mahogany mounted on wheels. Green formica details

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Danish Modern Hydraulic Rosewood Bar Cart
Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Danish Modern Hydraulic Rosewood Bar Cart

Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Danish Modern Hydraulic Rosewood Bar Cart

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool and handsome bar cart cabinet or table designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg

Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Danish modern, rosewood bar, serving cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg features

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

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

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

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

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Lejre, DK

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Bar Cart in Teak by N.O Møller, 1960s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Teak by N.O Møller, 1960s

Midcentury Bar Cart in Teak by N.O Møller, 1960s

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in teak, designed by Maa. N.O. Møller. Great original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Bar Cart Teak AT45 Andreas Tuck Denmark 1960s
Hans Wegner Bar Cart Teak AT45 Andreas Tuck Denmark 1960s

Hans Wegner Bar Cart Teak AT45 Andreas Tuck Denmark 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Basel, BS

Hans Wegner teak bar cart, model AT-45 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s. Beautiful cut out

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Bar Cart in Rosewood Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1950s
Midcentury Bar Cart in Rosewood Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1950s

Midcentury Bar Cart in Rosewood Designed by Grethe Jalk, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in rosewood and Formica, designed by Maa. Grethe Jalk and made by P. Jeppesen. Great

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood Expandable Locking Bar Cart Cabinet by Bruksbo
Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood Expandable Locking Bar Cart Cabinet by Bruksbo

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood Expandable Locking Bar Cart Cabinet by Bruksbo

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Peabody, MA

Rosewood bar cart cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal by Bruksbo, made in Norway, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bar/ Tea Serving Cart on Wheels
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bar/ Tea Serving Cart on Wheels

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bar/ Tea Serving Cart on Wheels

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a Danish Modern teak serving cart on black castor wheels with a removable

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage pine wood trolley
Vintage pine wood trolley

Vintage pine wood trolley

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian side table with wheels. A trolley with minimal lines and modern taste that can also

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.
Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Poul Hundevad bar cart with raised sides. Brass wheels. Made by Poul Hundevad.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.
Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid teak, 1960's Denmark.

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Poul Hundevad bar cart with raised sides. And top of formica. Brass wheels. Made by Poul Hundevad.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid rosewood, 1960's Denmark.
Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid rosewood, 1960's Denmark.

Poul Hundevad bar cart in partly solid rosewood, 1960's Denmark.

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Poul Hundevad bar cart with raised sides. And top of formica. Brass wheels. Made by Poul Hundevad.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Bar Cart in the Style of Josef Frank, 1950s
Mid-Century Bar Cart in the Style of Josef Frank, 1950s

Mid-Century Bar Cart in the Style of Josef Frank, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very elegant and beautifully patinated brass bar cart or serving trolley very much in the style of

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Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark
Magnificent Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

Magnificent Teak Bar Cart by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Voorburg, NL

Denmark. This bar and serving cart is made from solid teak and one black laminate tray, riding on fully

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

Materials

Teak

Magnificent Oak Bar Cart by Korch Henning for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark
Magnificent Oak Bar Cart by Korch Henning for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

Magnificent Oak Bar Cart by Korch Henning for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Voorburg, NL

. This bar and serving cart is made from solid oak and one black laminate tray, riding on fully working

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

Materials

Oak

Swedish Modern Serving Trolley
Swedish Modern Serving Trolley

Swedish Modern Serving Trolley

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Swedish midcentury serving trolley with a removable top tray. Made from elmwood with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Elm

Vintage Wool Trolley in Teak
Vintage Wool Trolley in Teak

Vintage Wool Trolley in Teak

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian trolley with drawer and compartment in black leatherette. A distinctive

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart by J. Ingvard Jensen, Odense Denmark
Danish Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart by J. Ingvard Jensen, Odense Denmark

Danish Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart by J. Ingvard Jensen, Odense Denmark

By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense

Located in Miami, FL

This stylish mid-century extending serving cart features a removable bottle holder which can be

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Swedish Brass Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
Swedish Brass Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s

Swedish Brass Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare 1950s bar cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. The frame, crafted entirely from

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Torbjorn Afdal Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cart for Bruksbo Norway
Torbjorn Afdal Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cart for Bruksbo Norway

Torbjorn Afdal Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Cart for Bruksbo Norway

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Mid-Century Modern “flip top” rosewood, bar cabinet/ cart by Torbjorn Afdal for

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century
John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bar / Serving Cart for Andreas Tuck, circa 1960s
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bar / Serving Cart for Andreas Tuck, circa 1960s

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bar / Serving Cart for Andreas Tuck, circa 1960s

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Teak bar / service cart with oak legs designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, made in Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak, Teak

Midcentury Walnut Rolling Bar Cart or Table by Poul Jensen for Selig
Midcentury Walnut Rolling Bar Cart or Table by Poul Jensen for Selig

Midcentury Walnut Rolling Bar Cart or Table by Poul Jensen for Selig

By Selig, Poul Jensen

Located in The Hague, NL

Midcentury walnut rolling bar carts or side table by Poul Jensen for Selig. The perfect mix of

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder. Leather expandable drop leaf top.
Danish Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder. Leather expandable drop leaf top.

Danish Rosewood Bar Cart by Arne Vodder. Leather expandable drop leaf top.

By Arne Vodder

Located in Kansas City, MO

Portable bar carts don't get any better than this. Brazilian rosewood, 34" wide, with a drop leaf

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Modern Bar Cart in Veneered Teak Designed by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
Modern Bar Cart in Veneered Teak Designed by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

Modern Bar Cart in Veneered Teak Designed by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Paris, FR

Danish modern bar cart in veneered teak designed by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen. Combination cabinet

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood, Teak

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf
Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup folding teak bar cart. This early Scandinavian gem is a rare piece by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Dyrlund Danish Teak Expandable Tea Bar Cart w/ Slate Extension
Dyrlund Danish Teak Expandable Tea Bar Cart w/ Slate Extension

Dyrlund Danish Teak Expandable Tea Bar Cart w/ Slate Extension

By Drylund

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan, this Scandinavian modern Danish teak bar cart by Dyrlund, circa the

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

Materials

Teak

Trolley by Børge Mogensen
Trolley by Børge Mogensen

Trolley by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

BM 5370 - rolling table in teak and black formica. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.

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

Materials

Metal

Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström

Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström

By Yngve Ekström, Källemo

Located in Brescia, IT

Serving table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and manufactured by Källemo, Sweden. The ingenious flip-top slides sideways to create a large serving surface, complete with a b...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Wooden Tea Trolley, Finland, 1940s
Midcentury Wooden Tea Trolley, Finland, 1940s

Midcentury Wooden Tea Trolley, Finland, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Wooden tea trolley, Finland, 1940s. This gorgeous tea trolley is reminiscent of the work of

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Expandable Danish Modern Bar Cart in Teak by Poul Hundevad, for Domus Danica
Expandable Danish Modern Bar Cart in Teak by Poul Hundevad, for Domus Danica

Expandable Danish Modern Bar Cart in Teak by Poul Hundevad, for Domus Danica

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts functional and beauty this exceptional bar cart designed by Poul Hundevad is a must

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Rolling Convertible Walnut Edmond J. Spence Flip Top Bar or Serving Cart Buffet
Rolling Convertible Walnut Edmond J. Spence Flip Top Bar or Serving Cart Buffet

Rolling Convertible Walnut Edmond J. Spence Flip Top Bar or Serving Cart Buffet

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Hudson, NY

Edmond J. Spence Swedish cart which could be used as a bar or as a serving cart. Black laminate top

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Serving Trolley by Johannes Andersen
Mid-Century Serving Trolley by Johannes Andersen

Mid-Century Serving Trolley by Johannes Andersen

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Oslo, NO

Beautiful and rare Danish serving trolley in oak by master designer Johannes Andersen. Manufactured

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Poul Cadovius Trolley/Side Table Model Abstracta
Poul Cadovius Trolley/Side Table Model Abstracta

Poul Cadovius Trolley/Side Table Model Abstracta

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare trolley/side table model Abstracta designed by Poul Cadovius. Produced in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Serving Bar Cart by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov Denmark, 1960's
Danish Modern Serving Bar Cart by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov Denmark, 1960's

Danish Modern Serving Bar Cart by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov Denmark, 1960's

By Torben Orskov, Hans Bolling

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Mid century round serving bar cart in teak by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov Denmark 1960's two

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Serving Trolley
Mid Century Modern Teak Serving Trolley

Mid Century Modern Teak Serving Trolley

Located in Weesp, NL

Teak serving trolley mid century modern Stylish and sophisticated 1950s Scandinavian teak wood

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

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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.