Sold|$1,438
Ludvig Pontoppidan Bar Cart
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ludvig Pontoppidan bar cart in rosewood. Top plate with black formica. Mounted on brass wheels
Rosewood
Sold|$1,245
Danish Modern Bar Cart
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
White oak bar cart on wheels, with black formica surface and removable tray. Designed by Borge
Oak
Tea or Bar Cart Trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tea or bar cart trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Finland. Designed by Alvar Aalto and Hella Jongerius in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley / Bar Cart Model 900
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
The Alvar and Aino Aalto 900 Trolley Tea / Bar Cart, originally designed in 1937, this is a 1980s
Ceramic, Birch, Paint
Hans Bølling For Torben Ørskov Reversible Folding Oak Bar Cart Trolley
By Hans Bolling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rolling, bar or serving cart trolley by Danish architect Hans Bølling for
Oak, Lacquer
Sold|$2,000
Bar Cart Axel Larsson Attributed
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bar cart, design attributed to Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, circa 1940s. Original casters
Sold|$581
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
Teak
Tea Trolley or Bar Cart designed by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1956
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
Adjustable tea trolley having teak frame with black laminate top designed by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden
Laminate, Teak
Pontoppidan Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Bar Cart Serving Trolley
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sleek very versatile Danish modern teak bar cart or serving trolley having two drop leaves, each
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar cart trolley designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg circa 1960s
Laminate, Rosewood
Scandinavian Round wooden trolley with glass plates and wheels 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
Scandinavian Round wooden trolley with glass plates and wheels 1970 This is a beautiful wooden
Glass, Wood
Selig Bar Service Tiered Trolley Rolling Cart in Walnut & Formica Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Selig bar service cart made of solid walnut wood & formica. Denmark 1960s
Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wood Serving Bar Cart Sliding Doors 1960s Scandinavian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a delightful, Danish, rolling bar or service cart, with sliding doors
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart or Trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish Modern bar cart or trolley by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in teak. Space for
Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass Tea Bar Trolley Cart by Firma Svensk Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional 1950's tea/bar service trolley cart by Firma Svensk Tenn of Sweden. Constructed of
Brass
Sold|$1,625
Danish Modern Bar Cart in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern Mid-Century bar cart in Brazilian rosewood will be a wonderful addition to any
Rosewood
Midcentury Bar Trolley by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Mahogany serving trolley by Josef Frank. Simplistic to the core with a clean silhouette and great
Mahogany, Formica
Sold|$960
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cart by Bowa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern teak serving tea trolley or bar cart made by Bowa, Denmark, circa 1960s. This
Teak
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen bar cart in mahogany. Made by CFC.
Mahogany
Sold|$1,193
Danish Vintage Bar Cart in Oak, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage bar cart in oak, 1960s. Practical and elegant table on wheels in solid oak with two
Formica, Oak
Sold|$595
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak rolling bar cart / side table
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Bar Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Jose, CA
Danish bar cart designed by Poul Hundevad in teak. This versatile piece has two serving trays
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Fulton, CA
A 3-tier teak Danish modern bar cart / trolley on castors designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, circa
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern bar cart designed by Poul Hundevad circa 1960's. This versatile piece features
Teak
Sold|$1,200
Danish Oak Serving Bar Cart by Hans Bolling
By Hans Bølling, Torben Orskov
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century round bar cart in oak by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov. This piece has two reversible
Oak, Laminate
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar Cart by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern rosewood bar cart, designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, circa 1960s. The
Brass
Bar cart by Josef Frank, Svenskt tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic bar cart produced by Svenskt tenn and designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s. Made in brass
Brass
Sold|$651
Danish Teak Trolley
Located in London, GB
A lovely designed Scandinavian midcentury trolley cart. Made from teak. Circa 1960.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Expandable Bar Serving Cart by Falster Mobelfabrik
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and practical teak bar cart made in Denmark by Falster Mobelfabrik. This cart can be
Teak
Danish Teak Expanding Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian modern Danish teak bar cart by Dyrlund. Circa 1960’s, this extendable bar/tea cart is
Teak
Expandable Rosewood Bar/Serving Cart by Jason Mobler, Denmark
By Jason Møbler
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful rosewood serving cart with removable bottom tray. The top slides to one side then opens
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Bar / Serving Cart, Removable Tray, Chrome Casters
By Børge Jensen & Sønner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brazilian rosewood bar trolley / serving cart by Borg Jensen and Sonner. Expertly refinished.
Chrome
Rosewood Danish Modern Serving Bar Cart by Niels O. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar cart designed by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik. Features a
Rosewood
Danish Teak Bar Cart by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century rolling tea cart designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler
Teak
Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Danish Teak Expanding Rolling Tea Bar Cart
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant Danish teak rolling cart with expanding top shelf.
Teak
Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Expandable serving cart by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen for Vantange Mobelindustri. This cabinet
Laminate, Rosewood
Falster Møbelfabrik Teak And Slate Tea Trolley Cart
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Scandinavian tea cart or trolley made by Falster Møbelfabrik. Teak
Slate
Midcentury Danish Modern Rolling Teak Bar Serving Cart with Extendable Top
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bar, serving, cart in teak, with a black laminate top work surface. The cart features
Laminate, Teak
'French Riviera' bamboo and rattan trolley
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage 1960s trolley of French manufacture. Elegant design trolley with retro charm
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold|$4,868
Midcentury Serving Trolley by Otto Schulz
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful bar trolley by Otto Schulz made from white-washed oak that brings out the wood grain in a
Brass
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Trolley, Rolling Cart, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner for Andreas tuck rolling teak trolley, bar cart, tea cart, serving cart. Featuring an
Plastic, Teak
Sold|$5,947
Alvar Aalto Trolley Model 99, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Serving cart/trolley designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by his company Artek in Finland in the
Birch
Sold|$1,595
1960s Danish Wood Serving Trolley on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in Denmark circa 1960, this minimalist serving trolley embodies purity and refinement
Brass
1960s Trolley Made of Wood and Rattan
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian coffee table with wheels. This stylish and functional piece of furniture
Rattan, Wood
Johannes Andersen trolley by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark.
Rosewood
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
Teak
Locking Danish Teak Expanding Top Bar Cart Server by Dyrlund on Casters
By Dyrlund, Johannes Andersen, Erik Buch
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern Danish teak bar cart by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. This extendable top server by
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
Rosewood Danish Modern Cart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Expandable black laminate top, rosewood cart with tambour doors. Great Bar, Serving Cart, marked
Rosewood
Sold|$656
Vintage Teak Serving Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turned edge serving/bar cart in teak.
Teak
1950s Metal Svenskt Tenn Serving Trolley / Josef Frank Made in Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Krefeld, DE
Scandinavian Modern two-tier rolling colored metal serving cart. Design and produced by Svenskt
Metal
Danish Modern Reversible Surface Trolley by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov
By Hans Bolling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bar cart/tea trolley designed by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov (ca. 1963, Denmark). Composed of a
Rubber, Oak, Paint
Ole Wanscher Serving Trolley for P. Jeppensens Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Ole Wanscher serving trolley for P. Jeppesens Mobelfabrik from Denmark 1960's. This serving
Mahogany
Sold|$1,800
Swedish Serving Cart, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural two-tier wooden serving cart with textured glass top on three metal casters from Sweden
Metal
Sold|$595
Dyrlund Danish Teak Rolling Cart
By Dyrlund
Located in New Windsor, NY
screen TV, bric brac or rolling bar cart, circa 1970-1980. Black plastic casters. Very clean original
Teak
1960s Teak Wood J.H Fabriken Serving Trolley / Tray Sävsjö, Made in Sweden
Located in Krefeld, DE
Scandinavian Modern two-tier rolling teak and black colored metal serving cart. Design and produced
Teak
Sold|$1,800
Danish Drop-Leaf Cart by Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in New York, NY
"Pontoppidan Kobenhaven Danmark" width closed 21.25" open 41". Danish Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf service, bar
Laminate, Teak
Sold|$1,850
Unusual Rosewood Wegner Style Rolling Cart
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
bar cart! On original clear plastic rolling casters. Unmarked.
Brass
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
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.
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.
A bar cart should be stocked with a jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, ice bucket, tongs and various alcoholic beverages.