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Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
With four glass decanters, 16 glasses. Polished mahogany interior.
Category
Antique 1870s English Barware
Materials
Boxwood, Yew
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century
Very nice and decorative Boulle
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Tantalus
is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Silver
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Tantalus
is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Tantalus
is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique Pollard Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian pollard oak combined humidor, tantalus and drinks cabinet Circa 1880 in date
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Silver
H 14.38 in W 13.98 in D 8.86 in
Antique Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique Victorian flame mahogany cased three decanter Gentlemans tantalus
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Abalone, Glass, Cut Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 19.3 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb tantalus with its original etched glass cordial glasses and etched glass decanters
Category
Antique 1890s French High Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 11.25 in W 16.75 in D 12.5 in
Walker & Hall Tantalus Silver Plated Tantalus Set
By Walker & Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walker & Hall Tantalus silver plated Tantalus set.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware
Three Barrel Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming 19th-century English crystal and silverplate tantalus takes the form of three barrels
Category
Antique 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Bronze Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bronze tantalus, Circa 17870. This is the best way to have a little sip after
Category
Antique 1870s Barware
Materials
Brass
Rococo Style Liquor Bar Tantalus Liquor Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Barware
Materials
Bronze
H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
Aesthetic Movement Tantalus
By Baccarat
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent dore bronze, faux bamboo and crystal Aesthetic Movement tantalus having four
Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Lacquer Tantalus Box Bar Marquetry Inlay Mother of Pearl
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French antique lacquered box tantalus set
We date this wonderful antique box to circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style with this beautifully crafted, antique Tantalus from England. Crafted, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 15 in W 13 in D 5 in
Vintage Spirit Tantalus, Danish, Teak, Glass, Bar Caddy, Decanters, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit Tantalus. A Danish, teak and glass bar caddy, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Glass
Materials
Glass
H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 4.93 in
French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French gilt bronze tantalus set, attributed to Baccarat. Circa 1870. A fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Barware
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian oak tantalus set with iron handle and 2 cut crystal decanters with swirl design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
1970s Tantalus or Cordial Set
Located in New York City, NY
Unique and complete tantalus/ cordial set comprising four shot glasses and a matching decanter
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak tantalus case with 3 cut crystal decanters and drawer with silver plate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1925
The Tantalus modelled with two hand-cut decanters locked into place by a
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant antique English Late Victorian / Edwardian Tantalus and Games set. Hand-crafted in
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus
Located in High Point, NC
This is an extremely fine neoclassical French ornamental cast bronze, brass, and glass liqueur set, circa 1840. This fabulous liqueur set is in the form of a finely patinated bronze...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated
From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Art Deco coromandel and chrome-plated tantalus by Louis Prodhon allows one to enjoy the
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
English Victorian Mahogany Tantalus Set Case
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass trimmed campaign style tantalus set case with 9 shaped crystal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique English Oak Decanter Tantalus
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very special three bottle crystal decanter tantalus executed with brass mounts on an oak platform
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
stemware drinking goblet small cup tumbler glass cave a liqueur service tantalus bar box liquour caddy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Glass
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920
From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
First patented in England by the German cabinet maker George Betjemann in 1881, the tantalus
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood, Leather
Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three-Glass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian silver Tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers. The Tantalus is marked
Category
Antique 1890s English Barware
Materials
Silver
19th Century Black Forest Carved Tantalus
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavily carved container with grape vines and grapes on sides and two game birds with strutting gobler as finial on top. Double hinged lids, two hinged side doors. Original key. Hold...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Barware
Materials
Wood
Antique English Carved Oak Cut Crystal Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
These English tantalus are very popular with shoppers in our store.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal
Antique English Sterling Silver Mounted Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very decorative with the grapes and vine motif.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Burl Wood and Inlaid Liquor Tantalus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency burl wood and inlaid liquor Tantalus
case in a light burl wood with ebonized inlaid
Category
20th Century Barware
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Tantalus with Brass Stringing
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a handsome late 19th century French mahogany and tantalus. The top lifts and the front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Barware
Materials
Crystal
Rare Victorian Solid Amboyna Tantalus George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Plated Handle
From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this very rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Tantalus, 1790
Located in Stockton, NJ
A George III mahogany and satinwood marquetry inlaid tantalus, circa 1790. The rectangular
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Barware
Materials
Crystal
French Tantalus Drinks Set of Gilt Bronze
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Tantalus drinks set or cave a' liqueur featuring a cabinet of gilt bronze and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Barware
Materials
Crystal, Tin, Metal, Bronze
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
very long periods of time!
Keywords:
cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar box liquor cabinet chest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated Circa 1930
From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Jacques
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unique 19th Century English Tantalus Set-Petite Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English tantalus set in a rare petite size. A tantalus is a decorative container
Category
Antique Early 1800s Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware
Materials
Oak
Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
A Silver plated frame with a beautiful pair of Edwardian hand-cut glass decanters with cut-glass stoppers.
Once unlocked the handle can be lifted and swivelled to access the deca...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut & Silver Plated Tantalus
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set was made by the well known Betjemmin's & Sons of London, England and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920
From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
French Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Tiered Liquor 'Tantalus' Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gilt Bronze and cut-Glass Tiered Liquor (Tantalus) Set
late 19th century, perhaps Baccarat
Category
20th Century Barware
Materials
Glass
19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely crafted from fine walnut wood. Known for its rich tone and beautiful grain, the wal...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and very smart tantalus or decanter stand made from solid English oak and silver
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Fine English Burl Walnut Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality English brass inlaid walnut 2 bottle tantalus, the highly figured burl walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass.
This beautiful bar set is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in
Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," is a perfect example of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 9.44 in D 5.13 in
Antique English Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Silver
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
English 19th Century Victorian Locking Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period wooden tantalus from the 19th century, with three cut glass decanters
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Metal
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 5.75 in
Edwardian Two Bottle Tantalus With Cut Glass Stoppers Sherry & Whisky Collars
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Edwardian Two Bottle Tantalus With Cut Glass Stoppers Sherry & Whisky Chained Collars
Each
Category
Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Barware
Materials
Cut Glass
H 11.42 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and impressive Art Deco pair of mounted decanters in a tantalus from France
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early English George III Flame Grain Mahogany Tantalus
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Barware
Materials
Mahogany
H 9 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
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Tantalus Bar For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tantalus bar for your home. A tantalus bar — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tantalus bar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tantalus bar, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tantalus bar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Betjemanns & Sons, Mappin & Webb and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tantalus Bar?
Prices for a tantalus bar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,446.
Finding the Right Barware for You
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
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