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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

Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 16 in D 12 in
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

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
$5,384 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
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

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

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

Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Cordial Tantalus Set, a true collector’s gem that epitomizes elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a
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Antique 1890s French High Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set
Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set
$3,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Three Barrel Tantalus
Three Barrel Tantalus
$16,850
H 14.5 in W 9.75 in D 14.75 in
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

French Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
French Napoleon III period liqueur tantalus, Charles-Guillaume Diehl (German/French, 1811-1885
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Liqueur Tantalus
French Liqueur Tantalus
$4,600
H 10.25 in W 13.25 in D 10 in
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

French Bronze Tantalus
French Bronze Tantalus
$7,040
H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in
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

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

Aesthetic Movement Tantalus
Aesthetic Movement Tantalus
$15,000 / set
H 6 in Dm 12 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

French Deer Head Tantalus Box
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
French carved oak tantalus box with deer head. Cruets and 15 matched cordial glasses, one with
Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Deer Head Tantalus Box
French Deer Head Tantalus Box
$6,325
H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
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

French Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
French Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
$2,250
H 11 in W 13 in D 4 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 Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set
French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set
$12,500
H 15 in W 18 in D 11 in
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

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
$4,500
H 13 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
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

1970s Tantalus or Cordial Set
1970s Tantalus or Cordial Set
$1,375
H 11.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.5 in
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

Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath
Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath
$4,389
H 12.01 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in
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...
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Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus
19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus
$2,295
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
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

Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
$1,150 / set
H 13 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
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

Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
$1,343
H 11.42 in W 13.98 in D 4.93 in
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

Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
$9,850
H 11.5 in W 15.75 in D 5.25 in
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

English Victorian Mahogany Tantalus Set Case
English Victorian Mahogany Tantalus Set Case
$4,500
H 10.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
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

Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus
Art Deco Hukin and Heath Tantalus
$4,592
H 11.42 in W 9.26 in D 4.14 in
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

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
$1,400 Sale Price
78% Off
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.75 in
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

Beautiful Antique English Oak Decanter Tantalus
Beautiful Antique English Oak Decanter Tantalus
$1,100 / set
H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in
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

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

Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
$480
H 12 in W 6 in D 9.75 in
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

Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three-Glass Decanters
Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three-Glass Decanters
$44,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.75 in W 14.25 in D 6 in
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Barware

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Tantalus
19th Century Black Forest Carved Tantalus
$7,000
H 15 in W 13 in D 10 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Regency Burl Wood and Inlaid Liquor Tantalus
Regency Burl Wood and Inlaid Liquor Tantalus
$4,800
H 10.12 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
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

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Tantalus, 1790
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Tantalus, 1790
$3,995
H 21 in W 11.75 in D 9.75 in
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

Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful Tantalus Decanters “Cognac ad Whisky” made in Italy in the 1960s. Tantalus is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s
$1,088 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
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

Unique 19th Century English Tantalus Set-Petite Size
Unique 19th Century English Tantalus Set-Petite Size
$760 Sale Price
39% Off
H 8 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal
By Z. Barraclough & Sons
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant English silver-plated tantalus by Z. Barraclough & Sons, Leeds, dating from the late 19th
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
$3,400
H 13.75 in W 15 in D 10.75 in
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bottle Tantalus a rare
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Antique English Betuemann's Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s or early 1900s English silver three bottle tantalus made by
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 20th Century Edwardian Tantalus Drinks Decanter Set. c.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and very high quality 'Tantalus'. c.1910 Possibly made by Betjemann & Sons
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Art Deco Italian made wood and chrome Tantalus, featuring a wooden base with a
Category

20th Century Italian Other Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930
Vintage 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tantalus Set c.1930
$3,234 / set
H 10.83 in W 14.57 in D 4.53 in
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

Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900
Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900
$3,349 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
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

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece in figured walnut lined and
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Barware

Materials

Walnut

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

Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Hallmarks for 1937 Art Deco From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Plate Grape Decanter Stand Holder Tantalus for Five Bottles
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver plate Victorian tantalus liqueur stand featuring a grape encrusted and basket weave design
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Tiffany sterling silver and Hawkes Crystal glass tantalus
By T. G. Hawkes & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, London
glass tantalus features two elegantly shaped crystal decanters housed in a streamlined silver frame. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
$3,040 / set
H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Cordials
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this exquisite antique cave à liqueur (Tantalus). Crafted in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Bronze

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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.