$6,850
H 23.25 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
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 signs of use.
Rattan, Birch
Two Tier Brass & Glass Serving Cart Table with Removable Serving Trays
By Maison Jansen, Mastercraft, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tubular brass base tea cart with removable trays.
Brass
Mid-Century Trolley Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tea cart with ample storage, set on two large spoke wheels.
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Larger scale Italian Neo-Classic style 2-tier brass bar (or tea cart) with inset glass shelves. Has a "made in Italy" label.
Brass
$14,700 / item
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 45.28 in
Bar Cart in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Design
By Rahyja Afrange
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This tea cart or bar cart made of tropical Brazilian hardwood evokes the ancient ritual of making tea, which endures as one of the few things we cannot speed up.
Brass
Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful trolley table or tea cart made of a black painted metal frame with wicker shelves manufactured in midcentury in Austria, circa 1950.
Metal
$6,870
H 22.5 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
French Modern Neoclassical Brass Faux Bamboo & Mirror Bar Cart by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French midcentury solid brass / bronze faux bamboo tea cart / bar cart with mercury glass mirrored tops by Maison Baguès embracing modern and neoclassical traditions.
Brass
1940s Vintage Rattan and Wicker Bar Cart with Glass Shelves
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage rattan and wicker bar cart or tea cart. Three levels with glass shelves.
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Neo-Classic Brass Bar Cart, Two-Tier, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Neo-Classic style 2-tier actual brass (not plated) bar (or tea cart). Has nice clean lines, with pierced gallery rails and castor wheels.
Brass
Tea and Beverage Cart Crafted from Wood and Glass
Located in New York, NY
This is a stylish wheeled tea cart that combines industrial and mid-century modern design, crafted beautifully from wood and glass.
Metal
$3,244
H 22.84 in W 41.74 in D 13.39 in
Swedish Tea or Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Matosinhos, 13
This piece can be used as a bar or tea cart, infusing any space with glamour and character from the Nordic mid-century style.
Brass, Sheet Metal
$1,420
H 26 in W 28 in D 15.75 in
Italian Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelves, 2-Tier Design, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian 2-tier solid brass bar (or tea cart) with bottle holder and inset glass shelves.
Brass
White Paint Decorated Wicker Antique Bar Tea Cart, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine antique Cottage style cart with white painted sisal rope covering having a woven wicker gallery around the top that is woven in a circular pattern. The lower tier with high side...
Wicker, Rubber, Wood
Oval Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Serving Bar Tea Cart
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval serving cart circa 1950s George Nelson decor.
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Bar Cart
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the perfect piece and can be used as a bar/tea cart, end table, or small console table. Easily float it around the room to meet a variety of needs.
Brass
1960s Midcentury Trolley Serving Cart Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare 1960s tea cart manufactured by Wilhelm Renz Furniture Company.
Walnut
$4,466
H 22.05 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Space Age Vintage Lucite Bar Cart by Pierre Vandel Attributed, 1970s, France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style vintage bar cart or tea cart from Lucite, golden and chrome details with four wheels.
Metal
$4,466
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage White Metal Bar Cart, 1950s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage bar cart from metal in white color 1950s, Germany. An amazing and elegant bar cart or tea cart with four wheels and two tiers.
Metal
$4,400
H 31 in W 37 in D 21 in
Multifunctional Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Carl-Henning Pedersen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality excellent condition midcentury Danish modern multifunctional 4 tiers one drawer serving cart bar. Open measurement is 58" long.
Rosewood
$1,595
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 21 in
Antique French Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Dumbwaiter 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table~~c. 1930s Versatile size~~28.5" tall x 33" wide x 21" deep ~~Versatile accent piece...
Oak
$8,169
H 23.82 in W 17.72 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Cherry Brass Bar Cart Max Kment 1950 Austria
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern organic vintage bar cart or tea cart from cherry, brass and cords by Max Kment Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätten 1950s Austria.
Brass
$1,895
H 28 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Drop Leaf Serving / Tea Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Inlay Rosewood Drop Leaf two tier rolling Serving Trolley Measures 33" in width, 18.5" in depth closed and 32.5" in depth open. Lower tier cleramce...
Bone, Rosewood
$2,000
H 24.25 in W 30.75 in D 19.25 in
Poul Hundevad Danish Modern Folding Teak Bar Cart or Tea Trolley with Cane Shelf
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Danish Modern folding bar cart or tea trolley designed by Poul Hundevad and crafted in richly grained old-growth teak with a handwoven cane lower shelf and original period ca...
Teak, Cane, Plastic
$8,526
H 24.81 in W 28.94 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bar Cart Svenskt Tenn Josef Frank c. 1960
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Bar carts or tea carts were often used few decades ago as a core piece in every dining room.
Brass
$1,405Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Cesare Lacca 1960s Trolley Made by Cassina, Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Oirlo, LI
Manufactured by Italian brand Cassina, Lacca's most iconic tea cart features carved beech, cedar, teak or walnut with brass details, a glass table top and a removable glass bowl.
Copper
Large Wheel Design Chrome and Glass Tea Bar Cart
By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern polished chrome and glass rolling bar tea cart.
Chrome
$1,450
H 29 in W 43 in D 18 in
Bert England Brutalist Forward Trend Drop-Leaf Bar Cart / Serving Cabinet
By Bert England
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This versatile piece has two fold-out leaves that expand the serving surface, making it ideal as a bar cart, tea cart, or compact occasional server. The center cabinet opens to a roo...
Walnut
$2,850
H 30 in W 30.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Italian Midcentury Oval Mahogany and Brass Trolley with Pierced Gallery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian two-tiered tea cart features two mahogany shelves, each surrounded by a delicate pierced brass gallery.
Brass
$611Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Tea / Bar Cart in Chrome and Molded Plywood
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very nice molded plywood and chrome folding tea cart. Made in USSR.
Steel, Chrome
$3,932
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Bar Cart, Possibly by Cesare Lacca, Circa 1965
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A versatile and decorative statement piece, equally suited for use as a luxury drinks trolley, designer cocktail bar, mobile tea cart, or elegant occasional table in contemporary and...
Metal, Brass
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Brass, Metal
$2,585
H 31.11 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Italian Serving Bar Cart in Brass, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Crystal, Brass
$1,939
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Brass
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart, 1950s USA
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wrought Iron
$2,468
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 27.56 in
Cesare Lacca Brass and Wood Mid-Century Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Brass
$1,939
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century Walnut Serving Bar Cart with Tray, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Metal
$2,303
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 28.35 in
Cesare Lacca Brass and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Brass
$21,157
H 23.82 in W 40.75 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Josef Frank Vintage Brass Glass Bar Cart Svenskt Tenn circa 1938 Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
The elegant texture from the perforated brass frame and rail and the original mirror glass points out the fabulous appearance from this two tiered bar cart or tea cart. Good original...
Brass
$5,289
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Serving Bar Cart in Wood and Metal by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century serving bar / tea cart in wood and black painted metal with Two Trays by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma (Mobili Italiani Moderni).
Metal
Cesare Lacca Drinks Trolley, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
Lacca was born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950's. Lacca designed tea carts and serving trolle...
Brass
Midcentury British Colonial Style Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury bar cart or tea cart with a bamboo frame wrapped with reed.
Bamboo
$4,253
H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass...
Crystal
Round Aldo Tura Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Serving Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burgundy lacquered parchment round Aldo Tura serving tea cart bar. Made in Italy.
Brass
$2,800
H 33 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Square Stand Table Cart Pedestal on Wheels
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass portable telephone stand bar tea cart etc, unlimited use options.
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 34.5 in D 30.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Tea Serving Cart, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Mission oak tea serving cart features a sturdy oak construction with a glass top tray and a lower wooden shelf.
Glass, Oak
Jacques Adnet Cart Bar Trolley Tea Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
This magnificent Jacques Adnet bar cart comes from a Chateau in the Medoc near Bordeaux in the South West of France where it has been since the 1950s The glass of the tray sti...
Metal, Aluminum
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.
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Victorian Wicker and Rouge Painted Rolling Tea/Bar Cart
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian wicker rouge painted oval two-tier tea/bar cart with a curved back and turned handle on a metal wheeled front axle.
Metal
Danish Vintage Serving Cart / Tea Trolley from the 1950s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This Danish vintage serving cart and/or tea trolley from the 1950s is a stylish piece with an elegant design.
Rattan, Teak
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 23.63 in W 29.14 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Tea or Bar Cart, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid Century tea or bar cart, Denmark, 1960's. Teak wood. The bar cart stands on four black casters.
Teak
1970s Lucite Bar Serving Tea Two Tier Trolley Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large vintage 1970s Midcentury Italian Art Deco style double shelved bar cart, tea trolley or drinks stand on castors in the style of Charles Hollis Jones.
Chrome
Folding Serving Tea - Bar Cart from Bremshey & Co, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Bremshey bar or serving cart designed in Germany. Super stylish clean and multifunctional design. The bar cart can be folded in two positions and easily stored. Made of form...
Metal
Vintage Walnut Cesare Lacca Tea Trolley Cart for Cassina
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful parquet wood deigned bar cart/ tea trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina. The glass top level and wood lower level, along with wheels that roll easily.
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar or Tea Serving Cart
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar or tea serving cart. The cart features large carriage style wheels, two glass shelves and a free-wheeling round ball front caster.
Metal
German Wilhelm Renz Retro Bar Cart or Tea Trolley, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhem Renz (German) Retro bar cart or tea trolley, 1950s, with a rotating black and glass covered upper tier, and a red Formica topped lower tier, Lucite handle, wooden frame, and b...
Brass
Italian Modernist Two-Tier Bar / Tea Rolling Cart . cLASSIC design
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian Modernist Two-Tier Bar / Tea Rolling Cart.. Wonderful design..Amazing original condition...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Maple Bar Cart / Tea Trolley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, modernist bar cart / tea trolley featuring two perforated iron surfaces with four larger glass holders on one side, and six on the other (given the age of production, these ...
Wrought Iron
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.
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