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
Metal
19th Century 3 Tier Trolley Tea Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Trolley Tea Cart Sometimes referred to as a "Dumbwaiter" this 3 tier piece has
Mahogany
$1,863
H 30.32 in W 35.83 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Wood Tea & Bar Cart with Drop-Leaf Sides and Bottle Holder, 1940s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant vintage tea and bar cart crafted in rich mahogany, dating from the 1940s. This refined
Wood
$17,650 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 35.44 in
The CE Bar – A Statement Piece for Sophisticated Hosts
By Gisela Simas
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
object that evolved from Victorian-era tea carts to mid-century bar staples. Handcrafted in Brazil, the
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Large papier Mache tea caddy with sloping top, professionally painted all round. The top of papier
Paper
Vintage Bamboo Tea Cart
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Bamboo Tea Cart on Castors
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 16 in D 30.5 in
Antique English Oak Barley Twisted Two Tier Rolling Bar Tea Drink Cart Trolly
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English tea / drink / bar cart. Made of quartersawn oak featuring barley
Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 38.25 in D 26 in
Oval Wooden Two-Tier Tea Bar Cart Trolley With Brass Hardware And Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American two-tier oval tea on wheels, brass hardware and one drawer.
Wood
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming three tier tea trolley is made of beautiful, solid mahogany. Liner and classically
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Tea Cart
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English tea cart made from mahogany. The top shelf has a wooden gallery on all four sides
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Antique English Tea Cart Trolley Pastry Cart Barley Twist 3-Tier Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist 3-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side
Oak
Sold
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique English Rolling Tea Trolley Tier Table Cocktail Cart Shelves Golden Oak
By English Country Antiques
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak three shelf tea trolley cart on brass castors, circa late 19th century
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Antique English Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea Pastry Cart Spin Top c. 1930
Located in Tyler, TX
Wonderful Antique English Dark Oak Barley Twist Drop Leaf Tea/Pastry Cart or End Table Side
Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 21.25 in D 34 in
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield Wicker Serving Tea Cart, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian tea cart attributed to Heywood Wakefield offers wicker construction, has lower
Metal
Antique Wicker Tea Trolley Bar Cart
Located in West Hartford, CT
American natural wicker tea trolley bar cart features front and back shelves, a removable glass
Wicker, Glass
Antique Wicker 2-Tier Bar / Tea Cart Attributed to Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early. Quite charming 2 tier bar or tea cart. Turn of the century, Great patina! Just the
Metal
CE Bar Rolling Cart in Freijo Wood
By Gisela Simas
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
age as tea carts and that, mainly from the ’50s, have become fashionable, being used to serve
Wood
CE Bar Rolling Cart in Freijo Wood
By Gisela Simas
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
age as tea carts and that, mainly from the ’50s, have become fashionable, being used to serve
Wood
Vintage Salterini Bar Cart Tea Trolley
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Salterini bar cart tea trolley Complimentary Sandblasting and Powdercoating included and
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
VICTORIAN WICKER TEA CART
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian wicker tea cart in natural stained finish. Removable wicker framed glass serving tray
Wood, Reed
Victorian style brass and glass tea cart
Located in Water Mill, NY
Very attractive and versitile Victorian style tea cart. The top tray is removable for serving.
Brass
Victorian Tea Trolley with Drawer
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
barley twist Tea trolley in Mahogany with single drawer at one end on original casters.
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
English Antiqued Serving Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered serving table, the galleried top and undertaker with a glass overlay, on spiral turned legs joined by an under tier fitted with two drawers, on ...
Wood
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$3,556Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of red and white Murano glass "optical" nightstands with brass trim is a stunning representation of mid-century modern design inspired by the elegance of the 1950s. Each ...
Brass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This French Art Deco sideboard in Sycamore wood is a stunning piece of furniture that offers both style and storage. This stunning piece features two lockable doors with five central...
Sycamore
$1,450
H 22 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Expertly Restored - California Modern Two-Tier Night Stand by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the renowned Paul Laszlo, this California modern two-tier nightstand embodies both elegance and functionality. Crafted with a warm wood finish, its sleek, clean lines and...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
$17,900 / set
H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”
Iron
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
LUte OD Out/Indoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning Lute OD Out/Indoor Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a pure brass cylindrical wall sconce in a patinated un-lacquered brass finish. An all brass fixture, with illuminatio...
Brass
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.