$695 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 29.75 in
3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Set after Umanoff McCobb c 1950/60's
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century kitchen, or dinette set comprised of a small table and two side chairs. The
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar stand or bar cart designed by Arthur
Iron
$5,800
H 36.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff and
Iron
$1,359
H 24.02 in W 14.77 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in
Aluminum
1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet Leather and Formica France.
Metal
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paulo (Brazil). The cart is made of solid “caviuna” wood and white Formica. Really good condition, ready
Formica, Hardwood
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
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s Geraldo de Barros crafted an ingenious
Metal
Tea Cart / Bar Cart Crema, 1950s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Serving trolley / bar cart Crema, 1950s , Formica surfaces in cream white, golden edging
Formica
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart with Colored Tops and Castors, Milano, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Italian rare bar cart, with colored top and shelves and castors in blue. Like a beautiful toy will be kindly present in your living room.
Formica, Wood
1950s Antarenni Kitchen Table and Chairs, a Set of 5
Located in Charleston, SC
table. Table is wrought iron with a Formica wood grain top. Made in NY by Antarenni. Stunning scroll
Iron
1950s West German Mid Century Plant Stands in Formica and Brass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
-shaped “Nierentisch” table — all crafted in Formica with the typical boomerang-patterned surface popular
Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Italian Bamboo, Rattan and Formica Bar Serving Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Italian bamboo and rattan serving cart with two formica shelves. This unique piece was
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 20.08 in W 35.04 in D 13.39 in
German 1950's Lacquered Steel Service Car In The Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Mexico City, MX
A German 1960's mid-century modern service cart / trolley in the style of Mathieu Matégot. The oval
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Bar Cart by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury bar cart in jacaranda, metal and polished brass by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1950s
Metal, Brass
Italian Teak and Wicker Service Cart, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A service trolley, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. Composed of three solid teak legs
Brass
1950s Dutch Kitchen Table, Ash with Formica Top
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Bought at the end of the fifties by first owner. She bought all her interior pieces from the "goed wonen" catalogue in which Pastoe, Thonet and other brands were represented.
Ash, Formica
Italian Teak Brass and Black Formica Service Trolley, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This bar cart was manufactured in Italy in 1950s. The side table has two sliding doors, a curved
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury White Formica and Aluminium Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
was produced in Italy during the 1950s. An amazing midcentury piece that features four wheels and
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.4 in W 35 in D 17.7 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood Iron White Formica Geraldo de Barros 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
white formica on the interior shelf. It features a large shelf, silver wheels on each leg, and two
Iron
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet with is removable bottle rack Great condition
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 32.68 in D 22.25 in
Midcentury Bar Trolley by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
proportions. Steel handle. Original Formica table top with patina.
Mahogany, Formica
Sold
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Caviúna Tea-Cart by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Caviúna and Formica tea-cart or bar-cart by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
Metal
Sold
H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart in Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood), Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart in Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood), Brazil, 1950s This vintage tea-cart
Metal
Italian Modern Glass and Brass Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
formica The upper plane is in glass Mid-Century Modern side table with brass wheels.
Brass, Iron
1950's Ebonized Mahoghany Barcart in the style of Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and functional 1950'S Solid Mahoghany Barcart in an ebonized open grain finish.2 lower
Brass
Vintage 1950s Tea Trolley in Jacarandá Wood
Located in New York, NY
Tea trolley in jacarandá wood, white formica and glass.
Metal
French Bar Cart Attributed to Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Basel, CH
, manufactured in France in the 1950s. Cut out white metal shelf space, the top is covered with white Formica
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Mid century wooden and formica kitchen table, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The table is made of wood and formica and
Formica, Wood
Greta Grossman Bar Cart for Glenn of California, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and wonderful bar cart represents Greta Grossman styling at its' best. Functionality and style abound: in the extendable serving tray, the hide-a-way brass bottle holder o...
Brass
Sold
H 26.38 in W 14.57 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century unique Copper Tea Trolley, France circa 1950 Bar Cart 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Guariche, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
A beautiful and unique 50s vintage trolley, France about 1950 with nice patina in a good vintage
Copper, Metal
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
Oak
$6,275 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$1,150Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 37 in W 15 in D 19 in
Postmoden Rare Dinette Set by Randy Castellan for Makea Studio Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice 3-legged table and chairs deigned by Randy castellan 1994, for Makea Studio, signed at the bottom great industrial design, in plywood good original condition , all handmade. The...
Plywood
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
$87,026 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$805Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
On Hold|$8,880
H 81.7 in W 41.15 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay. Manufactured in France in 1950s. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The metal ba...
Wood
Off White Tree Chandelier SM
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This organic inspired chandelier is a smaller version of the Off White Tree Chandelier. These fixtures combine geometry with botanical aspects. This smaller inspiration has 4 top ope...
Aluminum, Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
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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