Architect and designer Cesare Lacca is renowned for the modernist furniture he created during the 1950s. Made with materials like teak, glass and brass, his work continues to command great interest from mid-century modern collectors. His pieces have recently found their way onto some of the 21st century’s most trendy television and movie sets.
Lacca was born in Naples, Italy, in 1929. Like many Italian designers in the 20th century, he moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. At the age of 20, he was selected by a group of American curators for inclusion in the 1951 landmark exhibition “Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today” at the Art Institute of Chicago. It showcased Italian designers who had embraced modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini and Gio Ponti.
Lacca designed a dizzying array of tea carts and serving trolleys across his career, including magazine racks and coffee tables. Lacca’s most well-known piece is a tea cart — most commonly used as a bar cart — that Cassina manufactured. It features beautifully sculpted beech, cedar, teak and walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop and a removable glass tray.
This Lacca cart was featured as Don Draper’s office bar in his Manhattan advertising agency on several episodes of the wildly popular television show Mad Men, reinvigorating the interest of collectors. Several other Lacca pieces have been part of the set decorations in the television series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the movie Being the Ricardos.
On 1stDibs, find Cesare Lacca tables, racks and stands, seating and more.
$2,147Sale Price|20% Off
Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Bar Display Cabinet
By Cesare Lacca
Located in bari, IT
Bar display cabinet made in Italy from the 1950s, designer Cesare Lacca.
Brass
$1,188Sale Price|45% Off
Bar cart attributed to Cesare Lacca, Year 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bar cart attributed to Cesare Lacca, Year 1950, Made in Italy. Beautiful 1950 bar cart, wood and brass, with two removable glass trays. The frame of this cart is made of stained wal...
Brass
Caesar Lacquer Bar Trolley, Year 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Cesare Lacca bar cart, 1950s, Made in Italy. Cart designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s, with glass tops and lacquered mahogany wood frame finished with brass edging. Condition is ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Trolley by Cesare Lacca, 1950’s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful serving trolley, bar cart with a three-bottle holder, one shelf, and a magazines compartment, made in wood, glass, and brass, designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950’s. - Desi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar/ Trolley by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar/ Trolley by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
Wood
1950s Cesare Lacca Magazine Rack for Fontana Arte
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, Lambeth
Born Naples in 1972 Italian architect designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s This unusual magazi...
Steel
Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Antwerp, BE
Well shaped Italian liquor trolley/serving cart by Cesare Lacca. Marvellous Italian bar trolley in brass and burgundy red lacquered wood. This stunning piece was designed by Cesare ...
Brass
$3,655
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Italian Mid-Century Dry Bar Cabinet on Casters, Painted Panel, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Italian Mid-Century Dry Bar Cabinet on Casters, Painted Panel, 1950s. This dry bar cabinet is built from wood with blond fluted tambour doors, framed in ebonized black trim and gilt...
Gold Leaf, Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by John Kapel for Jon Stuart
By John Stuart, John Kapel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart by John Stuart. Walnut with black formica top surface. The cart has two cabinet doors and one top ...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
Vintage French Baker's Rack, Wrought Iron & Brass, Circa 1950s, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French Baker's Rack with three large shelves and two small. Constructed with forged wrought iron and brass trim. Signed at base Paris, Fr...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$6,442
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Mirror, Birch
$12,000
H 85 in W 71 in D 17 in
Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass & White Glass Bakers Rack with Cabinet, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Maison Jansen Style Iron, Brass & Glass Étagère with Cabinet, 1950s A rare and highly decorative mid-century étagère or baker’s rack in the manner of Maison Jansen, execute...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Mirrored Dry Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant Italian dry bar, crafted from dark wood with a high-gloss finish. The bar features two mirrored doors that reflect the surrounding space, adding a touch of brightness and ...
Glass, Wood
$2,800
H 78 in W 34 in D 16 in
Burlwood Tall Bar Cabinet Attributed to Milo Baughman and Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A glamorous book matched burl elm wood two door bar cabinet with skyscraper stepped molded chrome details to the upright edges of the piece and chrome pulls. Inside a darker contrast...
Chrome
Art Dèco Italian Walnut Vitrines or Bar Display Cabinet, 1925
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Dèco vitrines or display cabinet, Italian production of the 1920s, in walnut and walnut briar, screen-printed glass with grinding around. The showcase has been restored and polis...
Crystal
On Hold|$2,970
H 49.22 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Superb bar cabinet designed by the famous architect Paolo Buffa, in walnut and brass finishes, the inside of the cabinet is covered with decorated mirror squares, the top of the cabi...
Brass
$1,595
H 43.25 in W 43.2 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bar Cart Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage cabinet by Meredew is a beautiful piece that can have a variety of uses, perfectly suited for any discerning collector or entertainer. Featuring great...
Teak
$3,216
H 51.19 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950. The cabinet is covered in herringbone mahogany with maple inlays and glass top, the central in...
Marble, Brass
$8,224Sale Price|55% Off
H 63.39 in W 51.19 in D 14.18 in
Breathtaking Cabinet or Bar Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful clear lines and an amazing combination of wood, goatskin and glass.
Goatskin
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. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
Sold
H 33.47 in W 44.89 in D 10.24 in
Italian Console Table in Walnut, Brass and Glass by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant and unique console table in walnut, brass and enameled perforated metal with crystal glass top. This stunning piece was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in It...
Brass
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H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Italian 1950s Black Lacquer and Brass Folding Bar Trolley by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s black lacquer and brass folding bar trolley by Cesare Lacca with two glass shelves each with a scolloped brass detail in the centre ...
Brass
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H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Italian 1950s Cesare Lacca Wood and Brass Bar Cart Trolley with Drink Holder
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s Cesare Lacca wood and brass bar cart trolley with brass drinks holder.
Brass
Sculptural Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian Bar Cart, designed by Cesare Lacca, Italy, circa 1950s. It is constructed of beautifully grained wood and has a removable tray.
Metal
Italian Mahogany Bar Design by Cesare Lacca 1956 a Complete Set
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Oirlo, LI
Italian Mahogany bar design by Cesare Lacca 1956 a complete set. 1950s Italian dry bar or home bar with bar cabinet and stools. Italian Mahogany bar design by Cesare Lacca 1956...
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
1950s Black Lacquer and Brass Bar Cart / Trolley by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A 1950s black lacquer and brass bar cart / trolley by Cesare Lacca with two glass shelves on original brass castors.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Bar Trolley by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Italian mid-century bar trolley by Cesare Lacca 1950s with 3 removable trays and 6 bottle holders. The wheels are made with brass.
Wood
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H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Lovely 1950s Cesare Lacca Mahogany Bar Cart Trolley with Removable Trays
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Cesare Lacca bart cart trolley in rich lacquered mahogany with removable glass trays with brass detailing and orignal brass castors, for Italian company Cassina.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Bar Cart for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar trolley in mahogany and brass was designed by Cesare Lacca, has both removable trays, and a lower front level for magazines, rear for bottles. " If you like it please make ...
Brass
Cesare Lacca Trolley or Drinks Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
Italian trolley or bar cart, circa 1950 in brass and rosewood.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Serving Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, two-tier, rolling, serving, bar cart by Cesare Lacca with newly restored, teak frame, glass shelves and brass accents.
Brass
Pastoe Sideboard DB02 by Cees Braakman, 1952
By Cesare Lacca, Pastoe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Modernist sideboard model DB02 designed by Cees Braakman, manufactured by Pastoe UMS, Holland, 1952. This sideboard has a double folding door with three shelves and four drawers behi...
Birch
Cesare Lacca Italian Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural ebony toned Italian bar cart with three removable trays, two with glass and a wood bottom one, brass details to the handle, hardware and wheels. A finely crafted and wel...
Wood