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
$1,900
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.
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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
$81,809 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca. Original C&B Label. Wood, Metal and Leather Height: 65cm Width: 95cm Depth: 95 cm ...
Leather
George Nelson Slatted Bench Model #4690
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Birch slatted Bench An early example C.1950 Original Finish
Birch
$2,900
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Modernist Drop leaf Planner Group Bar Cart Table by Paul McCobb . wood & iron
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950. Featuring one dove-tail drawer and 2 fold down leaves. Retains Original finish / pati...
Iron
$595 / item
H 17 in Dm 12.8 in
Stemlite Organic Nordic Modern Turned Dark Teak Wood Table Lamp by Designline
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! An artisan handmade table lamp by Design Line. It features a solid turned teak wood base with a handblown frosted white shade which gives of...
Blown Glass, Teak
$1,450 / item
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Marz Designs, "Aurelia Surface Sconce", Cast Glass Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Aurelia Surface Sconce is cast by hand at the prestigious Jam Factory in Adelaide, Australia. This simple yet intricate shade illuminates through the bubbled glass creating a uni...
Brass, Nickel
LUart Directional Sconce PN by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires in a polished nickel finish. Sconce is designed to feature artwork and/or objects d’art. Each shade is independent...
Nickel
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 6.125 in
Perla Wall Sconce in Dark Bronze, Brass and Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Flos, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass b...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Copper, Steel
Massive 19th Century English Mahogany Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English tea trolley of epic proportions, this 19th century mahogany antique is grand in scale, likely used in a luxurious hotel or commercial setting. The wood shelves are stunnin...
Mahogany
$10,827Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 5.12 in
Glass Vase Louis C. Tiffany New York Tiffany Studios 1894 signed
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Glass vase designed by Louis C. Tiffany, manufactured by Tiffany Studios New York, 1894, signed signed "L. C. T. B2216" (underneath) Material and technique: mouth-blown glass, redu...
Glass
$15,165
H 27.96 in Dm 49.61 in
Alvar & Aino Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan Model 91 & a91, Finmar, 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Alvar & Aino Aalto Dining Table with Lazy Susan is a remarkable example of early twentieth century modernist design, blending functionality and elegance in one striking piece. D...
Birch, Plywood
$4,400
H 30.52 in W 67.13 in D 28.35 in
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery
By FDB Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen. FDB and Mogensen aime...
Fabric, Oak
Large White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 12 cm Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in 9 cm or 12 cm. Available in different finishes. All our lamps...
Quartz, Metal
Lounge Chair Attributed to Emilio Guarnacci, Italy c. 1970
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair Attributed to Emilio Guarnacci, Italy, c. 1970 Comfortable, modern looking lounge chairs. Thoughtfully upholstered in a white boucle fabric.
Bouclé
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.