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Barware For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Barware Set of Glasses & Mixer by Culver c. 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large and complete 22k gold plated Mid-Century Modern barware set by Culver that's in great condition and free from any defects or gold wear. This set is really exquisite as if transported in time from 1965. Our shop collected this pattern over several years, purging damaged or worn pieces and keeping only the best. Voilà! We've done all the work for you - now it's yours to enjoy. Makes a most impressive gift for a friend or loved one. So chic, your cocktails have never looked better. The set has you covered for a fashionable and stylish cocktail party and includes 8 Whisky glasses, 8 Rocks glasses, 8 Highball cocktail glasses and a Cocktail Mixer with original glass stirrer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

French Perrier-Jouet Champagne Flutes Glasses Art Nouveau, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) vintage Perrier-Jouet French champagne flute glasses with iconic floral motif in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid to...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Glass

Large Imperial Glass Shoji 22k Gold Handpainted Barware Set circa 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large and complete set of Mid Century Modern 22k gold hand painted barware in the iconic Shoji pattern made by the Imperial Glass Company in the 1960s. This exceptional set is the only available of its kind globally and is free from defects or wear. The set is a complete fast forward for any collector or admirer - we've done all the work for you. Our shop curated the set over the years, carefully selecting only the best pieces and combining them to form the complete set now before you. Most pieces were placed in étagères for decorative purposes and never used thereby maintaining "like new" condition for the last 55 plus years. The set includes 8 whisky glasses, 8 rocks glasses, 8 highball cocktail glasses, a large cocktail mixer and spoon, a decorative vase, and a hospitality bowl that may be used as a vase, candy bowl or ice bowl. This is the most highly regarded and sought after mid century vintage barware/glassware line by any manufacturer, bar none. the quality of the glass and hand painted gold is unsurpassed. the shoji screen trellis pattern is raised/embossed for a unique texture and vintage swag...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Gold

Carl Auböck Heavy Nutcracker Brass
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck heavy nutcracker brass. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pewter Pineapple Form Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful form pineapple ice bucket, a container with lid, in pewter by Mauro Manetti for Fonderia D'Arte Firenze. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Manufacturer's stamp on th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Pewter

Box Set of Four Harvard University Stone Drink Coasters
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage box set of four Harvard University stone drink coasters by Coaster Stone, circa 1980s. The set comes with the original box and includes...
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Mid-20th Century American Barware

Materials

Stone

Italian Pineapple Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A superb example of a mid-century modern silver plated ice bucket designed by the highly sought-after designer, Mauro Manetti. This example is in superb condition, one of the best I...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Pewter

Elegant Trolley Italian Design
Located in Cantù, IT
Bar cart designed and made by Mice by Domenico Rugiano. The Cart is inlaid and is a vintage piece with brass-plated metal parts. A prestige piece.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Barware

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Tumblers or Mugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 cocktail mugs or glasses. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with gold washed interiors. With tapered side walls and a slightly concave base. Fully hallmarked f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970S Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Octagonal Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An octagonal serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy by Alberto Sordi, the tray is in good conditions overall with normal signs of use and age and brass in original patina. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze Horse Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s mid century modern bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1960s Astonishing MACABO Cocktail Shaker by Aldo Tura. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing MACABO Cocktail Shaker by Aldo Tura in stainless steel Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition Dimension: 3,54" x 7,87" H inches diam cm 9 x cm 20 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1930s Two Toned Butterscotch & Cherry Red & Green Bakelite Flatware Set of 34
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bakelite was the major form of “art plastic” from the 1930s through to the 1950s. It was patented by Belgian born Leo Hendrik Baekeland in New York, in 1907, and was the first truly synthetic and thermosetting plastic. Thermosetting meant that it could not be melted or changed by heating once formed. It was marketed as the worlds first synthetic plasitc. This is a very rare set of vintage art deco bakelite with dual tones perfect for a collector or lover of vintage flatware. Great to Good condition with minimal to no damage, needs some light polishing. Light ware due to time and use, but there are no broken or loose parts. No burns or marks just light dirt over time. A very rare set that could complete an existing set! These are stainless steel flatware that will last a lifetime!. (5) fork, 7 1/4" L. (10) cherry red bakelite knives...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Gorgeous Cut Crystal Cocktail Shaker with Ice Bucket by Arir.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous mid-century vintage cut crystal and aluminium cocktail shaker with ice bucket by Arir in excellent condition. Made in Italy _Shaker diameter 3,54 x 9,05 H inches diam ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning cocktail shaker from WMF dates back to the 1960s, showcasing a beautiful combination of cut crystal and silver-plated metal. The body of the shaker features a classic r...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Italian Hand Painted Red Chinoiserie Ice Buckets 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb pair of hand painted and crafted metal Ice Buckets, 1950’s Italian, painted with chinoiserie scenes, and palm tree tops. 30cm Height, 21cm Width, (17.5cm Width excluding ...
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1950s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal

Hand & Phone Metal Bottle Stopper Topper Barware, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal and cork bottle stopper. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cork. A beautiful nice barware item or just a display item in your collections of...
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1950s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Modern Cut Crystal/Glass Baccarat Decanter with Stopper, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern cut crystal/glass decanter with stopper stamped by Baccarat, France By: Baccarat Material: crystal, cut glass, glass Technique: cast Dimensions: 5 in x 9.5 i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Crystal

Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wrought Iron Wine Rack
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymoor, black painted wrought iron free standing wine rack that holds 39 bottles. Minor wear to paint.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian ice bucket crafted from gilded metal. The bucket features a sleek cylindrical form with a polished gold-tone finish, reflecting the era's l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Manner of James Mont Asian Chinese Verdigris Design Bar Cocktail Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Great ice bucket in the manner of James Mont, circa 1960s. Has a Chinese/Asian design with a verdigris finish. Ice bucket is in excellent shape with very light use over the years. Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Copper

Exclusive Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Burnt Orange Zanfirico over White, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Special and exclusive full set of 6 Murano tumblers, Made and Signed by Cenedese. The pattern of these glasses is a special technique used also by Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Bronze Hand Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Bronze

1960s Moser Cut Crystal Splendid Water Glasses Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Moser Cut Crystal Splendid Water Glass set of 6. 5 3/4 inches tall by 2 7/8 inches in diameter.. All are marked with the Moser logo on their bot...
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1960s Czech Hollywood Regency Vintage Barware

Materials

Crystal

Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s Elegant and sculptural Nutcracker, a nice example of French Folk Art ! Both sides are engraved with f...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Barware

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Mid-Century Modern 22-Karat Gold Moroccan Decanter and Wine Glasses Set c. 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful midcentury Moroccan themed set includes wine decanter and matching wine glasses with original caddy / tray. Decanter and wine glasses show no wear and are in great conditio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Palloni Pattern Hot Air Balloon- A Complete Set
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Palloni, Hot Air Balloon. Palloni Pattern, Complete Set of Coasters, 1955-60 The Piero Fornasetti ceramic coasters are a complete set of eight. They each d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger 4 Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iconic design by one of the top designers of his time. Mid-Century Modern tall brass cylinders with walnut accents. All three pieces have been signed on the bottom, Made in Italy. Gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage French G H Mumm Cordon Rouge Reims Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An aluminum 1970s champagne ice bucket cooler manufactured in France for the "G H MUMM Reims Champagne". Great midcentury French Vintage G.H. Mumm Reims Cordon Rouge Champagne Bucket...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Barware

Materials

Aluminum

"Miller High Life" (Woman In The Moon) Vintage Tip Tray. American, Circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous near mint condition post war vintage metal tip tray (hardly used) with compelling subject matter (patriotic woman seated on a crescent moon with clou...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Tin

Martini & Rossi Vermouth French Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtray. White Opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in France, Re...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Opaline Glass

6 Colored Murano Glass Goblets, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
6 colored Murano glass goblets, Italy, 1960s Purchased by my maternal grandfather in one of the most important shops in Piazza San Marco in Venice. Small air bubbles can be glimpsed ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Bernasconi Sterling Silver Barware Cocktail Champagne Stirrers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Italian Art Deco sterling silver barware champagne or cocktail stirrers was manufactured by renowned silversmith B. Bernasconi, Milan, at his silverware store in Via Ma...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Bosse Baller Corkscrew Halloween Cat Animal Vienna, Austria, 1950s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian corkscrew in the form of a Halloween cat. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vie...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Bronze

circa 1960s Place Card Holders by Wilkens
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s set of 6 place card holders by Wilkens, Germany, with original box and stack of cards. Box measures: 8 7/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/8".
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal

Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote. Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...
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1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal

Six Culver, LTD Stemmed Coolers w/ Strawberry Pattern in Red with Green & White
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six stemmed coolers by Culver, LTD decorated in translucent enamels with large red strawberries, green leaves, stems and vines all with white details. Signed Culver, LTD.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Light Green Soda Bottle - L. Bernagozzi & Co, Bologna
Located in Florence, Tuscany
1950s Light Green Soda Bottle with the name of the bar owner and the town - L. Bernagozzi & Co, Bologna - Vichy Artificiale. A spectacular decorative piece for a home bar and display.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage USA WWII Pinup Girl Victory Drinking Glasses (1942 Set of 8)
Located in San Diego, CA
Complete set of 8 WWII drinking glasses, made by the Philip Ronald Corporation of Chicago, IL in 1942. Each glass is 4.5" tall, with a top diameter of 2.5", and weight of 5 ounces. T...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Barware

Materials

Glass

Scuba Diving Helmet Ice Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky mid-century ice bucket disguised as an antique scuba helmet. The detail on this helmet is great! The inside is lined with plastic and ready for ice. Please confirm location NY ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist cocktail shaker designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design. Created as part of the Gallia range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Highly collectable and sought-after in excellent condition measuring 3 1/8" in diameter x 9 3/4" tall. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Colorful Black Stem Cordial Glasses - Set of 5
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 mid century cordials glasses each in a different color with black stems.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Rare Swarovski Novelty Beetle Bottle Opener, c. 1978
Located in London, GB
An eccentric and unusual novelty vintage bottle opener in the shape of a beetle, made by Swarovski in c. 1978. The body of the beetle is well defined with a great presence. It is rh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set Translucent Murano Glass Bowls, Italy, 1950s
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Italian translucent Murano glass bowls, Italy, 1950s. What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place? Or made using special techniques? It is actually both. Murano glass is glass in a chemical sense of the word. However, Murano glass is as different from, say, the glass in your window panes, as Rembrandt paintings...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Tiffany Midcentury Classical Sterling Silver Cordial Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Midcentury Classical sterling silver cordial cups. Each: Fluted and flared bowl with gilt interior; raised foot. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Makers / Sterling”. Total weight: 7 t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Venetian Silver Overlay Glass Liquor Set, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A fine vintage Venetian, Murano blue glass liquor decanter with stopper and six matching shot glasses. Each applied with a sterling silver overlay, decorated with the San Giorgio lan...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury British Dog Nutcracker
Located in London, GB
A delightful addition to the dining table or fireside - especially at Christmas! This nutcracker was crafted in Britain from iron and steel and is operated by simply lifting and low...
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1950s British Folk Art Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal

Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy. We have the Hunting collection of a German shepherd, Labrador, deer, rabbit, donkey, boar. All ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Antique English Oak & Solid Sterling Silver Tray, 1904
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to acquire an Edwardian Oak tray with solid silver fittings, rather than silver plate usually found. Everything you see in "silver" is solid English silver, a good heavy gauge, there is a good weight of silver here, there are many hallmarks for Sheffield 1904 together with the maker's mark for the well renowned Martin Hall. Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall (Martin, Hall & Co.) The original firm was formed in Sheffield in the year 1820 by Henry Wilkinson and John Roberts who traded as Wilkinson & Roberts. The firm's chronology is: John Roberts (1836), Roberts & Hall ( 1846), Martin Hall & Co (1854), Martin Hall & Co Ltd (1866-1936). Martin Hall & Co was one of the best known British manufacturers and participated to many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851 Great Exhibition...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

MCM Danish Stelton Georg Jensen Serving Barware Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive collection of Stelton serving and bar tools. There is quite an assortment including 4 long cocktail spoons, ice tongs from the Cylinda line, bottle opener from Peter Holmb...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Staved Teak Ice Bucket by Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice midcentury staved teak and black plastic ice bucket by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is very solid and sturdy.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Seashell and Lucite Napkin Ring Holders, Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
A vintage set of ten (10) seashell and Lucite napkin ring holders, circa 1960s. A different natural seashell on each ring. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Shell, Acrylic, Lucite

Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian brass bar cart - two levels and three large wheels - two larger and one caster... great for any room with spirits that can travel! We have added new glass on both ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Bronze

Piero Fornasetti Gilded Porcelain Chariot Coasters or Nut Dishes Vintage- 6 pcs
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage mid century modern Fornasetti coasters, set of six (6) of chariots with horses with gold gilding. Some noticeable wear to the gold coloring on the faces of the coasters. No c...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Barware for Sale: Shop Glassware, Barspoons and Art Deco Decanters on 1stDibs

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.

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