Softwood Barware

Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870, the elegant tantalus set features a beautifully crafted wooden box with intric...

Charming mid-century bottle opener in the form of a Dachshund. Made out of solid brass, designed by Walter Bosse, produced by Herta Baller.

Fabulous glass display bottles from the mid century era. Byrrh wine appertif is 21.5 height x 5.75 diameter. All are glass and in very good condition. Price is for each bottle. Bottl...

Art Deco serving tray made of metal and mirrored glass in the 1930s.

Retailed by Fottorini and Sons, Bradford From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann and Son. The Tantalus of Betj...

Beautiful Art Deco round tray made of chromed metal and milk glass.

French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...

Art Deco cut Mirror, glass, and chrome serving tray, France, 1930s. An elegant and classic Art Deco serving or bar tray made of a cut mirrored base with beveled details. Handles are ...

A handmade Mid-Century Modern wine rack created from bentwood bamboo and wicker. Two layers of bamboo are carefully woven together creating a space for 6 bottle so wine (or other bev...

Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870, the mahogany Tantalus features a complete set of 13 cut glass cordials...

Modernist bar copper wine cooler or ice bucket by Tom Dixon London. Great modernist design wine cooler will add style in any bar display. Use it with your favorite wine or champagn...

A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...