Mid-Century Modern Barware
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Italian Yellow Glass Pitcher
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful mid century glass pitcher. Made of yellow glass with a clear stem. Nice round shape. Original made in Italy sticker attached. Per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Italian Decanter Depicting A Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique early 20th century hand blown glass decanter depicting a dog. The original cork remains, but the alcohol is no longer inside.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Cocktail Stirrers, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) vintage hand crafted Italian Murano barware art glass cocktail stirrers, circa Mid-20th Century, Italy. Set is both transparent / clear and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Stunning Cocktail Shaker in Inox. Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning cocktail shaker in inox. Made in France. This cocktail shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diam 3,14" x 11,81" H inches
diam cm 8 x cm 30 H
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Vintage Italian Alpaca Pineapple Ice Bucket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century vintage pineapple ice bucket by unknown artist, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960.
Made of Alpaca.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Alpaca
Original 1970s Suisse Freddo Therm Ice Cube Bucket Element Hollywood Regency
By Freddo Therm
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ice bucket cooler element
Producer:
Freddo Therm, made in Switzerland
Decade:
1970s
Material:
Plastic surface finish with golden brass tone
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Barware
Mid-20th Century Stainless Steel Aperitifs / Cordials or Shot Glasses, Set of 8
Located in Austin, TX
This set of 8 stainless steel cordials / aperitifs or shot glasses is attributed to Arne Jacobsen, the sought-after mid-century Danish architect and designer of the Functionalist Movement. Jacobsen was among the 20th century's most famous designers. Think Egg Chair, Swan Chair, Ant Chair.
This set of cordials is a rare MCM find...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Modernist Ribbed Crystal Glass Ice Bucket from Italy
By Baccarat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modernist ribbed crystal glass ice bucketfrom Italy
Measures: 4.63 diameter x 5 height, 8.38 height to tip of handle.
Preowned vintage condition.
See images listed please.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Metal French Crocodile Shaped Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique vintage traditional nutcracker. In a crocodile shape. Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1960. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Faceted Avocado Green Kings Crown Indiana Thumbprint Stem Glasses, Set of 19
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 19 avocado green Kings Crown glasses. This beautiful set of stemware is from the 1960s and includes 8 tea glasses, 8 water or wine gob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Wine Cooler Ice Bucket in Ceramic and Brass, Italy 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching champagne or wine cooler or ice bucket in faux bamboo ceramic and brass, Italy, 1970s.
This cube shaped lidded ice bucket features a cubic construction in brass with fa...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck II Drinking Glass Carrying Rack, Leather & Brass, Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A minimalistic and beautiful midcentury modern long tray drinks carrier / drinking glass caddy with 6 clear glasses from the 1950s. Designed and executed by Carl Aubock II in Vienna....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great set of 4 amber and 4 red tumblers. Heavy glass Sommerso clear bottom over a deep amber or a dense red.
Amelio Cenedese here made tumblers borrowing Carlo Scarpa velati techniq...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Silver and Glass Roly Poly Astrology Motif Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage mid-century modern silver banded roly poly glasses with astrological signs. This glass shape is referred to as 'Roly Poly" due to their round form. Each glass i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
12 Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Rock Highball Glasses
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 12 richly hand cut highball barware glasses, by Italian Royal Crystal Rock glassmaker. Each glass features deep cuts that allows the light to retract and shine to a brilliant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Italian Modernist Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving / Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a squash.
This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Important Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Cocktail Shaker by David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
Not a cocktail shaker, a work of art by master Norwegian goldsmith's, David Andersen; certainly a rare and important piece of holloware for the David Andersen devotee or advanced barware collector.
We have never seen a cocktail shaker by this artist or any cocktail shaker covered in guilloche enamel; it could possibly have been commissioned piece dating to the 1950's.
The shaker is made from solid sterling silver and is fully marked on the underside and signed by David Andersen, Norway.
The elegant modernist shape is engine turned and in turn showcased by the glossy golden yellow enamel, all without damage. The lid once removed acts as a cup.
Museum quality in superb condition measuring approximately 4" max. in diameter x 9" tall.
David Andersen
The David Andersen company is a fourth generation family owned business.
David Andersen (1843 -1901) was the son of a Norwegian tenant farmer.
At 19 he became an apprentice to a Silversmith in Oslo where he studied enamelling
technique. These were incorporated into designs made for English firms in London.
During 1876, Andersen opened his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania (Oslo.) He
became one of Norway's most renowned and celebrated silversmiths. In 1899 his firm
had 121 employees, 29 of which were women. By the time of his death in 1901 his Oslo
workshop was producing flatware, holloware, and jewellery which was exhibited at
International Expos in Europe.
Since the 1920s many fine contemporary designers have worked for the David Andersen firm.
including the modernist designer Harry Sorby...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Carl Auböck Fish Shaped Bottle Opener, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck fish shaped bottle opener, Vienna, 1950s
Bottle opener model no. 4687 Carl Auböck II.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Bakelite and Brass Thermos Carafe
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Mid-Century Modern thermos carafe combines functional design with a touch of luxury through its use of Bakelite and brass. The body of the carafe is made from Bakelite, cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Eight Vintage "Goren Point System" Bridge Themed Highball Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in 22k gold and black and white enamel, each with alternating gold and black panels with the "Goren Point System" for bridge in black or whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Vintage Italian Alpaca Pineapple Ice Bucket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century vintage pineapple ice bucket by unknown artist, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960.
Made of Alpaca.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Alpaca
Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s
Elegant octagonal agate mortar and pestle with a smooth surface.
Likely used (originally) for crafting perfumes, or in chemistry blends...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Agate
1870s Astonishing Italian Sambonet Cocktail Shaker Graffiti Collection
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Italian Sambonet Cocktail Shaker Graffiti Collection, Silver and stainless steel 1970s. Some signs of aging on it but however in good condition. Designed and signed by Sa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern brass and brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe designed by Aldo Tura and manufactured by Tura Creazioni Milano, it's in lovely conditions, brown goatskin is decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Maria Pergay Glass Decanter with Bord Flammes Decoration in Silvered Brass, 1960
By Maria Pergay
Located in Milan, IT
Maria Pergay Pressed Glass Decanter with "Bord Flammes" Decoration in Silvered Brass,
France 1960s
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Collectible Liquor Porcelain Decanter From Metaxa Greece
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful collectible Metaxa Liquor hand made porcelain decanter , excellent condition nice graphics .
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Lucite Side Table Catchall, 1980s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C-shaped lucite end/side table with removable glass tile marked ‘Made in W Germany’, circa 1990. A gorgeous, subtle and multifunctional accent piece that would work seamlessly in any...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Faceted Green Glass Juice Cups, Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two faceted green juice cups, or small vases.
Dimensions:
2.75" diameter
3.75" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Crystal Glasses, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing set of six crystal glasses. Made in Italy. The Items are in excellent condition.
Diameter 2,36" x 6,29" inches.
Diameter cm 6 x ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Organic Shaped Wicker Rattan Cane Wine Bottle Holder Caddy MCM Boho Tiki
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage French organic shaped rattan wine bottle holder, circa 1960s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Ice Bucket "Rock Cut" Series, New Old Stock
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Crystal ice bucket sculptured like ice formations, "Rock Cut" series by Tiffany & Co. New old stock, never used, no box.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
MCM Two Sided Sterling Silver Jigger / Shot Glass by Inman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare MCM two sided sterling silver jigger / shot glass by Inman, circa 1950s. The piece is in good condition and measures 1.875"D x 4"H. Great addition to any bar! #4292
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liqueur Set Stemware and Decanter Mid-Century Modern, Murano Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of six beautiful glasses and a decanter. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Decanter is approx. 11 7/8" high and 4" at the widest point. Each Glass is appr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Aubock Polished Brass Hand Bottle Opener #4224
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass hand bottle opener #4224. This whimsical 1950's hand bottle opener by Carl Aubock is a wonderful example of the marriage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Dolphin Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century 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 Nuremberg, Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Georges Briard Signed Ice Bucket Brown Vinyl with Bicycle Design Vintage 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Georges Briard Signed Ice Bucket Mid Century.
Unique large brown vinyl with bicycle designs ice bucket by Georges Briard.
Good vintage original condition and ready for use.
Mid centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Set of 14 Brass Stirrup Cups Goblets with Animal Heads, Stags
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 original brass patina goblets with elk/deer/stags heads.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Pewter Patinated Brass Faux Crocodile Planter Pot Wine Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A classic piece on a bar or kitchen counter when entertaining. We also see this piece on an entry table or console with or without a plant inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Set of Four "Berlin" Square Base Juice Glasses by G. Butler Jensen for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice of four mid-century Studio Line "Berlin" pattern square base juice glasses by George Butler Jensen for Rosenthal, circa 1960s. The clear cylindrical glasses sit on a square s...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Laurent Siret, French Burlwood Cork Screw, France
Located in Miami, FL
Laurent Siret, French Burlwood Cork Screw, signed.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Burl
MCM Silver Fade Highball Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern silver fade highball sized cocktail glasses in the style of Dorothy Thorpe, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
We have a half dozen reasons to catch your attention!! Just LOOK at this lovely set of six tumblers, highballs, or cocktail silver rimmed glasses in the style of the iconic Dorothy Thorpe!! Having a mid-morning brunch or evening cocktail party? What a sophisticated set of glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Textured Glass Coupes - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 mid century glass coupes. Each has an elegant shape with a beautiful icey texture to the glass. Perfect for champagne or cocktails.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Aldo Tura Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass Details, Made in Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant bar set in carved wood and details in brass. The set consist of an ice bucket, a shaker, a pitcher, a nut bowl and a double bowl with handle. Set designed by Aldo Tura and ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern ice-bucket made & signed known as "Sargasso" by KAJ FRANCK
By Arabia, Kaj Franck
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic vintage hand-blown ice-bucket known as "Sargasso" made and signed by the talented and award-winning designer Kaj Franck. This is a result of a cooperation between Arabia ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Fine Crystal Stemware Frosted Swirl Wine Goblets Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine Crystal Stemware Frosted Swirl Wine Goblets.
A stunning set of four vintage frosted wine glasses with a swirly bowl and frosted stem ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Alessandro Albrizzi Acrylic Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant acrylic ice bucket or box designed by Alessandro Albrizzi for Bella Modern, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic
MCM Extensive Set of 22-Karat Gold and Black Coin Barware and Glasses by Cera
By Bob Wallack, Cera
Located in Topeka, KS
Very large extensive set of coin Mid-Century Modern barware and glasses by Cera. The set consisting of eight highball glasses, eight 5-ounce rocks glasses, seven footed beer glasses, and three nut bowls in metal carrier. All in fabulous vintage condition with all 22-karat gold and black design intact, circa mid-20th century.
This barware is so Mad Men!! How wonderful it will look in your Mid-Century Modern bar. And so much fun to use to serve your guests. The large set is comprised of eight of the 5.5-inch tall highball glasses, seven of the 5.25-inch tall footed beer glasses, eight of the 3.25-inch tall rocks glasses, and three 2.25-inch tall nut bowls in their original brass plated carrier. All with the black and 22-karat gold antique coin design attributed to Bob Wallack and all in excellent condition. The highball and rocks glasses are marked with the Cera half and half crown, the nut bowls are not marked; however, the beer glasses have the Federal Glass Company...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Carved Olive Wood Coaster Set, Modernist Design, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Carved Olive Wood Coaster Set, from France Circa 1970.
Rare set of 6 coasters and their gouged storage box.
The set is hand-carved in a beautiful ol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Olive
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
Located in Copenhagen, K
Italian two-tier bar cart with glass shelves and two oversized wheels. Charming and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons, with gold flecks Italian art glass Genie bottle decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Similar piece is shown on the Dino Martens book, model number 6293 (see last photo). The decanter has its original stopper filled with gold leaf. It also has an original "Made In Italy" item number label underneath (folded). The alternating ribbon design creates a unique swirling pattern throughout the piece. You can feel each line on the shade, since it is not covered in clear glass. Very elegant shape. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Use it as a decorative piece, or as a flower vase without the stopper. Mid-century era. Measures 12" tall x 4 3/4" wide.
Literature:
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938-1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Wicker Rattan Cane Wine Bottle Holder Caddy Mid Century 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage French rattan wine bottle holder, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Martini & Rossi French Opalex Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtray. White opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in France...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s.
Produced in the 1960s by the Japanese brand, Hoya, the vintage Mid-Century Modern Japanese ice bucket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Anchor Vintage Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous red, blue and clear glass striped "A Canne" bottle vase limited edition sculpture. Engraved signature to bottom Venini '88 for Iveco.
Numbered 95/250.
Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco ordered these Venini decanters...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Trophy Cup Worn Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Distressed Trophy Cup Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 10.5" W x 10" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Teak Brass Nutcracker by Poul Knudsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional Danish modernist nut cracker designed by Poul Knudsen. Nut cracker is in vintage condition, beautiful wood grain in teak and brass fittings with excellent patina. Great D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark. Beautiful piece that is emblematic of Dan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Culver Ltd., Georges Briard, and Aldo Tura. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $495.