Modern Barware
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Modern Baccarat Moulin Rouge Harcourt Crystal Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful modern Baccarat Moulin rouge Harcourt crystal champagne cooler / ice bucket that can also be used as a vase with or without the removable b...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Patrick Henry Silver Julep Cups
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patrick Henry silver plated julep cups. Beaded rim and fluted base. Newly polished to a high shine. Stamped on the underside Made in England.
Category
1960s English Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Corkscrew/Bartool Separates into Three Piece Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique bartool separates into three pieces. The body has a non-slip textured surface. The bottle opener unscrews from the top revealing a bar knife. The bottom section has the i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso.
Italy, 1950s
A beautiful example, fitted with its original 2-inch cast brass and cork stopper, the bottle is hand blown in a deep rich earth tones to resemble tortoise shell. This work is highly detailed, with the applied Murnao glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Daum Nancy Barware Crystal Tumbler Glasses Set, 9 Pieces
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum Nancy France hand-crafted this elegant crystal barware serving set in the 1970s. The bar set features nine tulip tumbler glasses with deep geometric etching. Each item is labele...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Shark Shaped Bottle Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian modern oak and brass fish shaped bottle opener
Danish Arts and Crafts bottle opener formed as a shark made in brass and oak wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket
Purchased in France, 1980s
Of typical cylinder form, mirror finish all around
Overall measurements:
9.5 -inches high x 6.5...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Mercury Glass
Late 20th Century Casino Slot Machine Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage casino slot machine highball cocktail glasses set of six. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Sommelier Wine Tasting Cups from Chateau de Meursault, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative pair of sommelier tasting cups from Chateau de Meursault in France. They are made from ornamented silver plated metal. Measurements: H/L: 10 cm, Diameter: 8 cm, Dept: 2 ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
A cast brass bottle opener featuring the letter U made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna circa 1955.
The piece is formed of two geometric shapes, a circle -inside which the black patinate...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Italian Alabaster Marble Bowl or Catchall Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
An Italian alabaster marble bowl or catchall vide-poche, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s-1970s, Italy. Bowl has a modern soft edge and knob center. Great as a nut bowl, catchal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Set of Four Rare Rosenthal Studio-Line Champagne Flutes by Michael Boehm
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous special edition handblown glass flutes are designed by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal. They are a modernist stylized abstract design and very...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1980s Modernist Carlisle Lucite Ice Bucket Italian Alessandro Albrizzi Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ice Bucket
Lucite ice bucket in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi Italy
Stamped with maker's logo; Grainware Carlisle
Measures: 9 tall x 7.75 w x 7.75
Vintage condition pre-owned....
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Italian Sculptural Steel Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian sculptural steel bottle holder, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration.
Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
William Yeoward “Chardonnay” / “Sauvignon Blanc” Wine Carafe (Set of 2)
Located in Naples, FL
These simple, elegant and classic carafes feature a deeply engraved wine label that reads “Merlot” & “Pinot Noir” on a frosted square; hand made of the fine...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
William Yeoward “Merlot” / “Pinot Noir” Wine Carafe (Set of 2)
Located in Naples, FL
These simple, elegant and classic carafes feature a deeply engraved wine label that reads “Merlot” & “Pinot Noir” on a frosted square; hand made of the fine...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Kay Bojesen Beech Nutcracker and Bowl
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina and humorous/cartoon'ish details like neck rolls, circular glasses and a bend nose. Everything synonymous with the attributes of the Primeminister Thorvald Stauning who's face the nutcracker...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Oak
Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cenedese murano white-scavo decanter bottle with ball stopper.
Italy, circa 1980s.
We are pleased to offer this large and sculptural (attributed) Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Deca...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Mozer Signed Faceted Yellow Glass Bowl Vintage Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely bowl glass by the Moser glass works in the Czech Republic has faceted sides. It is vintage from the 70's and is a beautiful light color of yellow. This would make great b...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Teghini Ice Bucket Silver Plate Bar/Table in Pear Shape
By Teghini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ice bucket, made and designed by Teghini, Italy, Firenze. includes top, bottom and glass lining.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Set of 8 Sterling Silver Wine Goblets, London 1978 George E. Grant
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by George Edward Grant, this stylish set of 8 Modernist design, Sterling Silver Goblets, features textured stems, and gilt in...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lucite Crackled Ice Serving Tray, Willy Rizzo Style
Located in Riverdale, NY
Crackle finish lucite serving tray from the 1970's with silverplated rim in the style of Willy Rizzo. Cut square corners give an interesting shape. The chipped lucite surface is plac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Christofle Vintage Silver-Plate Albi Coasters, Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and water coasters are vintage and from 1968. They are...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Ice Bucket by Maestri, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant and classic insulated ice bucket with lid by Maestri. Stamped in the bottom with makers name and the name of the collection. Fully functional and in great condition. No de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets.
The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is what was considered a Champagne glass in the 50s and 60s.
There is a complex bar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Guy Dugrenne Signed Burled Wood, Gilt, Stainless Tray or Barware French
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual square tray, barware or serving piece is signed Guy Degrenne Made in France with some numbers. The combination materials consist of stai...
Category
1990s French Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Aldo Tura Modernist Cocktail Shaker
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist cocktail shaker.
Green colored parchment with silver and brass plated details.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of Twelve Textured Translucent Crystal Wine/ Water Glasses by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of twelve wine/ water glasses were realized by the fabled American company Tiffany & Co. They feature circular bases; cylindrical stems (that flare slightly at thei...
Category
20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Carrara Marble and Lucite Swivel Ice Bucket Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern white Carrara marble and lucite swivel ice bucket is from the 80's. The white marble has grey veining to it. The lucite top pivots out and swivels. The lucite top is 3" H and the bottom marble is 5" H. it is heavy because of both components. This makes for great barware and spring, summer entertaining. The lovely Christofle decanter...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cocktail or Champagne Coupe Glasses, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) vintage blown glass art glass cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses in Emerald green, chartreuse green and purple/aubergine with...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cobalt Blue Italian Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning Cobalt blue ash tray perfect for those occasional cigars, 420 or french cigarettes! A compliment to any desk, bar, or smoking room.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Giant Bottle CAP Opener in Brass from Georg Jensen, 1980s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured in 1981 this curious bottle cap shaped opener is made from sculpted brass with a 'opener' mechanism in stainless steel. It is signed to the inside: Georg Jensen Design, ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Larry Laslo Vintage Silver-Plate and Brass Champagne and Wine Stand Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This free standing Larry Laslo combination champagne or wine stand is commanding in design and height. It is a combination brass and silver-plate. He designed this for Towle Silversm...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Argentinian Silver Plate Tray with Onyx Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate tray with Onyx handles from Argentina. A compliment to any vanity or side table. Great for serving cocktails. Polished and ready to be used.
See video for exquisite ...
Category
20th Century Argentine Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate
Modern Art Deco Period Bakelite Corn on the Cob Holders, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) Modern Art Deco period Bakelite corn-on-the-cob holders, circa early 20th century, USA. There are six (6) sets, 5 red, 1 orange. In f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
1980s Chrome Burlwood Raw Edge Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Organic Modern raw edge wine bottle stopper
Rubber and chrome mounted on beautiful turned burlwood.
Measures: 5.25 tall x 1.25 diameter at widest point
Preowned unrestored vintage co...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Maison Lancel, Paris
By Lancel Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and very on-trend French Champagne bucket, silver plate with modernist gold plated handles dating to the 1980's.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
French Modern Patinated Bronze & 'X&O' Cut Glass Decanter, Larger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern patinated bronze & 'X&O' cut glass decanter, larger
With a high caliber (heavy) cast bronze orb stopper, resting on a bronze elongated conforming bronze collar the lo...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Dewert Signed Vintage Silver-Plate Cocktail Mixer or Pitcher with Spoon Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall elegant chic ribbed silver-plate signed Italian vintage cocktail mixer or pitcher has a curved handle. There are 2 areas of ribbed lin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Michael Graves Design Modernist Bar Ice Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Graves Design ice bucket stainless modernist style.
Great modernist design, large stainless insulated ice bucket or wine cooler with lid, no scoop.
some light scuffs.
Vintage large modern stainless ice bucket...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano Mandruzzato Jewel Toned Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald green and the purple center. The sides are semi faceted paddled and the 4 corners are an angled. Great as is as a beautiful Italian Murano glass object...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 60 glasses were realized by the renowned British maker, Stuart, in England during the latter half of the 20th Century. The set features 12 of the following piece...
Category
20th Century English Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Six Silverplate Tumblers Davis London
By Sheffield
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant set of six tumblers retailed by Davis, 200 Picadilly, London. Silverplated brass, all fit in one with original leather holder. Each one marked on bottom with proper hallma...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Italian Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ of 6 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian murano hand blown tumblers are great barware and a set of 6. They have applied swirls of textural glass on the outside of white and gold. There is gold aventuri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Pommery Champagne Bucket Cooler, France
By Pommery
Located in Paris, FR
Silvered metal Pommery Champagne bucket cooler decorated with gilt metal small squares all-over and signed Champagne Pommery, Reims, France on...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Modernist Bar Copper Wine Cooler by Tom Dixon London
By Tom Dixon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper
Set of Six Modern Lucite Drinking Glasses by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional and cool set of six modern lucite drinking glasses by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece measures 3 W x 3"D x 4.5 H....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are confused about which espresso is intended for them). Each cup is of a different color and all contain a star pattern. A great house warming gift...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx
Jade Snow Wong, Enamel Ice Bucket /Jar on Copper, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large piece for the artist and many of her works are in Museums.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Enamel
Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6.
The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Modern 'X&O' Cut Glass & Patinated Bronzedecanter, Smaller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern 'X&O' cut glass & patinated bronze decanter, smaller
With a high caliber (heavy) cast bronze orb stopper, resting on a bronze elongated ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Royal Brackla Quaich Single Malt Tasting Cup, Scotland 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Brackla makes some of the finest single malt whiskey in the world. This tasting vessel called a quaich is made from polished pewter and features handles with Celtic ornaments. ...
Category
1990s Scottish Modern Barware
Materials
Pewter
Pair of 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes-Vases-Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hammered champagne flutes
They can be transformed into mono flowers vases or 1 light candlesticks.
By Brenta Argenteria - Padua - Italy.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Plated and Reed Wine Bottle Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver plated and Reed wine bottle caddy, hallmarked Germany.
Category
20th Century German Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Novelty 9 Ct Gold Golf Club Swizzle Stick, Deakin & Francis, 1938, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Novelty 9 Ct gold golf club swizzle stick, Deakin & Francis, 1938, Birmingham
Unusual to see a swizzle stick in gold and with a golfing iron at the end.
Made by one of the premier si...
Category
1930s English Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, AIREDELSUR, Simone Crestani, and Marco Fedi. 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 $15 and tops out at $18,666 while the average work can sell for $539.
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