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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Czech Contemporary May Champagne Coupe Glasses Handmade, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne coupe glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass.
The May Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Rocks Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal rocks glasses have become a modern classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Rare Whiskey Glass with Presenter, Includes Presenter and Four Set of Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the pleasures of Fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allows it to be carried with one hand and prevents spillage of the rare whisky glasses designed by fferrone.
Handcrafted in Chicago and made from solid brass, each Presenter is produced through a process of high precision milling, soldering and hand assembled into this intricate form.
Includes:
Presenter base
Four rare glasswares...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Baccarat Crystal 'Neptune' 9.25" Goblets, Possibly Custom Order
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Baccarat Crystal 'Neptune' 9.25" Goblets Possibly Custom Order*
9-inch goblets are readily available, these examples are 9.25-inches high
Status: Discontinued. Produce...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 12 Trees Kentucky Sterling Silver Horse Head Mint Juleps
By Benjamin Trees
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American sterling silver mint juleps. Each: Straight and tapering sides, beeded rim and foot, and applied cast horse head. A great way to celebrate Derby Day with a dozen o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Glass Decanter with Bubbles and with Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Decanter with stopper. The piece is a nice addition to the bar for those small amounts of liquor or aperitif.
Additionally, we like this size decanter for the bathroom to h...
Category
20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Christofle et Cie Malmaison Pattern Silverplate Wine Coaster
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, vintage silverplated wine coaster.
By Christofle.
In the Malmaison pattern.
With the typical lotus leaf border and a stylized starb...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
12 Steuben/ George Thompson Engraved Prized Bull & Game Fish Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Steuben/ George Thompson engraved prized bull & game fish glasses.
Complete with original fitted Neiman Marcus box and felts.
Here is a rare opportu...
Category
20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Handcrafted in Italy
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 12 African Safari-Themed Sterling Silver Cocktail Picks with Animals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of Safari-themed cocktail pics.
In sterling silver.
Each with three-dimensional African animals supported by a faux bamboo shaft with foliag...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass.
The May collection i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Handcrafted Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot champagne coupe, set of two
The Margot champagne glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, made one by one by master craftsme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal White Wine Glasses Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal white wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Cocktail Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal cocktail glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is design...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Silver Plate Handkerchief Wine Cooler Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish mid-century-modernist silver plate wine cooler or champagne ice bucket was crafted in France in the 1960s. This ultra-chic bottle holder features a whimsical handkerchie...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Teghini Firenze Silver Plate Tomato-shaped Ice Bucket, Italy 1960s
By Teghini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Teghini Firenze designed this lovely modernist silver plate ice bucket in the 1980s. The piece features a rounded shape with an oversized stylized tomato design with a lid and a stra...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Alessi for Delta Airlines Set of Four Wine Juice Glasses Italy
By Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Alessi for Delta Airlines Modern Set of Four Wine Juice Gasses Italy
4.25 h x 2.75 diameter
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Brass Horn of Plenty Wine Champagne Cooler Bottle Holder Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist brass wine cooler or vase features an ultra-chic versatile use with a whimsical minimalist horn of plenty with bead feet and high glossy metal with a slightly ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Italian Silver Plate Thermos Insulated Decanter Coffee Jug
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an elegant Italian silver plate barware bar thermos or insulated decanter, carafe, or coffee jug. With its sleek and modernist design, this pitcher is made from silver plate ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Advertising Aluminum Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, France 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning French modernist aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler crafted in the 1950s. Specially designed for tall Alsace white wine bottles, this bottle chiller will work with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Vintage Art Deco Bullet "Take a Shot" Nesting Shot Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage art deco bullet "Take a Shot" nesting shot glass set, circa 1940s. This very cool set was made in Germany and features a bullet shaped chrome container with the phrase "Tak...
Category
20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome, Copper
Set of 12 Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern sterling silver goblets. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1940. Each: Conical bowl mounted to tapering stem; foot round and gently raised. Easy grip with nice b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Fox Head" Hunt Bottle Opener Barware
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Fox Head bottle opener hunting / equestrian theme bar accessory. Stamped Gucci / Italy. See my other listings for signed Gucci Elk...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver ice bucket. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Straight and tapering sides with embossed hoops and flat c-scroll swing handle. Post-1967 Italian marks incl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Snowflake Cocktail Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Midcentury Modern sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Curved conical bowl on tapering columnar stem with incised bands. Foot round and r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Elk Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Elk Head hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup.
This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup.
This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Asprey Thatcher-Era Parcel Gilt Sterling Silver Champagne Set
Located in New York, NY
English Thatcher-era sterling silver champagne set, 1981-3. Retailed by Asprey in London. This set comprises 4 flutes and 1 tray. Each flute: Ovoid bowl on gilt cast stem in form of ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Dog Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Dog Head (English Pointer) hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed tu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Scearce George Dubya Bush New Century Mint Julep Cup
Located in New York, NY
Dubya-era sterling silver mint julep. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great barware cup from the surprisi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 16 American Sterling Silver Mint Juleps
Located in New York, NY
Sixteen American sterling silver mint juleps. Each: Straight and tapering sides and molded rim. Double linear bands engraved at top and bottom. A big set for one of those parties whe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi Decanters- Set of 2
By Nanny Still
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two Finnish blown glass decanters and lids designed by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi in the 1970's. One retains the original sticker.
Nan...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Smokey Amber Glass Chic 11 Piece Modern Barware Set Glasses, Decanters, Pitcher
By Kosta Boda
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 11 piece bar ware set is very chic. Made by artisans in India. The color of the glass is very special. Made in a Smokey/amber brown color. It will l...
Category
Early 2000s Indian Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Colorful Glass Square Coasters Set of 8 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of fabulous and colorful glass block coasters are from the 90's and were never ever used. Brand new. They have the original stickers on them from Barneys and came on the Bar...
Category
1990s American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
9 Bottle Polished Aluminum Wine Rack By Michael Noll, Germany 1990s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
9 Bottle Polished Aluminum Wine Rack By Michael Noll, Germany 1990s
Category
1990s German Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket. Item features leafy twin handles, glass liner, clean modernist lines, original hallmark. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Red Wine Glasses by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six crystal "Massena" red wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched directl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior Home Barware Silver Plate and Glass Serving Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated modernist barware serving tray platter was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1980s. The large rectangular butler shape is built with silvered ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Maitre Rosenthal Crystal Burgundy, White Wine Glasses Barware Set of 24
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant, modernist and vintage Rosenthal set of 24 hand blown lead crystal white wine and red wine glasses are made in Germany and from the 80's. It is called the Maitre pattern...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Six Crystal "Massena" White Wine Glasses by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six crystal "Massena" white wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched direc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Emerald Green Wine Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 4 vintage wine glasses. Beautiful moody emerald green color in an elegant tapered shape.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Scearce I-Like-Ike Eisenhower-Era Sterling Silver Mint Juleps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eisenhower-era sterling silver mint juleps. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great way in these tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fin Coasters from Souda, in Stock, Set of Four, Black, Contemporary, Minimalist
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 Coasters. Slim, architectural, and refined, the Fin Coasters are a decidedly modern approach to a traditional tabletop accessory....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four "Casino" Glasses in Acrylic in Box by Mike Wilson / Plus Four Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of four "Casino" glasses in acrylic with box by Mike Wilson of Plus Four Design, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good vintage condition with no cracks or crazin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Modern Lauffer Geometric Set of Three Chrome Bottle Stoppers
By Lauffer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Lauffer Geometric Set of Three Chrome Bottle Stoppers
6 x 3.5 x 2
Boxed and ready to go.
See images provided.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Modern Smoke Glass Decanter with Red Stopper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Smoke Glass Decanter with Red Stopper
8.63 h x 4.75 diameter
Original unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images provided.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Tumbler Barware Cup
Located in New York, NY
American Modern sterling silver tumbler. Sides comprise three concave rings with flared mouth rim. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Sterling / 549”. Weight: 4.6 troy ounces.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Red Wine Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal red wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Shot Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal white wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and clarity of Swedish crystal. The simplicity of the design, the thinness of the lip, the quality of the crystal and the perfect weight of these white wine glasses create a nuanced experience, and are the trademark details of her Simple Crystal collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
1980s Rosenthal Crystal Champagne Glasses Coupe Bjorn Wiinblad
By Rosenthal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Rosenthal Crystal Champagne Glasses Coupe Bjorn Wiinblad
Set of two glasses
6 h x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Vtg English Sheffield Silver Plated Reticulated Hinged Handle Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated Reticulated Hinged Handle Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century
Measurements: 13" H x 8.5" W x 7.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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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