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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Georg Jensen Sky Hip Flask in Stainless Steel by Aurelien Barbry
Located in New York, NY
Ergonomically designed and with an almost sculptural quality, this stainless steel designer hip flask is a truly stylish way to carry a small amount of water or liquor. The shiny surface contrasts with the tactile leather strap in a way that is bound to appeal to both men and women, making it an unusual and thoughtful gift.
Designer Aurelien Barbry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Champagne Bucket
Located in Torino, IT
Silver plated hand-hammered Champagne bucket, handcrafted in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the decanter. He is stenciled with frosted glass on the decanter...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Carl Auböck Brass Key Corkscrew with Elephant
Located in London, GB
A cast brass corkscrew featuring an Elephant designed and made by Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria, in the 1950s. This item was made as an exclusive corporate gift and so is a rare ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Georg Jensen Sky Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel Finish by Aurélien Barbry
Located in New York, NY
The Sky collection is designed with the intention to accentuate the functional aspects of traditional bar tools. This results in asymmetrical and ergonomic shapes that sit well in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Mirror
Wine & Bar Tray Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Inspired and authentic, this state-of-the-art set allows the wine lover to celebrate his or her passion to the fullest. From the corkscrew opening the bottle with the class and style it deserves to the wine pourer that aerates as it pours (creating a richer bouquet), Swedish architect Thomas Sandell thoughtfully addresses every aspect of oenology, with this timeless collection. Created with the same level of care that the connoisseur has for his collection, it is a fitting tribute to the glorious world of wine.
From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Wine Coaster in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection invites you to revive a culture that embraces the pleasures of Mad Men, artisanal cocktails and mixology. Taking influence from the Art Deco movement as well as the Georg Jensen archives, it's boldly geometric and decorative expression is an integral part of the Georg Jensen design legacy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Champagne Bowl in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection invites you to Revive a culture that embraces the pleasures of Mad Men, artisanal cocktails and mixology. Taking influence from the Art Deco movement as well as the Georg Jensen archives, it's boldly geometric and decorative expression is an integral part of the Georg Jensen design legacy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wine & Bar Corkscrew in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Inspired and authentic, this state-of-the-art set allows the wine lover to celebrate his or her passion to the fullest. From the corkscrew opening the bottle with the class and style it deserves to the wine pourer that aerates as it pours (creating a richer bouquet), Swedish architect Thomas Sandell thoughtfully addresses every aspect of oenology, with this timeless collection. Created with the same level of care that the connoisseur has for his collection, it is a fitting tribute to the glorious world of wine. From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Tray in Stainless Steel & Leather by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection invites you to revive a culture that embraces the pleasures of Mad Men, artisanal cocktails and mixology. Taking influence from the Art Deco movement as well as the Georg Jensen archives, it's boldly geometric and decorative expression is an integral part of the Georg Jensen design legacy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wine & Bar Carafe in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish Glass by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Inspired and authentic, this state-of-the-art set allows the wine lover to celebrate his or her passion to the fullest. From the corkscrew opening the bottle with the class and style it deserves to the wine pourer that aerates as it pours (creating a richer bouquet), Swedish architect Thomas Sandell thoughtfully addresses every aspect of oenology, with this timeless collection. Created with the same level of care that the connoisseur has for his collection, it is a fitting tribute to the glorious world of wine.
From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wine Bottle 3-Piece Set in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Inspired and authentic, this state-of-the-art set allows the wine lover to celebrate his or her passion to the fullest. From the corkscrew opening the bottle with the class and style it deserves to the wine pourer that aerates as it pours (creating a richer bouquet), Swedish architect Thomas Sandell thoughtfully addresses every aspect of oenology, with this timeless collection. Created with the same level of care that the connoisseur has for his collection, it is a fitting tribute to the glorious world of wine. The pourer has been equipped with an OxiPour function which ensures a correct aeration of the wine in order to keep the fine nuances of aroma and flavour.
From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Bottle Opener in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection invites you to Revive a culture that embraces the pleasures of Mad Men, artisanal cocktails and mixology. Taking influence from the Art Deco movement as well as the Georg Jensen archives, it's boldly geometric and decorative expression is an integral part of the Georg Jensen design legacy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Indulgence Champagne Sabre in Stainless Steel by Helle Damkjær
Located in New York, NY
Blunt sabre to open champagne bottles- it is the impact of the sabre that opens the bottle, not the sharpness.
Sleek, modern and totally unique, Georg Jensen's Indulgence collection raises the bar on champagne coolers, buckets and sabres. Spectacular statement pieces bring edge and drama to home...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elephant Bottle Openener in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
In 1989, Jørgen Møller and his grandchild designed the elephant bottle opener, which went on to be a global favourite. From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Indulgence Oyster Tray in Stainless Steel by Helle Damkjær
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel oyster tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Small Bowl in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Manhattan Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen's sleek Manhattan bar collection takes inspiration from the glamorous Gatsby era of New York City. Crafted in mirror polished stainless steel, the Manhattan collection invites you to revive a culture that embraces the pleasures of Mad Men, artisanal cocktails and mixology. Taking influence from the Art Deco movement as well as the Georg Jensen archives, it's boldly geometric and decorative expression is an integral part of the Georg Jensen design legacy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wine & Bar Ice Bucket Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Inspired and authentic, this state-of-the-art set is a sophisticated complement to Thomas Sandell's collection of timeless wine related products. The product does not have a cooling function; rather the double layered steel has an isolating effect that helps the ice maintain its temperature for longer.
From classic design to modern minimalism, Georg Jensen bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Sky Ice Bucket & Ice Tong in Stainless Steel by Aurélien Barbry
Located in New York, NY
The Sky collection is designed with the intention to accentuate the functional aspects of traditional bar tools. This results in asymmetrical and ergonomic shapes that sit well in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Mirror
Carl Auböck Black Leather Cork Stopper
Located in London, GB
Great leather bottle stopper with the original leather string.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Leather
Maitland Smith Tesselated Coconut Shell Tray or Serving Platter
Located in North Miami, FL
This monumental flat tray and or platter by Maitland Smith looks like a beautiful rose that has opened up in segments and in still form. Luscious shades or r...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Barware
Materials
Coconut
Carl Auböck Coin Bottle Stopper
Located in London, GB
Vintage coin bottle stopper made by the Auböck Werkstätte in the 1950s.
In cast brass, it bears the Auböck stamp on the coin. In very good condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Jean Desprès Champagne Bucket
By Jean Despres
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and important, heavy gauge silver plated champagne bucket, with classic hammered (or marte´le) finish, with trademark Despre`s chain motif around the foot and r...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Martelé
Neal Fray for Opening Ceremony Anodized Purple Turquoise Aluminum Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
The glorious colors that fade into one another of purple, blue and turquoise was done for Art Basel 2016 by an artist named Neal Fray for Opening Ceremony for Art Basel, 2016. This w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Aldo Tura Champagne Ice Bucket in Goatskin and Bronze Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC is pleased to offer beautiful champagne bucket or ice bucket by Aldo Tura.
Goatskin with original lacquer finish.
Original brass lid. Label present from the maker. Clean m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Italian Hand-Hammered Silverplate Wine Caddy with Rosewood
Located in Miami, FL
Italian hand-hammered silverplate wine caddy with rosewood
Offered for sale is an Italian hand-hammered silverplate and rosewood wine bottle caddy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 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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