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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Barware Silver Plate and Crystal Martini Cocktail Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist silver plate and crystal Martini or cocktail shaker was crafted in Italy circa 1970. This three-cylindrical sectioned form has a removable cap and filter str...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks. Pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Estate Christofle Paris Ice Serving Spoon, Large, Berry Collection
Located in New York, NY
Scarce estate Christofle ice serving spoon, large size, Berry Collection France 20th Century Attractive slotted design with heart shaped and scrolled motifs, ideal for champagne/wine buckets, caviar serving piece ice bowls and cocktails. Serrated front for breaking the ice. Condition: Very Good, light surface wear Length: 8 inches Width: 2.63 inches Marks: Christofle, oval OC mark, IOC knight mark, France Photographed with an estate Christofle caviar...
Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
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

Vintage Blown Clear Glass 2 Pce. Champagne/Wine Cooler with Removable Collar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique vintage blown clear glass champagne/wine cooler with a removable collar. Originally merchandised by Colony Glass Company (now defunct) and hand made in Europe. The edges ...
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Porcelain Plates Modern Design '60s '70s
Located in New York, NY
A colorful set of three (3) Japanese porcelain plates with '60s, '70s Modern design, hand-painted, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Japan. Japan is known for its fine po...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plates Modern Design '60s '70s
Porcelain Plates Modern Design '60s '70s
$380 Sale Price / set
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Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Wine Goblets, Set of 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Red or White Wine Goblets, set of 5
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor Glasses, Set of 14
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor or Cordial Glasses. Long stemmed Italian glassware by artisan Carlo Moretti, Set of 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Romeo Rega Bar Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this rare and sophisticated Romeo Rega-designed luxury ice bucket, a stunning Italian creation from circa 1970. A true statement piece, this exqui...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Brass

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

Contemporary Hand Blown Bar Polpo Octopus Martini Glass Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Martini Glass' A Hand-Blown Martini Glass by Simone Crestani Polpo Martini Glass is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass Liquor Bar Cocktail Bubble
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass, a remarkable hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a dist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Watson American Modern Sterling Silver Highballs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 sterling silver highballs. Made by Watson Company in Massachusetts, ca 1930. Each: Straight and tapering sides with flared rim. Smart and Modern barware based on Ye Olde Col...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration. She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

A 1970s Modern Arnolfo Di Cambio Ice Bucket with a Lino Sabattini Ice Tongs
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s modern heavy crystal ice bucket is a stunning example of Italian design created by Cini Boeri for Arnolfo di Cambio, paired with Lino Sabattini's elegant ice tongs by Chri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Wiskemann Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Wiskemann modernist silver plate ice bucket or cooler is an exquisite piece of barware, circa 1970. Crafted by silversmith Wiskemann, Belgium, its distinguished design features ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

1990s Modern Lino Sabattini Clear Glass and Silver Plated Bar Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1990s Modernist serving tray by Lino Sabattini embodies the designer's minimalist and refined aesthetic, with sleek lines and high-quality materials. This tray features a base c...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Red Wine Glasses 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

CAPA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Bucket by PM Italy, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian silversmith P.M. Italy designed this exquisite modernist barware silver plate and crystal ice bucket circa 1980. The minimalist chic design boasts a neat round shape with a s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Two Piece Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ice bucket on Stand... the table height bucket on stand is the perfect addition to your table or bar, especially while entertaining. Use the bucket by itself at the bar as well (th...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

VALLE NARROW Small Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Silver Plate and Crystal Martini Cocktail Pitcher Mixer by PM Italy, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian silversmith company P.M. Italy designed this luxury modernist barware silver plate and crystal Martini or cocktail pitcher circa 1980. The minimalist chic design features a n...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Loewe Spain Silvered and Gilded Barware Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisite Loewe-designed ice bucket—a rare piece crafted in Spain circa 1980. This statement-making treasure boasts a sleek, modernist silho...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Metal

1980s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1980s Modernist silver-plated round ice bucket by Christofle is a quintessential example of the brand's refined and timeless design language. Crafted from high-quality silver-pl...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Cigar or 420 Cobalt Blue Glass 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

Jacques Adnet Bottle Opener and Ice Tongs Bar Set
Located in CA, CA
Jacques Adnet 1950s bottle opener / ice hammer and ice tongs bar set in original case. Stylish and functional bar wear from the master of French modernist d...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Emerald Green Wine Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, 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

Cut Crystal Glass Set of 6 Tumblers Barware Handcrafted in Italy
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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

10-Piece Set Water Glasses with decanters - Paşabahçe - Mezza Filigrana
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage drinking set, made of art glass, by the Turkish brand Pasabahce. The set consists of 8 water glasses, a carafe with stopper, and a water carafe (without stopper) ...
Category

1980s Turkish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hermès Set of 6 Silver Plated Mini Golf Clubs Cocktail Stirrers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of figural gold club cocktail stirrers. By Hermès. In silver plate. Each in the form of a golf club. Marked to the reverse with R.T.E.S.6.D.6 / Hermès Paris. Simply a...
Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

'70 Modern Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler
Located in New York, NY
A chic gold and clear acrylic ice bucket, '70s Modern, by designer Georges Briard, circa 1970s, USA. A great entertaining piece, indoors or out. Bucket has top and lower band detail ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rede Guzzini Faux Tortoise Lucite Brass Rectangular Tray Barware Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Rede Guzzini Italian faux tortoise lucite tray with brass handles has been professionally polished both on the brass and lucite...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate Thermos Insulated Decanter with Tennis Motif, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This streamlined Italian silver plate barware thermos or insulated decanter features a sleek and modernist design. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The insulated carafe is ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Set of 12 International Patrick Henry Sterling Silver Mint Juleps
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Each: Straight and tapering sides, beaded and molded rims and skirted foot. Fully marked including ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Sambonet Italy Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Renowned silversmith Sambonet crafted this elegant three-sectioned silver plate cocktail or Martini shaker in Italy in the 1950s. Its beautiful modernist design features a minimalist...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cut Crystal Glass Set of 4 Tumblers Barware Handcrafted in Italy
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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Italian Alabaster Marble Hourglass Timer
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Modern Postmodern period light blue alabaster marble hourglass timer, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object or kitchen item. "Genuine Alabaster, hand-c...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Christian Dior Home Lucite and Rattan Barware Wine Coasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant barware coasters set was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. They feature a square shape with cut corners in crystal clear Lucite or acrylic wi...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

Romeo Rega Modernist Barware Chrome, Brass and Lucite Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional bar accessory includes an ice bucket and tongs, perfect for a bar or cocktail party. Its design is attributed to Romeo Rega, Italy, circa 1970. The rare barware tool...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

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

Gucci Barware Silver Plate Tray, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted by the legendary Gucci, Italy, circa 1980, this exceptional silver plate barware serving tray epitomizes luxury and refined craftsmanship. Its sleek, modernist design feature...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver and Murano Art Glass Barware Coasters, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful Italian bar coaster set from the 1960s. They are made of 800 sterling silver, and each shape is a different fruit, including a pear, two lemons, an apple, a pinea...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 'Thumbprint' Drinking Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of signed drinking glasses. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In the 'Thumbprint' pattern. Marked to the base for Elsa Peretti / Tiffany & Co. Simply a wonderful set o...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Dansk Crystal Oval Facette Highball Glasses Set of 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall, column like, crystal clear and modernist in essence, these beautiful glasses will make a statement in your bar. Each highball glass is 6” tall and 2.75” wide. All together, t...
Category

1990s French 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

Vintage Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Maison 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

1980s Lino Sabattini Modernist Silver Plated and Glass Citrus Squeezer
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1980s modernist citrus squeezer designed by Lino Sabattini, a renowned Italian designer known for his work in metalware. The piece is characterized by its sleek, functional...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shlomi Haziza Modern Designer Lucite Acrylic Cocktail Bar Cart
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Shlomi Haziza Modern Designer Lucite Acrylic Cocktail Bar Cart
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Set of 8 Kirk Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides with molded rim and skirted foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut Crystal Glass Barware Gift Set Decanter Carafe 2 Tumbler Crafted in Italy
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

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Elk Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
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

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 4 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Long Drink Handcrafted in Italy
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage 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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Long Drink Handcrafted in Italy
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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

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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