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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 6 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Long Drink 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Hermès Set of 6 Silver Plated Mini Golf Clubs Cocktail Stirrers
By Hermès
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
1990s Modernist Silver Plated French Ice Bucket by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Ice Bucket by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of vintage barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from hi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Glass Red Wine Decanter
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Glass Decanter. Mouth-blown from thick, clear crystal, the decanter features a wide base with a stepped riser that creates aerating ripples as ...
Category
2010s German Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Italian Lucite, Rattan and Brass Barware Serving Tray, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning barware serving tray was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The rare platter or decorative bowl boasts a square shape with a raised gilded brass all-around gallery and genuin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
5 Piece Barware Set in a Customized Marble and Glass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the Bartender that wants all their accessories at an easy reach - a marble and glass stand that holds a strainer, can/bottle opener, two-sized jigger, spoon and bar knife.
The s...
Category
20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
CAPA Small Rectangular Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Frank Gehry Cork & Corrugated Cardboard Six Bottle Wine Rack, C. 1980
By Frank Gehry
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 20th Century Cork and Cardboard "Easy Edges" 6 Bottle Wine Rack. In the manner of Frank Gehry. Featuring a sturdy rectangular layered Cork faced Cardboard form with 6 areas for ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Cork, Paper
Wiskemann Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970
By Wiskemann
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
Eight Piece Barware Set, 1971 Unused Condition
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish "Happy Hour Barware Set". Eight piece bar ware set, never used, 1971. Made in USA, complete with how to make drinks, etc...Original box.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Amethyst Cut To Clear Crystal Decanter
Located in Denton, TX
Amethyst color & diamond cut crystal and etched pattern decanter. This piece can be used as barware or a decorative sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Polpo Octopus Hand-Blown Wine Glass Red Playful Elegant Sea Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Polpo Hand-Blown Wine Glass" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Polpo Wine Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
Ice Bucket in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted Grey Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The soft grey shagreen exte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lucite Italian Serving Tray by Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A solid brass and fake tortoise lucite bar tray designed and manufactured in Italy by Guzzini, brass it's in original patina, lucite it's in very good condition as visible on the pho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
CAPA MINI Small Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
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
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
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
BIRKS - Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century
By Henry Birks
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS - Fine quality sterling silver and cut glass coaster - featuring a wheel cut glass insert - signed BIRKS STERLING on the base - Canada (Montre...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, circa 1970s
A standout and uncommon Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, crafted in France circa 1970s...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Valle Rectangular Trays Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray:
(3 pieces)
8" x 15" x 1"
8" x 19" x 1"
8" x 23.5" x 1"
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of ...
Category
2010s South American Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Serpentine Snake Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter Glass Astray Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Contemporary Serpentine Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter, Glasses and Astray Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Serpentine Set by the renowned glass artist Simone Crestani, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Serpentine Decanter Snake Animal Liquor Bar Whisky
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A mesmerizing hand-blown glass creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Decanter is a striking piece from the Serpentine Collection, where art and symbolism intertwine with exquis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Ice Bucket in Black Shagreen with Stainless Steel Detail by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted Black Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The stark white shagreen e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hand Blown Black Transparent Octopus Glass Flute 'Ironia #07' Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Ironia #07" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
FFlute, transparent black glass, stem with knop, sculpted octopus applied.
"Soft transparenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the stunning Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer, a breathtaking set by the acclaimed Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown 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
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Bedside Carafe with Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Bedside carafe pitcher with one small glass
The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket with Removable Ice Packs in Box and Wrapping. Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Capa Ice Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Vintage Hand Chased Italian Silver Wine Cooler & Serving Tray, Milan, 1955-1971
Located in New York, NY
Large, substantial Italian mid-century hand chased grape motif 800 silver wine cooler with matching serving tray/underplate by Pietro Chinetti, Via Leonardo da Vinci 2, Milan(Gallarate), Varese, created between 1955-1971. Great modern interpretation of a classic Italian motif of grape vine decoration with wonderful hand hammered details. The large wine cooler...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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
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
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
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Czech Minimal Bessho Tumbler Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes two Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are ...
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
Willy Rizzo Modernist Chrome Barware Coasters, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Mid-Century six-barware coasters, designed in Italy, are still in their original box. They were crafted circa 1970. Willy Rizzo is credited with the modernist design. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Margot Decanter
Located in Chicago, IL
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent enjoying your favorite port, scotch, bourbon, or other liqueur. With its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
CAPA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Set of 2 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Handcrafted in Italy
By WARM, Corinna 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 Four "Exploding Bullet" Cocktail Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of four cocktail glasses with an exploding bullet penertrating the glass wall, circa 2000s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece meassures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
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.