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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ice Bucket in White Shagreen with Stainless Steel Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted White Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The stark white shagreen e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Hand Blown Serpentine Snake Martini Glass Liquor Cocktail Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A stunning hand-blown creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Martini Glass is a remarkable piece from the Serpentine Collection, blending artistry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

'Macho' Decanter by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Macho' Decanter by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Kjell Engman’s Macho Series 2000-2011 The 'Macho' Decanter by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda is a stunning and iconic piece of glass artistry that belongs to Kjell Engman's acclaimed Macho Series, which he designed between the years 2000 and 2011. Kjell Engman, a renowned Swedish glass artist born in 1946, has left an indelible mark on the world of glass design, and this series stands as a testament to his creative genius. This unique decanter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Christian Dior Lucite and Rattan Barware Coasters, 5 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish barware set of five coasters designed by Christian Dior for his Home Collection in the 1970s. Square shape with cut corners. Crystal clear Lucite or acrylic with natural ratt...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

Valle Narrow Medium 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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 'Thumbprint' Drinking Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair 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 pair...
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle "Alchemica Old Fashioned Set" Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the *Alchemica Old Fashioned Set*, an exquisite trio of hand-blown glassware by the talented Simone Crestani. This sophisticated se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Brass Liquor Spirit Flask Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A brass flask as a bangle bracelet, circa late-20th century. A portable incognito flask around your wrist.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Asprey Sterling Silver Bottle Wine Stopper or Cork with Lever, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English wine bottle stopper. In sterling silver. By Asprey. With a silver cap, lever, and a polychrome rubber stopper. Marked to the lever for Asprey and with English hall...
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Early 2000s English Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter and Four Dearborn Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Dearborn wine glasses Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Onyx

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses, 5 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entertaining means elegance with this Gucci barware set of crystal highball tumbler glasses featuring a gold-plated GG emblem. This chic Italian hallmarked Gucci set of five glasses ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Gold Disco Era Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A chic 1970s modern clear acrylic and gold disco era ice bucket by designer Georges Briard, Postmodern design period, circa 1970s, USA. Piece appears to hav...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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

Contemporary Africa Trophy Hand Blown Glass Bottles Set Liquor Horns Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Africa Trophy Bottle Set, a stunning collection of hand-blown glass masterpieces by the renowned Simone Crestani. This exquisite set includes one Antelope Bottle, one Buffalo Bottle, and one Oryx Bottle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manual Coffee Grinder. With a robust structure, it has a classic design, standing out for its rounded metal dome and rectangular base with embossed inscription. The long crank, with ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Capa Medium Narrow Tray, Alpaca Silver & Grey 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

Delphine Bar by Jonathan Adler
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Delphine Bar by renowned designer Jonathan Adler. This stunning piece is a true statement of luxury and sophistication, perfect for any modern home. Crafted with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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

Contemporary Hammered Nickel Brass Champagne Bucket Stand
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary made-to-measure handcrafted nickel-plated brass champagne or wine bucket stand with skillfully sculpted and handmade hammered details. Designed by Jonathan Amar, handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Six Silver Plated & Malachite Water Goblets by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of six water goblets designed by Emilia Castillo and manufactured by Los Castillo. The pieces were manufactured in the early 1990's at the Los Castillo workshop located i...
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1990s Mexican Modern Barware

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Frank Gehry Cork & Corrugated Cardboard Six Bottle Wine Rack, C. 1980
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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Cork, Paper

Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box
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

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 6 Mid-Century English Sterling Silver & Wood Cup Coasters by Chick & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Mid-Century silver & wood cup coasters. In sterling silver. By A. Chick & Sons Ltd. of London in 1971. Each with a wooden foot, silver side, and a green felt pad ...
Category

1970s British Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses 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 Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Valle Narrow Large 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

Bora Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glasses, Matching Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti contemporary Bora mouth blown Murano drinking glasses/tumbler and matching decanter in clear with blue and white detail. Sold as a set of six glasses, each in a diff...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Valle Square Small Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar 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

Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s
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

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.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giant Bottle CAP Opener in Brass from Georg Jensen, 1980s
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, ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi Decanters- Set of 2
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...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Barware Set Ice Bucket and Eight Cocktail Glasses with Gilt Aluminum Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modern barware cocktail set features an ice bucket with eight matching whiskey glasses and dates from the 1980s. The incredible chic shape boasts a gilded metal chain d...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bottle opener. By Cartier. In sterling silver. One side of the handle engraved with a bottle motif. Marked to the neck. Simply a wonderful Cartier bottle op...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Christofle Silver-Plate Albi Coasters Or Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
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

Contemporary Polpo Octopus Manhattan Hand-Blown Cocktail Glass Bar Elegant Sea
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Polpo Manhattan Hand-Blown Cocktail Glass Introducing the Polpo Manhattan Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist Simone Crestani...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Tiffany & Co sterling silver set of 4 shot / cup # 25005
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 4 cups / shots in sterling silver model number 25005.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

S. J. Phillips of London sterling silver set of 8 mint julep cups made in 2018
By S.J. Phillips
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2018 by S. J. Phillips, this handsome set of 8, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are of tapering form, plain in style and with gilt inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This ice bucket is an essential piece of equipment in any home or commercial bar. The combination of chrome-plated steel and calf leather is particul...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Valle Narrow Extra Large 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

Alessi for Delta Airlines Set of Four Wine Juice Glasses Italy
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.
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Italian Black Marble Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) Italian jet black marble stone hexagon cocktail or drinks coasters, with holder, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa 1970s, Italy. The hexagon shap...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Marble

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

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

CAPA Large Rectangular Tray, 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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Talise Glass Water Filter Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Finding the beauty in a simple, everyday object is one of the joys of life. Be it left out on your counter or table the contemporary clear glass Talise water carafe pitcher is minimal and can fit with any home. For use with the glass funnel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Sun Moon and Stars Old Fashioned Crystal Glasses 1990s Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 6 old fashioned crystal glasses. Each glass renders a motif of Sun, Moon and Stars in gold leaf designs. Dazzling and whimsical. Beautiful pieces that add shimmer an...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form. The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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 ...
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20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Clear Rare Whiskey Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare whiskey glasses, set of two. Inspired by the pleasures of fine whisky, the rare whisky glasses concentrate the aroma, enhancing the flavor through its design. Each glass is i...
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2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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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