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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
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

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
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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

'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

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Finger Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Trophy Bottle Set Hand Blown Glass Horn Animal Nature Liquor Whisky Rustic Wild
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Trophy Bottles Set' Hand-blown Glass bottles. The Trophy Bottles Set by Simone Crestani. Set includes 1 Deer Bottle, 1 Longhorn Bottle, and 1 Bigho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Tupilak Bottleopener in White Bone, Greenland, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A figural bottle opener hand carved in white bone/tooth. Made at home by a creative Hunter in Greenland circa 1960-70. Measurements: H/L: 16.5 cm.
Category

1960s Greenlandic Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cenedese murano white-scavo decanter bottle with ball stopper. Italy, circa 1980s. We are pleased to offer this large and sculptural (attributed) Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Deca...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Mizoram Champagne Bucket in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mizoram Champagne Bucket in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Fine Estate Pietro Chinetti Italian Silver Wine Cooler with Serving Tray, Milan
Located in New York, NY
Large, substantial Italian MCM hand chased grape motif 800 purity silver wine cooler with matching serving tray by Pietro Chinetti, Via Leonardo da Vinci 2, Milan(Gallarate), Varese,...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

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

Coaster Barware White Carrara Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Amalfi coaster inspired by the pattern of Majolica tiles represents all the Mediterranean flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished White Carrara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble

CAPA Large Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Green 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

Contemporary Modern, Ayşe Casted Brass Bottle Opener
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Ali & Ayse bottle openers are inspired by Istanbulites, wandering and having fun on the streets of the city. Taking cues from local people, they are named with typical Turkish names ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set Introducing the elegant Trophy Bottles Set by Simone Crestani, a stunning ensemble that incl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Manipur Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Manipur Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an eff...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian 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

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

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

Glaciar Medium Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Cut Crystal Glass Whisky Decanter/ Carafe Barware Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crystal Glass Decanter with solid glass stopper, hand-crafted in Italy 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 8 Silver Plated & Crushed Emerald Wine/Water Goblets by Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite Set of 8 (28 pieces are available) Silver Plated & Crushed Emerald Wine/Water Goblets by renowned Mexican artist Emilia Castillo. ...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

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

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

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935
Located in New York, NY
A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern Streamlined/Art Deco design period, by designer Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Cop...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

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

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

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

French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Mercury Glass Champagne/Wine Bucket Purchased in France, 1980s Of typical cylinder form, mirror finish all around Overall measurements: 9.5 -inches high x 6.5...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Mercury Glass

Amethyst Glass Decanter
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baluster-form amethyst glass decanter with tall, elongated teardrop stopper. Very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Amethyst

Solid Brass Italian wine opener.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic wine and bottle opener for those beer and wine bottles - this piece is solid bras and made in Italy. A lovely addition to any bar. A compliment to the kitchen or minibar ...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Rare Presenter Set with Four Contemporary Whiskey Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes one rare presenter and four rare whiskey glasses 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 glasses which are by ferrone. Material • borosilicate glass and tarnished brass type...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Stunning Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, Polished Brass, France
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind gorgeous designer's Champagne and wine bucket cooler, in About the artist: Polished brass. About the artist: E.H. Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2...
Category

2010s French Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum and Hilton McConnico.
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

SET Valle Silver Alpaca , Cream Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket & Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions Tray 21.8" x 18.8" / 58 x 48 cm Champagne Bucket 17" x 9" / 43 x 23 cm This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, 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

fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Capa Mini Large Square 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

Jon Michael Route Pewter & Leather Coasters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this set of four handmade pewter and leather coaters by metalsmith, Jon Michael Route (b. 1954). They have distinctive trapezoidal forms with inset black le...
Category

1990s American Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Tapestry

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Christofle Cocktail Spoon, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-Plated Cocktail Spoon by Christofle, 1980s, from the 3000 Collection. Made in France and presented in its original signed Christofle box. Excellent condition DV4769
Category

1980s European Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Horn 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 South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Metal

Abalone and Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

15 Baccarat Crystal Perfection Barrel Shape Flat Old Fashioned Tumblers 8oz
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 15 Baccarat Perfection clear crystal 8 oz barrel shaped flat tumblers / wine / old fashioned glasses. Made in France. Discontinued. Dimensions: 3.5" x 4" (Diameter x Height)
Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

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

Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Bird Bottle Sky Wing Flying Free Nature Liquor
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Bird Bottle, a captivating handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece is part of the enchanting Little Animals...
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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