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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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

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

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 Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
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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

St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired silver-plated pitcher, a rare masterpiece of modernist barware designed by St. James, Brazil. With its striking g...
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

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

Set of 6 Sun Moon and Stars High Ball Crystal Glasses 1990s Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 6 high ball crystal glasses. Each glass renders a motif of Sun, Moon and Stars in gold leaf designs. Dazzling and whimsical. Beautiful pieces that add shimmer and be...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket. Item features leafy twin handles, glass liner, clean modernist lines, original hallmark. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Square 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

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

Crescent Shaped Ribbed Flask with Screw Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish and sleek Stainless Steel polished flask. A unique curvature to the shape with ribbed edges makes this piece, not only a practical way to store spirits on the go, but also in unique style. A compliment to any breast coat pocket or handbag. a delightfully attractivce piece We have found the price guidance...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Eagle Glass Bottle Sky Bird Animal Flying Wing Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Presenting the Eagle Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass creation by the esteemed Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece embodies the spirit of one of nature’s most magnificent creatu...
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

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

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

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

Contemporary Buffalo Hand-Blown Glass Bottle Animal Horn Liquor Africa Trophy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Discover the Buffalo Bottle, a remarkable hand-blown glass creation by the esteemed Simone Crestani. This captivating piece belongs to the Africa Trophy Bottles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

21st Century Tea Box Organizer in Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
For true infusions' lovers. Elevate your tea-drinking ritual with a wooden box covered outside with genuine calf leather. Its inner walnut wood structure is divided inside by compar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Walnut

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds. A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Campana Small Vase or Ice Bucket in Glass Blown in a Mold Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Campana is a blown in a mold glass vase designed by Aldo Cibic, a useful and versatile object that can be both a flower vase and an ice bucket. Its simple and elegant Silhouette make...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Solid Brass Scandinavian Modernist Bottle Opener by Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and simple, this bottle opener will be your go-to bottle opener, however, the design allows for the piece to also sere, when not in use, as a sculptural piece. A must-hav...
Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket with Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket w Handles. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 9" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Solid Cast Brass, Hand Chiseled Timber Dawa Bar Tray
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ti...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Handblown Clear Venetian Glass Goblets with Threaded Decoration Set of 12
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant set of 12 handblown clear crystal goblets feature bowls which have been decorated with opaque white glass threads. The threads extend from the bottom of the bowls and spiral around the exterior, forming a series of closely spaced horizontal ribs. The goblets themselves have a simple form with straight sided bowls that rest on thick clear cylindrical columns. The pedestal feet...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Kluk Kluk Decanter by Jacob Bang for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tall clear glass decanter with indented sides, flared neck, and original stopper. Named for the cheerful "kluk kluk" sound it makes when pouring. Originally designed by Bang for Kast...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Medium Bar 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

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

Christofle Silver-Plated Bottle Opener, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-Plated Bottle Opener by Christofle, from the 3000 Collection, 1980s. Made in France and presented in its original signed Christofle box. Excellent condition. DV4767
Category

1980s European Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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

Lars Göransson, Hammered Modernist Pewter Cocktail Shaker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lars Göransson, hammered modernist pewter cocktail shaker. High-quality cocktail shaker. 1978. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H ...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

Italian Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern sterling silver baby cup. Drum form with beaded band and c-scroll handle. Plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including post-1967 maker’s stamp (Rino Greggio). ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Lucite, Rattan and Brass Barware Serving Tray, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning barware serving tray was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The rare platter or decorative bowl features a square shape with a raised gilded brass all-around galler...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six Silverplate Tumblers Davis London
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant set of six tumblers retailed by Davis, 200 Picadilly, London. Silverplated brass, all fit in one with original leather holder. Each one marked on bottom with proper hallma...
Category

1950s British Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Large Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
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

Albali Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Albali contemporary mouth blown Murano clear glass decanter, signed and dated. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ 6 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian murano hand blown tumblers are great barware and a set of 6. They have applied swirls of textural glass on the outside of white and gold. There is gold aventuri...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Tray by Ulderico Cavinato embodies the spirit of its era, blending cutting-edge materials with timeless design principles to create a visually stunning and functional work of ar...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Michael Graves Design Modernist Bar Ice Bucket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Graves Design ice bucket stainless modernist style. Great modernist design, large stainless insulated ice bucket or wine cooler with lid, no scoop. some light scuffs. Vintage large modern stainless ice bucket...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Modern Crystal Decantor with Stopper, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sleek decanter with stopper featuring a round body with a long neck, creating an elegant appearance. Perfect on its own or combined in a grouping on a dining table. it's just a beaut...
Category

20th Century North American Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Teghini Ice Bucket Silver Plate Bar/Table in Pear Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ice bucket, made and designed by Teghini, Italy, Firenze. includes top, bottom and glass lining.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Asprey & Garrard Sterling Silver Wine Funnel with Stand, 2000
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English silver wine funnel. In sterling silver. By Asprey & Garrard. Comprising a wine funnel with strainer insert, a black and brass holding stand, and a glass dis...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Large Hawkes Modern Sterling Silver & Glass Duck Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver and glass cocktail shaker. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York, ca 1925. Tall and tapering glass bowl. On exterior acid-etched flying flushed from its hiding pl...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coral "Trapani" Decanter by Garouste and Bonetti for Daum, France, 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
A rare decanter by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti for Daum, from the Trapani serie. Signed .
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Cream 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

K-OVER Champagne, WALL STREET, silver 999/°°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
WALL STREET : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabric...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

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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