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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 6 Murano Hand-Blown Tall Drink Glasses in Assorted Colors Made in Venice
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted by the legendary Venetian glassmaker Salviati, this set of tall drink glasses exemplifies the vibrant artistry and refined craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

BIRKS - Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century
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

Set of 6 Murano Hand-Blown Red Wine Glasses in Assorted Colors Made in Venice
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted by the legendary Venetian glassmaker Salviati, this set of red wine glasses exemplifies the vibrant artistry and refined craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Long Drink Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Space Age Sculptural Silver Metal Wine Decanter Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Space Age Gemini Travaso Silver Wine Decanter Aerator sculptural metal stand 23 h x 8.75 w x 14 d Original Vintage- listing for metal stand only. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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

Set Of 12 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade, Champagne Glasses, Liqueurs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming set of 12 vintage wine goblets. An Italian, handmade champagne or liqueur glass collection, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. A highly decorative, large...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ribbed Crystal Ice or Champagne Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ice bucket or champagne bucket of ribbed glass and a start feature on the bottom. A compliment to any bar, especially those featuring shiny glass - the piece is of good w...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

1980s Minimalist Black Steel Ice Bucket by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Minimalist Black Steel Ice Bucket by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni A striking example of functional elegance, this 1980s minimalist ice bucket was designed by the iconic Gio...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Steel

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass"
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Valle Large Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Other sizes: 8" x 15" x 08" 8" x 19" x 0.8" 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 inspiring place, blended with Horns or stones and their colors. It has rectangular and square trays, mini decorative trays, champagne buckets for 1, 2, 3 and up to 6 bottles, and Pitchers. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Signed Dewert Silver-Plate Cocktail Mixer or Pitcher with Spoon Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall elegant chic Italian ribbed silver-plate signed vintage cocktail mixer or pitcher has a curved handle. There are 2 areas of ribbed lin...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Noel BC Modernist Barware Chrome and Lucite Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware collection with this extraordinary Memphis-style ice bucket, a rare creation by esteemed Italian designer Noel BC. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this luxurious bar ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Champagne Bottle Cover, SPACE, Luxory Gift Idea, Pure Silver, Hand Made, 2024
Located in Firenze, IT
Spazio, the new and fascinating K-Over completely handcrafted by Lorenzo Foglia. The matte finish is perfect to underline the modern design. This Lorenzo Foglia K-OVER is an essent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Murano Venini Ice Bucket Sapphire Turquoise With White Lines Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
Thiscompact Murano vintage ice bucket was commssioned by the Italian Liquor Company called Disaranno to Venini. It is sapphire blue turquoise with white lines. It has small clear app...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 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

Medium 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

Large Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Cream 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

SET Large Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Bar Tray & Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : Tray : 70 cm x 45 cm // 27.5" x 17.7" Champagne bucket 51 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm // 20" x 9.8" x 9" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans wi...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

SET Medium Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Bar Tray & Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : Tray : 60 cm x 40 cm x 1 cm / 23.5" x 15.8" Champagne bucket 35 x 25,5 x 23 cm / 13.8" x 10" x 9" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans ...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

SET Large Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Bar Tray & Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : Tray : 70 cm x 45 cm / 27.5" 17.7" Champagne bucket 51 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm / 20" x 9.8" 9" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with the...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

SET Glaciar Silver Alpaca, Black Onyx Stone Medium & Large Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : 40 x 60 cm / 15.75" x 23.62" 45 x 70 cm / 17.72" x 27.56" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set ar...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Large 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

Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Blue 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

Set of Four Rare Rosenthal Studio-Line Champagne Flutes by Michael Boehm
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous special edition handblown glass flutes are designed by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal. They are a modernist stylized abstract design and very...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Champagne Bottle Cover, Marea, High End Gift, Pure Silver, Hand Made, Italy 2024
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne bottle cover is the stunning new piece from the Nature Collection. The K-OVER was crafted by Florentine artist Stefano Vigni, who sought to recreate the vibrant beauty...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

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

Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Cream 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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Crystal Decanter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small and beautifully styled decanter - While we most often times use decanters for the bar, they make great vessels for mouth wash, bubble bath, body washes, or herbs in the kitch...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Lacar Medium Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
In the vast beauty of Argentine Patagonia, Lake Lácar inspires calm and elegance. Its gentle shoreline takes shape in the curves of this tray: cool, luminous onyx reflecting the stil...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Lacar Medium Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
In the vast beauty of Argentine Patagonia, Lake Lácar inspires calm and elegance. Its gentle shoreline takes shape in the curves of this tray: cool, luminous onyx reflecting the stil...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Cut Crystal Glass Set of 4 Tumblers Barware Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Advertising Aluminum Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning modernist aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler crafted in France in the 1950s. Specially designed for tall Alsace white wine bottles, this bottle chiller is also com...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Cut Crystal High Ball Glasses Barware Long Drink Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Black 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

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

Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the decanter. He is stenciled with frosted glass on the decanter...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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

12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/ Champagnes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/Champagnes Each one signed in Script 'S,' discontinued. A rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled bubble la...
Category

20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Willy Rizzo Modernist Chrome Barware Coasters, circa 1970
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

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

Lancel Paris Modernist Barware Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Lancel, Paris, France, circa 1970 Designed by the esteemed French luxury brand Lancel Paris, this elegant lidded ice bucket—or wine cooler—is a ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Decanter and Goblet Set by Valenti, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical yet refined Italian barware set by Valenti, 1960s. The rare set features a sculptural glass decanter topped with a finely cast silver-plated boar’s head lid, accompanied by...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Luxor Wine Bottle Cover, Christmas Gift, Silver, Hand Made in Italy, 2019
Located in Firenze, IT
This custom-made wine cover, crafted from the finest 999 silver. As part of our Wine Collection, this cover represents the pinnacle of personalized design, allowing you to create win...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Bighorn Hand-Blown Glass Bottle Liquor Animal Horn Trophy Wild Gin
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Bighorn Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass creation by renowned artist Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece is part of the enchanting Trophy Bottles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Gorham Silver Plate and Glass Barware Martini Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorham designed this streamlined barware tool for its Maestri Collection circa 1997. The sleek, modernist design features a tall glass and silver plate Martini pitcher or mixer jug a...
Category

1990s American Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Eight Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and eight double-ended Rocks Martini ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Mixed Collection Six Medium and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes six mixed medium glasses and six mixed large glasses. With a special technique, the modern mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this contemporary clear glass collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday cocktails, long drinks...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Valle Small Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Other sizes: 8" x 19" x 08" 8" x 23" x 0.8" 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 inspiring place, blended with Horns or stones and their colors. It has rectangular and square trays, mini decorative trays, champagne buckets for 1, 2, 3 and up to 6 bottles, and Pitchers. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

1970s Modern Silver Plated Metal Body and Wood Handles Italian Wine Cooler
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Italian wine cooler is a perfect blend of form and function. Its silver-plated metal body and wooden handles create a striking visual contrast that is both modern and time...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. 'Modern Shell' Pattern Hollow Handle Bar Knife by Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage designer bar knife. By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. In the 'Modern Shell' pattern. In sterling silver with a hollow handle with in the form of a shell o...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1980s Modernist Black Cavallino and Silver Plated Italian Thermos Carafe
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian Thermos Carafe is an elegant and sophisticated example of luxury functional design from that period, blending high-end materials with modernist aesthetics. The body of t...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aldo Tura Modernist Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist cocktail shaker. Green colored parchment with silver and brass plated details.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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

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

Set Capa, Rectangular Tray, Ice Bucket & Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : TRAY: 14" x 20" // 35.5 x 50.8 x 6 Cm ICE BUCKET: 5" x 5"x 5.5" // 12 x 12 x 13 Cm PITCHER: 7"x 7" x 8" // 30 x 22 x 18 Cm With the concept of intermingle materials fro...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

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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