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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

White Marble Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) white marble cocktail drinks coasters, in the modern style. A great set with an octagonal shape, light veining, and round white protectives on bottom. Perfect for d...
Category

2010s Modern Barware

Materials

Marble

Porteño Medium Alpaca Sikver and Black/Cream Hand Painted Wood Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Karim Rashid Sapphire Blue Lucite, Stainless Steel Space Age Ice Bucket, Thongs
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous Karim Rashid Designer space age ice bucket is a combination of sapphire blue lucite/ plastic as the dome top and stainless steel. It is from 2003 and out of production....
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Lg Alessendro Albrizzi Faceted Lucite Gem Ice Bucket or Candy Container
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautiful luxurious octagonal faceted Gem Lucite ice bucket or candy container with swiveling lid and brass machined hinge pin. The inside is perfectly bowled out measuring 8.5", a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Champagne Flutes
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight Champagne flute, set of 2 The Flight champagne flutes are perfect for casual dinners at home or hosting events and serving champagne cocktails. Every occasion is perfect for sipping champagne, prosecco or your favorite bubbly in style. A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dewert Signed Vintage 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

Capa Large 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

Crystal Pear and Arrow Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Pear and Arrow Decanter from "the lost arrows of William Tell" by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum.
Category

1990s French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Italian Hallmarked Nickel Silver And Brown Enamel Round Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Italian hallmarked round tray is from the 70's. It was originally all gold plated from the time period with the brown colored enamel center but the gold plating w...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Nickel

Coasters Cocktail Barware White Carrara Marble Brass Inlay Ants Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 coasters in white Carrara marble with brass inlay. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Material: White Carrara ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

CAPA Medium Pitcher, 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

Set of Twelve Textured Translucent Crystal Wine/ Water Glasses by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of twelve wine/ water glasses were realized by the fabled American company Tiffany & Co. They feature circular bases; cylindrical stems (that flare slightly at thei...
Category

20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Bar Box Cabinet with exotic hand-laid marquetry in gloss lacquer
Located in London, GB
Elixir Bar Box by Procreo is the most show stopping piece to add to your interior and transform your drinking ritual. A unique combination of most exotic and vibrant natural wood ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Rocks Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal rocks glasses have become a modern classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Core Stainless Steel Corkscrew / Barware, Satinet
Located in Istanbul, 34
Meet the "Core" Corkscrew, specially designed for wine enthusiasts! In addition to its aesthetic and distinctive appearance, it is designed to be fully integrated with the Core Wine ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vessel Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Champagne bucket dimensions: D 26 x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Quartz

1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato This octagonal Tray by Ulderico Cavinato embodies the spirit of its era, blending cutting-edge material...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set PORTEÑO Small, Medium, Large, Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Trays
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
15" x 9" x 1.3" 19" X 13" X 1.3" The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxe...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Modernist Fluted Trumpet Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Modernist Fluted Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 10" W x 10" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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, ...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1980s Modernist Fake Marble Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Oval Tray by B & B Genova embodies the spirit of its era, combining modernist aesthetics with luxurious materials to create a visually striking and functional piece of decor, it showcases a unique fusion of contemporary design elements and luxurious materials popular during the 1980s. B & B Genova was renowned for his innovative approach to design, and this tray exemplifies his signature style. The tray's oval shape offers a departure from traditional rectangular or round trays, adding a sense of modernity and sophistication to its design. The use of Lucite, a durable acrylic material, imbues the tray with a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The pink marble effect applied to the Lucite adds a touch of elegance and opulence, evoking the luxuriousness of genuine marble...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous triple use glass vase, decanter, bowl by Schott Zwiesel a division of Zwiesel Kristallglas. They are in awesome vintage condition with no chi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German 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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia large cocktail wine glasses, set of two. With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bever...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern Pair of Magnum Glass Decanters
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring a Coat of Arms From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this pair of Scottish Glass Magnum Sized Decanters. The decanters of square form with canted corners featuring a quilted pattern to each face except the front which is engraved with a coat of arms with the words Aye Courage and writing reading Richard Comyns of Ludston. The decanters are complete with cut glass blown ball-shaped stoppers with a matching pattern. The Magnum Decanters date to the turn of the 21st century circa 2000. Richard Comyns (1933-2020) was one of the founders of the United Grand Priories of the Order and presided over its phenomenal growth worldwide and its international affiliations including within the United Nations. Comyns was Grand Prior of the Supreme Grand Priory of the Order, HE Richard Comyns of Ludston GCLJ GCMLJ and honorary chairman of the Saint Lazarus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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 Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small glass - set of two With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Valle Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Ice Bucket
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

Large Hawkes Sterling Silver & Glass Duck Cocktail Shaker & Cups
Located in New York, NY
Large Modern glass and sterling cocktail shaker with six cups. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York, ca 1925. Shaker has tall and tapering glass bowl. Sterling silver neck collar and ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

SET Capa Small, Medium & Large Narrow Trays, Alpaca Silver & Grey Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
11.8" x 5" 15.5" x 5.7" 19.5" x 6" With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is create...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Valle Bar Medium 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

CAPA Small 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

1980s Carlisle Lucite Ice Bucket Italian Alessandro Albrizzi Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage lucite ice bucket in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi Italy Stamped with maker's logo; Grainware Carlisle. Dimensions: 9 H x 7.75 W x 7.75 D Pleas...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

fferrone Modern Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Decanter with Top
Located in Chicago, IL
The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass decanter carafe pitcher with top is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Collins Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight collins glass, set of 2 The Flight medium glass from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, beer, soft drinks, a...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

CAPA Small 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

fferrone Contemporary Handmade Minimal Carafe and Six Water Wine Czech Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary handcrafted minimal set includes one Revolution Carafe and six Revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image. Strikingly simple in form, the minim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Medium Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho medium bowl Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection is elegant ...
Category

2010s 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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Six Collins with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This Czech contemporary clear glass set includes six Bessho Collins glasses and six Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern Studio Art Pottery Wine Carafe Set 2 Goblets
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Studio Art Pottery Set Wine Carafe and Goblets Stoneware Pitcher Carafe 9.5 h x 4.38 diameter Two drinking cups 5.5 x 3.18 diameter Pitcher has a signature, unable ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Barware

Materials

Pottery

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Capa Large Narrow 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

French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris by Jacques Lamy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare set of three (3) Jacques Lamy made Champagne, wine or cocktail coasters, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s Paris, France. Set is by French artist Jacques Lam...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Paper

Contemporary Oryx Hand-Blown Glass Bottle Nature Animal Horn Africa Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Experience the elegance of the Oryx Bottle, a striking hand-blown glass creation by the acclaimed Simone Crestani. Part of the enchanting Africa Trophy Bot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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

Modern Smoke Glass Decanter Red Stopper Attributed to Holmegaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage modern smoke glass decanter with red stopper. Attributed to Holmegaard. Unmarked. Dimensions: 8.63 H x 4.75 dia...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. Perf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Vintage Carrara Marble and Lucite Swivel Ice Bucket Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern white Carrara marble and lucite swivel ice bucket is from the 80's. The white marble has grey veining to it. The lucite top pivots out and swivels. The lucite top is 3" H and the bottom marble is 5" H. it is heavy because of both components. This makes for great barware and your entertaining needs. The lovely Christofle decanter...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Core Stainless Steel Corkscrew / Barware, Red
Located in Istanbul, 34
Meet the "Core" Corkscrew, specially designed for wine enthusiasts! In addition to its aesthetic and distinctive appearance, it is designed to be fully integrated with the Core Wine ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Aldo Tura cocktail shaker in zebra /tiger parchment pattern .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern design cocktail shaker in a zebra/ tiger parchment pattern and brass .by the well known designer Aldo Tara .
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Parchment Paper

Capa Medium Pitcher, 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

CAPA Large Pitcher, 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

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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