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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Capa Large Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Murano Mandruzzato Jewel Toned Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald green and the purple center. The sides are semi faceted paddled and the 4 corners are an angled. Great as is as a beautiful Italian Murano glass object...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Capa Mini Large Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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 Contemporary Dearborn Highball Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large / highball glasses, set of two
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
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
Contemporary Modern, Ayşe Casted Brass Bottle Opener
By DAY Studio
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
"Piovra Pitcher" Hand Blown Glass Pitcher by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Piovra Pitcher'
A Hand Blown Glass Pitcher by Simone Crestani
Piovra Pitcher is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection.
"The enveloping ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Cobalt Blue Italian Crystal Glass Cigar 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Capa Medium Narrow Tray, Alpaca Silver & Green Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Lifesize Johnnie Walker Shop Advertising Display Man
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lifesize Johnnie Walker display man.
A lifesize advertising display - shop display - store display figure for Scotch whisky.
The typical striding man with top hat, coat, boots and walking stick.
A black and gold advertising figure for the Johnnie Walker black label, black label limited edition, gold label, Christmas edition, anniversary edtion.
This Johnny Walker statue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Barware
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
"A Pair of Tentacle Flutes" Hand Blown Glasses by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Pair of Tentacle Flutes'
A pair of hand blown flute glasses by Simone Crestani
Tentacle flute is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
1980s Chrome Burlwood Raw Edge Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Organic Modern raw edge wine bottle stopper
Rubber and chrome mounted on beautiful turned burlwood.
Measures: 5.25 tall x 1.25 diameter at widest point
Preowned unrestored vintage co...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Modern Art Deco Period Bakelite Corn on the Cob Holders, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) Modern Art Deco period Bakelite corn-on-the-cob holders, circa early 20th century, USA. There are six (6) sets, 5 red, 1 orange. In f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Valle Narrow Medium Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Larry Laslo Vintage Silver-Plate and Brass Champagne and Wine Stand Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This free standing Larry Laslo combination champagne or wine stand is commanding in design and height. It is a combination brass and silver-plate. He designed this for Towle Silversm...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Giant Bottle CAP Opener in Brass from Georg Jensen, 1980s
By Georg Jensen
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
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 spring, summer entertaining. The lovely Christofle decanter...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Carrara Marble
Valle Bar Medium Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Dewert Signed Vintage Silver-Plate Cocktail Mixer or Pitcher with Spoon Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall elegant chic ribbed silver-plate signed Italian 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
Set Capa, Rectangular Tray, Ice Bucket & Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
Set of Four "Exploding Bullet" Cocktail Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of four cocktail glasses with an exploding bullet penertrating the glass wall, circa 2000s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece meassures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1980s Sculptural Wine Bottle Holder Bent Copper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wine Holder
Modern Art sculptural wire woven wine bottle holder
Wine caddy in bent copper.
Designed in solid copper.
Holds one bottle.
9.5 tall x 4.25 w x 9.5 d
Original preowned u...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Copper
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Bar Tray
By Egg Designs
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 ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Cut Crystal Glass Whisky Decanter/ Carafe Barware Handcrafted in Italy
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crystal Glass Barware Gift Set Decanter/ Carafe 2 Tumbler Handcrafted 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
'Buffalo Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Buffalo Bottle is one of the pieces from the Africa Trophy Bottles.
"A collection of bottles with linear s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
'Bighorn' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Bighorn Bottle'
A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Bighorn Bottle is one of the pieces from the Trophy Bottles.
AA collection of bottles with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Polpo Hand-Blown Wine Glass
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Polpo Hand-Blown Wine Glass" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Polpo Wine Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Modernist Bar Copper Wine Cooler by Tom Dixon London
By Tom Dixon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modernist bar copper wine cooler or ice bucket by Tom Dixon London.
Great modernist design wine cooler will add style in any bar display.
Use it with your favorite wine or champagn...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper
21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
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
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
Argentinian Silver Plate Tray with Onyx Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate tray with Onyx handles from Argentina. A compliment to any vanity or side table. Great for serving cocktails. Polished and ready to be used.
See video for exquisite ...
Category
20th Century Argentine Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate
Aldo Tura Modernist Cocktail Shaker
By Aldo Tura
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
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight tumbler glass - Set of 2
The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks.
A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Modern Lucite Drinking Glasses by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional and cool set of six modern lucite drinking glasses by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece measures 3 W x 3"D x 4.5 H....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Valle Square Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are confused about which espresso is intended for them). Each cup is of a different color and all contain a star pattern. A great house warming gift...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
French Modern Patinated Bronze & 'X&O' Cut Glass Decanter, Larger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern patinated bronze & 'X&O' cut glass decanter, larger
With a high caliber (heavy) cast bronze orb stopper, resting on a bronze elongated conforming bronze collar the lo...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Modern Designer Acrylic Cocktail Drinks Coasters with Chevron Design, Set of 4
By Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of four (4) Modern style acrylic cocktail coasters with Chevron pattern design by Alexandra von Furstenberg. Coasters are clear and white acrylic. Coasters are essential f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic
Porteño Medium Alpaca Sikver and Black/Cream Hand Painted Wood Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Royal Brackla Quaich Single Malt Tasting Cup, Scotland 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Brackla makes some of the finest single malt whiskey in the world. This tasting vessel called a quaich is made from polished pewter and features handles with Celtic ornaments. ...
Category
1990s Scottish Modern Barware
Materials
Pewter
Capa Mini Medium Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 60 glasses were realized by the renowned British maker, Stuart, in England during the latter half of the 20th Century. The set features 12 of the following piece...
Category
20th Century English Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes one Bessho Carafe Pitcher and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing properti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Jade Snow Wong, Enamel Ice Bucket /Jar on Copper, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large piece for the artist and many of her works are in Museums.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Enamel
Set of 6 Greek Coasters "Althaea" in Grey Plexiglass Curved Contours, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Set of six contemporary coasters "The Althaea Series" in grey plexiglass, with curved contours. Inspired by ancient Greek symbols and forms.
Variation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Barware
Materials
Plexiglass
Small Maui Blue Metal Wire Basket Tray with Two Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Maui blue metal flat wire basket tray with two handles
The basket is newly powder-coated in Maui blue color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Cut Steel
PORTEÑO Small Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Leather and Brass Placemat Set (Set of 4) Black
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our leather and brass placemat set...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
CAPA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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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