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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cut Crystal Glass Set of Tumblers Barware Handcrafted in Italy
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 'Well' collection was conceived to elevate and celebrate drinking water in a vessel worthy of its importance. In collaboration with Italian crystal company Mario Cioni, Designer Corinna Warm created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large 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 mon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
CAPA Large Rectangular 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 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 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
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
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Quartz, Copper, Brass
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
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
Stone, Onyx, Metal
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
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Jewelry Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small bowl
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday bever...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
CAPA Large Pitcher, 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
Reflect Cast Solid Bronze Bottle Opener Design Object
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Cast in solid bronze in a small Northwest foundry, our bottle opener is a study in reflection. Its overall shape is reflected on two planes. Its materiality shimmers warmly with reflected light. And its use as a bar tool aids in the often reflective art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
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
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Liqueur Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
These espresso / liqueur glasses, set of 2
These espresso / liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs or coffee. These original espresso glasses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Fin Coasters from Souda, in Stock, Set of Four, Silver, Modern
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 Coasters. Slim, architectural, and refined, the Fin Coasters are a decidedly modern approach to a traditional tabletop accessory. Designe...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Valle Bar Large 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
French Modern 'X&O' Cut Glass & Patinated Bronzedecanter, Smaller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern 'X&O' cut glass & patinated bronze decanter, smaller
With a high caliber (heavy) cast bronze orb stopper, resting on a bronze elongated ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Glass Pitcher Carafe Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn glass pitcher / carafe
The handmade Czech contemporary glass carafe / pitcher is perfect for mixing cocktails or even as a water c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Revolution Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary minimal Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of hand blown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
CAPA MINI Small 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
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
Michael Graves Design Modernist Bar Ice Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Brown 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 South American Modern Barware
Materials
Stone, Metal
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Water & Wine Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution water and wine glass - set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pu...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Valle Narrow Large 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
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Valle Square Medium 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
VALLE NARROW Small 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
Onyx, Stone, Metal
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
fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses.
Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six Silverplate Tumblers Davis London
By Sheffield
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
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 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd medium glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Small Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of small Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or dessert wine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Valle Narrow Extra Large 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
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Valle Bar Medium Silver Alpaca & Brown 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 South American Modern Barware
Materials
Stone, Metal
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
CAPA Large Square 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
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
Silver Plated and Reed Wine Bottle Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver plated and Reed wine bottle caddy, hallmarked Germany.
Category
20th Century German Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Glaciar Small 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 b...
Category
2010s South American Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Kartell Jellies Carafe in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of carafes made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
CAPA Small Square 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
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Weiningen, CH
Silver plated wine bottle holder with grape.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Capa Medium Pitcher, 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
Valle Square Small 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
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
CAPA Medium 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
Italian Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ of 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
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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