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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks.
Pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Murano Mandruzzato Vintage 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
Five Signed Richard Jolley Martini Glasses Limited Edition
By Richard Jolley
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Five perfect sculptural signed glass barware by Richard Jolley in beautiful hues of green and blue glass with clear top and bottom. The stem is a carved...
Category
1990s American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Silver plated wine bottle holder with grape.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
1980s Modernist Black Cavallino and Silver Plated Italian Thermos Carafe
By Aldo Tura
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
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form.
The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
K-OVER Champagne, YOUR WEDDING, silver 999/°°, Italy
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
YOUR WEDDING :
Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Italian Alabaster Marble Hourglass Timer
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Modern Postmodern period light blue alabaster marble hourglass timer, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object or kitchen item. "Genuine Alabaster, hand-c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
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 Czech Glass Flight Carafe with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Flight Carafe and Six espresso/liqueur glasses
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
K-OVER Champagne, Super Car, argento 999/°°, Italia
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
Cover Champagne : Super Car
Le nostre K-OVER, sono delle alternative al secchiello champagne ed alle” glacette” . Il metallo prezioso che custodisce la bottiglia è rivestito interna...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, Onda, argento 999/°°, Italia
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER ONDA
La K-Over Onda fa parte della nostra collezione Design.
Magistralmente realizzata a mano da Marco Fedi, un maestro orafo fiorentino, questa K-OVER mette in mostra le impe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Wine Or Water Goblets, Italian Glass, Set of 4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Large Goblets for Wine or Water, Italian Handblown Glassware in a Set of 4.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Eagle Glass Bottle Sky Bird Animal Flying Wing Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Presenting the Eagle Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass creation by the esteemed Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece embodies the spirit of one of nature’s most magnificent creatu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
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
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
Vintage Kay Bojesen Beech Nutcracker and Bowl
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina and humorous/cartoon'ish details like neck rolls, circular glasses and a bend nose. Everything synonymous with the attributes of the Primeminister Thorvald Stauning who's face the nutcracker...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Oak
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
Valle Small Rectangular Tray Silver Alpaca & Horn Tray
By AIREDELSUR
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
Set Of Two Baccarat Crystal "Massena" Small Size Tumblers, France, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
The Massena tumbler showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Deep orgue bevel cuts, irradiating from the base, are etched directly into the Clear crystal. The intricate detaili...
Category
2010s French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor Glasses, Set of 14
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor or Cordial Glasses.
Long stemmed Italian glassware by artisan Carlo Moretti, Set of 14
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Acrylic Lucite Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of four (4) Modern style acrylic cocktail coasters with Chevron pattern design. Coasters are clear and white acrylic. Coasters are essential for protecting furniture surfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Sculptural Steel Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian sculptural steel bottle holder, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
fferrone Revolution Carafe and Six Revolution Water and Wine Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one revolution carafe and six revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image.
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manual Coffee Grinder. With a robust structure, it has a classic design, standing out for its rounded metal dome and rectangular base with embossed inscription. The long crank, with ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Brass Large Oval Shell Design Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lovely brass oval tray has embellishments of shell design at either end along with a spiral braided perimeter. It is from the 70's and a great size. it was polished and ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Hand-Hammered Brass Monumental Round Serving Tray Barware Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This versatile extra large polished brass serving tray is hand-hammered. It has been professionally polished. The semicircle apron design on the perimeter is sculptural. Great for ba...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers).
From 2006.
Marked: Corneille.
Numbered: 527/99...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Wood
1980s Modernist Fake Marble Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova
By Guzzini
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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris by Jacques Lamy
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
Core Wine Rack Made of Aluminium Including Corkscrew, Black
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing the "Core" Wine Rack & Corkscrew, that created especially for the wine enthusiasts! At first glance, the Core wine rack exudes a sense of structural order with its clean ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Ice Bucket by Maestri, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant and classic insulated ice bucket with lid by Maestri. Stamped in the bottom with makers name and the name of the collection. Fully functional and in great condition. No de...
Category
Mid-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
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Flight Carafe with Four Flight Tumbler Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The flight carafe and four flight tumbler glasses.
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 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
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1980s Carlisle Lucite Ice Bucket Italian Alessandro Albrizzi Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ice Bucket
Lucite ice bucket in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi Italy
Stamped with maker's logo; Grainware Carlisle
Measures: 9 tall x 7.75 w x 7.75
Vintage condition pre-owned....
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
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
21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes.
Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Deer Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle Trophy Horn Animal Wild Whisky
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Deer Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Deer Bottle, a magnificent testament to the wonders of nature meticulously crafted by the acclaimed glass artist Simone Crestani. As a cherished addition to the prestigious Trophy Bottles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Scearce I-Like-Ike Eisenhower-Era Sterling Silver Mint Juleps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eisenhower-era sterling silver mint juleps. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great way in these tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Guy Degrenne Burled Wood, Gilt And Stainless Tray or Barware French 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual square tray, barware or serving piece is signed Guy Degrenne Made in France with some numbers. The combination materials consist of stai...
Category
1990s French Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Valle Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Ice Bucket
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
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
Corneille, sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. 2006
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers).
From 2006.
Marked: Corneille.
Numbered: 495/99...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
Stone, Onyx, Metal
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low small - set of two
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Capa Medium 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
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
Set Of Two Baccarat Crystal "Massena" Medium Size Tumbler, France, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
The Massena tumbler showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Deep orgue bevel cuts, irradiating from the base, are etched directly into the Clear crystal. The intricate detaili...
Category
2010s French Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall small, set of two.
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindr...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
SET Capa Small, Medium & Large Narrow Trays, Alpaca Silver & Grey Marble
By AIREDELSUR
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
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.