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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
Capa Ice 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
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
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
Novelty 9 Ct Gold Golf Club Swizzle Stick, Deakin & Francis, 1938, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Novelty 9 Ct gold golf club swizzle stick, Deakin & Francis, 1938, Birmingham
Unusual to see a swizzle stick in gold and with a golfing iron at the end.
Made by one of the premier si...
Category
1930s English Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. This set is a stock item and available to ship. These items can be bought individually, shipping prices would change. The set consists of the following:
Ice bucket- The body of this handmade, bespoke wine chiller is chiseled cast resin with a spun aluminum insert which sits upon a blackened solid timber base. With hand polished solid cast brass handles and knob to the solid brass lid. Measures: 28x 22x 50 H (CM)
Tray- The tray has a solid timber base with hand chiseled and cast resin surround with solid cast brass handles. Measures: 60 x 40 x 7.5H (CM)
Coasters- These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. 6 per box. Measures: 12 x 12 x 8 H (CM)
Swizzle sticks- These modern hand forged glass swizzle sticks...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Copper, Brass
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
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 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 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Mini Shot Liqueur Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn shot liqueur mini glasses, set of two.
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern shot glass or liqueur glass for after dinner libations. Also t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
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
Modern Glass Swizzle Stick Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern hand forged glass swizzle sticks have a clear glass stem with zebra striped glass heads. They are presented in a Lucite box decorated...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6.
The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Pink 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 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
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
Leather and Brass Placemat Set (Set of 4) Brown
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
Leather and Brass Coaster Set (Set of 6) Brown
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 coaster set...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Leather and Brass Coaster Set of 6, 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 coaster set...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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
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
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
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
Onyx, Stone, 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
Strömbergshyttan Sweden Blue Glass Ice Bucket with Sterling Silver Handles
Located in Southampton, NJ
Strömbergshyttan Sweden, ice bucket with scarcely seen sterling silver handles.
Designed by Olaf Gunnar Hjertzel. Clearly branded on each of the handles OGH 925S.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
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
Capa Large 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
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 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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Wine Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn wine glasses, set of two.
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
CAPA Cream & Sugar Set, 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 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
CAPA Small 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
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
Vintage Hand Chased Italian Silver Wine Cooler & Serving Tray, Milan, 1955-1971
Located in New York, NY
Large, substantial Italian mid-century hand chased grape motif 800 silver wine cooler with matching serving tray/underplate by Pietro Chinetti, Via Leonardo da Vinci 2, Milan(Gallarate), Varese, created between 1955-1971. Great modern interpretation of a classic Italian motif of grape vine decoration with wonderful hand hammered details. The large wine cooler...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
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 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
Italian Carafe and Glasses Hand Blown and Gilt
Located in London, GB
Two blown glass carafes and ten water glasses dipped in gold by Front for Skitch, Italy 2010.
The glasses and carafes set Midas proposes a contemporary and ironic version of luxury ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
CAPA Small 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
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
Capa Medium 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
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
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
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
Giovani Ottaviani Crystal & Horse Head Sterling Silver Decanter Barware, Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage crystal and sterling silver signed Italian Giovani Ottaviani decanter has an abstract large sterling silver horse head as the stopper. From every direction the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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