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Modern Barware

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Valle Square Medium Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Valle Bar Large Silver Alpaca & Brown Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Metal

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter with six flight Liqueur glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd decanter is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the decanter is a timeless design you that works with many interior design styles. This clear glass decanter is good for water, cocktails, and juice. It is good for both everyday and special occasions. These liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs. These original glasses are an original choice for design lovers. 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

CAPA Medium Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

fferrone Set of 2 Czech 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 Small Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Green Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Capa Medium Square Tray, Alpaca Silver & Green Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

1980s Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
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

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Shaker in Black Shagreen with Stainless Steel Detail by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your mixology experience with this luxurious Black Shagreen Shaker by KIFU Paris. Exquisitely handcrafted, the textured shagreen surface exudes sophistication, its deep ebony...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Bottle Racks, Polished Aluminium, Contemporary Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Keep your fine wines elegantly stored away until your guests arrive with these bottle racks. With their elegant polished aluminium frame, they offer generous storage space for up to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Ice Bucket in Black Shagreen with Stainless Steel Detail by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted Black Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The stark white shagreen e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Decanter and Goblet Set by Valenti, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical yet refined Italian barware set by Valenti, 1960s. The rare set features a sculptural glass decanter topped with a finely cast silver-plated boar’s head lid, accompanied by...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

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

Murano Glass Wine Goblets with Gold Aventurine and Black, Barware Set 4 Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning and unusual set of 4 large hand blown Italian Murano wine goblets are from 2008 and are signed but illegible to read. They say a name...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

fferrone Eight Contemporary Handcrafted Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Margot Champagne Coupes The contemporary handcrafted Margot champagne clear glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Water Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech set includes one Dearborn carafe and four Dearborn Water glasses. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Six Small Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and six Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass boyd Decanter with four small Boyd glasses 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

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

1970s German Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Carafe Water Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed Carafe 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 beverages...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

St. James Silver Plated bottle holders, Brazil, 1980's
Located in BELFORT, FR
Nice and rare pair of silver plated bottle wine holders, made by St. James, Brazil, during the 1980's. They're in very good condition. Maker's mark are on the side, as showed in pict...
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Dearborn Large Carafe with Four Water Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Dearborn large carafe and four dearborn water glasses. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary De...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Copper by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Copper

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Small Rasori Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Small glasses. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a playful an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Four Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and four Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Six Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and six double-ended Liqueur glasses....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Large Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall large - 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 cylindrical stem, highlighting the intersection between the two. With three different bowl sizes, and five version, the Tulip Collection can be mixed and matched as one pleases. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Material • borosilicate glass Type • glassware Size • 475...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Medium Water Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori medium glasses, set of two. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Medium glasses are a playful and delica...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Four Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and four double-ended Rocks Martini g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Large Highball Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori large highball glasses - set of two. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Large glasses are a playful an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Jon Michael Route Pewter & Leather Coasters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this set of four handmade pewter and leather coaters by metalsmith, Jon Michael Route (b. 1954). They have distinctive trapezoidal forms with inset black le...
Category

1990s American Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Tapestry

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Bessho Carafe with Four Sofia Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho carafe with four sofia medium glasses Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Lucite Box with Foiled Enameled Cloisonné Blue Abstract Top Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lucite and mixed-media box, vessel or container has a removable foiled enameled cloisonné top with a spectacular signed artistic design. The colors of the enamel top are...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel, Foil

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

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Handcrafted Czech Contemporary Flight Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight glass carafe pitcher The designer carafe from fferrone's Flight collection is a beautiful carafe to serve water, mixed cocktails or juice. A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Small Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori small glasses, set of two As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Small glasses are a playful and delicate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
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

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

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Mini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori mini glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Mini glasses are a playful and delicate co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low medium - 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 s...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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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