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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x2
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes-Vases-Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hammered champagne flutes They can be transformed into mono flowers vases or 1 light candlesticks. By Brenta Argenteria - Padua - Italy.  
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris 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

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Velvet, Paint, Paper

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Tupilak Bottleopener in White Bone, Greenland, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A figural bottle opener hand carved in white bone/tooth. Made at home by a creative Hunter in Greenland circa 1960-70. Measurements: H/L: 16.5 cm.
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1960s Greenlandic Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peill & Putzler Vintage Clear Incised Circle Glass Ice Bucket or Vessel Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural forms glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and Putzle...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
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

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

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Onyx

Lucite and Rattan Large Square Tray
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Square serving tray in Lucite in the manner of Christian Dior Home, with capsuled blonde rattan surrounded by a metal silver frame and in very good...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Pommery Champagne Bucket Cooler, France
Located in Paris, FR
Silvered metal Pommery Champagne bucket cooler decorated with gilt metal small squares all-over and signed Champagne Pommery, Reims, France on...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 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 Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Collins Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes contemporary, minimal 1 Dearborn Carafe and 4 Dearborn Collins Glasses. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, minimal Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted borosilicate glass, the Dearborn collection is innovative in its use of materials. Perfect for cocktails or drinks of any kind. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted borosilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. In stock. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted in Czech Republic Dearborn Carafe Material: borosilicate glass Size: 765 ml (26 fl oz) H 20 cm (7.87in) ø 8cm (3.15in) Dearborn Collins medium glass Material: borosilicate glass size 385...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Coaster Barware White Carrara Marble Majolica Pattern Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Amalfi coaster inspired by the pattern of Majolica tiles represents all the Mediterranean flavor made of sea, sun, lemons and carefree laughter. Coaster in polished White Carrara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses 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

Resin, Plastic

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 Small Low Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd small low glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh French Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh heavy "French Gold" bronze with inset mirror round serving tray.
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Bear Beaker Mixology Set, Tie Dye, Handmade Contemporary Barware Set, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Bear beaker mixology set is a grouping of handmade serving vessels for you to create your own cocktail hour at home. Inspired by Owsley "Bear" Stanley and the celestial concoctions he would generate in the late 60s and early 70s that influenced the musical and cultural landscape of that era and beyond, this set will enliven any bar setting with it's uniquely mixed tie dyed coloring. Set includes large...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
Category

2010s 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

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

Le Lune Bar Set by Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted using lost wax casting, the bronze wine bottle coaster is embellished with the cycles of the moon. The corkscrew, topped with a briar root wood handle, complements the warm tones of the coaster, creating a timeless set for traditional dining...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Steel, Metal

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Individual Small Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
One revolution small bowl - Qty 1 Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Large-Scaled American Polished Aluminum & Brass Rabbit Wine Cooler, Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful and large-scaled American polished aluminum and brass rabbit wine cooler/ice bucket by Arthur Court, San Francisco; this life-sized rabbit ma...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Barware

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Republic Clear Glass Bessho Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
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 contemporary Bessho collection is elegant in its si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass"
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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 Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Tall Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium tall glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

fferrone Contemporary Mixed Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Mixed Carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses. With a special technique, the modern Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall 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 sits down into the cylindr...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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

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 Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Champagne Tongs by Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
From a wide collection of luxurious serving accessories, the Champagne Opener by Nino Basso features Art Deco-inspired handles in durable briar root, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Steel

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
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 Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary large glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for jewelry. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted: Czech Republic Material • Boroscilicate glass Type • Glassware Size • 385...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium / collins glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern collins or long drink. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted: Czech Republic Material • Boroscilicate glass Type • glassware Size • 385...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses/goblets. Each piece features a multicolored marble ef...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian 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 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

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

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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