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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Small Glasses, Set of two
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Small glasses will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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 Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks.
The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Plastic
fferrone 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
Gold Disco Era Modern Acrylic Ice Bucket, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A chic 1970s modern clear acrylic and gold disco era ice bucket by designer Georges Briard, circa 1970s. Piece appears to have never been used. Original tag...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Brass 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
Brass
Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses in Green 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 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
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
Silverplate Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern style piece can be useful for the bar car or for the outdoor use cause the cover consents to maintain the low temperature.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Victorian Modern Sterling Silver Decanter in Christopher Dresser Style
Located in New York, NY
Victorian modern sterling silver and glass decanter. Made by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor in Birmingham in 1884. Clear glass cylinder on round...
Category
1880s English Antique Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Ghidini 1961 Double O Ice Bucket in Stainless Steel by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in brass
For the double O champagne cooler Hutten used his iconic loop shape. The O shaped handle give a playful but chique touch to the cooler. James will love it.
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Chic Swedish Decanters Sven Palqvist
By Orrefors
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of water clear Swedish crystal decanters. The bulbous bottoms with panel cut long necks with slender faceted stoppers.
Signed Orr...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho large 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 i...
Category
2010s 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 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 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila medium glasses, set of two.
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila medium glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Flute Champagne Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed flute 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 everyday beverages, cocktails, or beer. The Mixed will enrich any occasion.
Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality Borosilicate glass, the Mixed collection is innovative in its use of materials. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers.
Material • Borosilicate glass
Type • Glassware
Size • 385...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Bottle Cooler or Ice Bucket by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful ice bucket from the famous artisti Michael Aram - an idea for Christmas gift -
O/5921.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Iron
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
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed medium 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
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Jug / Pitcher / Ewer circa 1960 Water Cocktail
Located in London, GB
A stylish Vintage Italian Jug with an understated elegant straight sided design displaying the luster of plain polished silver. The Jug has subtle spout which has a straight geometri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
fferrone Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glasses Czech Republic
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Talise Smooth carafe pitcher and six Mixed Small glasses.
Finding the beauty in a simple, everyday object is one of the joys of life. Be it left out on your c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Stunning Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, Polished Brass, France
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind gorgeous designer's Champagne and wine bucket cooler, in About the artist:
Polished brass.
About the artist: E.H.
Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2...
Category
2010s French Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
Winebowl Set of Two in Natural Finish by Cory Grosser & Mogg
By Cory Grosser, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Winebowl is a bottle holder of Cory Grosser for Mogg, in natural cedar with metal ballast. Winebowl is a bottle holder original and contained in its size. Simply unique design, help...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Cedar
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Medium Aperitif Glass 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 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
Pair of Brown Leather and Steel Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of brown leather and steel Industrial stools. Leather is very thick and sturdy. Bar height stools are non-adjustable but the seats swivel.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho tall glass - set of two
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Campana Small Vase or Ice Bucket in Glass Blown in a Mold Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Campana is a blown in a mold glass vase designed by Aldo Cibic, a useful and versatile object that can be both a flower vase and an ice bucket. Its simple and elegant Silhouette make...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Revolution Cocktail Mixer Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary handcrafted Revolution Collection Cocktail Mixer Pitcher Set is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of handblown borosilicate glass.
The cocktail mixer set...
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
fferrone Fluted Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Fluted Talise pitcher carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique that blends two types of glass, the fluted talise can be used with the funn...
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
Goose Mouth Blown Glass Decanter Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Goose is a mouth blown borosilicate glass decanter, realized thanks to the ability of master craftsmen specialized in glass blowing. Drawing inspiration from nature Aldo Cibic has cr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Polish Nickel and Lucite Ice Bucket by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare hexagonal shape polish nickel and Lucite ice bucket design by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. Newly nickel plated. The ice bucket is signed by CHJ.
Dimensions: 10” high, 8...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Nickel
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
Murano Glass Bonbonniere Dish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Murano glass bonbonniere dates to the 1950s-1960s and was created by Barovier et Toso and sold by Camer Glass. The piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Augustus Silver Plated Carafe
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Augustus is a silver plated carafe, a unique piece where irony meets high level craftsmanship.
This products is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the ves...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
fferrone Czech Contemporary Mixed Collection Six Medium and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes six mixed medium glasses and six mixed large glasses.
With a special technique, the modern mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this contemporary clear glass collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday cocktails, long drinks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Gucci Rare Vintage Silver Plate, Brass Horse Bit Oval Tray with Handles Barware
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and fantastic rare and unusual vintage Italian hallmarked Gucci oval horse bit monumental large tray is a combination of brass and silver plated. It is so versatile for serving, for dining or for barware. The oval size is large and the combination of the two metals is gorgeous. This is a great find of a huge Gucci tray...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Cool Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Pear in Brushed Aluminum from the 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cool ice bucket in the shape of a pear in brushed aluminum from the 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware Vintage
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic vintage modernist and heavy clear crystal Christofle glass decanter with its circular raised design is perfect for any bar. The wonderful ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Handblown Clear Venetian Glass Goblets with Threaded Decoration Set of 12
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant set of 12 handblown clear crystal goblets feature bowls which have been decorated with opaque white glass threads. The threads extend from the bottom of the bowls and spiral around the exterior, forming a series of closely spaced horizontal ribs. The goblets themselves have a simple form with straight sided bowls that rest on thick clear cylindrical columns. The pedestal feet...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Brass and Caned Square Tray Barware, Italian, Style of Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Italian square tray has 2 rows of circles of brass as the borders and a caned base with a Lucite top. It is from the 1970s. It has 4 peg feet. Great for serving, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
Abalone and Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.
Category
20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
12 Venetian Goblets w/ White Cane Twist Stems & Gold Inclusions
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely set of 12 hand blown tall and elegant wine goblets. The bowl and foot are embellished with gold leaf and the tall stems are composed of white twisted canes which are a subtl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Champagne Bucket
Located in Torino, IT
Silver plated hand-hammered Champagne bucket, handcrafted in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the decanter. He is stenciled with frosted glass on the decanter...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
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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