Modern Barware
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary 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 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
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
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 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 Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Finger 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 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
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
$947 / item
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 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 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
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
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage English Modernist Fluted Trumpet Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Modernist Fluted Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 10" W x 10" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
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 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
Small Maui Blue Metal Wire Basket Tray with Two Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Maui blue metal flat wire basket tray with two handles
The basket is newly powder-coated in Maui blue color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Cut Steel
Set of Four "Casino" Glasses in Acrylic in Box by Mike Wilson / Plus Four Design
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of four "Casino" glasses in acrylic with box by Mike Wilson of Plus Four Design, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good vintage condition with no cracks or crazin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Italian Sculptural Steel Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian sculptural steel bottle holder, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
$379 Sale Price
64% Off
Karim Rashid Sapphire Blue Lucite, Stainless Steel Space Age Ice Bucket, Thongs
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous Karim Rashid Designer space age ice bucket is a combination of sapphire blue lucite/ plastic as the dome top and stainless steel. It is from 2003 and out of production....
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Chrome Burlwood Raw Edge Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Organic Modern raw edge wine bottle stopper
Rubber and chrome mounted on beautiful turned burlwood.
Measures: 5.25 tall x 1.25 diameter at widest po...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Picnic Basket Wine Cooler
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver wine cooler. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Woven oval bowl with solid well; fixed c-scroll handle with leaves mounted to tugged-in sides. Detachable s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four "Exploding Bullet" Cocktail Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of four cocktail glasses with an exploding bullet penertrating the glass wall, circa 2000s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece meassures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Brass Large Oval Tray With Shell Design Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lovely brass oval tray has embellishments of shell design at either end along with a spiral braided perimeter. It is from the 70's and a great size. it was polished and ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Coin Bottle Stopper
Located in London, GB
Vintage coin bottle stopper made by the Auböck Werkstätte in the 1950s.
In cast brass, it bears the Auböck stamp on the coin. In very good condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
All State World Series Challenge 82 Baseball Silver Plate Trophy Cup Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "All State World Series Challenge 82" Baseball Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Item features is engraved "All State World Series Challenge 82," twin ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Corneille, sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. 2006
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers).
From 2006.
Marked: Corneille.
Numbered: 495/99...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Bar Box Cabinet with exotic hand-laid marquetry in gloss lacquer
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Elixir Bar Box by Procreo is the most show stopping piece to add to your interior and transform your drinking ritual.
A unique combination of most exotic and vibrant natural wood ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Barware
Materials
Silver, Nickel
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
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. 2006
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers).
From 2006.
Marked: Corneille.
Numbered: 528/99...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Jade Snow Wong, Enamel Ice Bucket /Jar on Copper, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large piece for the artist and many of her works are in Museums.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Signed Rooster Brass Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely delightful and unusual vintage brass rooster tray is signed Vendor-Lee- Men 10/12/84. The outline or the rooster form becomes the shape o...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Stainless Steel and Ebonized Wood Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stainless steel and ebonized wood serving tray has been professionally polished and the wood was re stained. It is from the 80's. It has a beautiful pagoda form at the e...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aldo Tura cocktail shaker in zebra /tiger parchment pattern .
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern design cocktail shaker in a zebra/ tiger parchment pattern and brass .by the well known designer Aldo Tara .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Parchment Paper
Carl Auböck (1900-1957), bottle holder in modernist design. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Auböck (1900-1957), bottle holder in modernist design.
Made of brass and bamboo wickerwork.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.3 cm x L 21.5 cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Spirit Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Tulip Spirit Set — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Seven swaying stems transform the table into a flowery meadow, turning the end of a meal into a joyful picnic among friends. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Water Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Water Glass completes the series with its balanced form and subtle elegance. Hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Fortified Wine Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Fortified Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Fortified Wine Glass is designed for sweet and fortified wines, combinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown White Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
White Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the White Wine Glass combines refined proportion with delicate craftsmanship. Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Red Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Red Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Red Wine Glass reflects a balance of sculptural elegance and practical design....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Sparkling Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Sparkling Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani
Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Sparkling Wine Glass combines refined craftsmanship with functional eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Carrara Marble and Lucite Swivel Ice Bucket Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern white Carrara marble and lucite swivel ice bucket is from the 80's. The white marble has grey veining to it. The lucite top pivots out and swivels. The lucite top is 3" H and the bottom marble is 5" H. it is heavy because of both components. This makes for great barware and your entertaining needs. The lovely Christofle decanter...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neal Fray for Opening Ceremony Anodized Purple Turquoise Aluminum Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
The glorious colors that fade into one another of purple, blue and turquoise was done for Art Basel 2016 by an artist named Neal Fray for Opening Ceremony for Art Basel, 2016. This w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Hand-Hammered Silverplate Wine Caddy with Rosewood
Located in Miami, FL
Italian hand-hammered silverplate wine caddy with rosewood
Offered for sale is an Italian hand-hammered silverplate and rosewood wine bottle caddy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver and Murano Art Glass Barware Coasters, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful Italian barware sterling silver coaster set from the 1960s. They are made of 800 sterling silver, and each shape represents a different fruit: a pear, two lemons,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Item features Swinging hinged handle, shapely form, glass lined interior, very nice vintage ice bucket. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Small
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category
2010s South African Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Valle Square Large 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
Stone, Onyx, 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
Capa Mini Medium 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
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
Liquor Holder Pocket Flask - Whiskey Galucharme Black Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the ultra-convenient pocket liquor flask, perfect for whiskey and outdoor sports enthusiasts. This elegant accessory recalls the sophistication of an English gentleman's twe...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
S. J. Phillips of London sterling silver set of 8 mint julep cups made in 2018
By S.J. Phillips
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2018 by S. J. Phillips, this handsome set of 8, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are of tapering form, plain in style and with gilt inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
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
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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