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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 1960s
E. Dragsted, Danish silversmith. Modernist ice bucket in art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E. Dragsted, Danish silversmith. Danish design. Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a sterling silver handle and a silver-plated metal ice tong. Sleek Danish design. From the 1960...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

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Sterling Silver

Danish design. Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a silver handle.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design. Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a silver handle. Sleek Danish design. From the 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Handle marked with a royal crown and "Denmark". ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

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Silver

Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a handle in sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design. Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a handle in sterling silver. Sleek Danish design. From the 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Handle marked OGH, 925s. Dimensions:...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Modern Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket Wooden Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Modern Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket with Wooden Handles. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 8.25" H x 10.5" W x 8" D.
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1960s Vintage Modern Barware

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Silver Plate

Cesa 1882, Italy, Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modernist three-sectioned cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Cesa 1882 in Italy in the 1960s. The beautiful modernist design features a geometric pattern an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Fish Shaped Bottle Opener with Cane Grip by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1960's
Located in Vienna, Austria
A fish shaped bottle opener from Carl Auböck. Mades from stainless steel with cane grip. Catalog number 4687 from Werkstätte Carl Auböck. The steel manufactured by Solingen .
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware

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Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver and Murano Art Glass Barware Coasters Set, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful Italian bar coaster set from the 1960s. They are made of 800 sterling silver, and each shape is a different fruit, including a pear, two lemons, an apple, a pinea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Pair of Patrick Henry Silver Julep Cups
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patrick Henry silver plated julep cups. Beaded rim and fluted base. Newly polished to a high shine. Stamped on the underside Made in England.
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1960s English Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck (1900-1957), bottle holder in modernist design. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Teghini Firenze Silver Plate Tomato-shaped Ice Bucket, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Teghini Firenze designed this lovely modernist silver plate ice bucket in the 1980s. The piece features a rounded shape with an oversized stylized toma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Christofle Vintage Silver-Plate Albi Coasters, Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and water coasters are vintage and from 1968. They are...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Barware

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Silver Plate

Aldo Tura Modernist Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist cocktail shaker. Green colored parchment with silver and brass plated details.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

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

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Stainless Steel

Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Silver-Plate Ball Jigger Or Measuring Cup Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage silver plate hallmarked bar jigger or measuring cup is from the 60's. It is from Denmark and has graduated ball forms on the front ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Baccarat Crystal Glass and Brass Modernist Ice Bucket Barware Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely timeless hallmarked vintage Baccarat crystal and brass small ice bucket is modernist. It is from the 1960s. The cut block crystal at the bottom adds dimension. All of the brass armature has been polished and cleaned. To the top of the handle it is 8.5" H. The interior of the ice bucket is 4" D x 4" W. To the top of the rim of the glass it is 4.5" H. It is hallmarked on the bottom Baccarat France with an insignia. This is great barware and will work for all entertaining needs. It is an intimate French Baccarat ice bucket...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Barware

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Crystal, Brass

Aldo Tura Champagne Ice Bucket in Goatskin and Bronze Italy 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC is pleased to offer beautiful champagne bucket or ice bucket by Aldo Tura. Goatskin with original lacquer finish. Original brass lid. Label present from the maker. Clean m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

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Bronze

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Black Starr Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style silver plate ice bucket by Black Starr, includes the ice tong, and original removable pyrex glass insert, as shown. Clean, ready to use, shows only light cosmetic wear...
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC
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Art Deco Sterling Silver Ice Bucket by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Sterling Silver ice bucket. Sealed and Numbered by Tiffany & Co. Made in the USA.
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Christofle Vintage Gallia Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This timeless and elegant French Chistofle vintage ice or champagne bucket is Mid-Century Modern. It is hallmarked on the bottom with the Christofle France mark and Orfevre makers mark. it reads Coll Gallia from that particular collection. This is an early piece late 50s or early 60s. It has great gage of weight and the 4 step pedestal base makes for an Art Deco to transitional to modern look. This was the original production. The Gallia collection was produced as per Christofle in Saint Denis just north of Paris. Perfect for your entertaining needs and barware. It is 10.5." wide x 9.5" height x 7.5 inches diameter and weighs approx. 3 lbs. It is in great vintage condition. We polished it but not professionally. This is a true Classic Christofle ice...
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Ralph Lauren Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Leather Pull Handle, Thongs Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
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Carl Aubock Brass Maria Theresia Coin Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass coin bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good condition with nice patina.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Barware

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Brass

Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D
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Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Champagne Bucket
Located in Torino, IT
Silver plated hand-hammered Champagne bucket, handcrafted in Italy.
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Carl Auböck II Brass Bottle Opener, Maria Theresia Coin, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful solid brass bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Marked: Made in Austria. In good condition with nice patina.
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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.
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Located in New York, NY
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Gucci Italy Silver Plate Fruit Figurines Place Card Holders, six in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your dining experience with these charming silver plate place cardholders from Gucci, Italy. The set includes six pieces adorned with a different fruit figurine...
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Mid-Century Silver Plate Handkerchief Wine Cooler Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stylish mid-century-modernist silver plate wine cooler or champagne ice bucket crafted in France in the 1960s. This ultra-chic bottle holder features a whimsical handkerchi...
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Mid-Century-Modern Italian Blown Glass Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Nanny Still Bottle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pink "Tzarina" bottle with a clear stopper signed Nanny Still, Riihimäki Lasi.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Barware

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Glass

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Large Mid-Century Modern Standing Champagne Cooler from France, Silver Plated
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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1990´s Set of Two Danish Ice Buckets in Glass by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
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Italian 1960s Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish by Riedel Mesa Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish modernist Mid-Century silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl or dish designed by Riedel, Italy for its Mesa collection in the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

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Italian Lucite Chrome Twisted Tong Ice Bucket with Wrapped Red Wire Barware.
Located in North Miami, FL
This Italian fun vintage square clear lucite ice bucket has the chrome plated twisted tongs that act as the handles with wrapped red wire at the top. The tongs fold down. From the la...
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Gregori Sculptural Ashtray in Hammered Gregorian Copper 1960s San Clemente Calif
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Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural ashtray in hammered Gregorian copper by P R Gregori Made in the USA circa the 1960s. San Clemente, California. By P. R. Gregori technique...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Barware

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Copper

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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