Dry Bars
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dry Bars
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Formica, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Dry Bars
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Walnut, Formica
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dry Bars
Crystal
2010s American Minimalist Dry Bars
Ash
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dry Bars
Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Teak
20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dry Bars
Art Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dry Bars
Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Dry Bars
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Dry Bars
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Bamboo
20th Century French Art Nouveau Dry Bars
Wood, Glass
1960s Norwegian Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Dry Bars
Ceramic, Pine, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Crystal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Walnut, Felt, Laminate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dry Bars
Stainless Steel
2010s American Dry Bars
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dry Bars
Oak
2010s Mexican Art Deco Dry Bars
Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Metal
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Cut Steel
1930s Queen Anne Vintage Dry Bars
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Dry Bars
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Dry Bars
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Glass, Mirror, Bakelite, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Rustic Dry Bars
Wood, Rattan, Hickory
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Antique, New and Vintage Dry Bars
The name “dry bar” can be a bit of a misnomer. After all, the last thing you would want a bar to do is run dry. In this case, the “dry” descriptor in your antique or vintage dry bar doesn’t refer to a lack of drinks. Instead, it serves to differentiate dry-bar furniture from wet-bar installations. The latter is typically a permanent fixture in a home, requiring plumbing to support a built-in sink.
In short, a dry bar is a piece of furniture or tabletop area that you’ve built into your space for mixing cocktails and storing everything needed —bottles, barware and other accessories — for the intoxicating in-home bar you’ve designed.
Some dry bars were built with minimalism in mind. Those crafted by designers associated with mid-century modernism or Scandinvanian modern, for example, likely looked to these as practical furnishings to serve as a cabinet or case piece. But there have been decorative and even outwardly sculptural interpretations by Art Deco furniture makers and those working in the Hollywood Regency style over the years.
No matter what kind of antique, new or vintage dry bar fits your space, these versatile furnishings can definitely elevate your home bar area as well as your hosting. We’ll toast to that!
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