New in Dry Bars
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage New in Dry Bars
Metal
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Dry Bars
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic New in Dry Bars
Ceramic, Wood
18th Century English George III Antique New in Dry Bars
Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage New in Dry Bars
Chrome
1930s European Art Deco Vintage New in Dry Bars
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Dry Bars
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern New in Dry Bars
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV New in Dry Bars
Wood
1930s French Country Vintage New in Dry Bars
Oak
20th Century Belgian New in Dry Bars
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Dry Bars
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern New in Dry Bars
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Dry Bars
Brass
1970s Belgian Minimalist Vintage New in Dry Bars
Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique New in Dry Bars
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Brass
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Dry Bars
Walnut
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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