Modern Dry Bars
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Recognized Seller Listings
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel
Luna Red Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Luna Rosso is a red cabinet with an endearing brass head and tail. The inside has gleaming brass arches and secret objects housed within. Designed by Matteo Cibic is the bride cabinet of Signor Ciuco Cabinet. One can only choose to show the spectacular red body of the cabinet as it is.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Ciuco Black Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Ciuco Black donkey bar storage cabinet with brass inlay by Matteo Cibic has a brass donkey head that sits atop a black resin lined brass shirt. The buttons are knobs to open the door, revealing a spacious cabinet within The cabinet has two doors with brass button knobs and a drawers inside.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Signor Ciuco Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Signor Ciuco donkey bar storage cabinet with brass inlay by Matteo Cibic is a special cabinet covered with our logo shaped gold studs on a rich black jacket. He holds a universe of love and joy within. Signor Ciuco cabinet has large brass donkey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Lady Luna Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Lady Luna storage cabinet with brass inlay by Matteo Cibic is a the bride cabinet of Signor Ciuco Cabinet with an unmissable presence defined by its brass head and dainty tail. Its bridal gown, designed by the renowned fashion designer Anamika Khanna, is optional and can be removed. One can only choose to show the spectacular red body of the cabinet as it is.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Free Standing Illuminating Bar in Lucite and Chrome, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Free standing illuminating bar in lucite with chrome foot bar and white laminate top, American, 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Shiro Kuramata Steelpipe Drink Trolley in Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed in 1968, the steel pipe drink trolley, by Shiro Kuramata, is still strikingly contemporary, a reflection of the research in which form and function are immediatel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Oasis Bar Cabinet in Black with Brass Balls by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis bar cabinet in black with brass balls by Richard Hutten is a cabinet with a revolving shelf and brass details. It is covered with gleaming bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Oasis Bar Cabinet in Caramel with Black Balls by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis bar cabinet in caramel with black balls by Richard Hutten is a cabinet with a revolving shelf and brass details. It is covered with gleaming bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Elie Red Brass Elephant Bar Storage Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Elie red brass elephant bar storage cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a grand elephant with a lovable brass head and a smart red uniform. It opens up as a fantastic sculptural cabinet.
“...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Ciuco Donkey Blue Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Ciuco donkey blue bar storage cabinet with brass inlay by Matteo Cibic has a large brass donkey head that sits atop a brass and resin lined blue shirt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
DeCastelli Barista Mobile Bar Cabinet in Brushed Copper by Adriano Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barista is a compact mobile bar with a sculptural volume, characterised by a ribbed effect comprising natural copper rods of differing diameters which create an irregular texture and give life to a soft play...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Copper
DeCastelli Barista Mobile Bar Cabinet in Natural Copper by Adriano Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barista is a compact mobile bar with a sculptural volume, characterised by a ribbed effect comprising natural copper rods of differing diameters which create an irregular texture and give life to a soft play...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Copper
Oasis Bar Cabinet in White with Brass Balls by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis bar cabinet in white with brass balls by Richard Hutten is a novel pure white cabinet with vibrant scarlet interiors. It is covered in gleaming...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Forest Tree Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest tree bar storage cabinet with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is a stupendous cabinet resembling a tree. It is richly designed with brass details and styli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Chhau Donna Multi-Color Bar Storage Cabinet by Elena Salmistraro
Located in Kolkata, IN
Chhau Donna multi-color bar storage cabinet by Elena Salmistraro, splendid in a riot of colors is inspired by the female Chhhau dancers of India. Italian contemporary forms and exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Resin, Plywood
88 Secrets Black Bar Cabinet by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Black Bar Cabinet by Nika Zupanc is a rich, matt black bar cabinet in sensuous lines with luxurious black metal trims. A statement piece in any i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Ciuco Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Ciuco Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic has a large brass donkey head that sits atop a brass and resin lined shirt. The butt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Elie Brass Elephant Bar Storage Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Elie brass elephant bar storage cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a grand elephant with a lovable brass head and a smart uniform. It opens up as a fantastic scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Lulu Bar Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Lulu Bar Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is an uber luxurious cabinet with a brass eye-lip feature in its centre surrounded by an elliptical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
88 Secrets Green Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Green Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a rich, deep green bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Pink Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Pink Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a chic pink bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious gold metal trims. A s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Oasis Bar Cabinet in Green with Brass Balls by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis Bar Cabinet in Green with Brass Balls by Richard Hutten is a novel deep green cabinet with pale blue interiors. It is covered in gleaming brass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Mint Green Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Mint Green Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a mint green bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious gold metal tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a plump white cabinet with giant ears and tall dainty legs. Rich brass trims add opulence. A charming statement piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Resin
88 Secrets Rose Pink Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Rose Pink Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a rose pink bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims in g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Gray Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Gray Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a chic gray bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims in gold.
Nika ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Green Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Green Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a rich, deep green bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Rose Pink Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Rose Pink Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a rose pink bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets White Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets White Bar Cabinet with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a pristine, white bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims in gold....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Pink Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Pink Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a chic pink bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious rose metal trims...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Gray Bar Cabinet Rose with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Gray Bar Cabinet Rose with Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a chic gray bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal trims rose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets Mint Green Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets Mint Green Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious rose metal trims. A statement piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
88 Secrets White Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
88 Secrets White Bar Cabinet with Rose Gold Trims by Nika Zupanc is a pristine, white bar cabinet in sensuous, feminine lines with luxurious metal tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Rossana Orlandi Aqua Cube Mini Bar by Francesco Messina for Cypraea
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Francesco Maria Messina
Minibar made of acrylic aluminum lining with coral finish. Infinity mirror shelf vertically raised through top of furniture via powered actuator ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Cocktail Cabinet Made from 1970s Cluster Bomb
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from a decommissioned English 1970s R.A.F. MK1 practice cluster bomb, with mirror-polished aluminium and steel exterior opening to reveal a polished brass and black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Modern dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern dry bars 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 dry bars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dry bars made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dry bars, popular names associated with this style include Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc, Ercole Home, and Renats Kotlevs. 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 dry bars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $144,909 while the average work can sell for $13,833.
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