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Carts and Bar Carts For Sale
Stunning Vintage circa 1930s Sideboard Drinks Pop Up Bar Table on Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco circa 1930s sideboard size drinks table with pop up bar and most of the original glassware A good looki...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Hardwood

Early Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Trolley With Glass Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Italian rectangular Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar trolley with glass shelf.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Custom Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Brass details & Glass Shelves
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bar cart can be lacquered in any pantone color! Solid wood constructed bar cart with hand-cut joinery, tempered glass panels, and fine metal accents...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Bamboo Motif Circular Bar Cart On Casters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Interesting and fun bar cart on casters with original glass, handles and two tiers. Functional, yet aesthetic and well made with an oriental flair. A versatile and true Hollywood Reg...
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

White and Blonde Rolling Bar Cart by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling bar cart by Giusto Toso for Stilwood, based on a design by the architects Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, 1960's. Cabinet sits on four wheels, when closed measures 14.5" opens...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Maison Jansen Style Brass Oval Pineapple Finial Tea Trolley Bar Liquor Cart
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Jansen style brass oval tea trolley bar cart is a striking piece of French-inspired design, perfect for entertaining and display. Crafted with meticulous attention to det...
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1960s French Directoire Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Flip-Top Rolling Dry Bar by Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly functional and handsome rosewood flip-top bar cabinet on caster wheels with two keys designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstr...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian 1960 Brass and Glass Bar Trolley
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish, classy and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass bar trolley. The trolley will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US is crate included. Italy is a world trendsetter, and has produced some of the greatest furniture designers in the world, such as Achille Castiglioni, Gio Ponti, and Ettore Sottsass. Italian interior design in the 1900s was particularly well-known and grew to the heights of class and sophistication. At first, in the early 1900s, Italian furniture designers struggled to create an equal balance between classical elegance and modern creativity, and at first, Italian interior design in the 1910s and 1920s was very similar to that of French Art Deco styles, using exotic materials and creating sumptuous furniture. However, Italian Art Deco reached its pinnacle under Gio Ponti, who made his designs sophisticated, elegant, stylish and refined, but also modern, exotic and creative. In 1926, a new style of furnishing emerged in Italy, known as "Razionalismo", or "Rationalism". The most successful and famous of the Rationalists were the Gruppo 7, led by Luigi Figini, Gino Pollini and Giuseppe Terragni. There styles used tubular steel and was known as being more plain and simple, and almost Fascist in style after c. 1934. After World War II, however, was the period in which Italy had a true avant-garde in interior design. With the fall of Fascism, birth of Republic and the 1946 RIMA exhibition, Italian talents in interior decorating were made evident, and with the Italian economic miracle, Italy saw a growth in Industrial Production and also mass-made furniture. Yet, the 1960s and 1970s saw Italian interior design reach its pinnacle of stylishness, and by that point, with Pop and post-modern interiors, the phrases "Bel Design" and "Linea Italiana" entered the vocabulary of furniture design. Ever since the late 1970s and early 1980s, some equipment began to be logoed by notable Italian fashion houses, such as Prada, Versace, Armani, Gucci and Moschino. Examples of Classic pieces of Italian furniture include Zanussi's rigorous, creative and streamlined washing machines and fridges, the "New Tone...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Gilt cast bronze and glass bar cart. France, circa 1950.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt cast bronze and glass bar cart. France, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

Stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modern Round Serving Cart in Bamboo, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modern Round Serving Cart in Bamboo, 1960s
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Tier Gilt Brass Bar Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1950s Italian two-tier brass bar cart with glass top. Very good condition and attention of details such as the decors of the handles and the wheel ends....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Yngve Ekström, Bar Cart, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bar cart designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Lystella, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.625"H x 31.5"W x 21.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Pine

Maison Jansen Midcentury Brass and Crystal French Serving Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century serving bar cart in solid brass and crystal glass attributed to Maison Jansen, 1950s . This lovely object is unique thanks to its small dimensions and perfect ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Metal

French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century round serving bar cart entirely made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning French Riviera style cart was designed in Italy during the 196...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Philadelphia Cherry Wood Stand with Splash on a Conforming Apron, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Rectangular cherry wood dressing stand with a scroll terminal splash. The splash rests on a bees wing figured cherry wood apron, which is supported by f...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Carts and Bar Carts

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Cherry, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
Located in Copenhagen, K
Italian two-tier bar cart with glass shelves and two oversized wheels. Charming and in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
$2,200 Sale Price
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Sergio Mazza for Artemide Italian Space Age Bacco Bar Cart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The “Bacco” bar cart, designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the late 1960s, is a space-age masterpiece of Italian design—playful, sculptural, and wholly functional. Cast from mold...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Plastic

Vintage French Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage French brass drinks trolley, dating from the 1970’s. This is beautifully designed and is of lovely quality. It is a lovely size, the three glass shelves can be removed. The top of the legs are designed as Corinthian columns, this rolls smoothly on casters. This is in very good condition for its age, with just some minor surface wear and patina here and there. We also have the matching display cabinet...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bar cart in wood and brass with two removable crystal glass trays. This wonderful object designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s. This structure of this ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Rounded Cart by Siva Poggibonsi with a De Stijl decoration
Located in Roma, IT
A rare and unique mid-century modern serving trolley bar cart, you will not find another one like it for sale online at the moment. Made in Italy between 1950 and 1960 by the Siva P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian De Stijl Carts and Bar Carts

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Copper, Enamel, Iron

Mid Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century modern Italian brass bar cart with mahogany handle and glass shelves with bottle rack. Retaining a nice bright polish look. Rolls smoothly. Circa 1950s. 34.5"W x 23"D x...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Vintage Bar Cart by MB, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant bottle trolley designed and created in Italy by M.B. Italia in the glamorous era of the 1960s. The serving cart has two original labels by the manufacturer on its two trays. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica

Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands. A bold and joyful new arriv...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

French Carved Oak Beveled Top Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Etagere Side Table Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique French etagere, dry bar cart or side end table, characterized by the beveled edge table top, raised on four stunning Bobbin turned Barley twist carved legs, a centr...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Late 20th Century Italian Lucite & Brass Bar Cart with Glass Shelves /Castors
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking vintage Italian bar cart dating from the 1980s, this elegant piece embodies the glamour and sophistication of the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. Designed with a sculptural s...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style oval bar cart is all made of brass. It has two removable oval trays made of glass and surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. This is a French work by famous ...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Carrello bar nello stile di Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lugo, IT
Bar cart Signs of use Good conditions. Possible that the cart will be disassembled for shipping. Thank you
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Revitalize your entertaining space with our Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Bar Cart, a stylish embodiment of mid-century American design. Crafted with enduring quality, this sleek cart ble...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wrought Iron

1970's Italian Fratelli Guzzini Style White Bar Cart
Located in San Carlos, CA
Elevate Your Space: Fratelli Guzzini Italian White Plastic Bar Cart Are you searching for that perfect blend of functionality and style to enhance your living space? Look no further...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

1960s Italian Two-Tier Gilt Brass PlexiGlass and Glass Dry Bar Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and plexiglass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and gol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Rolling Bar by Kofod Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Rolling Bar by Kofod Larsen Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Outdoor listi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Vintage German Foldable Service Cart, Housebar or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Dinett serving car in a very rare version in black and white. A particularly functional furniture. Perfect for the home bar or as a side table. The car is foldable and i...
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20th Century German Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

2010s Verpan Panton for Verpan Barboy Container Cart in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barboy, originally designed by Verpan Panton in 1963. This particular example was produced by Verpan in Denmark in the 2010s. The Barboy is comprised of molded wood and is ...
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2010s Danish Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century modern bar cart designed by Jack Cartwright. Founders, maker. From the "Patterns" series, model 42190. Beautifully sculpted doors and concealed handles. An understated f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Alvar Aalto for Artek Cart "900" in Birch and Tile, Finland 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
The 900 trolley, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is a classic Finnish design with English tea culture and Japanese woodwork and architecture as its sources of inspiration. Alvar A...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Ceramic, Rattan, Birch

Shell Bar Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Bar Cart in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This tea cart or bar cart made of tropical Brazilian hardwood evokes the ancient ritual of making tea, which endures as one of the few things we can...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Aluminum Nautically Themed Bar Cart w/ Sailboat Cutouts, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original Mid-century modern nautically themed bar cart is rendered in aluminum. The cart features plenty of storage with a built-in bottle holder and two-tier shelving. Nautical c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum

Vintage Modern Hardwood Serving Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serve style and sophistication with this Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Serving Cart, expertly crafted in Romania. Designed with clean lines and a sleek, retro-inspired aesthetic, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Midcentury Vintage Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table/sideboard from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. The table was made of wood, it was refreshed. Very good original vintage condition.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Mid-century modern wood brass bar cart megazine rack by Cesare Lacca Italy 1950s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Attributed to Cesare Lacca, 1950s An elegant and sculptural tea or serving trolley, attributed to the design s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Modernist Rolling Bar Cart in Teak, Formica and White Enameled Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist rolling cart from the 1970s, featuring a white enameled metal frame and two round white laminate trays with teak wood banding. The cart’s geometric silhouette and minimalis...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Refinshed Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Danish Expanding Teak Bar Cart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dynamic, versatile, “the life of the party,” we’re not talking about you. Or are we? This Poul Hundevad Danish teak serving cart is more than meets the eye. Compact and unassuming un...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

1950's Solid Brass Oval Bar Cart By Maxwell Phillips
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's solid brass two tier oval brass bar cart by Maxwell Phillips, with removable handle and original bottle holder, in vintage condition lightly hand polished with some we...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian rattan & bamboo bar cart Italy, mid century Handcrafted artisanal piece with great attention to detail Beautifully sculpted semicircular rattan reeds create the frame of this...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Champagne Table, Rafraichissoir, Server
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century Louis XVI style walnut side table features a marble top surrounded by a bronze gallery. Two removable zinc buckets that rest in the marble top serve to chi...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble, Zinc

Danish Modern Folding Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional Danish modern folding teak bar cart / serving trolley, circa 1960s. Elegant and simply designed Danish bar cart on gliding wheels. Beautifully detailed wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Teak

Art Deco Bar Cart Table from Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco bar cart from oak and glass, Austria 1930 Art Deco bar cart from oak wood and marquetry, Austria, circa 1930. Very elegant piece. It's in good original condition and has be...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Mid-Century Design Wood Cart/Trolley with Removable Trays by Ico Parisi, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern wood serving cart/trolley with removable glass trays designed by Ico Parisi for Angelo De Baggis, Italy By: Ico Parisi, Angelo De Baggis Material: wood, bras...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Folding Serving Tea - Bar Cart from Bremshey & Co, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Bremshey bar or serving cart designed in Germany. Super stylish clean and multifunctional design. The bar cart can be folded in two positions and easily stored. Made of form...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Shagreen Bar Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Foldable Service Cart, Housebar or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic mid century dinett serving car in the rare color red and particularly good condition. A particularly functional furniture. Perfect for the home bar or as a side table. The c...
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20th Century German Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

1950s by Cesare Lacca Italian Design Midcentury Bar Cart Trolley
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany and brass details, crystal tops. Excellent condition, glass perfect.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal, Brass

"Casino" cart by Sven Egtorm and Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingströms
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak "Casino" cart, designed by Sven Egtorm and Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingströms, with drawers and wheels. The "Casino" trolley designed by Sven Egtorm and Gunnar Myrstrand for...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Vintage Fine Italian Burlwood Marquetry Tea Cart by Sorrento
Located in Westfield, MA
This elegant Italian tea cart by Sorrento is a masterpiece of marquetry, featuring exquisite floral inlays set into luxurious burlwood veneers. The drop-leaf top expands to create a spacious serving surface, framed by a delicate brass gallery rail, adding both practicality and refinement. The turned mahogany legs lend a graceful silhouette, while the lower tier provides additional storage space, complete with dedicated bottle holders to keep beverages secure in transit. The large spoked brass wheels ensure smooth maneuverability, making this cart both a functional bar companion and a striking decorative piece. In excellent vintage condition, this Sorrento marquetry cart...
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Late 20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

20th Century Italian Cassina Walnut Bar Cart, Tea Trolley by Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian Vittorio Bonacina featuring two levels and a bottom bottle holder on the side. This charmi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Poul Hundevad for Domus Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Serving Bar Cart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Hundevad for Domus Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Serving Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 29.5 wide x 20 deep x 23.5 inches high When expanded the width of this cart is 59....
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

20th Century Brown Italian Cassina Bar Cart - Walnut Tea Trolley by Cesare Lacca
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian bar cart made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by Cassina, enhanced by detailed wood carvings,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Chrome

Antique and Vintage Carts and Bar Carts

Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.

Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.

As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.

Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.

Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.

We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.

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