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Carts and Bar Carts For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1990s
Mid-Century Modern Folding Bar Cart Trolley from Gerlinol
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mid-Century Modern folding bar cart on wheels from Gerlinol from circa 1960.
The trolley folds out on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Rolling Cart with Folding Black Frame and Removable Teak Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century rolling cart with removable trays and faux leather wrapped handle. The trays are in very original condition with visible wear. The frame has heavy patina with enamel loss...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Midcentury Trolley
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely example of elegant 1960s Danish furniture.
Made from teak wood, this piece is stamped with the 'Danish Furniture Makers Control' label. This control system was set ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig, 1960 denmark.
By Poul Jensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Poul Jensen Trolley teak made by Selig,1960 denmark.
and drink trolley designed by the Danish designer Poul Jensen in 1960 for the furniture company Selig.
The trolley consists of t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
1950s Black Lacquer Trolley by Ico Parisi with Removable Serving Trays
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
A 1950s cart trolley in black lacquer by Ico Parisi with the top two trays being removable serving trays with orignal castors.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Virginia Scoccimarro Midcentury “Filiberto” Bar Cart for Adrasteia, 1950s
By Adrasteia
Located in Koper, SI
This bar cart was designed by architect Virginia Galimberti Scoccimarro in the late 1950s and it was manufactured by Adrasteia.
Adrasteia was a manufacturer active in Brianza, in the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto, Birch Serving Trolley, Model 98/901, Designed 1935, Finmar Label
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, model 98/901 serving trolley, for tea or drinks, designed in 1935 this is an early original example, bearing Finmar Ltd label, in birch plywood...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Paint
Cork Bar Cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar bar cart, circa 1960s, features a cork top with brass trim and the two lower platforms also w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Cork
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Round Serving Cart in Bamboo and Metal, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning midcentury round serving cart in bamboo and metal. This unique piece was produced in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Italian Mid Century bar and serving trolley made of bamboo with wheels
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern bamboo bar and serving cart with wheels.
Very nice elaborate 1950s design in very good vintage condition....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo
Ebonized Mahogany Dropleaf Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Malibu, CA
Sleek mahogany bar cart in ebony with lower level, drop leaf top opens to four leaf clover. Scalloped edge on both levels.
Graceful, curved legs on antique brass casters.
Category
1940s American American Classical Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Industrial Coffee or Side Table on Wheels / Industrial Cart
Located in Praha, CZ
Industrial trolley with original yellow paint. Salvaged from a jewellery factory in former Czechoslovakia. Can be used as an original coffee table, side table or whatever your fancy....
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Iron
1930s Pier Luigi Colli Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco oval shaped dry bar cabinet, in walnut with double front door having amazing interior part with mirrors and a two-tier side bottle holders th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Sewing Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Mid-Century Modern sewing table, circa 1960s. Beauitful graining, original sleek casters, fitted interior and woven basket. Get crafting!
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
1960 Aldo Tura "Organetto" cocktail bar cabinet trolley in beautifully grained pallisander and lacquered goatskin parchment with gilt brass hardware, key and wheels. This whimsical design is in the form of a barrel organ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Rare sewing table by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sewing table in teak and maple on wheels from the 1950s. Finn Juhl / Bovirke.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Maple, Teak
Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Three Tier Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century French Provincial Oak Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Cart in very good vintage condition. Measures 42"Wide open, 19.5" wide closed, 32" deep and stand 29" tall. Has a middle tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Oak
Bar Cart in Hardwood, Iron, & White Formica by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern bar cart is made with Brazilian hardwood and has a black iron frame with white formica on the interior shelf. It features a large shelf, silver wheels on each...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Ico & Luisa Parisi Early Mod. 65 Serving Cart for De Baggis, 1950s
Located in Koper, SI
This elegant midcentury serving cart was designed by Italian design master Ico Parisi together with his wife Luisa, that together had founded Studio La Ruota in Como, their architect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black rolling chrome and wood bar cart by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This extremely rare bar cart is a rare and original example of American Art Deco design, by the renowned designer Gilbert Rohde in the 1930s. Rohde was a pioneer of modernism and wor...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Bar trolly food rack in lacquered wood, brass and vintage 50s glass with 4 wheel
By Ardeco
Located in Catania, IT
Ardeco style 60s trolly of Italian manufacture in wood and glass with brass trim. Food trolly in good condition with wear and tear caused by time and use
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Art Deco Rolling Bar Cart
This Art Deco Rolling Bar Cart is both practical and beutiful. Able to be moved into place , pushed by its handles and rol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Brown Italian Cassina Bar Cart - Walnut Tea Trolley by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
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,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Teak Expanding /Sliding Top Rolling Mini Bar Cart
Located in Kensington, MD
This personal-sized mini-bar rolls up to your chair for easy access.
Top slides open to bottle storage and provides a surface for serving.
Can substitute as an accent table with hidd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
English Art Deco Walnut Three Tier Circular Bar Cart
Located in Troy, MI
English circular framed three shelf bar cart. Made of what we believe is walnut with metal caster feet. Unknown maker. Very good overall vintage condition with minor scattered surfac...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in London, by appointment only
Mid-20th century marquetry and polished brass drinks trolley, the upper tray with inlaid marquetry drop-leaves and pierced brass gallery, supported on lathe-turned solid brass legs, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two-Level Serving Cart In Solid Oak And Glass - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Two-level serving cart with solid oak structure and braces, glass tops, original wheels. Shellac finish.
Italy 1940.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Oak
Louis XV Style Bar Cart in Oak with Mirror Top and Glass, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Louis XV style serving bar trolley in curved oakwood with mirrored top. This charming piece was designed in Italy in the 1930s.
This cart of outstanding quality features a...
Category
1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak
Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Bar Cart, Black Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Budapest, HU
This stunning bar cart features black glass shelves set on a chrome frame, showcasing a unique and stylish design by Willy Rizzo from the 1960s. In pristine condition, this piece exu...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Nickel Nesting Serving Trollies with Removable Trays
Located in Wichita, KS
A vintage French nickel serving trolley trio with original castor wheels found in Paris, circa 1940. Three separate trolley tables with nice elongated shape nest together beautifull...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury Space Age Italian Oval Plastic and Chrome Bar Cart trolley, 1950-1960
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Exclusive midcentury white plastic & chrome metal oval bar cart.
This very rare piece was produced in Italy in the 1950/60s.
The presented Space Age vintage bar cart from the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Large 1940s Japanese Cane & Rattan Serving Bar Cart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large serving bar cart formed of rattan and cane wrapping, circa 1940's.
Every part of this piece was hand crafted & designed by a Japanese artisan....
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Iron 3 Tiered Glass Outdoor Garden Bar Cart Server Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous minimalist bar cart from the early fifties. 3 Tiers of glass shelving, 2 new pieces of glass. Shelves are 26.5 x 16.25 2pieces and one piece 22.25 x 16.25. In excellent vint...
Category
1950s American Minimalist Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
French Serving Bar Cart with Bottle Holder in Enameled Iron, Mategot, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely serving bar cart in perforated enameled iron with a removable top bottle holder. This gorgeous piece was realized in France in the 1970s, clearly in the style of Mathieu Matég...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Hot Table Buffet Cart by Salton, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Hot Table Buffet Cart by Salton. Circa 1960s
Features a solid wood frame in a Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Inspired D...
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Chrome, and White Formica by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite Brazilian modern bar cart by Forma, an iconic design from the 1960s that will leave you in awe. This remarkable bar cart has a sleek chrome frame complemented ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Italian Marquetry Bar Cart
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian marquetry bar cart with a removable tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury beech wood, glass and brass bar cart. Cesare Lacca probably designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1960s.
This item is extremely elegant thanks to its curved brass handle and the composition of its structure: two tiers, the top in crystal glass and the bottom in chestnut wood. Four little wheels, made of brass, complete this astonishing cart. The combination of the different materials result in an amazing contrast.
This charming bar cart perfectly suits a midcentury living room or a bar project.
Measures in cm:
Depth 49
Width 85
Height 66
Born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s. Though details of his personal life and professional training remain lost to history, there are sufficient surviving primary sources that document his many elegant designs in brass—work for which he is best know and which fetch high prices from collectors.
Like many Italian designers in the 20th century, Lacca moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. Before he was even 21 years old, his work was selected by a group of American curators for inclusion in the landmark exhibition Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today that toured 12 US museums between 1950 and 1953—the first major exhibition of Italian design outside of Italy. The exhibition showcased the best and brightest of Italian designers who had embraced modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti
In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R. Roger’s spotlights Lacca's expert achievements in brass, noting “the variety and quality of his creations,” which “place him high among the architect-designers leading the current [Modernist] movement." Rogers adds, "The quality of his work...provide[s] all the decorative effectiveness needed without strain or exaggeration”.
Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee tables. Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass tray.
Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bar in Wood and Paper, Style, Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar
Materials: wood and paper
Style: Art Deco
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Paper
1950s Sensational Aldo Tura Service Cart Italian Wood Brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sensational Aldo Tura Bar Dessert Service Cart
Sculptural Italian Wood with Patinated Brass Accent
Two glass shelves
28.5 tall x 19.5 w x 45 d
Preowned original condition
Pleas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Bar Cart in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piero Fornasetti, serving trolley, wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1960s
Serving trolley or bar cart created by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. The whole construction of this servin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1930’s Art Deco Burr Maple Etagere Drinks Trolley Attributed to H&L Epstein
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco burr maple étagère / drinks trolley attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein. Circa 1930's.
Superb quality, showing wonderful book match burr maple ve...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Maple, Burl
Campo & Graffi Attribution, Bar Cart, Metal, Brass Moulded Plywood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquer metal, brass and moulded walnut plywood bar cart, design attributed to Campo & Graffi, presumably manufactured by Home, Italy, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Oak Reversible Trolley by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish oak rolling trolley with reversible tray top by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov, 1960s. The top flips from black laminate to white laminate. In original condition with visible wear including a white paint stain on the bottom shelf and some scuffing. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Other bar carts and trolleys...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Vintage Woodard Patio Painted Iron Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage Woodard outdoor iron bar cart painted a gun metal color with some visible green undercoat. The cart has rubber tires, two tiers, and ga...
Category
1940s American Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Art Deco English Mid Tone Walnut Circular Drinks Trolley Cart, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This two-tiered trolley not only looks awesome but is very functional too. Mid to...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical trolley made of iron and glass. Produced in the 40s. The trolley has glass on 4 sides and on top a glass plate. Good working lock / key.
Category
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Original 1930s English Circular Drinks Trolley Bar Cart
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks awesome but is very functional too. Ebon...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Rare Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Pipe Bar Cart 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura bar cart in form of a pipe, lacquered in red goatskin with golden brass applications and a huge container as champagne or wine cooler.
Following the idea of Rene Magritte....
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart by Brdr. Furbo
By BRDR Furbo
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale we have a beautiful teak bar cart or tea cart made in Denmark by Brdr. Furbo.
This 2 tiered, Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar cart is in excellent structural shape and very...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Campo Graffi Attribution, Bar Cart, Metal, Brass, Moulded Plywood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquer metal, brass and moulded walnut plywood bar cart, design attributed to Campo & Graffi, presumably manufactured by Home, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Hand Painted Bar in Hardwood by G. Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern, hand painted bar made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s is truly a masterpiece!
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Hardwood
Tony Paul Collapsible Bar in Wood and Metal, USA - 1960s
By Tony Paul
Located in Berlin, DE
Tony Paul Bar, USA - 1960s in fair original condition. The depth given applies to the bar with the shelf being extended.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
1960s French Guillerme et Chambron Design Oak Wooden Bar Cart
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s French Guillerme et Chambron Design Bar Cart in Oak composed of a minimalist structure, three shelves spaces made of oak wooden top with 82cm/44cm dimensions. The 2 bottom ones...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
50's food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, IT
50s food trolly attributable to Cesare Lacca. Wooden trolly with brass frame and a glass surface. Cesare LACCA is an artist born in Italy in 1929. His works have been auctioned 317 t...
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1950s Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century White Iron Garden Cart Openwork with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century white iron garden cart openwork with curls, 1960s
Outdoor cart in white painted iron. The cart has two compartments, with floral-shap...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Collapsible Chrome and Bakelite Bar Cart
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a rare and unusual Mid-Century Modern piece. A folding bakelite and chrome bar cart from the 1960's. The chrome accordion structure allows you to fold the bar cart up and sto...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique statement piece / cocktail cabinet by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura displays his distinct use of goatskin that Tura was well known for. His quality of craftsmanship which can be attributed to the limited series production, sometimes limited to only the prototype and often used unconventional materials including; eggshell, parchment, leather and wood veneering.
This fine original 1950s example was retailed by Blanch L. Markley Shoppe in Lima Ohio, which retailer label is present in pull out drawer. Featuring a Trompe-l'œil book-form with mirrored upper interior with glass shelving and interior lighting above a single pull-out drawer with large antique coin styled drawer pull. The exterior door is hand painted with a Renaissance styled scene. Sitting atop a black lacquered X-leg base with brass sabots.
This stunning 1950s Italian collectors piece can function as a bar cart, cocktail cabinet or dry bar and is an apt conversation starter, injecting some Italian chic in to any room concept. It would be perfect as part of; a European styled villa, Modern Renaissance apartment, Rococo inspired abode, Italian Modern condo or Eclectic studio. Would also work excellent for a hotel cafe, lobby bar or restaurant or in any commercial project.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 47.75" x W 23" x D 15"
CONDITION:
Overall good vintage condition. No keys are included but it uses vintage skeleton...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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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