Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid Century Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A walnut and brass bar cart in the mid century taste by Cesare Lacca Italy
Circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
French Gilt-Bronze Bar Cart with Gold Églomisé Tops attr. to Bagues
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative and very rare French gilt-bronze bar cart with a gold églomisé tops. The bronze frame is in the form of palm leaves, and sun flowers adorn the sides where the sup...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Trolley Serving Bar Cart "Pipe" in Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Aldo Tura design lacquered goatskin and brass bar cart trolley with 2 tiers, a pipe-shaped ice receptacle, and beautiful brass moun...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Serving Trolley by Poul Hundevad for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Serving Trolley by Poul Hundevad for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with two shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. The upper shelf can be used as a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cart with Two Shelfs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden cart with two shelfs, 1960s
Rectangular wooden cart with two shelfs. The top in black painted wood is removable. The lower shelf is sliding. The le...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Modernist Bar Trolley - Attributed to C. Lacquer - Italy - 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bar cart in Italian modernist style, made in the 1950s, attributed to designer Cesare Lacca. The frame, carved from solid mahogany, features a refined "Z" profile that lends ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Oak and Ceramic Trolley, Reconstruction Period, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak and ceramic trolley, Reconstruction period, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Italian Modern Brass Bar Cart by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in North York, ON
This stunning vintage bar cart, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti, embodies the essence of Italian modernism from the 1960s. Crafted in Italy, the piece features a striking combina...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Dry Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolling cart for entertaining designed by Harvey Probber. Mahogany wood frame with milk glass top.
Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Harold Schwartz Bowtie Bar Cart Console Server Buffet in Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare rolling bar cart console server by Harold Schwartz for Romweber. A beautiful work of art. One of his best designs of the period.
16" deep
44" wide
41.5" height
12.25 x...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Elegant Brass Glass and Steel Mid Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant two tier midcentury modern Italian barcart having a sleek mix of steel, brass and glass.
31” h to handle
Gallery height 31”
Top shelf height is 28.5
Lower shelf to top shelf ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Italian magazine cart features the unique sculptural Italian design of Cesare Lacca and makes a stunning addition to any interior. Perfect rolling side table with glas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Folding Hardwood Brass 1950s Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Mid-Century Modern brass and Rosewood finish drinks trolley circa 1950s with twin removable tray tops and folding body
A good looking well ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels, Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels by Jorge Jabour Mauad, is nothing less than gorgeous!
Crafted from Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda) and des...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
1950s French Brass and Black Vitrolite Glass Bar Cart
Located in Garnerville, NY
French brass and vitrolite black glass trolley cart. Beautiful, classy and refined. Circa 1950-1960. Featuring acorn finials, a scrolled handle and the original thick black glass. Im...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Severin Hansen Rosewood Side Table With Tiled Top & Removable Tray on casters
Located in London, GB
A rare Rosewood side table by Severin Hansen featuring Royal Copenhagen tiles.
This side table has a ceramic tiled top design, the top can be removed and used as a tray, the table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rosewood
Mathieu Matelot Trolley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cart in original condition from the 1950s
Pink lacquer had been added later on
Located in Brooklyn.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal bar cart or étagère on wheels with smoked glass shelves.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Vintage Three-Tier Brass Service/Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual three-tier service/bar cart with fluted rails and glass shelves that swivel to open at various positions revealing five surfaces for optimum usage. Fully extended the cart me...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Tea Trolley or Bar Cart
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful tea trolley or bar trolley from the 1950s.
Wonderful design and stable high-quality workmanship.
The black surface in tile optics is made of plastic and is ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic, Bamboo
1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s Danish bar cart by Henry Kjaernulf
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Pottery, Oak
Vintage Burl Wood Server Bar Cart Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage server chrome bar cart with beautiful burl top that opens up to reveal storage space. Attributed to Milo Baughman or Founders.
mild wear to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Walnut and Brass Serving Trolley Model 756 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Serving trolley model 756 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1940s.
Veneered walnut and brass.
H: 65 cm
W: 53 cm
Width when fully extended: 89 cm
D: 80 cm
Josef Fr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Japanese Modern Marble, Wood and Metal Cart with Wheels, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Marble and metal cart with wheels, 1980s
Cart with wheels composed of a white marble base, red plastic wheels, white metal structure and swivel top in...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Rare Oak and Blue Stitched Leather Drop-Leaf Table / Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare oak and blue stitched leather folding bar cart by Jacques Adnet. With brass on legs
The width is 22 inches when both leaves drop down.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coffee Tables by Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of ??coffee tables by Alias, 1980s.
Pair of coffee tables with two tops in white painted wood and metal structure painted in red and blue. Can be use...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Mategot, Serving Cart, Tea Trolley, Lacquered black metal, France, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001).
Serving cart
Manufactured by Atelier Mategot.
France, 1950s.
Lacquered and perforated metal.
Measurements
55 x 40 cm x 63.5 H cm.
21.65 in x 15.74 in x 25H in.
Literature
Philippe Jousse...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
W. A. Berkey & J. Widdicomb Oval Mahogany Occasional Serving Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
William A. Berkey (American, 1881-1976) for John Widdicomb oval two tiered occasional table, cart table, serving table. Banded mahogany with tapered column supports and wire mesh sid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Elegant Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern coffee table features a brass coated base, triangle glass with rounded edges.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Light Smoked Glass Round Bar Cart
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A very good conditions, brass and smoked glass italian bar cart, it has been made in the Seventies and the original brass patina gives it a stunning vintage look. This round bar cart is a stylish and functional piece of furniture that captures the essence of the era. This bar cart exemplifies the sleek design and luxurious materials commonly associated with mid-century modern style.
The bar cart features a circular frame made of brass sturdy and durable, providing a stable base for the cart. The two light smoked glass shelves are supported by the brass frame, adding a touch of sophistication and transparency to the overall design. The circular shape of the bar cart gives it a visually appealing and balanced look. It allows for easy maneuverability and navigation, making it convenient for serving drinks or displaying items. The size of the cart is typically compact, making it suitable for small to medium-sized spaces.
The combination of brass and light smoked glass is a hallmark of mid-century modern design. The smoked glass provides a subtle tint, adding a sense of depth and intrigue to the cart's aesthetic. It also complements the warm tones of the brass, creating a harmonious color palette. The bar cart's design incorporates bottle holders. These elements add functionality and convenience to the cart, allowing for easy transportation and storage of bottles, glassware, and other bar essentials...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Trolley or Bar Cart in Lacquered Wrought Iron, Trays in Black Opaline 'Marbrite'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Trolley or rolling bar cart in lacquered wrought iron, trays in black opaline (marbrite) circa 1950
small chip on the edge of the lower plate, not visible when the plate is placed.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Mid-Century Vintage Night Tables, Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two bedroom night tables from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. They was made of beech wood, it was refreshed and fully renovated.
Very good vintage condition.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Rare open ended drinks trolley / bar cart by Howard Miller for MDA
Located in London, GB
Made by British Manufacturer MDA (Miller Design Associates) and designed by Howard Miller. MDA produced designs in a similar style as an other well respected design company; Merrow A...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Form Bar Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo form bar car. The piece has 2 glass shelves and is on casters. Decorative as well as useful!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Burl Laminate Rolling Bar. Featuring a sleek, retro-inspired design with a rich burl laminate finish, this bar brings both style and functionality to any setting. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate
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
Materials
Formica
Maison Baguès, Gilded Metal and walnut Troley with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, gilded metal and walnut Troley with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nickel
Signed Charles Hollis Jones Tea Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent condition. Vintage tea cart. Signed by Charles Hollis Jones.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Industrial Wicker Tea Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern two-tier tea cart featuring a painted white metal frame, wicker top, and set of four wheels.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Vintage Modern Bar Cart in Faux Bamboo Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek vintage modern bar cart with a faux bamboo chrome frame, large spoked wheels, and smoked glass shelves. The gorgeous two-tier design features ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Brass Bar Cart with Big Wheels Glass Mirror Tray, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bar cart with big wheels glass mirror tray, circa 1970
Elegant midcentury liquor or bar cart table from France in the tradition of Maison Bagues. I...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Lucite Waterfall Bar Cart Hollis Jones Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage bar cart or occasional table on wheels, formed of Lucite (clear acrylic) on four easy pull chromed wheels. Waterfall three-tier design with smooth rolling feature. Inquire wi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mastercraft Cart w/ Aged Brass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolling bar cart by Mastercraft with extending top. The frame is burled wood with inlay brass trim. The top features an eye catching aged brass top with two leaves that can be raised...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Bar Cart in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, the bar cart is made of Rosewood, Glass, and Steel. Composed of three removable serving trays and steel casters for Forma S/A Móveis e Obj...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Serving Table That Can Serve as a Multimedia Table 'TV, Hi-Fi' in Bamboo, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Serving table that can serve as a multimedia table (tv, hi-fi) in bamboo, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo
Wicker Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful trolley table or tea cart made of a black painted metal frame with wicker shelves manufactured in midcentury in Austria, circa 1950.
The wicker is in excellent condition. Wear of use on the metal particularly on the handles.
The trolley is in the style of the wicker carts...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Elegant Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful serving trolley in totally original state. Designed by Cees Braakman and produced by UMS Pastoe. The trolley has a solid teak frame and glass plates with original rubber pr...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Teak
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Bar Cabinet in Blue for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Bar Cabinet for Verpan. Designed in 1963, current production.
Adaptable side table and mobile storage unit in one. Barboy consists of three round-shaped drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Walnut, Brass and Smoked Glass Barcart
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed barcart with hand-cut joinery, tempered glass panels, and fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut.
Please inquire for custom ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Serving Cart by Bodil Kjær for Cassina, Italy - new
By Bodil Kjaer, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enhances new domestic lifestyles and a qu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Ash, Walnut
Round Mid-Century Two-Tier Expandable Chrome & Smoke Glass Side or Coffee Table
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Mid-Century Modern two-tier round side or coffee table that expands if desired. Chrome frame with smoked glass, on castors. Very similar t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
vibrant red coat skin bar cart by ALDO TURA with wings to be opend
By Aldo Tura
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
vibrant red coat skin bar cart by ALDO TURA with wings to be opened
The size open is 78,5 x 75 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Mixed Metal Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique rolling cart features brass and steel on two levels. The upper tier's brass rails and ski-slope style drop to the larger lower tier is what we love about this rolling car...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid century wood bar trolley. It was produced by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s.
This wonderful piece comes with two glass removable trays and an ergonomic bottle rack.
The lines of this piece make it perfect for a midcentury-style dining room or bar.
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 brasswork for which he is the 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, which were 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
Brass, Metal
Poul Hundevad, Danish Modern, Teak, Expandable Bar Carts, Denmark, 1950s
By Domus, Poul Hundevad
Located in Manhasset, NY
Poul Hundevad, Domus, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Expandable Serving Carts, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of expandable bar carts designed by Poul Hundevad for Domus in the middle of the...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Teak and Brass with Removable Tray, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Teak and Brass with Removable Tray, 1950s
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Carrello "T9," Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Two-shelf trolley Mod. T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, The wooden tops are covered in light gray fabric and the frame is chrome-plated metal. Precision crafted, the trolley...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Swiss Design Classic UPW Serving Cart, Designed by Ulrich P. Wieser for WB-Form
Located in Renens, CH
The UPW serving cart was originally designed by Ulrich P. Wieser (a Swiss interior architect) in the early 1950s as a solution for his wife’s need; a cart able to hold dishes, hot pots...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts, popular names associated with this style include Cesare Lacca, Aldo Tura, Cassina, and Sergio Rodrigues. 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 carts and bar carts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $1,948.