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
Wood and Glass Bar Cart by Nordiska, Argentina, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and glass bar cart by Nordiska, Argentina, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Vintage Bar Cart Riviera Style, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage bar cart wheel supported from rattan 1950s Italy.
This presented cute rattan vintage bar cart from the 1950s was designed and made in Italy.
Furthermore th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Rattan
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rolling cart designed by Geraldo de Barros (1933-1998) and produced by Unilabor (1954-1961) in São Paulo (Brazil). The cart is made of solid “caviuna” wood and white Formica. Really ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Formica, Hardwood
Aldo Tura Geometric Design Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
An original vintage Aldo Tura bar cart in dark brown lacquered goatskin and gold plated metal. Very geometric design and is a classic Italian Mid-century modern look. Signed underneath.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Faux Bamboo Bar Cart 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage golden metal faux bamboo bar cart France 1960s with four glass plates and four wheels.
The glass plates have no chips or damages.
The condition is good wi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Metal
False pair of bar carts by Cesare Lacca - Italy 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Girona, Girona
False pair of bar carts (one with bottle holder) in polished brass and stained and french polished beech with original glasses.
Design: Cesare Lacca...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart In Solid Brass, Original Glasses - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Bar cart, polished solid brass, original glasses and wheels.
France circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart by Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart by Franco Albini. The piece is unique in linking traditional materials (rattan, bamboo) with an ope...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart By Cesare Lacca, Solid and Stained Mahogany- Italy.
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in Girona, Girona
Bar cart with magazine rack and two removable trays. Solid and stained mahogany. French polish. Polished brass and glass.
Design: Cesare Lacca for Cassina.
Italy circa 1948-50.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Very Rare Artist Barcart
Located in Munich, DE
Original designed by Herbert Hirche in 1956. This is a much rarer re-edition by Rosenthal around 1970. Only a few where made and all are different. The top is handmade in various cop...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Metal, Copper
Mid Century Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca 1970
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant mid-century bar cart, designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1970s, features a brass frame with sleek black accents and large, stylish wheels. The two-tiered design includes a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian bar cart made in Italy 1980s. The cart is composed from 2 glass shelves , iron base and wood tires. The shape is very elegant and present minor uses.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Glass, Plastic, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Bar Cart Yngve Ekstrom Style.
Located in Seattle, WA
Bar Cart on casters. Possibly Teak. Sleek Danish modern design. Circa 1960s/1970s. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 39 1/2 W ; 16 1/2 D ; 24 H
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Two Levels, Solid Brass and Glass - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Bar cart with wheels, two levels in solid brass and glass, high quality. In the style of Maison Baguès.
Spain, Barcelona c. 1960.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Italian mid-century modern Brass and glass carts with tray, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Brass and glass carts with tray, 1960s
Set of 3 food carts with brass structure. The two larger carts have a removable tray with a finely crafted brass str...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron rare oak Bar Cart, Votre Maison circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Black and Grey-Blue Bar Tables, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of three black and grey-blue bar tables, 1950s
Set of three bar tables with round blue painted metal top and black meta...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart with Still Life - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Original bar cart, stained walnut with French polish, removable tray on top with an original still life covered with a thick glass,
Italy, circa 1940.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Small Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart & Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca - Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Girona, Girona
Small bar cart and magazine rack, stained solid mahogany, French polish. Removable tray, polished brass hardware and wheels.
Design: Cesare Lacca
It...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass
Italian mid-century modern Wood and metal cart with double shelf, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wood and metal cart with double shelf, 1940s
Food cart with double shelf with rounded corners in dark wood. The structure is ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Metal
Bar 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing bar
Materials: wood and glass
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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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Glass
Vintage Bamboo Cart
Located in Raleigh, NC
An oversized bamboo cart, likely Italian. This piece functions and rolls as it should. The woven construction is sturdy and attractive. Minor loss of th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Bamboo
French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite & Nickel Bar or Dessert Cart
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier Lucite and Nickel Bar, Tea or Dessert Cart attributed to Maison Jansen, France, 1970.
Additional References: Maison Bagues, Maison Charles.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Nickel
1970’s Lorenzo Burchiellaro Aluminium Cube Form Bar Trolley Italian
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous cube form textured aluminium bar trolley, designed by Lorenzo Burchiellaro (Italian, 1933–2017) - Circa 1970s. Stamped 'burchiellaro'.
Master metalworker and sculptor Lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer fortuni covered Rolling Two-Tier Table
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer signed and dated, muted green and black covered black Foo Dog printed animal two-tier table, with original brass casters.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Trolley with Mirror Top, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare cubic service table / trolley / bar cart.
Structure in solid teak.
A mirror acts as a top shelf.
Presence of a steel bar to hold bottles. Functional chrome wheels.
Mid...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Double Tier Bar/ Side/ Coffee Table in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern double level drinks table, side, end, cocktail table or gueridon.
The piece is composed of a sensitive combination of materials including a bla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Goatskin Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, Circa 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional Italian bar cart by Aldo Tura in swoon-worthy mottled red goatskin and warmly patina-ed brass features two removable serving trays. Wheels are in good condition and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Ponti & Terenghi Brass and Nickel Bar Cart, Italy
By Ponti & Terenghi
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare Italian Bar Cart in Brass and Nickel with three tiers Glass. Designed and manufactured in Italy by Ponti & Terenghi (marked). The solid brass frame has a total original finish w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Brass, Nickel
Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi Upholstered by Kvadrat
Located in Basildon, London
The Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi, upholstered by Kvadrat, is a sophisticated blend of Scandinavian elegance and contemporary design. The chair's sle...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Two Tier Lucite Rolling Cart
Located in Westport, CT
1960s rolling two tier serving or bar cart in very fine original condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Lucite
Tea Troller Sérgio Rodrigues 'Vertis' 1960 Brazilian Modern Jacarandá Rosewood
Located in Curitiba, PR
Tea Trolley "Vertis", from Brazil, 1955 by Sergio Rodrigues. Its rosewood (Jacarandá) brings a right angle design, with the elements that ensured his recognition as a renowned designer. Sergio Rodrigues, known as the designer of comfort, didn’t forgot the practical aspect of for this cart: the two trays in wood and Formica are removable, which allows a very flexible and adaptive use.
This piece has become a classic of Brazilian design.
The restoration process only needed refinishing, which was done by our team at the finest details and preserving the originality from that period.
Sergio Roberto Santos...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Mastercraft 1960s Rolling Bar Cart with Mirrored Glass Bottle Holder
By Mastercraft
Located in Westport, CT
Mastercraft all original mirrored brass and glass bar rolling cart, mirrored glass gilt trim, with bottle compartment.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1960s Reguitti Brescia Italy Production Bar Cart in Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Brescia Italy cart in wood design Hauner Carlo years 60 in good vintage condition
Measure 32 inches x 28" x 22"
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
French 20th Century Brass & Glass Drinks Trolley, c.1970
Located in Beirut, LB
A Stunning Brass mid century Trolley with three-tier Smoked Glass serving cart of glass and reeded legs.
Made in France, around 1960-1970.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian chromed metal and glass bar cart.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Modern Cubist White Trolley 3 Shelf's White Metal Frame and Wood Shelf's
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Very elegant modern cubist white trolley 3 shelf's white metal frame and wood shelf's.
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi for Stildomus, wooden Cart, Trolley 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Padova, IT
A mix of style refinement and elegance for this two-shelf food trolley designed by Ico Parisi for Stildomous in the 1960s.
Wooden and parts in nickel-plated brass.
Signed under the s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Elegant Trolley, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant trolley, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Beech
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chinese Ebonised Drinks Serving Trolley Bamboo Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very fine, circa 1950’s Mid Century Modern Bamboo and glass Chinese drinks trolley
A good looking well made and decorat...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Bamboo
Unique Bar Cart in Lucite and Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a very unique curving lucite frame, metal accents, and a mirrored top, this two-tiered bar cart is an eye-catching addition to any kitchen or interior. Please confirm item locat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart * Free International Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A classic mid century Italian drinks trolley in metal with a tripod base and hexagonal top. This stylish piece has been professionally restored ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Trolley Bar in Bamboo and Rattan, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Trolley bar in bamboo and rattan, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Maison Baguès, Nickel-Plated Bronze Troley with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, nickel-plated bronze troley, and glass with bamboo decor, circa 1950-1960.
The trays are in tinted glass.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nickel
Stylish Mid Century Modern Brass Serving Cart
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern serving cart features two-tiered glass shelves for bottle or glassware storage. An ideal shop display or bar service cart, the sha...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Rosewood, Brass and Lacquered Metal Trolley, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rosewood, brass and lacquered metal trolley, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Polished Brass circa 1950's Drinks Trolley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Mid-Century Modern brass and smoked glass drinks trolley circa 1950's.
A good looking well made ...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Trolley Bar in bamboo and Rattan, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Trolley Bar in bamboo and rattan , circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches wide to reveal locking side cabinet. Additional storage in drawer and open adjusta...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Two-Level Serving Cart In Solid Oak And Glass - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Two-level serving cart with solid oak structure and braces, glass tops, original wheels. Shellac finish.
Italy 1940.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black and Purple Plum Metal Bar Tables, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of black and purple plum metal bar tables, 1950s.
Pair of bar tables with round purple plum painted metal top and bl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Console Table by RWAY
By RWAY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern piece has two leaves that extend the width of the top all the way to 76.5 inches. Versatile design functions easily as a TV stand, console table, end ta...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
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.