Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Gazelle Copper, Walnut and Resin Cocktail Bar Cart by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Gazelle cocktail trolley is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The signature of this pieces is the handle which is cast resin gazelle hoof with a bronzed finish. The drinks trolley is manufactured using copper...
Category
2010s South African Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Copper
Modern Kaymet Bar Cart with Maple Eye and Decorative Edges
By Kaymet
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern Kaymet bar cart with maple eye and decorative edges.
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
Marge Carson Elephant Bar Cart on Casters, Inset Smoky Glass, and Brass Rails
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marge Carson Elephant Bar Cart on Casters, Inset Smoky Glass, and Brass Rails
Wood carved
50 W x 26 D x 39.75 H
Category
20th Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood
"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style light Gold Color Painted Steel and Silver Mirror
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Lola". Elegant and versatile,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Bar Cart in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame with Oak Slats and Leather Top
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar cart has been developed as a new addition to our favourite dry bar unit. The curvaceous laser cut steel form is adjusted to allow for mobility and with removal of door hardware, the piece functions as a lighter, more porous movable bar...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Steel
Blackened Steel, Cast-Concrete and Solid Walnut Wood Handsome Bar Cart
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This bar cart is composed of a welded steel frame with lower steel shelf. Upper shelf is a mix of cast-concrete with a removable walnut surface that is finished to be food safe and u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Cut Steel
Modernist Copper Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist Copper bar cart with abstract cocktail motif covering the exterior.
Featuring a flip-up top and two pull out sides for additional storage.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Copper
Carlo Hauner. Mid-Century Modern Tea Trolley in Caviúna Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Charming tea trolley with wheels in solid Brazilian caviúna wood and formica. It has the seal of a sophisticated furniture shop, famous in the city of São Paulo in the 1950's. This i...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Wood
1980s Modernist Wood and Chromed Metal Italian Round Bar Cart
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant bar trolley in wood and steel designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, on the wood lower level, the slots for 4 bottles, the upper level always in wood is surro...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rolling Bar/Serving Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Cubist Industrial solid chromed metal frame with inset white Formica wengé shelves. In original good condition.
The wheels works perfectly.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Modern Mahogany Bar Cart
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany bar art by Dunbar furniture. Two removeable service trays. Drop leaves that extend to 48". Bent wood frame with glass top. Original finish with light wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Stellar Works Leather & Walnut Valet Bar Cart Designed by David Rockwell
Located in Boston, MA
DETAILS
David Rockwell's Valet Bar Cart is elegantly crafted in matte-black steel with wrapped leather-cord accents. The cart boasts a pair of walnut shelves—the top one a work surface with a leather sling wine rack underneath and the bottom one for liquor or tumblers. A handy bottle opener hangs at the ready while a saddle leather bag...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Faux Bamboo Bar Cart by Maison Baguès, France
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A two tiered bar cart in brass imitating bamboo and smoked glass produced during the 1970's by Maison Baguès. With original castors which works well.
Perfect as a bar or a side table.
Category
20th Century French Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Zenzero Trolley in Glossy Gold Structure with Leather Finish by Samer Alameen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A trolley, a bar cart, an independent workstation… Zenzero is surprising, peppery, engaging, it is hospitality on wheels.
Three steel trays are supported by a sinuous structure made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron Dessert, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and glass dessert or bar cart, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
1990's Italian B.R.F. Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern two-tier Italian bar cart. Made of lacquered wood, this vintage piece is interesting and versatile. Its openness allows for many possibilities while the desi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Kaelo Wine Cooler Fitted Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Kaelo wine cooler fitted occasional table circa 2010.
Here we offer a unique bar side table that was custom made to showcase the potential uses and design ideas for the Kaelo wine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer
Bespoke Modern Grey Sycamore Kaelo Wine Serving Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Bespoke modern grey sycamore Kaelo wine table circa 2010.
This table is unique, being the only one ever made to showcase the Kaelo wine chilling device.
Modern table using mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Sycamore, Lacquer, Ceramic
AT16 White Oak Writing Desk, Occasional Table, with Blackened Steel and Castors
Located in Newburgh, NY
Whether used as an occasional table, a writing desk or cart, the AT16’s clean lines and crafted materials offer a graceful solution for the home or office.
Shown in solid white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Italian Hydraulic Bar Cart
Located in Austin, TX
Bar cart from Italy made of lacquered tole and brass and featuring a hydraulic system sealing the drum shaped shelf with a clear glass top. This piece is on casters; all original.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
"Purple Rain" 21st Century Bar Cart, Eucaliptus and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The concept of the bar cart “Purple Rain” is somewhat ambiguous. The idea was born from an image of someone that can never be satisfied with classical and traditional forms. And the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Maple
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Drink Cabinet with Casters
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by skilled Italian artisans, the Duilio drink cabinet with casters features a round shape with a ribbed ex...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Glass
Trolley Bar Cart Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Brown Oak Glass New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Three shelves bar cart.
Solid oak and glass.
Lowest shelf can fit bottle size.
Description: Trolley
Color: Brown
Size: 80 x 53 x 87H cm
Materia...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak, Glass
STAG/G Bar table in Solid Walnut and Glass Tops designed by Nigel Coats
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Behold the Stag/G table, a captivating creation designed by the visionary Nigel Coates that breathes life into your living space. Inspired by the animal kingdom, the table's legs gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Bar Cart Trolley Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Partial Glass Top Modern New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Three shelves bar cart with partial glass on the top shelf.
Lowest shelf can fit bottle size.
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 w...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart with Convertible Folding Table top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Danish modern teak bar cart with a convertible folding tabletop. The care features four wheels and a convertible top which measures 19.5" x...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Poul Hundevad Attributed Danish Modern Expanding Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Poul Hundevad Danish Modern teak rolling bar cart. The ingenious design allows you to slide the top shelf to the left, lift the bottom sh...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Carved Wood Elephant Bar Cart by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1990s carved wood elephant bar cart on casters by Marge Carson. The elephant is lacquered off white and gold leaf. The glass is smoked. The ...
Category
1990s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Bar Cart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and glass bar cart, circa 1959.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Tecno Style Chrome Bar Cart, Mahogany Insert Top Crystal Fumè Tempered Glass
By Tecno
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modernist 1980s Italy style Tecno chrome bar card for your scotch bottles for quite some time. Excellent conditions.
Measures cm: H 70 x W 82 x D 45 (internal shelves 52 cm).
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Model M10 Bellagio Tea/Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Model M10 Bellagio tea/bar cart by Ico Parisi, Italy 1958, in painted metal and rosewood, manufactured by MIM Roma.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Modern carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Alfredo Häberli, Alvar Aalto, Artek, and Christophe de la Fontaine. 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 $350 and tops out at $13,315 while the average work can sell for $2,595.
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