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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Rattan

John Stuart 1950s Collapsible Bar/Drinks Cart with Removable trays
By John Stuart
Located in San Francisco, CA
fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, N...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern dry bar cabinet cart with two glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Ico Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with three tiers and highlighted by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot style Perforated Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare vintage French oval perforated bar cart, trolley or drinks cart in the style of Mathieu
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Ico Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Smoked Glass Bar Cart Serving Trolley with Bottle Holder, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rides very well, looks very good, what more could you want? Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Ico Parisi Style, Italian Modern, Wood, Brass, Glass, Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ico Parisi Style, Italian Modern, Wood, Brass, Glass, Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s A stained and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with top glass tier and highlighted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, A. De Gaggis
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous serving bar cart designed by the Italian design master Ico Parisi together with his wife
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Bar Cart with Bamboo Newspaper Stand and Bottle Holder, 1950s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This serving trolley from the 1950s made of metal coated in brass, with a unique design that
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Lacquered with tray Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Mid-Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950s This elegant bar cart from the 1950s, designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s French Two-Tier Metal and Wood Bar Cart With Bottle Holder
Located in High Point, NC
versatile, it functions beautifully as a bar cart, serving trolley, or compact storage piece, bringing
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Mid-20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with Removable Trays in Mategot Style, France, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good to very good condition. With removable trays.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
both mid-century functionality and Scandinavian refinement—ideal as a bar cart, side table, or serving
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Antique 1850s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bar Cart Brass and Wood by Cesare Lacca, Italie, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century bar cart brass and wood by Cesare Lacca, Italie 1950s. Original patinated brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Maple Wood Brass Parts, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca maple wood brass parts 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Maple

Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Vintage Glass and Curved Wood Bar Cart, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish bar cart with elegant curved wood profiles and a double circular tray. Attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Tea or Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Matosinhos, 13
. This piece can be used as a bar or tea cart, infusing any space with glamour and character from the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood Glass by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood Glass by Carlo Hauner
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Cut Glass, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S/A Móveis e Objetos de Arte, the bar cart is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Hardwood

Bar Serving Cart Teak Mid-century by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, Italy 1950s
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Stunning mid-century Italian teak and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bar Cart Serving Trolley 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage rattan or bamboo bar cart or serving trolley, which shows amazing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Aldo Tura Goat Skin Brass Bar Serving Cart Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern
By Aldo Tura
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1950s Aldo Tura goat skin & brass bar serving cart. With an iconic geometric Italian mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s bamboo cart French Riviera
Located in IT
Rare bamboo cart from the 1950s French Riviera model. The bamboo trolley is a very difficult piece
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Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo

MCM Thea Teak Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak, Teak

Italian Designer, Serving Cart, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and black-lacquered metal serving cart or bar cart designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Vintage Art Dèco Small Tubular Steel Chrome Plated and Glass Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small and light bar table was manufactured during the 1950s. Its form refers to the pre-war
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Mid-century modern wood brass bar cart magazine rack by Cesare Lacca Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Attributed to Cesare Lacca
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Bar Cart in the Style of Cesare Lacca, 1950s, Ita
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century bar cart in rosewood and brass, crafted in the style of Cesare Lacca, 1950s. A
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass

Cesare Lacca Style Brass and Glass 1950s Art Deco Trolley Server Bar Cart Italy
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Italian brass and glass trolley serving or bar cart, two-tiered with bottle rests, stretcher
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning serving trolley designed by the legendary Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in 1959. Crafted from solid oak, this piece exudes both beauty and functionality. Despite its age, i...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak

Vintage Cart Attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
1950s. A wooden brass bar cart with shelves glass. The serving cart has a lithograph on the base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Serving Cart, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan, raffia and metal serving cart or bar cart, model 892, designed by Josef Frank and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Brazilian Bar with Side Table in Hardwood and Glass by Branco e Preto, c. 1950’s
By Branco Preto
Located in New York, NY
Side Table in Hardwood and Glass by Branco e Preto, c. 1950’s, is nothing less than gorgeous! This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

1950s Aldo Tura Glazed parchment cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in IT
1950s cart made by Aldo Tura from glazed parchment and brass frame. The trolley has the original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

1950s Midcentury Trolley Bamboo Serving Cart
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and decorative 1950s tea cart / serving trolley. The base is made of wood, bamboo
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Oval Walnut Wood Brass Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1950s Italian oval bar cart with walnut wood and brass, double tier glass shelves. Both top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning midcentury round serving cart in bamboo and metal. This unique piece was produced in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Teak Serving Cart from Firma Glas Trä, Sweden, 1950s
By AB Glas Trä
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool serving cart from Firma Glas & Trä, made from black lacquered metal and teak. The two
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bar Trolley Cart by Ferronnerie D art, Paris
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Quality piece of functional art, circa 1950s. Petite sculpted metalwork bar trolley cart marked
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Iron

Caesar Lacquer trolley bar 1950s.
By Cesare Lacca
Located in bari, IT
Questo carrello bar riflette lo stile elegante e funzionale per cui Cesare Lacca è noto, in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mategot Bar Trolley, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mategot bar trolley, France, 1950s. Black metal base. Vinyl covered tabletop. Castors move prefect.     
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

A French 1950s Wrought Iron and Enameled Stone Rolling Cart
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French 1950s wrought iron rolling cart with a hand-painted and enameled stone top.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

1950s Andre Paccard Serving cart Produced by Atelier Andre Paccard, France.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s André Paccard Serving cart, Produced by Atelier Andre Paccard, France. In good vintage
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Serving Cart by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely serving cart or side table by Otto Schulz. Made from mahogany with sleek lines. Table top
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Ceramic, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Cherry Brass Bar Cart Max Kment 1950 Austria
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätten 1950s Austria. While the bar cart shows two tiers, one tier made from clear glass and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A highly decorative bamboo and rattan serving trolley or bar cart, Italy, 1950s. Height of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass

Serving Cart with News Paper Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Serving cart with news paper holder circa 1950s Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mid-century Circular Brass Cart with swivel wheels, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century circular brass cart with swivel wheels, 1950s Found in a noble apartment in my hometown
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Danish Vintage Serving Cart / Tea Trolley from the 1950s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This Danish vintage serving cart and/or tea trolley from the 1950s is a stylish piece with an
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Teak

1950 s Stitched Leather Trolley by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's stitched leather trolley by Jacques Adnet Very good condition France.
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Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar stand or bar cart designed by Arthur
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree bar cart with perforated sheet metal element The design is reminiscent of Mategot Pinhole
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Lovely Italian Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A highly decorative bamboo and rattan serving trolley or bar cart, Italy, 1950s. Height of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Glass

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1950s Bar Cart For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1950s bar cart available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1950s bar cart — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 1950s bar cart is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 1950s bar cart over the years, but those crafted by Cesare Lacca, Aldo Tura and Ico Parisi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s Bar Cart?

A piece of 1950s bar cart can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,212, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $49,129.

Finding the Right Bar-carts for You

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.

Questions About 1950s Bar Cart
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A bar cart should be stocked with a jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, ice bucket, tongs and various alcoholic beverages.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.