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Mid-20th Century Modern Cut Crystal/Glass Baccarat Decanter with Stopper, France
By Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern cut crystal/glass decanter with stopper stamped by Baccarat, France
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Enrique Garcel Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Pagoda Style Bar Tray
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern bar tray was handmade in Colombia, circa 1980. It features a
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Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Goatskin
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Ice Bucket of Star Form with a Faceted Swivel Lid
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A large clear acrylic ice bucket in the form of a five-pointed star having a conforming swivel lid with a sloped top, The lid cut with "V" grooves which continue down the sides.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of midcentury table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Forty Four Bottle Wine Cellar Rack Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this exquisite antique wine storage cabinet with wall mounted brackets. Forged in the Burgundy region of France and rectangular in shape with arched top, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Barware
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Glass and Metal Bar Cocktail Martini Pitcher, circa 1950
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
example of mid-century French barware, this streamlined Martini pitcher set was expertly hand-crafted in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Stainless Steel Aperitifs / Cordials or Shot Glasses, Set of 8
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Austin, TX
, the sought-after mid-century Danish architect and designer of the Functionalist Movement. Jacobsen was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Geometric Tom Collins Glasses in Black
White Enamel with 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Tom Collins glasses in a black and white enamel with 22k gold design of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Red Acrylic
Stainless Steel Ice Bucket
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage circa 1960s sem-transparent cherry lucite ice bucket with a brushed stainless steel interior and soft black felt bottom. This unique piece would make a great addition to any ...
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Vintage 1960s American Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Set of 4 Mid Century Silver Plated Coasters
By Friedman Silver Company, Tiffany
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
add to your eclectic styles. Ideal for you or a gift.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Studio Metal Art Brass Serving Tray Mid Century Modern Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Italian mid-century modern serving tray, crafted from etched and partially
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Milo Baughman Decor Burl Walnut
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Liquor Serving Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mio Baughman decor burl walnut & chrome Mid-Century Modern liquor serving bar.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Mid Century Highball Glasses with Sliver Band in Carrier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 highball glasses. Each with a wide silver band in a checker board design. Comes with original walnut and chrome carrier.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Recipe Cocktail Shaker in Red and White Enamel on Clear Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century clear glass cocktail shaker with a chrome lid and decorated with vertical panels with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher Set in Aqua with Caddy
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher set including a cylindrical pitcher and 6 cocktail glasses in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Six Mid-Century Libbey Glassware Rocks Glasses in the Peacock Feather Pattern
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Libbey glass rocks glasses with gilded rims and of cylindrical form with raised translucent blue enamel swirls in a ground of raised translucent green enamel creating an abstract...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid Century French Wine Byrrh Liquor Glass Display Bottle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass display bottles from the mid century era. Byrrh wine appertif is 21.5 height x 5.75
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Fred Press highball glasses of clear glass with black frosted interiors and 22 karat gold stylized vertical fish in the atomic style on the exterior.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Wood Brass Ice Bucket Modernist Design
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
or your consideration, a 1960s vintage teak wood brass ice bucket modernist design. USA circa the 1970s.
Dimensions: 9.5" H x 7.5" diameter
tongs 6.63" L x 1.13" D x 2.25" W
Deliv...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 4 Mid Century Rocks Glasses in the "Dandelion" Pattern by Gregory Duncan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four mid century modern rocks glasses designed by Gregory Duncan with raised enamel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Cut Crystal Ice Bucket with Chrome Fittings
Loop Handles
Located in New York, NY
This bold and glamorous Mid-Century Modernist Cut Crystal Ice Bucket Originates from France, Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket in Brass with Kitchen Pot Shape, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Pot Cauldron Tripod ice bucket or wine cooler, Brass. Spain, 1950s.
It
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Six Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses Decorated in a Silver Basketweave Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 vintage rocks glasses in smooth, shinny, silver basketweave pattern.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Etched Glass Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups and Ladle, c.1950s
Located in Worcester, GB
Mid-Century Etched Glass Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups and Ladle, c.1950s
A charming mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Glass
Tall Mid-Century Teak Chrome Ice Bucket with Thermos Liner and Lucite Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
America Mid-Century Ice Bucket in Teak and Chrome Lid with Thermos Liner and Lucite Handle
A very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Black Frosted Interiors
Gold Dancers
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 8 highball glasses. Clear glass with black frosted interiors decorated on the exterior with stylized modern dancers in 22k gold.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of Mid-Century Highball Glasses with White Frosted Interiors
Gold Dancers
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 8 highball glasses. Clear glass with white frosted interiors decorated on the exterior with stylized modern dancers in 22k gold.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Highball glasses
Ice Bucket Dancing Pink Elephants by Hazel Atlas
By Versace Home Collection, Jonathan Adler, Atlas, Libbey Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 glasses and ice bucket from Hazel Atlas. This pieces are from the Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Highball glasses Gold Eagle Stars and Stripes Collection by Libbey
By Libbey Glass Co., Jonathan Adler, Versace Home Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 glasses from Libbey. This pieces are from the Mid-Century era of Libbey
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Tumblers Decorated in Blue and White Enamel by Libbey
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey cocktail glasses decorated with dots enclosed in concentric circles, the top half of the glasses in white above blue on the lower half.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century French Iron and Glass Wine Decanter Dispenser with Tastevin Cup
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the art of wine service with this elegant wine decanter dispenser, crafted in France circa 1950. The hand-blown glass decanter, delicately etched with grapevine and leaf mo...
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Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Wrought Iron
1970
s Tiki-Boho American Mid Century Wine Rack Rattan Caddy 6 Bottle Carrier
Located in San Diego, CA
, Boho and mid century decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Maxwell Phillip Mid-Century Brass Acorn Motif 4 Piece Bartender Tool Set
Stand
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in St. Louis, MO
A Handsome, substantial and very well-made 4 - piece Mid-Century, Regency style brass acrorn topped
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Coaster Reclining "Adam” 7 of 8, 1965, Mid-century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plate number 7 from the quite rare and sought after of Fornasetti 1960’s design series, Adamo & Eva (1965). Compared to his much more severe standing “Adam" of a decade earlier, this...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Art Pottery Gouda Styled Keg
Glasses Liquor Decanter Set
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern art pottery keg with glasses and serving Stand is not signed legibly, but
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Pottery, Glass, Wood
Two mid-century ceramic fish toothpick holders by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna
Located in Wien, AT
Two mid-century ceramic fish toothpick holders by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, good original
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Vintage 1950s Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Inlaid Stone
Metal Masks
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drinks or serving tray made by Couroc of Monterey, CA. Made of phenolic resin, these trays are resistant to damage by water, alcohol and heat. The craftspeople at Couroc used...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cera Glassware Frogs and Ferns Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with frogs sitting on rocks among ferns and cattails.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Burlwood Ice Bucket with Chrome Trim, Ca. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century modern Italian burlwood ice bucket with chrome trim. Wonderful addition to any bar.
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20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Burl
Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
condition. This Mid Century Modern set dates back to the 1960s - dressing up sexy bars for decades - and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Style Figural Nutcracker Vintage, Germany, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s nutcracker in the form of a Pierrot or Clown. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of brass and bronze items or display at your bar cart. Found ...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Footed Ice Bucket with Banded Ribbon Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sturdy and well made silver plated ice bucket is presumed to have been made in Italy in approximately 1965 in a Hollywood Regency style. This footed ice bucket has two ribbed an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Hammer Corkscrew Wine Opener Italy 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Stylized modern brass hammer corkscrew Made in Italy circa 1970's
Twist off hidden corkscrew wine opener with a solid brass hammer head handle
Stamped Made in Italy and in original ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Glass Ruby Red Pedestal Coupes-Sherbets S/6
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mid-century design. Still showing the original Made in Italy foil labels.
Gorgeous color, each
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver in the Recency Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mid-century modern rocks glasses in the Regency pattern by Culver, LTD. decorated in 22k
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Aluminum "Mela" Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern "mela" ("apple" in English) ice bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Green Mid-Century Glass Decanter by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Green hand-blown Winston decanter designed in 1956 by Per Lütken. Manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark between 1956-65. Its very rare featuring its original cork stopper. Measuremen...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
Liqueur Set Stemware and Decanter Mid-Century Modern, Murano Italy 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of six beautiful glasses and a decanter. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Decanter is approx. 11 7/8" high and 4" at the widest point. Each Glass is appr...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Two Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Champagne Buckets, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade, wonderful patina.
Two different heights 15.5cm and 20cm and two different diameters 15cm and 18.5cm.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Dorothy Thorpe Style Footed Tumbler w/ Etched Tropical Lilies, Pair
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Attributed to the style of Dorothy Thorpe, this pair of footed tumblers feature an elegant etched design of exotic tropical lilies and botanical motifs. Both glasses feature Thorpe's...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$213 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Bar Party Set 1517 in Original Box by Amboss, Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A gorgeous bar set nestled in its original wooden box from the 1950s. It comprises a bottle opener, a corkscrew, and a can opener. Model #1517, crafted by Amboss Austria, this set is...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Machine Age Electric Coffee Percolator U.S.A.
By Labelle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern electric coffee percolator was made by the Labelle's Silver Company of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Parchment And Brass Jug By Aldo Tura, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century parchment and brass jug by Aldo Tura, 1950s
Complete and in good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Porcelain Drink Coasters, Sailing Ships in Black W/Gold Accents
By Hickok Manufacturing Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six porcelain drinks coasters each with a different sailing ship in black with gold details in their original box marked "An original by Hickok designers / Hand crafted in Jap...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff 30 Bottle Wine Rack for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff tall 30 bottle wine rack with two butcher block shelves for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver, LTD. with Leaves in Gold and Silver
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sic Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses by Culver, LTD. decorated with 22k gold and silver clusters of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Red "Ice-A-Bowl" Bowling Ball Ice Bucket by Victor Bonomo
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century modern red "Ice-A-Bowl" bowling ball ice bucket by Victor Bonomo, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century barware you’re looking for. An item from our selection of mid century barware — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3514 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century barware now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century barware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century barware made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century barware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Carl Auböck and Culver Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Barware?
Prices for a piece of mid century barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $595.
Finding the Right Barware for You
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mid Century Barware
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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