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Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

Mid Century Vintage Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Drinks Cocktail Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Queen Anne style walnut cocktail cabinet, circa 1950s Inside there's a pull out
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Mid Century Vintage Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Drinks Cocktail Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Queen Anne style walnut cocktail cabinet, circa 1950s Inside there's a pull out
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar, 1950 s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool dry bar console by Arthur Umanoff, freshly painted white top with vintage side bottle top opener.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Cocktail Bar Set with Cabinet Gio Ponti Design Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Great cocktail bar in the style of Gio Ponti, featuring a mirrored display cabinet and two stools
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Fine Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet By Berwick London
By Beresford Hicks
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut William & Mary Style Cocktail Cabinet circa 1950s Berwick furniture [ Beresford
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1950s British William and Mary Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Vintage Fine Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet By Berwick London
Fine Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet By Berwick London
$2,197 Sale Price
20% Off
H 59.06 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in

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Paolo Buffa 1950s mirrored cocktail cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Rare 1940/50s illuminated mirrored cocktail cabinet by Paolo Buffa. Such a beautiful piece of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Vintage Paolo Buffa 1950s mirrored cocktail cabinet
Paolo Buffa 1950s mirrored cocktail cabinet
H 48.82 in W 50.79 in D 15.36 in
1950s Cocktail Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
A cocktail cabinet with maple and mirrored interior and brass detail, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani
1950s Cocktail Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani
H 57.09 in W 70.08 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco 1950s Walnut Drinks Bar Cocktail Liquor Cabinet with Lamp Stand
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco 1950s walnut drinks bar cocktail liquor cabinet with lamp stand. Original condition with
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1950s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Art Deco 1950s Walnut Drinks Bar Cocktail Liquor Cabinet with Lamp Stand
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco 1950s walnut drinks bar cocktail liquor cabinet with lamp Stand. Original condition with
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1950s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Art Deco 1950s Walnut Drinks Bar Cocktail Liquor Cabinet with Lamp Stand
By Wilhelm Krechlok
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco 1950s walnut drinks bar cocktail liquor cabinet with lamp stand. Original condition with
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

An Italian Cocktail Cabinet c.1950 s
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian cocktail cabinet in rosewood and mahogany, with a surrealist panel door in marquetry
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20th Century Italian Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

1950s Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A 1950s cocktail cabinet consisting of two integral sections with central mirrored panel in peach
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Birdseye Maple

1950s Cocktail Cabinet
1950s Cocktail Cabinet
H 46.86 in W 30.32 in D 13 in
French 1950s Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This stylish cocktail cabinet was made in France in the 1950s. Crafted from walnut vaneers, with a
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass, Walnut

French 1950s Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
French 1950s Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
H 45.67 in W 36.23 in D 15.36 in
1950s Barrel Cocktail Cabinet, Nutwood And Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage nutwood cocktail cabinet from Pakistan, made by H. Hayat & Bros.
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1950s Pakistani Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

1950s Barrel Cocktail Cabinet, Nutwood And Brass
1950s Barrel Cocktail Cabinet, Nutwood And Brass
H 20.08 in W 15.95 in D 11.03 in
1950s Walnut Cocktail Bar Cabinet Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s cocktail bar cabinet by Turnidge of London  Turnidge of London manufactured cocktail
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Burl

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet in Juglans Veneer, 1950s
By Rivington Product London
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful cocktail cabinet in Art Deco style made in the 1950s by Rivington London. The cabinet is
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

1950s Cocktail Wood Cocktails Bar
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1950s cocktails bar unit. openable from the top and the side. Original legs have been changed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

1950s Cocktail Wood Cocktails Bar
1950s Cocktail Wood Cocktails Bar
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 15.36 in
ORIGINAL 1950 s UMBERTO MASCAGNI BOLOGNA ITALIAN HOME COCKTAIL BOAT BAR STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super Retro 1950's
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass, Plastic

Italian Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian 1950s cocktail cabinet in rosewood, with tapering legs terminating in brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Rosewood

Italian Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
Italian Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
H 45.67 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Italian 1950s Bar Cabinet with 2 Barstools, Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian 1950s bar cabinet. Dark stained wood structure with golden brown glass top. Storage space
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Midcentury Small Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec, Oak, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored midcentury small cabinet By Tatra Pravenec. Period: 1950-1959 Maker: Tatra Pravenec
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Exceptional Custom Cocktail Display Cabinet Mexican Modernist Service Bar 1950s
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exceptional design Mexican modernism midcentury custom cocktail cabinet and service bar display
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Formica, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Cocktail Bar Set with Cabinet Gio Ponti Design, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Great cocktail bar in the style of Gio Ponti, featuring a mirrored display cabinet and two stools
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Bar or Sideboard Credenza for Raymor, 1950 s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool piece by Arthur Umanoff, can be used as a bar, sideboard, foyer table or server. Umanoff's signature style consisting of slat wood, wrought iron and laminate. Leather pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wrought Iron

Cocktail Bar by Ritts Company, USA, 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wrought iron bar with Greek key motif brass details. Mirrored sides and black glass top. Two matching bar stools. Painted wood interior. Bar measures: 46" width, 20" depth, 37" heigh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

French Metal Perforated Cocktail Bar in the Style of Mategot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury cocktail bar was designed in the style of Mathieu Matégot in France during the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Metal

Italy 1950 s etched and beveled mirrored cocktail cabinet
Located in Florence, IT
particular 1950's etched and beveled mirrored italian cocktail cabinet
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1950s Italian Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

1950s Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Chulmleigh, Devon
A 1950s mirror glass cocktail cabinet, beech lined. Comprising of a rotating door with plenty of
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass

1950s Cocktail Cabinet
1950s Cocktail Cabinet
H 41.74 in W 472.45 in D 17.33 in
1950s Italian Cocktail Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A two door cocktail bar with brass sabots attributed to Paolo Buffa The interior has glass shelves
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass, Wood

1950s Italian Cocktail Cabinet
1950s Italian Cocktail Cabinet
H 47.84 in W 59.06 in D 17.52 in
Italian, 1950s Drop Front Cocktail Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A drop front cocktail cabinet with three drawers and brass detail. The interior has a mirrored back
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Italian, 1950s Drop Front Cocktail Cabinet
Italian, 1950s Drop Front Cocktail Cabinet
H 51.38 in W 35.04 in D 17.52 in
Cocktail Dry Bar 1950’s , France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
magnificent cocktail bar from the 50s, rounded and bright it is made up of 4 sliding doors in red
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Aluminum

Cocktail Dry Bar 1950’s , France
Cocktail Dry Bar 1950’s , France
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
Fabulous Midcentury Drinks Cabinet Cocktail Dry Bar Yew Wood Lacquered, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fabulous mid-20th century School Yew wood and black lacquered cocktail cabinet circa 1950s, the
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Yew

Small Italian 1950s Walnut Cocktail Cabinet with Mirrored Interior
Located in London, GB
A small walnut drop front cocktail cabinet with brass trim and mirrored interior.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Walnut

Midcentury Paulo Buffa Rosewood Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet Italian, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent midcentury Italian design Paolo Buffa rosewood dry bar drinks sideboard, circa 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Rosewood

Gio Ponti Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Cupboard Bar Italian 1950s Vintage
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent and truly stunning Italian cocktail cabinet possibly by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) circa
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20th Century Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Fabulous 1950s Cocktail Cabinet Bar Drinks Turnidge of London Mahogany Glass
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful midcentury 1950s Turnidge of London Cocktail cabinet with all the original accessories
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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass, Mahogany

Herbert Gibbs Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Cocktail Cabinet, London, circa 1950s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Herbert Gibbs rosewood sideboard credenza cocktail cabinet, London, circa 1950. Herbert E Gibbs
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Rosewood

Herbert Gibbs Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Cocktail Cabinet London Circa 1950s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Herbert Gibbs Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Cocktail Cabinet London Circa 1950 Herbert E Gibbs Ltd
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Rosewood

Vintage Teak and Formica Home Cocktail Bar, 1950s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage teak and formica home bar from the 1950s. It features a light and has a bottle opener
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1950s British Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Formica, Teak

Vintage Light Up Boat Cocktail Bar with Anchor, 1950s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage 1950s home bar with formica and metal detailing in the shape of a boat/ship. Our
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Formica

Gio Ponti Style Display Cabinet Drinks Cupboard Bar Italian, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent midcentury Italian display cabinet in the manner of Gio Ponti circa 1950s, fabulous
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Glass

Unique Glass-Top Bamboo Cocktail Buffet with Floral Fabric Inlay, circa 1950s
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Unique mid-20th century, tiki bar style, bamboo cocktail or china buffet. One side has a sliding
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Mid-20th Century Oceanic Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Bamboo Cocktail Bar and Stools by Rohe Holland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo bar and stools by Rohe Holland 1950s very good original condition height chairs 72
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1950s Dutch Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

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2010s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

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$334 / item
H 3.15 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Metal, Iron

Glory Lily Candelabra in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical delicate flower, holding medicinal properties to cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Brass

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Oak

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By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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$699 / item
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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$2,145 / item
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
1960s Vintage American of Martinsville Expandable Rolling Bar Cart
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Formica, Wood

French Molded Wood Foldable Bar Cart
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming and practical Midcentury foldable beverage trolley was produced in France the 1950s. It can also be used as a side table, folds up quickly for changing entertaining needs an...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

French Molded Wood Foldable Bar Cart
French Molded Wood Foldable Bar Cart
$895
H 24 in W 25.5 in D 16.5 in
Large dining table – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Large dining table with Macassar ebony veneer, maple border and bindings on the base. French polish. Italy circa 1940
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Macassar, Maple

Large dining table – Italy 1940
Large dining table – Italy 1940
$6,339
H 31.5 in W 78.35 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Parchment and Wood Designed by Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing pair of table lamps in parchment and wood designed by Michel Leo, made in Italy.
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Early 2000s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wood

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Metal

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
$9,689 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Memphis Style Cabinet by Gerard Van Den Berg for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1980s
By Pastoe, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Metal

Rattan and Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Wrought Iron

Rattan and Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart
Rattan and Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart
$798 Sale Price
44% Off
H 30 in W 42 in D 24 in
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s

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Crystal

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Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s over the years, but those made by Arthur Umanoff, Aldo Tura and Umberto Mascagni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Cocktail Cabinet 1950s?

Prices for vintage cocktail cabinet 1950s start at $676 and top out at $36,670 with the average selling for $2,527.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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