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Modern Barware

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Hand Blown Zinnia Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature Flower
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Zinnia Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Zinnia Cocktail Glass brings playful elegance to the table. Hand-blown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Bellflower Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Bellflower Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Bellflower Cocktail Glass captures the graceful essence of the flow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Daffodil Flower Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Daffodil Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Daffodil Cocktail Glass combines sculptural elegance with refined cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

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Glass

Modern Cast Brass, Resewn Oak Timber Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...
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2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Asprey Garrard Sterling Silver Wine Funnel with Stand, 2000
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English silver wine funnel. In sterling silver. By Asprey & Garrard. Comprising a wine funnel with strainer insert, a black and brass holding stand, and a glass dis...
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Early 2000s British Modern Barware

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Sterling Silver

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. These items can be bought individually or as a set. The set consists of the following: The Ice bucket's body ...
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2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Copper, Brass

Valle Bar Medium Silver Alpaca Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Metal

Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Rocks Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal rocks glasses have become a modern classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Iron Wine Rack
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sculptural iron wine rack with plastic ball caps with storage for 24 bottles. Can be used horizontal or vertically.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

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Iron

CAPA Large Pitcher, Alpaca Silver Black Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Cork and Marble Coasters - Set of 8 - Minimalist Elegance with Organic Charm
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cork & Marble Coasters – Elegant Symmetry Meets Natural Texture Dimensions: - Diameter: Approx. 9 cm - Thickness: Approx. 1 cm - Weight: Substantial feel without being bulky This set...
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1980s European Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

1980s Minimalist Black Steel Ice Bucket by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Minimalist Black Steel Ice Bucket by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni A striking example of functional elegance, this 1980s minimalist ice bucket was designed by the iconic Gio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Steel

Loewe Spain Silvered and Gilded Barware Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisite Loewe-designed ice bucket—a rare piece crafted in Spain circa 1980. This statement-making treasure boasts a sleek, modernist silho...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Barware

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Loewe Spain Chrome Thermos Insulated Decanter, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your bar collection with this exquisite and rare Loewe barware thermos, a stunning fusion of modernist design and luxury mastery, crafted in Spain circa 1980. Crafted from gl...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Barware

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Chrome

Alessi for Delta Airlines Set of Four Wine Juice Glasses Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Alessi for Delta Airlines Modern Set of Four Wine Juice Gasses Italy 4.25 h x 2.75 diameter Preowned original vintage Refer to images.
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Glaciar Silver Alpaca Bordeaux Onyx Stone Medium Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Reed Barton Sterling Silver Home Alone Mini Martini Solo Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver mini martini shaker. Made by Reed Barton in Taunton, Mass. Straight and tapering sides, curved shoulder, and short neck. Snugly fitting bun co...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Prise Blackened Bronze Bottle Opener by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Prise Blackened Bronze Bottle Opener by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3,6 x D 3,5 x H 12 cm. Materials: Bronze. Available in patinated and blackened finishes. Please contact us. Prise...
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2010s Australian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are confused about which espresso is intended for them). Each cup is of a different color and all contain a star pattern. A great house warming gift...
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20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Figural Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Ice Block Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed figural sugar tongs. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of antique tongs for ice blocks. Concieved as sugar tong...
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20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Hand Blown Red Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Red Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Red Wine Glass reflects a balance of sculptural elegance and practical design....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Cocktail Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal cocktail glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

K-OVER Champagne, MOON, argento 999/°°, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER CHAMPAGNE MOON La tecnica innovativa con la quale è stata realizzata questa K-Over champagne la rende un oggetto di gran valore. Come si può vedere chiaramente dalle immagini, la superficie della K-OVER è brillante e scintillante come la luna. Questa texture innovativa la rende molto resistente all’uso quotidiano offrendo anche un vantaggio tecnico, nel maneggiarla non rimangono impresse le impronte delle dita. La K-Over Moon è perfetta per festeggiare eventi speciali e ogni genere di ricorrenza come compleanni, matrimoni e anniversari. La K-over è stata realizzata completamente a mano da Marco...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Glaciar Silver Alpaca Blue Onyx Stone Large Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Smaller Goblets/ Wines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Smaller Goblets/Wine Glasses 1960s Signed in Script 'S' Discontinued Pattern This rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled...
Category

20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Large Glaciar Silver Alpaca Black Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Frank Gehry Cork Corrugated Cardboard Six Bottle Wine Rack, C. 1980
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 20th Century Cork and Cardboard "Easy Edges" 6 Bottle Wine Rack. In the manner of Frank Gehry. Featuring a sturdy rectangular layered Cork faced Cardboard form with 6 areas for ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Cork, Paper

Mizoram Ice Bucket Small in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mizoram Ice Bucket Small in Brass and Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Noel BC Modernist Barware Chrome and Lucite Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your barware collection with this extraordinary Memphis-style ice bucket, a rare creation by esteemed Italian designer Noel BC. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this luxurious bar ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/ Champagnes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/Champagnes Each one signed in Script 'S,' discontinued. A rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled bubble la...
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20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Estate Christofle Paris Ice Serving Spoon, Large, Berry Collection
Located in New York, NY
Scarce estate Christofle ice serving spoon, large size, Berry Collection France 20th Century Attractive slotted design with heart shaped and scrolled motifs, ideal for champagne/wine buckets, caviar serving piece ice bowls and cocktails. Serrated front for breaking the ice. Condition: Very Good, light surface wear Length: 8 inches Width: 2.63 inches Marks: Christofle, oval OC mark, IOC knight mark, France Photographed with an estate Christofle caviar...
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20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

fferrone Contemporary Handmade Minimal Carafe and Six Water Wine Czech Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary handcrafted minimal set includes one Revolution Carafe and six Revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image. Strikingly simple in form, the minim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Tray by Ulderico Cavinato embodies the spirit of its era, blending cutting-edge materials with timeless design principles to create a visually stunning and functional work of ar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Medium Glaciar Silver Alpaca Blue Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

BIRKS - Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS - Fine quality sterling silver and cut glass coaster - featuring a wheel cut glass insert - signed BIRKS STERLING on the base - Canada (Montre...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

All State World Series Challenge 82 Baseball Silver Plate Trophy Cup Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "All State World Series Challenge 82" Baseball Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Item features is engraved "All State World Series Challenge 82," twin ha...
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

fferrone Contemporary Glass Ice Bucket with Lid handmade in Czech Republic
Located in Chicago, IL
DEARBORN ICE BUCKET The Dearborn Ice Bucket, designed by Felicia Ferrone, is the ideal companion to your table or bar. The collection was designed specifically for Felicia’s home, ...
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2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set Of 12 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade, Champagne Glasses, Liqueurs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming set of 12 vintage wine goblets. An Italian, handmade champagne or liqueur glass collection, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. A highly decorative, large...
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1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Lucite, Rattan and Brass Barware Serving Tray, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning barware serving tray was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The rare platter or decorative bowl features a square shape with a raised gilded brass all-around galler...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Romeo Rega Modernist Barware Chrome, Brass and Lucite Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Romeo Rega Ice Bucket and Tongs, Italy, circa 1970 A striking and collectible bar accessory attributed to the iconic Italian designer Romeo Rega, this exceptional ice bucket and...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Medium Glaciar Silver Alpaca Cream Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : Champagne bucket 35 x 25,5 x 23 cm / 13.8" x 10" x 9" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around...
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2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Glaciar Silver Alpaca Black Onyx Stone Large Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Glaciar Silver Alpaca Cream Onyx Stone Large Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Space Age Sculptural Silver Metal Wine Decanter Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Space Age Gemini Travaso Silver Wine Decanter Aerator sculptural metal stand 23 h x 8.75 w x 14 d Original Vintage- listing for metal stand only. ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. Crocodile coaster 1 cup coaster...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Emerald Green Wine Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage wine glasses. Beautiful moody emerald green color in an elegant tapered shape.
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Venini Ice Bucket Sapphire Turquoise With White Lines Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
Thiscompact Murano vintage ice bucket was commssioned by the Italian Liquor Company called Disaranno to Venini. It is sapphire blue turquoise with white lines. It has small clear app...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca Black Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s South American Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May collection i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Barware Set Ice Bucket and Eight Cocktail Glasses with Gilt Aluminum Chain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modern barware cocktail set features an ice bucket with eight matching whiskey glasses, dating back to the 1980s. The incredible chic shape boasts a gilded metal chain ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
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2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Nagaland Champagne Bucket in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Nagaland Champagne Bucket in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

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Brass

Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vessel Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Champagne bucket dimensions: D 26 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Quartz

Shlomi Haziza Modern Designer Lucite Acrylic Cocktail Bar Cart
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Shlomi Haziza Modern Designer Lucite Acrylic Cocktail Bar Cart
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Late 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Set PORTEÑO Small, Medium Black Cream Hand Painted Wood Trays
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
15" x 9" x 1.3" 19" X 13" X 1.3" The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxe...
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2010s Argentine Modern Barware

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Wood

Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous triple use glass vase, decanter, bowl by Schott Zwiesel a division of Zwiesel Kristallglas. They are in awesome vintage condition with no chi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Barware

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Glass

Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Decanter and Two Liqueur Shot Glass Set in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Margot decanter and two Dearborn liqueur shot mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot decanter is an ideal compani...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1980s Modern Black Wood and Silver Plate Square Gallery Tray by Borbonese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A chic and sophisticated 1980s gallery tray by the iconic Italian house Borbonese. Perfect for serving or as a stylish decorative accent, embodying timeless Italian modern design. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, AIREDELSUR, Simone Crestani, and Marco Fedi. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $18,666 while the average work can sell for $539.

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