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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Large Water Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed large glass - set of two  With a special technique, the Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Large Highball Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori large highball glasses - set of two. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Large glasses are a playful an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds. A Modern yet retro glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Small Low Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd small low glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd medium glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Tommaso Barbi Burl Wood Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and rare ice bucket by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s, featuring a sculptural cubic form wrapped in rich burl wood veneer. The hinged lid opens to reveal a polished brass interi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ghidini 1961 Thimble Ice Bucket in Copper by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ice bucket in casted brass. For this supreme ice bucket Studio Job got inspirations by family tailoring traditions and care of the smallest details. The here ice bucket is then repre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Copper

Small Maui Blue Metal Wire Basket Tray with Two Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Maui blue metal flat wire basket tray with two handles The basket is newly powder-coated in Maui blue color.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Cut Steel

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Large
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Set of Four "Exploding Bullet" Cocktail Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of four cocktail glasses with an exploding bullet penertrating the glass wall, circa 2000s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece meassures...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ice Bucket in White Shagreen with Stainless Steel Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted White Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The stark white shagreen e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000s Vollrath Modern Geometric Solid White Oak Ice Bucket WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vollrath Ice Bucket Stainless and White Oak from Wisconsin maker stamped 9.75 h x 7.75 diameter Modern Geometric Solid White Oak Ice Bucket with stainless steel liner eco-friendly ur...
Category

2010s American Modern Barware

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

St. James Silver Plated bottle holders, Brazil, 1980 s
Located in BELFORT, FR
Nice and rare pair of silver plated bottle wine holders, made by St. James, Brazil, during the 1980's. They're in very good condition. Maker's mark are on the side, as showed in pict...
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Ribbed Crystal Ice or Champagne Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ice bucket or champagne bucket of ribbed glass and a start feature on the bottom. A compliment to any bar, especially those featuring shiny glass - the piece is of good w...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Route 66 Champagne Accessory - Limited Edition for Collectors Road Trip Fan
Located in Firenze, IT
Route 66 Champagne Cover - Limited Edition Bring a touch of freedom and iconic American style to your champagne. This elegant cover is inspired by the legendary Route 66, the ultimat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Copper

Ice Bucket in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted Grey Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The soft grey shagreen exte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Shaker in Black Shagreen with Stainless Steel Detail by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your mixology experience with this luxurious Black Shagreen Shaker by KIFU Paris. Exquisitely handcrafted, the textured shagreen surface exudes sophistication, its deep ebony...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peill Putzler Vintage Incised Circle Glass Ice Bucket or Vessel Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural forms glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and Putzle...
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Aldo Tura Modernist Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
An Aldo Tura Modernist cocktail shaker. Green colored parchment with silver and brass plated details.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Modern Pair of Magnum Glass Decanters
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring a Coat of Arms From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this pair of Scottish Glass Magnum Sized Decanters. The decanters of square form with canted corners featuring a quilted pattern to each face except the front which is engraved with a coat of arms with the words Aye Courage and writing reading Richard Comyns of Ludston. The decanters are complete with cut glass blown ball-shaped stoppers with a matching pattern. The Magnum Decanters date to the turn of the 21st century circa 2000. Richard Comyns (1933-2020) was one of the founders of the United Grand Priories of the Order and presided over its phenomenal growth worldwide and its international affiliations including within the United Nations. Comyns was Grand Prior of the Supreme Grand Priory of the Order, HE Richard Comyns of Ludston GCLJ GCMLJ and honorary chairman of the Saint Lazarus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Michael Graves Design Modernist Bar Ice Bucket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Graves Design ice bucket stainless modernist style. Great modernist design, large stainless insulated ice bucket or wine cooler with lid, no scoop. some light scuffs. Vintage large modern stainless ice bucket...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses/goblets. Each piece features a multicolored marble effect...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brass and Caned Square Tray Barware, Italian, Style of Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Italian square tray has 2 rows of circles of brass as the borders and a caned base with a Lucite top. It is from the 1970s. It has 4 peg feet. Great for serving, ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Wine Goblets with Gold Aventurine and Black, Barware Set 4 Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning and unusual set of 4 large hand blown Italian Murano wine goblets are from 2008 and are signed but illegible to read. They say a name...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Platter, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Silverplate Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern style piece can be useful for the bar car or for the outdoor use cause the cover consents to maintain the low temperature.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Crescent Shaped Ribbed Flask with Screw Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish and sleek Stainless Steel polished flask. A unique curvature to the shape with ribbed edges makes this piece, not only a practical way to store spirits on the go, but also in unique style. A compliment to any breast coat pocket or handbag. a delightfully attractivce piece We have found the price guidance...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage English Modernist Fluted Trumpet Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Modernist Fluted Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 10" W x 10" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Chrome Ice Bucket with Mother-of-Pearl Inset Lid, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant vintage ice bucket dates to the 1970s and features a cylindrical chrome-plated metal body with a refined, minimalist profile. The removable lid is the defining element, ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses Set /6 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian murano hand blown tumblers are great barware and a set of 6. They have applied swirls of textural glass on the outside of white and gold. There is gold aventuri...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Vintage Danish Stainless Steel and Ebonized Wood Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stainless steel and ebonized wood serving tray has been professionally polished and the wood was re stained. It is from the 80's. It has a beautiful pagoda form at the e...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Murano Hand-Blown Tall Drink Glasses in Assorted Colors Made in Venice
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted by the legendary Venetian glassmaker Salviati, this set of tall drink glasses exemplifies the vibrant artistry and refined craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers). From 2006. Marked: Corneille. Numbered: 527/99...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Wood

Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. 2006
Located in København, Copenhagen
Corneille, Cobra artist. Sculptural wine set made of wood and resin. Blue cat (corkscrew) and two red birds (mounted on cork stoppers). From 2006. Marked: Corneille. Numbered: 528/99...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Wood

Romeo Rega Barware Brass and Chrome Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Romeo Rega Luxury Ice Bucket with Copper-Pink Glass Insert, Italy, circa 1970 Elevate your private entertaining experience with this rare and opulent ice bucket attributed to the cel...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Signed Rooster Brass Tray Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely delightful and unusual vintage brass rooster tray is signed Vendor-Lee- Men 10/12/84. The outline or the rooster form becomes the shape o...
Category

1980s North American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

French Barware Champagne, Wine or Cocktail Coasters, 1970 Paris by Jacques Lamy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare set of three (3) Jacques Lamy made Champagne, wine or cocktail coasters, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s Paris, France. Set is by French artist Jacques Lam...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Paper

S. J. Phillips of London sterling silver set of 8 mint julep cups made in 2018
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2018 by S. J. Phillips, this handsome set of 8, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are of tapering form, plain in style and with gilt inter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxory Bespoke Gift, Gloria, Silver, Hand Made Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
This custom-made champagne cover, crafted from the finest 999/°° silver, was specially commissioned to celebrate a father's toast to his daughter's 18th birthday, an unforgettable m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aldo Tura cocktail shaker in zebra /tiger parchment pattern .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern design cocktail shaker in a zebra/ tiger parchment pattern and brass .by the well known designer Aldo Tara .
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Parchment Paper

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Small
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Cool Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Pear in Brushed Aluminum from the 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cool ice bucket in the shape of a pear in brushed aluminum from the 1970s.  
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck (1900-1957), bottle holder in modernist design. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Auböck (1900-1957), bottle holder in modernist design. Made of brass and bamboo wickerwork. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.3 cm x L 21.5 cm.
Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber Resin Primal Candlestick Large
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

CAPA Cream Sugar Set, Alpaca Silver Gray 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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

CAPA Large Pitcher, Alpaca Silver Gray 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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Capa Medium Square Tray, Alpaca Silver Green 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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Handblown Clear Venetian Glass Goblets with Threaded Decoration Set of 12
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant set of 12 handblown clear crystal goblets feature bowls which have been decorated with opaque white glass threads. The threads extend from the bottom of the bowls and spiral around the exterior, forming a series of closely spaced horizontal ribs. The goblets themselves have a simple form with straight sided bowls that rest on thick clear cylindrical columns. The pedestal feet...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Lucite Box with Foiled Enameled Cloisonné Blue Abstract Top Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lucite and mixed-media box, vessel or container has a removable foiled enameled cloisonné top with a spectacular signed artistic design. The colors of the enamel top are...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel, Foil

Smokey Amber Glass Chic 11 Piece Modern Barware Set Glasses, Decanters, Pitcher
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 11 piece bar ware set is very chic. Made by artisans in India. The color of the glass is very special. Made in a Smokey/amber brown color. It will l...
Category

Early 2000s Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Core Stainless Steel Corkscrew / Barware, Red
Located in Istanbul, 34
Meet the "Core" Corkscrew, specially designed for wine enthusiasts! In addition to its aesthetic and distinctive appearance, it is designed to be fully integrated with the Core Wine ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Item features Swinging hinged handle, shapely form, glass lined interior, very nice vintage ice bucket. C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Champagne Bucket
Located in Torino, IT
Silver plated hand-hammered Champagne bucket, handcrafted in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.