Vintage Cocktail Shakers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
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Chrome
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Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Italian Barware
Silver Plate
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Silver Plate
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Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Barware
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s European Barware
Crystal, Gold
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Barware
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Silver, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Barware
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Thai Art Deco Barware
Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
20th Century English Art Deco Barware
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Vintage Cocktail Shakers For Sale on 1stDibs
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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, new 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What the shaking tin of a Boston shaker is made from varies. In modern designs, stainless steel is often the preferred material because it is durable and doesn't alter the taste of beverages. Shop an assortment of barware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The specific reason why a Boston shaker is called that is unknown. British retailers began using the name to describe the cocktail shaker that creates a seal with a glass in the 1920s, but the origins of it remain a mystery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of barware.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A Parisian cocktail shaker is a shaker that has a bottom and a removable top. In this way, the design is similar to that of a cobbler shaker. However, the Parisian shaker doesn’t have the strainer found in most cobblers. Shop a range of cocktail shakers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many brands of cocktail shakers – the best cocktail shaker is a matter of preference. However, the Boston shaker is considered to be the best cocktail shaker because of its large capacity and efficiency. You can use it for shaking or stirring a cocktail. As it's a multi-tasker, it is very popular. Shop a variety of antique cocktail shakers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many types of cocktail shakers, but the two most common are the Boston shaker and the Cobbler shaker. A Cobbler shaker features a built-in strainer to make pouring drinks simple for the novice bartender. The Boston shaker does not have a strainer. Browse a collection of cocktail shakers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most common way to check salt and pepper shakers to see if they are vintage is to look on the bottoms to find a manufacturer’s mark. Most vintage shakers were crafted in the USA or Japan. The best way to verify the age of your shakers is to have a professional examine them. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
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