Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Richard Young Rosewood and Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A bar or tea cart designed by the British designer Richard Young. The cart has chrome sides with black faux leather wrapped around the top and two shelves with a rosewood veneer. The...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Marge Carson Elephant Bar Cart on Casters, Inset Smoky Glass, and Brass Rails
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marge Carson Elephant Bar Cart on Casters, Inset Smoky Glass, and Brass Rails
Wood carved
50 W x 26 D x 39.75 H
Category
20th Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Serving Trolley 901 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
901 Serving Trolley by Alvar Aalto. Authentic, stamp on bottom. 90s. Birchwood frame and linoleum covered trays. 35w 20d 20h
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Modern Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Modern Brass and mahogany rolling table, likely for TV or study, rectangular and with strung sides, on brass casters.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Bar Cart, Brass, Marble, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stationary brass and marble bar cart designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble, Brass
Thomasville Contemporary Walnut Bar Cart Server Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Contemporary Walnut Bar Cart Server Credenza
This bar serving cart measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 32.75 high, when extended the wi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Kittinger Contemporary Mahogany and Marble Serving Cart
By Kittinger
Located in Countryside, IL
Kittinger Contemporary Mahogany and Marble Serving Cart
This serving cart measures: 59 wide x 26 deep x 23.5 inches high
About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lucite and Brass Bar with Mirror Tray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Quality lucite and brass bar with a mirror surface on bar tray. A glamorous way to add a bar to any room. Beautifully polished lucite with polishe...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1955 Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Co Rolling Bar / Utility Cart / Bedside Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1955 vintage rolling cart designed by Raymond Loewy and produced by the Hill-Rom Company of Batesville, Indiana. This example is one of a few variants desi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
In-Stock Tea Or Beverage Cart Ft. Black Ceramic Tray
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted entertaining piece designed with a retro flair. It's two iron shelves and the wrought iron structure with texturized black iron matte perfectly completing the Nero Marqu...
Category
2010s European Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Copper Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist Copper bar cart with abstract cocktail motif covering the exterior.
Featuring a flip-up top and two pull out sides for additional storage.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Copper
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Trolley 901 in Birch with Ceramic Tile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 901’ Serving Cart, designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. The piece was manufactured in Finland circa 1950s. The strong frame is made fr...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Birch, Rubber
Henry P. Glass Rolling Bar Tea Cart Cabinet by Fleetwood Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1956 vintage rolling cart designed by Henry P. Glass and produced by the Fleetwood Furniture Company. This example is fr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
1950s Alvar and Aino Aalto for Artek Tea Cart 900 in Birch and Rattan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Tea Trolley 900’ Modern Cart, designed in 1937 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the World Exhibition in Paris. The Aalto’s use of Finnish birch and rattan could be co...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Jacques Lucite and Brass Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Clearly cool. Bar carts are the swankiest of all home decors. Two glass shelves offer plenty of space for your chosen aperitif and your fabulous barware. Shown in ethereal transparen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Amber Lucite and Chromed Cart
Located in New York, NY
Amber lucite and chromed rectangular cart on wheels. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 19" H x 24" W x 14" D
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Vintage Bar Cart
Located in Austin, TX
Bar cart, French, of chromed steel. The modernist bar cart features two thick glass shelves and is supported on casters.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Bar Cart, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and metal bar cart or drink trolley, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
French Two-Tiered Round Drinks Table of Chrome and Glass on Rolling Casters
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French round or circular table of chromed steel with two concentric circle tiers of inset glass, set upon rolling casters.
Great as a drinks trolley or bar cart as well.
Category
20th Century French Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Exceptional Rare Serving/Bar Cart in Brass and Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional serving/bar cart in polished gold-tinted brass with thick lucite top and lower shelf by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This bar cart is on castors so it can easily be mov...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
McGuire Three Tier Natural Rattan Bamboo and Leather Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
McGuire three tier ebonized rattan rolling bar cart in excellent vintage condition.
Measures: 25.5" in diameter and stands 30" tall. Lower tier has a 13" clearance and the middle t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Schonbuch Black Grace Trolley by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
A future Classic. The clear lines and stylish practicality of the grace serving trolley make for a winning combination. Its Minimalist form is the perfect modern twist on a Classic item. Use as a mobile bar or side table, or for storage in home offices to add a touch of style to the everyday. Inspired by 1950s architecture, the design of grace works well with any style of interior. Its sheer elegance makes it a statement piece. The frame is made of powder-coated metal in black and topped with a glass shelf back-painted in the color of the trolley. A strong statement piece, totally contemporary and totally timeless.
Schonbuch Grace Trolley...
Category
2010s German Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Modern Gilt Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Gilt Bar Cart with brass frame wrapped in textured gold with two shelves, tapered legs raised on brass casters. The texture appears to be like poi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rolling Bar/Serving Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Cubist Industrial solid chromed metal frame with inset white Formica wengé shelves. In original good condition.
The wheels works perfectly.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Bar Cart in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame with Oak Slats and Leather Top
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar cart has been developed as a new addition to our favourite dry bar unit. The curvaceous laser cut steel form is adjusted to allow for mobility and with removal of door hardware, the piece functions as a lighter, more porous movable bar...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Steel
Boho Chic Oval Rattan Bar Table White Lacquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Boho Chic oval top rattan bar table. Entertain your guests with cocktails with this serve table at your bar. Fresh white lacquer finish!
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Dunbar Modern Mahogany Bar Cart
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany bar art by Dunbar furniture. Two removeable service trays. Drop leaves that extend to 48". Bent wood frame with glass top. Original finish with light wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Gold Leaf Bar Cart With Two Mirrored Shelves
Located in Morristown, NJ
Attractive 21st c., gold leaf bar/serving cart on casters, with two mirrored glass shelves, unmarked.
Dimension:
32.5"h x 36.5"w x 20"d
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
McGuire Three Tier Ebonized Rattan Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
McGuire three tier ebonized rattan rolling bar cart in excellent vintage condition.
Measures: 25.5" in diameter and stands 30" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Brushed Stainless Steel Bar Cart by Studio Anansi w/ Resin Handle, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art industrial in its aesthetic and sculptural in its presence, with references to Brutalist architecture, Studio Anansi’s Brut bar cart poetically marries the hard rawness of brushed stainless steel with a semi-translucent resin. Traditional wheels are here replaced with a metal base, giving the cart a structural permanency. Metal, finishes, and resin color are fully customizable
The Brut Bar Cart is part of Sight Unseen first-ever furniture collection, creative directed by Sight Unseen founders Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer and produced in collaboration with Bestcase, a Long Island furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blackened Steel, Cast-Concrete and Solid Walnut Wood Handsome Bar Cart
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This bar cart is composed of a welded steel frame with lower steel shelf. Upper shelf is a mix of cast-concrete with a removable walnut surface that is finished to be food safe and u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Cut Steel
Stellar Works Leather & Walnut Valet Bar Cart Designed by David Rockwell
Located in Boston, MA
DETAILS
David Rockwell's Valet Bar Cart is elegantly crafted in matte-black steel with wrapped leather-cord accents. The cart boasts a pair of walnut shelves—the top one a work surface with a leather sling wine rack underneath and the bottom one for liquor or tumblers. A handy bottle opener hangs at the ready while a saddle leather bag...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kartell Gastone Trolley in White by Antonio Citterio & Oliver Löw
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gastone is an elegant and practical folding trolley with varnished plastic top surface and chromed steel support. The castors are a formal feature and ensure functional mobility. Onc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Hydraulic Bar Cart
Located in Austin, TX
Bar cart from Italy made of lacquered tole and brass and featuring a hydraulic system sealing the drum shaped shelf with a clear glass top. This piece is on casters; all original.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1990's Italian B.R.F. Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern two-tier Italian bar cart. Made of lacquered wood, this vintage piece is interesting and versatile. Its openness allows for many possibilities while the desi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Lucite Bar Cart Style of Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This styish waterfall-form lucite bar cart is very much in the style of pieces created by Holllis Jones.
Note: Overall measurements are 26" height x 26" width x 16" depth (includi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Lucite
Kartell Gastone Trolley in Black by Antonio Citterio & Oliver Löw
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gastone is an elegant and practical folding trolley with varnished plastic top surface and chromed steel support. The castors are a formal feature and ensure functional mobility. Onc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Omura Bar Cart with Pearl Frame & Pure White Stone Top/Shelve
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
At your service. This outdoor-rated bar cart balances a refined, linear frame with the durability required for outdoor entertaining. The Omura Bar Cart is mounted on four fully swive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Two Tier Rolling Round Glass Bar Cart with Black Base and Chrome Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Two tier rolling round glass bar cart with black base and chrome detail.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
AT16 White Oak Writing Desk, Occasional Table, with Blackened Steel and Castors
Located in Newburgh, NY
Whether used as an occasional table, a writing desk or cart, the AT16’s clean lines and crafted materials offer a graceful solution for the home or office.
Shown in solid white oa...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Italian Drinks Cart Trolley or Bar Cart of Brass and Glass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian drinks trolley or bar cart, featuring three tiers of rectangular glass set into a stylish brass and chrome frame on rolling casters.
Makes a great side or occasional ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Belgian Three-Tier Drinks Cart of Smoked Glass and Brass by Belgo Chrom
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Belgian rectangular three-tier drinks cart (bar cart) or trolley server by Belgochrom, featuring a stylish brass and steel frame with inset smoked glass panels on rolling cast...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Poul Hundevad Attributed Danish Modern Expanding Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Poul Hundevad Danish Modern teak rolling bar cart. The ingenious design allows you to slide the top shelf to the left, lift the bottom sh...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Chrome and Brass Bar Cart
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage chrome, brass and smoked glass two-tiered bar carts. Two available, sold individually. $3800.00 each.
Category
20th Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rolling Utility Cart, Blackened Hot Rolled Steel, Customizable, by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
This Rolling Utility Cart, originally designed to be paired with our Drafting Table, is versatile enough to accompany any desk in a home, art stud...
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal
Corona Bar Cart
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in solid burnished brass with tempered low-iron glass, the Corona bar cart features two shelves, solid brass swivel casters and a hand-rubbed finish.
Dimensions (as pictured):...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart with Convertible Folding Table top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Danish modern teak bar cart with a convertible folding tabletop. The care features four wheels and a convertible top which measures 19.5" x...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
American 1970s Black Metal Drinks/Bar Cart with Glass Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fitted with two rectangular glass shelves with perimeter gallery, the bottom with bottle receptacle; flanked by upright openwork sides; raised on casters.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Carved Wood Elephant Bar Cart by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1990s carved wood elephant bar cart on casters by Marge Carson. The elephant is lacquered off white and gold leaf. The glass is smoked. The ...
Category
1990s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Hilton Trolly Bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hilton trolley bar cart by Javier Mariscal for Memphis.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Glass
Midcentury Chrome Glass and Marble Bar Cart
Located in Houston, TX
A midcentury two-tiered chrome, glass, and marble bar cart on casters.
Category
20th Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Lucite and Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Lucite and chrome bar cart.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass Serving Cart by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1938
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish serving cart (carello) by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1938. Polished and lacquered brass, original glass (green tinted). Polished.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Model M10 Bellagio Tea/Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Model M10 Bellagio tea/bar cart by Ico Parisi, Italy 1958, in painted metal and rosewood, manufactured by MIM Roma.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Modern carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern carts and bar carts made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original carts and bar carts, popular names associated with this style include Alfredo Häberli, Alvar Aalto, Artek, and Christophe de la Fontaine. 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 carts and bar carts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $13,315 while the average work can sell for $2,595.
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