Info:
This 20th-century Italian bar cart reflects the refined glamour and practicality of Mid-Century design, combining sculptural metalwork with the visual lightness of smoked glass. Designed as a functional serving trolley, it features a three-tier structure that allows for both display and service, embodying the balance of elegance and utility typical of Italian modernist interiors.
The cart’s clean lines and restrained geometry align with the broader aesthetic of 1960s–1970s Italian design, where brass or brass-plated frames paired with tinted glass created a sophisticated contrast of warmth and transparency. Such combinations became a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency–influenced entertaining furniture, valued for both mobility and decorative presence.
Originally conceived as a mobile cocktail trolley, pieces of this type were designed to move effortlessly between rooms on castors while offering ample space for glassware, bottles, or serving accessories. Today, they are appreciated not only for entertaining but also as versatile accent tables within contemporary interiors.
Frame:
Metal structure (commonly brass or brass-plated), providing both durability and a warm reflective finish characteristic of Italian production of the period.
Shelves:
Three smoked glass tiers, offering subtle translucency and depth while maintaining a visually light appearance.
Construction:
Tiered trolley form mounted on castors for ease of movement, combining functional service use with a decorative, architectural silhouette. The interplay of metal and darkened glass is a defining visual element of the era’s design language.
Origin:
Italy, 20th Century.
Style:
Mid-Century Modern.
Dimensions:
H: 75 cm
W: 71 cm
D: 41 cm
Condition:
Good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Minor signs of wear may be present and are consistent with the history of authentic vintage pieces, contributing to their character and patina.
Info:
This 20th-century Italian bar cart reflects the refined glamour and practicality of Mid-Century design, combining sculptural metalwork with the visual lightness of smoked glass. Designed as a functional serving trolley, it features a three-tier structure that allows for both display and service, embodying the balance of elegance and utility typical of Italian modernist interiors.
The cart’s clean lines and restrained geometry align with the broader aesthetic of 1960s–1970s Italian design, where brass or brass-plated frames paired with tinted glass created a sophisticated contrast of warmth and transparency. Such combinations became a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency–influenced entertaining furniture, valued for both mobility and decorative presence.
Originally conceived as a mobile cocktail trolley, pieces of this type were designed to move effortlessly between rooms on castors while offering ample space for glassware, bottles, or serving accessories. Today, they are appreciated not only for entertaining but also as versatile accent tables within contemporary interiors.
Frame:
Metal structure (commonly brass or brass-plated), providing both durability and a warm reflective finish characteristic of Italian production of the period.
Shelves:
Three smoked glass tiers, offering subtle translucency and depth while maintaining a visually light appearance.
Construction:
Tiered trolley form mounted on castors for ease of movement, combining functional service use with a decorative, architectural silhouette. The interplay of metal and darkened glass is a defining visual element of the era’s design language.
Origin:
Italy, 20th Century.
Style:
Mid-Century Modern.
Dimensions:
H: 75 cm
W: 71 cm
D: 41 cm
Condition:
Good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Minor signs of wear may be present and are consistent with the history of authentic vintage pieces, contributing to their character and patina.