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American Modern Walnut Three-Tier Rolling Bar / Tea Cart with Ebonized Surface
1950s three-tier sculpted walnut bar cart / serving trolley on caster wheels with a black laminated top shelf manufactured by the J. B. Van Sciver Co. of Camden, New Jersey (1881-1984). Nice, refinished condition with some light scratches to the laminate from use.
H: 32.5″ x W: 39.5″ x D: 21″
Arthur Umanoff Maple and Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Uncommon Arthur Umanoff three-tier rolling bar cart with rush trim, wrought iron frame, and slatted-maple construction. White and light blue masonite sliding doors with leather pulls open to reveal a small storage compartment. Features a white laminate surface and woven rush middle tier with white masonite base. Original caster wheels.
Fully restored condition (including the masonite panels and painted laminate surface). Minimal wear and discoloration remain (namely, the darkening to the wood from metal nail oxidation over time).
H: 30.5″ x W: 36.5″ x D: 19.25″
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Faux-Bamboo and Brass Serving Cart
Two-tiered serving or bar cart designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones for his ‘Regency Bamboo’ line featuring a brass frame that has been hand-polished to a perfect, satin finish with faux-bamboo lucite rails. The beveled glass surfaces (original to the piece) are in excellent, vintage condition.
Condition: Wear to brass fitments over the caster wheels; otherwise, the glass, lucite and brass frame are in excellent, vintage condition.
H: 33.5″ x W: 36.5″ x D: 18.75″
Danish Modern Reversible Surface Trolley by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov
Bar cart/tea trolley designed by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov (ca. 1963, Denmark).
Composed of a collapsible oak base on caster wheels with two removable, round tray surfaces: each having one red side and one black, allowing for various display configurations.
There are a couple of dings to one of the red surfaces, and there is a faint ring to one of the black surfaces, as shown. The stained oak has been conservatively refinished but light wear/unevenness of finish remains. Overall in very good, vintage condition.
Retains the manufacturer’s label.
H: 22″ x Diameter: 19.75″
Height between the two tiers: 14.5″
Danish Modern Two-Tier Extendable Bar Cart with Leaf by Aksel Kjersgaard
$2,200.00Aksel Kjersgaard teak bar cart / tea trolley with a shallow storage drawer and an extendable leaf for serving, all supported by aluminum caster wheels (ca. 1960s, Denmark). The top surface slides over to accommodate the laminated extension leaf when a longer surface is required.
Extremely well made with box joint drawer details and solid wood construction (only the surfaces are veneered).
Newly refinished condition; only light scuffs remain, as shown.
Measures: H: 27″ x L: 32.13″ x D: 19.75″
With the addition of the leaf, the length is 47″
The height between the lower tier and the top tier is 18.25″
The second tier measures: L: 16.75″ x D: 14.75″
The interior drawer space is: H: 2″ x L: 16.75″ x D: 14.75″
Danish Sculptural Two-Tier Teak Barcart by Kresten Buch
1960s Kresten Buch Danish teak bar cart composed of two tiers and caster wheels for easy mobility. The lower tier is a tray and is removable for serving use. Vivid teak grain and sculptural form. Branded ‘Made in Denmark, designed by Kresten Buch.
H: 25″ x W: 34.5″ x D: 19.25″
Italian Modernist Iron Bar Cart / Trolley with Plywood and Wicker Inserts
$2,800.00Unique drinks cart / trolley composed of a wrought iron frame with mixed metal inset panels accessorized with plywood trays and wicker baskets, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Inserts can be configured in different ways, as shown, and serving accessories are thoughtfully included to allow for a simple transition from trolley to tabletop when entertaining.
Very good, vintage condition with heavy patina to the steel push bar, wear / crazing to the mixed metal decorative inserts, and some wicker loss to one of the baskets.
H: 27.5″ x D: 16.63″ / 19.38″ (including basket) x L: 33.25″
Italian Modernist Malachite Green Goatskin and Brass Bar Cart by Aldo Tura
Mid-Century Italian Modern bar cart / trolley designed in the 1950s by Aldo Tura.
Composed of two dyed malachite green goatskin surfaces connected by a sculptural pillar, all supported by brass caster wheels.
Uncommon, striking and desirable green color with marbleized texture.
Small size allowing versatile applications outside of the expected drink cart use (bathroom towel stand, cocktail / end table in a living room or den, bedroom catchall for accessories such as jewelry and perfume).
Excellent, vintage condition with only normal edge wear to the lacquer finish, as shown.
Retains the “Creazione Tura Italy” medallion.
H: 25.75″ x D: 18.25″ x L: 27″
Italian Modernist Two-Tier Walnut Bar Cart/Trolley on Casters
$2,900.00Sculptural Modernist walnut bar cart/trolley with two laminate surfaces, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1960s, Italy). Sharp, crisp lines and superior craftsmanship utilizing complex wood joinery techniques, though designer is unknown.
Top tray is removable for easy cart to tabletop transition when entertaining.
Excellent, vintage condition. White, laminate surfaces are clean and walnut has been oiled.
H: 30.5″ x L: 29.38″ x D: 22.38″
Laminate surfaces both measure L: 28.13″ x D: 20″
The height between the lower surface and the underside of the top surface is 20″.
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Maple Bar Cart / Tea Trolley
$1,200.00Minimal, modernist bar cart / tea trolley featuring two perforated iron surfaces with four larger glass holders on one side, and six on the other (given the age of production, these holders were likely intended for tapered high balls and champagne flutes, as they are relatively narrow). Includes a small mesh basket / caddy for smaller items.
Carved, sculptural handles in maple add a nice contrast to the black iron.
The top tier is removable and includes two handles for easy transportability of drinks.
Unsigned, but retains the vintage Schenley Liquor label (Schenley was a liquor company based in New York City; not the manufacturer of the cart itself). Possibly used as a promotional item, given the label.
Excellent, vintage condition; only light wear remains.
Dimensions
Height: 30.13 in.
Width: 24 in.
Depth: 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Painted Metal Garden Tea/Bar Cart Trolley
$350.00Russell Woodard-style two-tier painted white metal bar/tea cart (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of two mesh/perforated tiers and tubular metal handles, all supported by four caster wheels for mobility – the front are decorative with laurel embellishments and the back and classic rubber wheels (all parts and paint are original).
Appropriate for indoor or outdoor use and collapsable for easy storage.
Good, vintage condition with minor paint losses, as shown.
H: 32.75″ x L: 32″ x D: 21″
Each tier: L: 24″ x D: 15.25″
Height between tiers: 12.75″
Handle length: 18″
