Summer is finally here, which means warm days and cool drinks on the lawn (or on the rooftop, if you live in New York City). Throw the most stylish cocktail parties in town with our top 10 picks for vintage barware curated from our dealers’ collections.
1. Bel Geddes Cocktail Shaker Set
Drink to the future with this iconic Norman Bel Geddes cocktail shaker set. Bel Geddes defined the forward-looking style of the 1930s with his aerodynamic designs. You can see his shaker sets in museums around the world.
2. Sterling Silver Bvlgari corkscrew
Use this elegant sterling silver Bvlgari corkscrew on your finest bottles.
3. Vintage Rolling Bar “Car”
This charming rolling vintage car-shaped bar cart with room for three decanters, glassware, and more, really defines the term “bringing the party to you.”
4. Antique Tantalus & Traveling Campaign Box
Take it on the road–a rare antique English Tantalus with Traveling Campaign Box, which 19th century gentleman used to carry their spirits when they traveled far from home.
5. Art Deco Decanter & Glass Set
Put the great Jay Gatsby’s famous parties to shame–an Art Deco decanter and glass set that will turn heads.
6. 1930s Amber Glass Cocktail Shaker
We firmly believe there’s a shaker for every occasion (see our full collection of vintage cocktail shakers) but we’re partial to the simple elegance of this antique amber glass cocktail shaker.
7.1950s Mariner’s Lamp Cocktail Shaker
We’d definitely take this whimsical 1950s mariner’s lamp cocktail shaker to any yacht party.
8. Vintage Snooker Balls Drinking Glass Set
Everybody wins at this game–set of 10 vintage snooker balls drinking glass set.
9. 1950s Painted Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker
Keep it frosty with this 1950s glass and chrome polar bear cocktail shaker. Click the link to see a closeup of the painted bear.
10. Rare “Red Leg” Glass Cocktail Shaker
As tempting as it is, we might not shake this rare antique red leg glass cocktail shaker from 1920-30, but it’s a wonderful piece for any bar display.