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The Jazz Age Bar Cart
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items If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a little Jazz Age glamour into your home, this list is here to inspire your own Art Deco–inspired bar cart. Think mirrored shelves, brass accents, cut-crystal glassware, and sleek cocktail tools that make every pour...
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Start with the Cart
Choose Your Glassware
Add Bar Tools & Accessories
Stock the Essentials
Style It Like Deco Glam
Start with the Cart
Your bar cart is the stage where all the glamour happens. Look for carts with brass or gold frames, mirrored or glass shelves, or bold geometric details to echo the Art Deco aesthetic. A sleek black lacquer finish or a chrome round cart can also capt...
The geometric lines of this cart are just chef's kiss. That Art Deco goodness.
Mercer41 Palvi Serving Bar Cart
A larger cart and look at those “dollar signs” on the side. So sweet.
Everly Quinn 3-Tier Bar Cart
If you need a compact cart, this one would be perfect. The lines are put deco.
Mercer41 Lisset Bar Cart
Love the lines on this cart. A bit bigger than a standard cart though so make sure you measure your space!
FABOMEI 3 Tier Home Bar Serving Cart
Choose Your Glassware
Glassware is where Deco really shines. Champagne coupes instantly channel the Jazz Age, while cut-crystal rocks glasses add texture and weight. Martini glasses with angular stems and gold-rimmed highballs bring in the geometric detail that defined th...
Are these pricey? Yes. Do they make a statement? Also yes. They're gorgeous though so I'd splurge if I could.
Champagne Saucer
It's all in the name! These Gatsby tumblers are a good size for almost any mixed drink and super stylish to boot! Love 'em!
Gatsby Tumblers
You can't go wrong with VIski. Great quality and great pricing. And the style is pretty great too. Love this brand and would recommend it to any of my friends without hesitation.
Beau Crystal Cocktail Coupes
Want a little color for your bar cart? These glasses are just the right touch. Not too bold, just right. Perfect for a bottle of bubbly.
Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses
Any drink that has the word Fizz in it should be amazing. Make sure you have the right fizz glasses on hand when you want to whip up a batch of something fizzy.
1920 Fizz Cocktail Coupe
I can't be the only one who always worries they're going to tip over a martini glass. I'm not clumsy, per se, but let's not chance it. These stemless glasses are perfect.
Art Deco Vintage Colored Stemless Martini Glasses
Add Bar Tools & Accessories
Bar tools are more than functional—they’re part of the décor. A brass or chrome cocktail shaker, a geometric crystal decanter, and gold cocktail picks add sophistication while tying into Deco’s love of shine and detail. Marble or mirrored trays and b...
Can't make a drink without a shaker. This one is just the right size, not too big, not too small.
Savoy Cocktail Shaker
These also come in gold, but I prefer the gunmetal color. Love these!
Art Deco Cocktail Picks in Gunmetal
Don't forget the ice bucket! Easy to overlook it until you need a couple of cubes.
Manhattan Ice Bucket and Tongs
As much as chrome would be more Deco, stainless steel is a better option for this day and age. Easier to clean, easier to polish.
Deco 5-Piece Stainless Steel Bar Tool Set
For those fancy cocktails that need to be stirred, not shaken, this mixing carafe is perfect. And look at those lines! Beautiful.
Japanese Mixing Glass
Buy some pre-made bitters to start (I recommend Angostura, orange, and spice cherry bitters to start) and then once you feel comfortable, experiment with your own ideas. It won't be hard to come up with some delicious ideas. Then bottle them up in th...
Bitters Bottle Vertical Cut
Stir, stir, stir! The weighted spoon actually makes a difference, if you can believe it. So much more smooth than a lighter spoon and you'll see a difference once you make more than one drink.
Harrison Weighted Bar Spoon
Stock the Essentials
No Deco bar cart is complete without the spirits that defined the era. Keep champagne on hand for celebrations, gin and vermouth for martinis, and whiskey in a crystal decanter for a timeless touch. Don’t forget bitters with vintage-style labels—they...
Gin was THE go-to liquor of the Art Deco period. This gin is as delicious as it is gorgeous. Who doesn’t love a beautiful purple cocktail? Or mix it with certain mixers and get a pink. Love this gin!
Empress Gin
For those who like a sweet vermouth, you need red vermouth. Martini is a quality name so you can’t go wrong here.
Martini Rosso | Red Vermouth | Sweet vermouth | Martini Rossi
I’ve never been a fan of dry vermouth but it’s your bar cart and your guests might prefer it. So always have some on hand.
Martini Extra Dry Vermouth | L'Aperitivo
Pricey but worth it. This is what you need on hand for a celebration. And make sure it’s chilled!
Veuve Clicquot
Love a good botanical gin. I've never favored the juniper-heavy gins, so if you like light and floral, this is a good choice.
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
This is a great choice for cocktails or neat. Won't break the bank and it's delicious.
Woodford Reserve
Make sure to have a rye on hand for your guests who prefer the flavor, and trust me there are people who will prefer it. This bottle is pricey, but there are plenty by Blanton's that aren't this expensive and still good.
Blanton's Special Reserve Rye Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)
Gotta have a scotch on hand. This one is superb.
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Style It Like Deco Glam
This is where personality meets design. Layer in jewel-tone accents—emerald candleholders, ruby glass vases, or sapphire trinkets—for pops of color. Art Deco napkins, bold linens, or sculptural figurines like a bronze panther add character and mood. ...
Little details like candlesticks are the most fun part of shopping for your bar area. These candlesticks are sleek and a perfect addition.
Gold Taper Candle Holder
Here's a modern take that feels a bit more Deco in style. Affordable and great looking, what a great combo!
Winston Porter Art Deco Cosmopolitan Gracious Dancer In Blue
Decorating around the bar cart is the best part! So fun! All the little details will add up to make an impressive impact, starting with this striking mirror. Gah, love it!
Suzanne Kasler Sunburst Mirror
Rich jewel tone napkins are a great way to add a pop of color. Love the teal, maroon, navy, mustard, etc. They're all gorgeous! And they don't have to be pricey, check these out from Wayfair.
Latitude Run® Wesleyville 10" Napkin
Is this a little earlier than Deco? Yes. But is it gorgeous and would lend an air of gravitas to your bar cart area? Absolutely.
Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket, c.1875 Stretched Canvas Print
Wallpaper is such a great way to set the mood in an area. Whether you go dark or light, you can add just a touch of drama to your bar area. Love this light wallpaper!
Layla Art Deco Wallpaper White GranDeco
I always associate this deep teal color with Art Deco. So gorgeous!
Modern Art Art Deco Geometric Fan Wallpaper
Metallic accents are key to Art Deco and you can have that metallic in wallpaper too! This gold is classic for a reason.
Gold Art Deco Wallpaper