Cocktail Cabinets

[Mojito]

Is there a pre-existing thread for this? I've had a search and could find it (under either bar or cabinet), but I have a feeling I've seen one...

I know just about everyone has them, but this is my new baby. It's living at my friend's house until I buy an apartment. She was surprised when it arrived, as it's such a substantial, practical piece - she was expecting something more 'frou-frou', but this even has cutlery drawers. Nice provenance, too - I know the estate it came from. Even her 17 year old son thinks it's the cat's meow:

 

[imoldfashioned]

Oh, that's a beautiful cabinet Mojito! I've always wanted one. Your dress is gorgeous too!

 

[LocktownDog]

WOW! That's fantastic. Now I've gotta make it to Sydney for drinks. Anyone up for a trip?

 

[Mojito]

Imoldfashioned and Lockdowndog, I'd be delighted to mix something up for you! Thank you for the kind remarks - I'm looking at it with the eyes of a delighted parent, so it's nice to know other people like it as well!

I'd love to see other cocktail cabinets/bars of the era - particularly if anyone has some of the more avant-garde designs.

 

[Mixmaster]

While mine's not as cool...

...here's my cabinet:

Definately more modest than some, but is fits my small house

Here it is open:

And just for fun, here's a closeup of some of my vintage barware (and yes, I've used most of it):

The light doesn't work anymore. I keep forgetting to re-wire it (d'oh!) [huh]
On top of the cabinet I have a copy of "The Pink Elephant Guide to Cocktails", a set of vintage bar utensils, a deck of cards circa 1920's, and a coffee server (yes, I think putting a coffee server on a liquor cabinet is funny - yes, I know, it's a little sad).

-Sherri

 

[Mojito]

Love it, Mixmaster - beautifully compact, and a great collection of acessories. I'm looking forward to assembling all my barware (and cocktail books!) in the one place.

 

[FedoraGent]

Vintage Pop Up Bar

Folks,

I have been waiting for quite some time patiently to find the perfect vintage pop up bar for our home. As some of you know, we hold cocktail parties once a month only consisting of vintage cocktails. Well, we didn't have a bar previously and now we do! I had to share the joy. It is by no far perfect, but after we work on it the old girl will be back in action.

FG.

 

[scotrace]

Amazing!!! I think another patient search is about to begin....

 

[CherryRed]

LOVE IT~:eusa_clap
I have one on my wish list too.

 

[FedoraGent]

Period...

I'm trying to date it, and most of the Rivington bars that I have found on the net have been 30s/40s. Does anyone wager a guess because really I have no idea.

FG.

 

[texasgirl]

That's great! I love all the gadgets and the mirrors.

Here is ours. I'm not sure of the date either? We haven't gotten to use it much though- I guess we need to have a cocktail night

 

[MrNewportCustom]

Wow! I don't drink, but I'm still jealous!

Beautiful bars, FG and texasgirl!


Lee

 

[Decodence]

That's great! I love all the gadgets and the mirrors.

Here is ours. I'm not sure of the date either? We haven't gotten to use it much though- I guess we need to have a cocktail night

That's a beaut.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

An awesome find, Jon! Congratulations. It's a beauty.

 

[PADDY]

It's the cat's pyjamas my friend!!

And I love the etched glass/mirrors...wow!! I'm keeping a lookie out too. Also been scanning the airways for a vintage cocktail shaker (mine is just too modern). Those Church parties are just going to get better-and-better.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Swing Out Bar

A variation on a theme a "Swing out"? bar with cocktail accoutrements, the fun of a Home Cocktail Cabinet , is collecting all the swizzle sticks, coasters, Pitchers, stemware, strainers, & recipe books!

 

[FedoraGent]

The Pop Up Bar Properly Populated...

 

[GWD]

That is the coolest thing ever! I have to get one now! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[FedoraGent]

You're invited to our next cocktail party...

You're in OC? Therefore, you've invited to the next cocktail party. PM me your email addy and I'll add you to the invite list.

FG.

That is the coolest thing ever! I have to get one now! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Frankie Lamb]

Good news, bad news...

The good news is, that's the coolest, or rather, in a term appropriate to the era, "Ritziest" thing I've ever seen.
The bad news is, looks like I picked a Hell of a time to quite drinking!
I can just see the ghosts of William Powell and Myrna Loy standing beside it, savoring a VERY DRY martini. ( or was it a Gibson, with two onions? )
The bottom line is, it's found a very good home.
Here's looking at you kid!
Frankie L.