Chromed bar cart with glass tops, IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

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Chromed bar cart with glass tops, IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

A two-tier, round bar cart made by the Swedish company IKEA in the 1970s. Its form references the designs of the Bauhaus school and the pre-war Art Deco style. The geometric frame is made of chromed steel tubing. It holds two tops made of dark smoked glass, which is original. The entire structure rests on wheels connected by a semicircular chromed tube. The piece has a very light and graceful appearance. The bar cart is not only practical but also an intriguing interior accent.

IKEA is an international conglomerate of Swedish origin that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories. Founded in Sweden in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has been the world’s largest furniture retailer since 2008. The company is known for its modernist designs of various appliances and furniture, while its interior design work is often associated with ecological simplicity. IKEA accounts for approximately 1% of global wood consumption for commercial purposes, making it one of the largest users of wood in the retail sector.

The bar cart is in original vintage condition. It has normal signs of age and use, including minor scratches and scuffs. The shelves measure 63 x 38 cm.