{"product_id":"italian-mid-century-globe-bar-cart-circa-1950","title":"Italian Mid-Century Globe Bar Cart, Circa 1950","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking Italian mid-century globe bar cart, circa 1950, combining the romance of Old World cartography with the playful sophistication of postwar Italian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe large terrestrial globe is richly decorated with antique-style cartographic imagery in warm ochre, amber, green and muted earth tones. The globe opens to reveal a concealed bar compartment designed for bottles and glassware, transforming this sculptural decorative object into an elegant and functional entertaining piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe globe is held within an ebonized wood meridian support and raised on finely turned ebonized wood columns, creating a dramatic contrast with the richly colored cartographic surfaces. A circular lower tier, similarly decorated with a compass-inspired motif and geographical detailing, provides additional storage and beautifully anchors the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSubtle brass accents, including the upper finial, hardware and casters, add a refined metallic note while allowing the cart to be moved easily for entertaining. The combination of turned wood, dark ebonized finish, decorative cartography and warm brass gives the piece a particularly handsome and sophisticated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoth functional and highly decorative, this globe bar would make an exceptional statement piece in a library, study, living room or cocktail area. Its distinctive silhouette allows it to read as a sculptural object even when not in use, a charming expression of the mid-century fascination with travel, exploration and cosmopolitan living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bar cart is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54757873582359,"sku":"16-26A26","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6936\/1455\/files\/2026_08_11_145928_DSC8846_SRT_JMF_W482_26A26.jpg?v=1787349262","url":"https:\/\/shop.jeanmarcfray.com\/products\/italian-mid-century-globe-bar-cart-circa-1950","provider":"Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}