Step back in time with home vintage bars. Discover how to create a charming and nostalgic atmosphere with vintage furniture and decor that you can copy today.
Serving Up Old School
Vintage bars and styling are a popular choice for those looking to create a nostalgic and charming atmosphere in their home or establishment.
Whether you’re setting up a home bar or revamping a commercial bar, incorporating vintage elements can add character and a sense of history to the space.
10 Vintage Bars We Love
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Kaitie Moyer | Vintage Bar Cabinet
Rustic charm meets elegance with this vintage bar cabinet, which features an antique portrait hanging on the wall and wall lighting. It’s swoon-worthy!
The China Cabinet Project | Design Crush
Black looks so classic in Kelly’s dining room. See how this vintage china cabinet, which had been in her grandparents’ basement for 40 years, went to be her new home vintage bar.
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Après Ski Theme Party Vintage-Inspired Host ideas post.
Wilmette Tudor Project Reveal- The Dish On Custom Furniture
See the transformation of this old furniture piece into a gorgeous, handsome green bar cabinet. Would you believe it used to be a TV hutch?
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this DIY Ice Bucket: How to Make Chic Floral Party Buckets post.
Totally Hip Take on the Bar Cart | Rue Magazine
An old trunk transformed; what a fabulous idea!
Pro Tip
You may also be inspired by the Antique Trunk Restoration Made Easy post.
Designing Your Perfect In-Home Vintage Bars
Anything that you can store and display can be used as the basis for your bar like this vintage television set hollowed out to create vintage bars.
Vintage Suitcase Turned Portable Suitcase Bar | More Than Thursdays
Oh my goodness, is this the cutest idea ever? The trend for creating an antique bar in your home is to design and style your own using old furniture pieces from even small suitcases like this. Adorable idea!
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in this Styling a Vintage Suitcase – A DIY Project post.
How to Turn a Bookcase into a Retro Cocktail Cabinet
This bookcase project turned out so beautifully, lights and all! For this project, an old bookcase with glass shelves was found, and with a bit of imagination, it was turned into a dreamy mid-century cocktail unit.
Pro Tip
See this Fabulous Vintage Hutch Makeover for more inspiration.
Upcycled Radio Cabinet | Pondered Primed Perfected
This old 1930s Sears Roebuck AM Radio Console is restored into a vintage home bar with built-in stemware hangers, wine bottle storage, and plenty of room for all the extra bar accessories and beverages.
Set Up a Vintage Home Bar | Celebration at Home
Go shabby chic with an old armoire like this one. With all the compartments in an armoire, it’s the perfect piece of furniture to turn into a home bar. Your guests would never guess what’s behind those closed doors!
Give Lockers a New Life | Sf Girl
How about a thrifted set of lockers? Unfortunately, there is not a direct link to see more of this unique design, yet it’s fabulous and worth highlighting.
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This was such a fun blog post, Ann. I think my favorite is that vintage TV bar.