The LOFT 3 Post Back Bar Unit - Wine Stem Holder Detail

This beautiful bar cabinet with burnt oak adjustable shelves is part of our Loft Shelving System. Our Loft posts in blackened gunmetal and fully machined brass fittings in our buffed brass finish mount from the top of our cabinet and tie back to the wall to support 8 shelves. Amuneal’s proprietary machined hardware clamps onto the posts so that the shelves can be easily adjusted at any time. The burnt oak shelves are milled in house from solid white oak to a thickness of 1.5” before being hand-finished using the traditional Shou Sugi Ban process of burning the wood. Once completed, the shelves are sealed with a protective coating that keeps that burnt finish from rubbing off. The combination of blackened steel posts, machined and patinated brass hardware and the charred oak shelves make this a stunning and sculptural shelving option for any space. Integrated bronze bottle stops and wine glass holders add detail and purpose. The lower portion of this bar system is a tall credenza in one of Amuneal’s new finishes, cerused chestnut. The credenza storage highlights the system’s flexibility with drawers, cabinets and glass fronted doors, all with Amuneal fully machined and full width drawer pulls. Behind the glass doors, are a series of pull-out wine trays, carved from solid oak, allowing both display and storage in this unit. This unit is fabricated in our Philadelphia-based furniture studio and can be customized with different metal and wood finishes as well as different shelf widths, sizes and configurations.

1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Rollins Andrew Interiors

1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Stable Conversion

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and concrete floors.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Mount Pleasant, Washington DC Residence

Design Milieu

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall bar cart in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Eliza and Mike

AHG Interiors

Nick Glimenakis
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Ranch

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Palm Springs Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Midcentury Home Bar

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

Nob Hill Wine Bar

California Closets of Michigan

"By integrating seamlessly with an existing space, this wine system achieves a built-in, stylish look. Designated space for a wine fridge provides proper wine storage. The absence of decorative hardware contributes to the monochromatic look." "A custom designed wine bar creates a perfect space for storing your collection and fits your entertaining needs when hosting guests. Storage for wine bottles allows for easy viewing and access. Counter space provides a place for pouring and serving wine. Lighting in a wine bar enhances functionality and dramatically changes the aesthetic of a simple design. Shelves and cabinetry can be designed to accommodate an integrated wine refrigerator. Doors elegantly conceal liquor bottles and supplies you’d like to keep hidden."

Midcentury Home Bar

This is an example of a large midcentury galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home

Nautilus Homes

This is a view from the entry towards the sculptural staircase and kitchen and of course breathtaking views in every direction. Ricky Perrone
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and limestone floors.

Portland Penthouse

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A penthouse in Portland, Maine with retro vibes. Photos by Justin Levesque
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and brown benchtop.

Californian Mid Century House

Oneshot Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Berkley Place Remodel

6th Ave Homes

Every room has its own personality and we are describing this dark den as "natural cozy with a modern twist". From the books, to the record player and the bar there is an abundance of knowledge and stories to be shared.

Suburban Austin

A. Glen Kewley Design

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Village Haven

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

A midcentury home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a midcentury home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in midcentury home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your midcentury home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.