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Abha Shah

Best Art Deco drinks cabinets for mixing up cocktails in style

It may be the Roaring Twenties 2.0 but when it comes to home decor, many of us still favour statement pieces from the past.

Fun 90s homewares have been riding off the back of the decade’s fashion revival, while those who favour the laid back boho look are finding endless joy in rattan, wicker and rich velvety fabrics.

Meanwhile vintage furniture inspired by the geometry, scallops and clean lines of the 1920s are making their mark on 21st century homes. One way to incorporate the look without going full Gatsby on your house is by investing in a liquor cabinet.

Designed to stand pride of place in your living or dining room, it’s the precursor to the drinks trolley trend. An entire cabinet dedicated to your precious spirits, wine and mixers, plus room for your fanciest glassware and drinks accessories - it really doesn’t get more glamorous than that, does it?

If you want to bring roarsome style home, we’ve found the best cabinets, sideboards and cupboards to keep your favourite drinks, ready to impress thirsty friends and family when they come round.

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Jonathan Adler Op Art Bar

If there’s one interior’s guru who seems like they know how to throw a great party, it’s Jonathan Adler. The US designer brings a sense of play to his luxurious line of home accessories and furniture and you needn’t look further than this drink cabinet for proof.

From the striking monochrome striped doors made of back painted glass to the polished brass base and hardware, the brand has given Art Deco a wholly contemporary revival.

It’s not all looks, this beauty functions beautifully as well with an interior that includes four tempered glass shelves, dedicated spaces drinking glasses and two soft-slide tray drawers.

Buy now £4800.00, Jonathan Adler

Graham & Green Umberto Brass Bar

Rendered in mango wood and brass, this handmade statement brass bar promises to elevate interiors instantly. Gleaming brass has been cladded onto the doors, and shaped into geometric curves with the whole bar sitting on a strong iron frame with plenty of space underneath for additional storage.

Buy now £615.00, Graham & Green

M&S Carraway Drinks Cabinet

Sleek, well-made and stylish, this stunning cabinet is perfect for anyone who loves hosting regular drinks nights at theirs. Made of wood painted light grey with fine gold details etching, it’s specifically designed to act as a mini bar. You’ll find shelves inside the doors as well as three shelves to store everything from reusable straws and drinking glasses to bottles of your favourite spirits and wine.

Buy now £599.00, M&S

Swoon Ziggy Drinks Cabinet

Standing 150cm tall, there’s no missing this drinks cabinet. The brass doors are finished with a radiating starburst pattern and once pulled open, reveal dedicated bar storage inside. Think a nine-bottle rack, tall compartments for 70cl and 1L bottles and a unit of smaller shelves to keep glasses. This design stands on a strong metal frame with empty space underneath - we say fill it with low stools to complete your home bar look.

Buy now £819.00, Swoon

Atkin & Thyme Amber Art Deco Sideboard With Brass Inlay

Who knew brass sheeting on mango wood could look so opulent? Atkin & Thyme has nailed the Art Deco brief with this stunning sideboard, finished with an intricate brass inlay to make it a real statement piece of furniture in the home. This is more of an all-performance unit rather than a dedicated drinks cabinet so can be used in a multitude of ways, from an entryway table to extra storage space in the living room or bedroom.

Buy now £549.00, Atkin & Thyme

OKA Gonglin Wine Cabinet - Petrol

This cabinet offers a departure from usual Art Deco styles, but promises to hog the interiors spotlight nonetheless. OKA’s wine cabinet is made for good times, featuring space-saving hanging racks for your wine and champagne glasses and plenty of room for bottle storage. In fact the shelves are so far apart you can comfortably store an ice bucket inside too. Instead of bold geometric patterns, it features a hand-painted silver-leaf chinoiserie pattern, striking against a dark blue background, to make its presence known.

Buy now £2395.00, OKA

La Redoute Interiors Bogota Rattan and Braided Cane Sideboard

While Art Deco furniture typically comes in jewel tones or monochrome with metallic highlights, La Redoute has gone down a decidedly lighter route. This sideboard design features teal on light beige cane with woven checkerboard and scallop patterns heightening the holiday feeling. It’s an eye-catching piece to keep in the living room or conservatory with two shelves inside to store drinks and glasses.

Buy now £1125.00, La Redoute

Ebern Designs Blawnox 93.6Cm Wide Solid Wood Sideboard

There’s no missing this bar with its navy and rose gold palette and bold geometric pattern. Sitting on tapered legs, there are four drawers to organise your barware and bottles, keeping everything organised until happy hour gets underway.

Buy now £495.99, Wayfair

Clara Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet/ Drinks Cabinet/ Display Cabinet

For true vintage pieces, look no further than Vinterior. The online shop has treasures spanning across the decades, lovingly restored and ready to be used again. This is a textbook Art Deco bar, painted in a rich green with varnished wood and gold details building on the luxe appeal. While the side and bottom cabinets offer plenty of space to display glasses and keep bottles, the top middle pull-down section reveals a mirrored interior with a motion sensor light so you can see what you’re pouring, even in the wee early hours.

Buy now £1495.00, Vinterior

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