Rare Antique Prohibition Era Liquor Cabinet / Hidden Bar Leather Wrapped 1920s

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Offered here is an exceptional rare Prohibition-era liquor cabinet featuring leather-wrapped panels, brass nail head trim, ornate brass appliqués, and … Read more Offered here is an exceptional rare Prohibition-era liquor cabinet featuring leather-wrapped panels, brass nail head trim, ornate brass appliqués, and a brilliantly engineered hidden bar mechanism.

This is the kind of piece that tells a story — equal parts furniture and conversation starter which will be the focal point for all of your parties..

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Era & Style

• Circa 1920s–1930s (Prohibition period)

• Speakeasy / Gentleman’s bar aesthetic

• Leather-clad exterior with decorative brass nail head trim

• Ornate brass corner appliqués and central escutcheon detail

• Turned legs with carved stretcher base

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Ingenious Hidden Bar Mechanism.

One of the coolest features of this cabinet:

When you lift/open the top, the interior serving tray automatically raises and slides forward.

When you close the top, the tray retracts backward and lowers smoothly into the cabinet, disappearing from view.

It’s a beautifully engineered mechanical action — dramatic and functional at the same time.

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Interior Features

• Original fitted glassware tray with circular cutouts for tumblers

• Mirrored back panel

• Upper mounted metal glass holders/clips

• Pull-out drawer with original small key included (locking mechanism did not seem to function).

• Interior bottle/glass compartments

• Glass shelf panel for your party favors

• Side storage doors with interior rails

• Metal support arms for lid stabilization

The interior shows its original layout designed for cocktail service — perfect for a full vintage bar display.

(Barware not included)
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Materials & Details

• Leather-wrapped exterior panels with aged patina

• Decorative brass nail head trim outlining panels

• Ornamental brass hardware accents

• Rich wood interior with beautiful grain

• Turned bun feet

• Carved decorative lower apron

• Brass drawer pull

The leather shows authentic age and wear consistent with period pieces — small scuffs and areas of patina that enhance its character.

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Functionality

• Top opens and closes properly

• Mechanical lift tray functions smoothly

• Drawer slides well

• Interior fittings intact

• Includes small key shown in photos (locking mechanism does not appear to work.

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Why This Piece Is Special

This isn’t just a cabinet — it’s a Prohibition conversation piece.

The disappearing tray mechanism, mirrored interior, leather exterior, and fitted glass storage make this an exceptional example of 1920s cocktail furniture. Perfect for:

• Art Deco interiors

• Speakeasy-themed rooms

• Collectors of barware or prohibition memorabilia

• Statement piece for a den or lounge

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