Guest Picks: Perk Up Your Coffee Bar the Midcentury Mod Way

Coffee bars are part of the latest craze in kitchen design — and why not? It makes sense to celebrate your coffee-loving lifestyle. When you're starting to pull a station together, there are so many directions you can take. I love the comfort and warmth of a worn vintage look, but this collection leans on the clean lines of the midcentury masters, while still pulling in pops of fun inspired by retro design. — Sheila from Sheila Zeller Interiors

Hario V60 Coffee Maker System - $24.95 I love the whimsical shape of this Hario pour-over coffee set. You can tell that this coffee is going to be brewed with a serious kick!


Santos Chrome Cafetière - GBP 19.95 C'est magnifique, non? If you like a French press brew, how cute is this Santos Chrome Cafetière? So cheerful and fun, it's spot-on for perking up any coffee display.


Fog Sugar Bowl With Lid and Creamer - $9.95 The smoky glass is a showstopper, but this duo had me with the beautiful bases and elegant shapes.


Polished Aluminum Tray - $68 This tray is sleek, sophisticated and modern, but the best part is the shape. I'm all in when it comes to round trays, because they are easy to fill and pleasing to the eye.


Glo-Hill Cream and Sugar Caddy Set - CAD 65 A midcentury sensation, this gorgeous cream and sugar caddy is a signature Glo-Hill design. I think it's a perfect accent for a coffee bar, and love that it can be easily moved.


Rectangle Bar Tray - $26.95 A rectangular tray is always a good thing to have on hand. It's perfect for corralling smaller items on the coffee bar and for keeping everything neatly in line.


Kitchen Pressed Glass Sugar Bowl - $16.50 This European-café-inspired sugar bowl is so sweet. It's a perfect stand-alone piece, but it still leaves room for you to pair it with your creamer of choice.


Cylinda Line Creamer - GBP 28.50 Another midcentury classic, this sleek cream and sugar set was designed by Arne Jacobsen as part of the Cylinda line in 1967. Timeless and tasteful — what's not to love?


Kult Coffee Canister by WMF - $24 I'm all about keeping things together that are used together, so I think that this canister and scoop set is a coffee bar must.


Hario Skerton Ceramic Coffee Grinder - $49.95 If you are a coffee connoisseur, then you know that not just any grinder will do. This one allows for precision grinding without destroying the beans' essential oils in the process. Just imagine this great design sitting on your coffee bar.


Conical Cloche - $19.99 I have a sweet spot for cloches, and I would add these to my coffee bar in an instant. I can already picture a crumpet or two underneath the beautifully crafted glass. I just love the modern edge of this design.


Cucina Stacking Caddy, Antique Bronze Finish - $34 What's a coffee bar without a caddy or two? This one stacks, and its size and shape give it a multipurpose edge — just think of how many ways it can be used.


Hemp/Cotton Napkins, Black by Nikki Designs - $28 Every coffee bar needs napkins nearby, and these beautiful organic options are exactly my style. Why use paper when you can have ecofinesse like this?


Forest Fiddler Cup and Saucer - $18 Who says a coffee mug needs to be chunky? This Forest Fiddler set strikes the perfect balance with its strong graphic and its soft curves. A set would be great for the whole crowd.


Luna Coffee Spoons - $38 Every coffee bar needs a collection of spoons, and this sleek Luna set is the perfect addition. I love the clean lines and the elongated shape.


Alessi Blip Spoon Rest - $27 Love, love, love! This Blip spoon rest is made of mirror-polished stainless steel, which really brings its incredible lines to life. It's a total work of art that would be the gem of any dream coffee bar.


Desktop Mug/Coffee Cup Warmer Well, how about this? A coffee warmer for those days when you're working from home. I like that it can be easily tucked away until needed.


Brass Coasters - GBP 27 These brass coasters are a perfect blend of style and function. I like the mix of brushed and burnished brass, and you even have your pick of multiple patterns.


Table Brush Set - GBP 29.95 What a novel idea! This little table brush set is meant for sweeping up crumbs in between meals. But I can see it sweeping up stray coffee beans and grinds over in the coffee station.


I think this 1960s midcentury set is the perfect inspiration for designing a coffee bar around. I know it's hard to find, but it has such a great design.

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