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Photographed by Sharyn Cairns. Architecture and interior design by Powell & Glenn. Styling by Jess Kneebone and Nicole Rosenberg. Fromthere’s far more to this charming Toorak home than meets the eye.Vogue Australia may receive advertising or affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Read morehere.Cast your mind back to the Golden Age. An era that’s rich with design inspiration—thinkArt Deco architecture, ornate chandeliers, gilded finishes and velvet furnishings—there’s plenty to be gleaned in the way of interior design from the early 20th century. One such piece that made its name in the time of flappers and speakeasies—the drinks trolley.While its history may hark back to 19th century tea parties, the bar cart gained popularity (and notoriety) post-Prohibition, when it found its place in homes and offices alike to trolley drinks from room to room, heralding happy hour regardless of what time it was. Nowadays, the drinks trolley functions as both a décor item and piece of furniture, adding a touch of old-world glamour to your interior design scheme.As practical as it is elegant, a bar trolley serves as a handy—and moveable—storage solutionfor liquor bottles and glassware, particularly useful if your floor plan doesn’t exactly allow for a home bar and you’re working with asmall space. Far easier to style than you might think, a bar trolley requires very little work to incorporate it into your interior scheme—the key is to look for a cart that fits with the decor you already have in your home. Which is exactly where we come in.Vogue Livinghas scoured the internet in search of the best bar trolleys, from the mid-century modern to the sleek and contemporary, to make your bar cart pursuit a whole lot easier.The best bar trolleys to shop in AustraliaIhomdecA sturdy wood and metal bar cart that would be right at home in a moodily lit sitting room, this trolley from Ihomdec features two reinforced shelves for maximum loading, making it the perfect storage solution for both wine bottles and wine glasses. Along with a handle for easy manoeuvring, the trolley also comes complete with wheels, making it the ideal rolling bar cart to ferry food and drinks from the dining room to the living room and everywhere in between.SHOP NOW:Wood and Metal Bar Cart Vintage Brown, $199.99 fromMyerCL LivingA luxury bar cart if ever we’ve ever seen one, this two-tiered number from CL Living is the perfect embodiment of old-world charm reimagined into a modern bar trolley. A stainless steel frame with double rails coated in an antique gold finish makes this cart look like it rolled straight off the set ofThe Great Gatsby, while the in-laid quartz stone with a marble finish is pure opulence. Perfect for storing ice buckets housing bottles of Champagne, of course.SHOP NOW:Southside Bar Cart, $1529.15 fromFreedomCatchDoes anything say old-world glamour like a gold-trimmed mirrored bar cart? We think not. This bar trolley from Catch is not only beautiful to look at, it has storage solutions left, right and centre, starting with the sturdy shelving that’s perfect for serving food. Add to that, a wine rack that fits three bottles of wine laying horizontally and stemware racks for hanging glasses. It doesn’t get better than that.SHOP NOW:Gold Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, $129.97 fromCatchAmartShort on space? The Aisne bar cart, with three levels of storage, ought to be right up your alley. Offering three levels upon which drinks, food, and serving ware can be stored and carted around, the Aisne doubles as a clever storage solution and ultimate party favour.SHOP NOW:Aisne bar cart, $349 fromAmartKulta HomeA drinks trolley for the restrained design scheme, this piece from Kulta Home is understated and simple, which means it lends itself particularly well to being styled with ornate crystal and glassware, should you be so inclined. Available in matte white, matte black, and sage green, there’s a coloured cart for every room.SHOP NOW:Kian Bar Cart, $399 fromFreedomShangri-LaWhile bar carts make a striking addition to any room in the house, they are also right at home outdoors. In fact, they’re the perfect addition to any alfresco soiree, meaning you’ll never have to run back and forth from the kitchen again. This rattan bar cart comes in both natural and dark grey, depending on what suits your outdoor area best, and includes plenty of hidden storage for glasses and bottles.SHOP NOW:Shangri-La Balmain Outdoor Furniture Bar Cart (Natural), $249 fromMatt BlattEssentialsThis is one bar cart that is bound to make a statement. If you’re seeking a piece to grab attention and start conversations, this gold bar cart from Essentials features striking circular details on each side, juxtaposing the clean lines of the mirrored shelves. Coated entirely in gold, there’s nothing understated about this cart.SHOP NOW:Essentials Gold Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, $139.97, fromMatt BlattAmartThe Amboise bar cart from Amart Furniture may not have all the extra storage offered by some of the other bar trolleys on this list, but what it lacks in wine racks and hidden shelving, it makes up for with its unique statement-making frame. Doing double duty as a piece of unique decor and handy holder of liquor bottles, this golden trolley is bound to garner compliments.SHOP NOW:Amboise gold bar cart, $129 fromAmartCastle Road InteriorsIf you’re unsure how to style a bar cart, this sleek and simple piece from Castle Road Interiors has you covered. Crafted from two glass serving trays that are spacious and sturdy enough to load up with drinks and snacks, the metallic gold bars ensure nothing goes slipping and sliding as you cart this clever piece around the party.SHOP NOW:Castle Road Interiors Eard bar cart, $649 fromZanuiTemple and WebsterA gilded bar cart that belongs in a dimly lit smoking lounge with plush velvet couches. Whether you use it as a cocktail station or leave it to its own devices as a piece of eye-catching decor, all the Miami bar cart from Temple & Webster needs is a crystal decanter of Scotch and some short glasses and it’s ready for a scene inMad Men.SHOP NOW:Miami Bar Cart, $299 fromTemple & WebsterWant moreVogue Living?Sign up to theVogue Livingnewsletterfor your weekly dose of design news and interiors inspiration.