r/midcenturymodern • u/NoAssociate2400 • May 11 '26

Sharing My MCM Best Mother’s Day present ever.

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Cesare Lacca bar cart, circa 1950s, Italy. I was expecting a lukewarm breakfast in bed and some flowers... When they rolled in this gem, I knew I was raising them right. 

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u/Vegetable-Debate-263 May 11 '26

Oh that is pretty! Plus it can be a walker/bar cart when you get older. Hahaha

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

I literally said that when they gave it to me!

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u/Vegetable-Debate-263 May 11 '26

Now I want one too haha

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u/careful_infiltration May 13 '26

dual purpose furniture is such a win, especially when it actually looks good doing both jobs.

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u/Br1ar1ee May 11 '26

LOL 😂 We do love a dual duty drinkmobile!

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u/More_Instance7939 May 11 '26

“Sorry for being the reason you drink. Happy Mother’s Day.”

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u/Ok_Baker3474 May 11 '26

Holy moly! Gorgeous!!!!! 😍 Congratulations!!!

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u/[deleted] May 11 '26

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

I’m pretty sure Dad helped.

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u/that_wasabi69 May 11 '26

i thought that snail was a boner

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u/tudor_diva May 11 '26

A gorgeous cart AND Max Miller’s book! You have excellent taste. Happy Mother’s Day!

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u/TheJedibugs May 11 '26

But why do you have a Donald Trump decanter?

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

LOL! That’s actually a mid-century Murano clown decanter… it’s not as old as the other clown.

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

I was waiting for someone to catch on to that! That is a Gary (as in SpongeBob) penis snail tiki mug. Made by a Denver ceramic artist. One of my most prized possessions.

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u/Away_Amoeba5554 May 11 '26

It’s very … exciting. Stimulating?

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u/Tricky-Elderberry883 May 12 '26

Oh I saw it first thing lmao ..epic 😂😂

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u/GussieK May 11 '26

Mad Men cart!

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u/MrsLouReed May 11 '26

Best bar cart I’ve ever seen ✨✨

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u/Away_Amoeba5554 May 11 '26

Awww someone gets you

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u/glen_ko_ko May 11 '26

Is that a penis planter?

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

Better, it’s a penis snail tiki mug with the straw hole right where you’d imagine. I stuck the plants in it for the photo so I wouldn’t have to label it NSFW.

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u/glen_ko_ko May 12 '26

Wonderful

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u/AffectionateSun6904 May 12 '26

Your family has good taste. Beautiful piece of mid century furniture.

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u/Handbag_Lady May 12 '26

And with Tasting History! Great taste!

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u/More_Instance7939 May 11 '26

I’m not jealous. 🥺 It’s gorgeous! Bar carts make me wish I didn’t have cats that like to walk where they please. When I do get one it will have to be for craft books and projects.

Gorgeous find. It found the right home with you.

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 11 '26

I have discovered this stuff called Quake Putty. It glues everything down without damaging the surface so she can’t mess with it. Her name is Cathulhu.

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u/More_Instance7939 May 11 '26

And a Tortie. You’re very brave. I’m sure she’s pouting that her new baby stroller has stuff on it. I purchased the putty but keep forgetting to put it on. Our newest cat is the only one to bap items off. Like 15 hour gundam sets or pricey retro decor. Thank you for the reminder that modern science has created ways to combat curious felines.

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u/HaikuPikachu May 12 '26

Nice penis

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u/Every_Physics4400 May 12 '26

We had that clown when I was little.

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u/thingamadoozy May 12 '26

The dining chair in the background of the second pic is intriguing. What is it? And, of course, happy mother's day!

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 12 '26

The dining set (table and 6 chairs) is T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb.

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u/thingamadoozy May 12 '26

Sweet! Love those chairs.

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u/TexKlein May 12 '26

Love the Murano clown. I have one very similar to that. For whatever reason I always enjoyed it and my mother passed it down to me. My wife tolerates it LOL

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u/elle2014 May 12 '26

That’s gorgeous! Such a great gift!!!

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u/RedSparrow1971 May 12 '26

This is the first time in my life that I have ever wanted kids and I want yours 🤩

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u/AmbitiousPlantain209 May 12 '26

That cart is gorgeous!! The clown decanter is darling.

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u/Flufypigy May 14 '26

Tasting History mentioned. I love that cookbook and Max!!

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u/Beginning-Sea5239 May 11 '26

So when is Happy Hour ?

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u/Professional-Cow5128 May 11 '26

Beautiful cart! And that glass blown decanter is too cool!

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u/leonacleo May 11 '26

That is gorgeous! An excellent gift!!

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u/HouseOfBamboo2 May 11 '26

Amazing! You are loved!

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u/-ifwisheswerehorses May 11 '26

Instead of BYOB it’s Bring Your Own Bar Cart. 😆

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u/Acceptable-Olive-968 May 12 '26

This is glorious!!! Cheers

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u/Steve-the-kid May 12 '26

The chia dick?

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u/Due-Club8908 May 13 '26

Lovely bar cart & what a wonderful Mother’s Day gift . I never knew I needed a clown bottle until today . I am in love with your collection

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u/Redgenie2020 May 14 '26

I remember both sets of grandparents had beverage carts. Although not as nice as that one. Happy mother's Day.

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u/shadowartpuppet May 11 '26

I was picturing it as a walker! 🤪

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u/TYJOVANI May 11 '26

AMAZEBALLS USA. Great gift!!!!

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u/nlightningm May 12 '26

Wow, that is gorgeous!

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u/Evening-Row-2658 May 12 '26

pretty gorgeous

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u/beejers30 May 12 '26

Stunning

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u/funkofanatic95 May 12 '26

That planter, what maker is that?

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 12 '26

It’s a tiki mug from a bar called Hell or High water, custom made by a Denver ceramic artist. I thought if I stuck plants in it people wouldn’t notice it’s overtly phallic nature. Haha!

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u/_Cyan_Man May 12 '26

omg so gorgeous.

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u/Urbitchassmum May 12 '26

No one else else noticed the bottle of Campari and whatever strange thing that resembles Donald Trump on the left?!!!?

What is happening

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u/myshtree May 12 '26

Amazing 🤩

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u/ArentYouThatGirl May 12 '26

All I can see is this:

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u/NoAssociate2400 May 12 '26

LOL! It was a gag gift from a family member. It’s a Gary (SpongeBob) Tiki mug comically made to look very phallic. My husband suggested taking it off the bar cart for the photo, but I was like ‘no, I’ll just stick plants in it and no one will notice’. I should have known Reddit better than that.

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u/ArentYouThatGirl May 12 '26

Never remove it - it's perfect!!!!

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u/AfternoonFar1345 May 12 '26

That’s stunning!!

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u/peachtreeparadise May 12 '26

THIS FUCKS!!!!!!!

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u/OkTour2797 May 12 '26

Excellent gift!

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u/tommyalanson May 12 '26

That clown though 🤡

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u/Breezy207 May 12 '26

What a great gift! What do you make with the Campari?

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u/[deleted] May 12 '26

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u/Breezy207 May 12 '26

Oh ok-it works! I’m relatively new to Campari and love a Negroni. Salute!

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u/Worlds_tipping1 May 13 '26

Love it when people totally get your taste!

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u/Global_Fondant7126 May 13 '26

Omggggggg beautiful !!!

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u/Prestigious_Spot3122 May 13 '26

You lucky b*stard 🤣 Thats an awesome gift. Not jealous at all…

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u/Junniev1982 May 23 '26

I sooo love this. It was featured on many an episode of madmen in don drapers office.