1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Silver Plated Italian Ice Bucket

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This is a striking example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, dating from the 1970s. This Ice Bucket or Cooler features … Read more This is a striking example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, dating from the 1970s. This Ice Bucket or Cooler features a bold, architectural form that perfectly captures the era's taste for glamorous, highly reflective materials and clean lines. Its most distinctive feature is the square body with dramatically curved (concave) sides, which creates a dynamic, sculpted look. The body is constructed with a luxurious contrast of metals: polished brass panels on the front and back, and mirror-finish silver-plated panels on the sides, lending it a sophisticated two-tone aesthetic. The piece is topped with a simple, round brass lid featuring a solid, cylindrical handle. Inside, the cooler is fitted with its original removable, high-polish silver-plated liner to ensure insulation for ice or a bottle of champagne. This geometric design is characteristic of high-end Italian barware from the period, often associated with designers and workshops that produced pieces for luxury labels like Gucci or Romeo Rega. This piece is a functional object of art, perfect for adding a touch of Hollywood Regency or Studio 54 glamour to a modern bar cart or tabletop. See less