If Don Draper had a bar cart… this ice bucket would absolutely be on it.

This vintage Kraftware ice bucket is a classic example of 1960s–70s American barware design — warm saddle-brown faux leather exterior, sleek brass banding, and that gorgeous tortoiseshell lucite knob and handle. It’s equal parts sophisticated and cocktail-ready.

Kraftware was known for its durable vinyl-wrapped bar accessories that mimicked leather while standing up to actual use. These pieces were designed for entertaining — think bridge night, hi-fi music playing, and a proper Old Fashioned in hand.

✨ Details:

• Maker: Kraftware
• Era: Late 1960s–1970s
• Faux leather wrapped exterior in rich brown
• Brass tone lid and trim
• Tortoiseshell lucite handle and finial
• Original insulated white plastic liner
• Marked on underside with Kraftware logo

Condition:

Beautiful vintage condition. Minor age-appropriate wear to brass and exterior consistent with light use. Interior liner clean and solid. No cracks to lucite. Structurally excellent.

🪩 Why We Love It

This isn’t just an ice bucket — it’s a bar cart anchor piece. It pairs beautifully with:

• Georges Briard glassware
• Culver highballs
• Warm walnut bar carts
• Your Tipsyish vintage cocktail books

It adds instant mid-century warmth and makes even store-bought ice feel glamorous.