Add timeless mid-century sophistication to your home bar with this vintage Georges Briard ice bucket, a stylish example of designer barware from the golden age of cocktail entertaining.
This piece features a beautifully textured linen-wrapped exterior paired with a rich tortoise-tone lucite base, accented by a sleek lucite swing handle and a clear lid with black knob. The combination of organic texture and glossy acrylic reflects the elegant materials that defined high-end barware design during the 1960s.
Inside, the bucket includes its removable interior liner and displays the Georges Briard maker’s mark, confirming authenticity.
Pieces by Georges Briard were sold through upscale department stores and became synonymous with stylish entertaining during the post-war cocktail boom.
Today, Briard barware remains highly collectible among enthusiasts of:
• mid-century modern décor
• vintage bar carts
• designer cocktail accessories
This ice bucket pairs beautifully with vintage highball glasses, decanters, and teak bar carts, making it both a functional bar accessory and a statement piece.
Condition
Good vintage condition.
• Maker’s mark present
• Slight discoloration on linen exterior in one area (shown in photos)
• Handle slightly out of shape
• No chips or cracks
• Interior liner intact
• Lid present
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Historical Information
Designer Georges Briard became one of the most recognizable names in American mid-century barware during the 1950s–1970s. His distinctive pieces often combined bold decorative motifs with luxury materials such as gold accents, acrylic, and textured finishes.
Briard collaborated with major glass manufacturers and his designs were widely sold in upscale department stores including Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller.
During the mid-century cocktail era, stylish barware like this ice bucket became a centerpiece of home entertaining. Today, Briard pieces are prized by collectors for their unique designs and connection to mid-century cocktail culture.
