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.
