This mid-century ice bucket, produced by Swiss company Sigg in the 1950s, perfectly reflects the era's focus on functional modernism. The body is crafted from polished copper, displaying a warm copper-orange tone with a highly reflective, almost mirror-like surface. Its pronounced cylindrical shape is softened by smoothly rounded edges, while the robust handle is fitted with a ribbed black grip, made from hard plastic or rubber, ensuring comfortable handling. Metal mounts fix the handle securely to the sides, revealing the precision of Swiss manufacturing and bearing the original maker’s mark. The surface exhibits minor scratches and natural wear typical for a well-preserved vintage piece, free from deep patina or evidence of restoration. The condition is good: fully authentic with subtle traces of age. This ice bucket embodies the postwar European narrative, where refined simplicity intertwined with aspirations for quality and practicality. The polished copper catches and scatters light, evoking the mood of bygone cocktail parties and intimate home gatherings when even utilitarian objects embodied modernist ideals. Both to the touch and in its visual presence, the bucket expresses the passage of time—its gentle marks and patina serving as a silent chronicle of decades past, ready to be reinvented in today’s settings. It can be combined with cut crystal glassware and arranged on a rosewood bar tray, highlighting its Swiss heritage, or used as a centerpiece during mid-century modern-inspired evenings. It pairs well with low-profile, heavy
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Height11 cm
Width12 cm
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Width12 cm
Height11 cm
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