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Retro Water Cooler

Early and Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and pare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak ice bucket or wine cooler. Solid staved steak
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Vintage Flow Blue Ironstone Fruit Chiller by Victoria Ware
Located in Dallas, TX
design was intended to keep fresh fruit chilled and ready to eat right on the table. Ice water would be
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Late 20th Century Chinese Romantic Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Porcelain

Glare in the water. Oil on canvas 50x49.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Victor Karnauh, Glare in the water. Oil on canvas 50x49.5 cm The painting is an abstract depiction
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Late 20th Century Abstract Retro Water Cooler

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Canvas, Oil

Green Water in the Lake District of England with Lush Trees by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Green Water in the Lake District of England with Lush Trees, Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist
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1970s Contemporary Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage original oil painting on board, Coastal seascape on sunset, Signed
Located in Framingham, MA
contrasts with the cooler tones of the sky and water. Several sailboats, their sails gently filled with the
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Oil

'Boats at Dock', by C. Hjalmar Amundsen, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
from the chimney on the far building within the scene indicates cooler weather. The yellow area in the
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Midcentury Red Ice Bucket with Lucite Lid and Brass Details after Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
for a great wine bottle or liquor bottle cooler. Just add ice, a bit of water, and the wine or liquor
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Antique English Minton Flow Blue Transferware Floral Porcelain Plate, c. 1880
By Minton
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English flow blue transferware porcelain floral plate by Minton, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. Minton was a major English pottery and porcelain factory set up...
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Late 19th Century English Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Porcelain

Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This large drainer is decorated in the Flying Bird pattern. The pattern features a beautiful long-tailed bird flying over a garden and flowers in rainbow colors. It is painted in a u...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute to the factory of Hicks, Meigh and Johnson of Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, Engl...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ironstone

Unusual Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons (non Quistgaard desi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Teak

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Bucket Wine Chiller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Bucket Wine Chiller. Item features ornate twin handles, a decorated scalloped rim. circa Early to Mid-20th Century. Measurements:...
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Early 20th Century Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver

Studio Pottery Earthenware Bowl in Flow Blue and White - Signed 1972
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite earthenware ceramic bowl. This small vessel will be a great addition to a coffee table used as a vase, or a side table as a trinket dish. We also love the idea of using it a...
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1970s American Organic Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Paint

Antique French Painted and Giltwood Overdoor, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to t...
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1850s French Napoleon III Retro Water Cooler

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Matthew Boulton Boulton was not a "goldsmith" or a "silversmith" in the accept
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique English Old Sheffield plate silver on copper ice bucket or wine cooler, circa 1790 in date, and bearing the sunburst makers marks of the world renowned sil...
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1790s Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate

MCM Teak Two Handled Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM teak two handled serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 23.75"W x 13"D x 2.5"H. Gorgeous wo...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Teak

Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C Measure - 1.5"h x 5.75"diam
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19th Century Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Dansk Large Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Teak

Ridgway Pair Noma Pattern Table Plates 4317 Chinoserie Style
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items Exceptiona...
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Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Cobalt Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme. Still in love...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Platter Dish w Chinese Dragon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Large Platter Dish with Chinese Dragon. Circa 1800s. Measurements: 2" H x 20" W x 16" D..
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Early 1800s Chinese Export Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Sampson Hancock & Sons Saucer Set in Flow Blue Valencia - 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four antique English flow blue saucers or bread plates. This lovely set by Sampson Hancock & Sons will be the perfect addition to a tea set, or even beautifully displayed on...
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
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19th Century Chinese Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
H 78.5 in W 53 in D 22 in

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Aldo Tura Water Jug and Cooler
By Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, MX
Aldo Tura Water Jug and Cooler
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Retro Aldo Tura Water Jug and Cooler
Aldo Tura Water Jug and Cooler
H 11.42 in Dm 6.3 in
Antique Advertising Purock Water Cooler Dispenser & Iron Stand, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Purock water cooler offers metal dispensing unit on iron base with lower vessel and
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Metal

Vintage and Unique Gucci Wine or Water Cooler, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Gucci wine or water cooler in leather and chrome. The cooler is in vintage condition and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Chrome

Giant Champagne Cooler Stool by Think Big, 1987
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical champagne bucket/cooler by Think Big. Made in New York City, 1987. Stamped on underside
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Giant Moet and Chandon Champagne Cooler by Think Big, 1987
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cooler has plastic bucket to hold water/ice. Great conversation piece. Strong enough to sit on.
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

1960s Large Midcentury Danish Teak Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler Dansk Style
By Dansk
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish design large Teak ice bucket or wine cooler. The ice bucket is an elegant convex-shape
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Vintage Oneida LTD Fiesta Silver Plate Regency Style Water Pitcher
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oneida LTD Fiesta silver plate Regency Style Water Pitcher. Item features original stamp
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Mid-20th Century Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate

Emerald Green Ice Bucket, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique petite champagne bucket/cooler in a beautiful emerald green skai material with silver
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Synthetic

Large 1950s Pineapple Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
internal lift-out panel with draining holes for water (see detailed image).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Faux Malachite Wine Champagne Bucket Chiller, France
Located in Lambertville, NJ
gold trim detailing. Four interior panels hold water and can be frozen for chilling. Made in France.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic

Achille Castiglione ''SERVINO'' Zanotta 1987
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
filled with water that can be frozen. An ongoing series of "waiters" (the name of the first table in the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Metal

Achille Castiglione ''SERVINO'' Zanotta 1987
Achille Castiglione ''SERVINO'' Zanotta 1987
H 49.22 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Giant Champagne Cooler by Think Big, 1987
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical champagne bucket/cooler by Think Big. Made in New York City, 1987. Stamped on underside
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Giant Champagne Cooler by Think Big, 1987
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical champagne bucket/cooler by Think Big. Made in New York City, 1987. Stamped on underside
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Modernist French Wine Cooler in Silver Plate by Gelb, France
By Gelb
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish vintage modernist two-piece wine cooler dating to circa 1950. Made from silver
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist French Wine Cooler in Silver Plate by Gelb, France
Modernist French Wine Cooler in Silver Plate by Gelb, France
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H 9.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Mid-Century French Silver Plated Champagne Cooler with Matching Ice Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
. The ice bucket is further dressed with a bottom water tray. The beverage coolers are in excellent
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Cut Crystal Pitcher
Located in Montreal, QC
Cut crystal and silver plated water pitcher fitted with central ice cooler.
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1970s British Retro Water Cooler

Cut Crystal Pitcher
Cut Crystal Pitcher
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Circular Dining Table & 6 Chairs William Tillman, 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
can be removed to reveal cane seats which allow for cooler and more comfortable dining in the warmer
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1980s English Regency Revival Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Viners of Sheffield Punch Bowl Set with 12 Cups, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
embossed floral decoration and can also be used as a wine or champagne cooler. The quality and
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1950s English Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table by William Tillman and 12 Chairs, 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
gold fabric. The seat cushions can be removed to reveal cane seats which allow for cooler and more
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1980s English Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table by William Tillman & 10 Dining Chairs 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
and gold fabric and the seat cushions can be removed to reveal cane seats which allow for cooler and
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1980s English Regency Revival Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Dining Table by William Tillman, Harrods and Ten Chairs
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
can be removed if required in order to reveal the cane seats beneath which provide cooler and more
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1980s English Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Jupe Dining Table by William Tillman & 10 Chairs, 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
and gold fabric. The seat cushions can be removed to reveal cane seats which allow for cooler and more
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1980s English Regency Revival Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Mahogany

Personal Water Cooler Dispenser in Turned Wood Don Shoemaker 1970s Modern Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handcrafted modern beverage jug cooler dispenser in turned wood manner of Don Shoemaker Mexico
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Wood

Moet and Chandon Champagne Cooler by Think Big, 1993
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of cooler has plastic bucket to hold water/ice. Great conversation piece.
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1990s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Pair Vintage Italian Bottega Navarini Copper Four-Bottle Champagne Wine Coolers
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
the copper cooler is filled with ice / iced water and the top placed back where each bottle is held in
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1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Copper

Vintage Baccarat Ice Bucket and Water Pitcher
By Baccarat
Located in Hanover, MA
water pitcher. Both marked "Baccarat France". Includes ice tongs. Price
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1950s French Retro Water Cooler

Vintage Perrier-Jouet French Champagne Bucket Art Nouveau Style, 1960s, France
Located in Andernach, DE
pink floral design. A state-of-the-art bottle cooler, still with the original (German!) instructions
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Glass

Gq
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant water clear crystal ice champagne bucket in the manner of Baccarat. The flared body with
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Crystal

Gq
Gq
H 8 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Midcentury Baccarat Signed Crystal Wine Decanter, France
Located in Roma, IT
of the water glasses engraved with the initials of the American President F.D. Roosevelt, Baccarat
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Mid-20th Century Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Crystal

Giant Champagne Cooler by Think Big, 1987
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical champagne bucket/cooler by Think Big. Made in New York City, 1987. Stamped on underside
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1980s American Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Champagne Wine Cooler or Ice Bucket, Large
Located in New York, NY
A large size vintage silver-plate Champagne cooler, circa early to mid-20th century, Europe. A
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Italian Crystal Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler with Gold Design
Located in New York, NY
show in images. Piece can alternatively serve as a wine/Champagne cooler allowing some room for a water
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold

Coffee Table, 1973, Alveo, Burr Thuya Brass Willy Rizzo Bar Bohemian Vintage
By Willy Rizzo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
top has an inset brass-lined well. This may have been conceived as a bar, a wine cooler or for burning
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1970s French Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Brass

Hadley Pottery Water Cooler
Located in New York City, NY
Hadley Pottery water cooler with clipper ships front and metal spout.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Water Cooler

Hadley Pottery Water Cooler
Hadley Pottery Water Cooler
H 14 in W 13 in D 13 in
Gainey Ceramics Chalice Floor Planter, 1960s
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
company after working for Pacific Clay Products. They produced water coolers and rabbit feeders before
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Ceramic

Large Round French Galvanized Tub Planter or Fountain
Located in Woodbury, CT
place a recirculating pump inside with a flume of water and water plants to hide the pump, or it would
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Water Cooler

Materials

Steel

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Retro Water Cooler For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro water cooler for your home. Each retro water cooler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and plastic. There are many kinds of the retro water cooler you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro water cooler made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Aldo Tura, Atelier Tura and Gucci each produced at least one beautiful retro water cooler that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Water Cooler?

Prices for a retro water cooler start at $60 and top out at $12,636 with the average selling for $775.