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Baccarat Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s
Baccarat Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s

Baccarat Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Roma, IT

Baccarat ice bucket is an original decorative object realized by Baccarat manufacture in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Crystal

A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Pumpkin Italian Ice Bucket
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Pumpkin Italian Ice Bucket

A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Pumpkin Italian Ice Bucket

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Ice Bucket is a unique and stylish piece of functional decor that perfectly encapsulates

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1970s Swedish Iittala "Seita" Series Frosted Ice Bucket by Tapio Wirkkala
1970s Swedish Iittala "Seita" Series Frosted Ice Bucket by Tapio Wirkkala

1970s Swedish Iittala "Seita" Series Frosted Ice Bucket by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, England

1970s ice bucket designed by Tapio Wirkkala, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970’s Saks Fifth Avenue Ice Bucket
1970’s Saks Fifth Avenue Ice Bucket

1970’s Saks Fifth Avenue Ice Bucket

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Charleston, SC

A wonderful and absolutely classic leather and canvas ice bucket from Saks Fifth Avenue C. 1970’s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Plastic

French 1970’s sphere shaped ice bucket
French 1970’s sphere shaped ice bucket

French 1970’s sphere shaped ice bucket

Located in London, GB

A fabulous sphere shaped ice bucket in the shape of a bowling ball. One small dent to the lid and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Steel, Nickel

1970’s American Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket
1970’s American Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket

1970’s American Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket

Located in Toronto, ON

This is a beautiful clean sculpted ice bucket that looks great anywhere you place it. Constructed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Barware

Materials

Acrylic

Rare 1970's Italian Ice Bucket by Tommaso Barbi
Rare 1970's Italian Ice Bucket by Tommaso Barbi

Rare 1970's Italian Ice Bucket by Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 1970's Italian ice bucket by Tommaso Barbi composed of a white braided textured ceramic shell

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1970's Italian Barware Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite
1970's Italian Barware Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite

1970's Italian Barware Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Ice cube bucket in thick lucite with handles. Beautiful and functional ice bucketI which

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

French 1970's Aluminum Ice Bucket with Walnut Handles
French 1970's Aluminum Ice Bucket with Walnut Handles

French 1970's Aluminum Ice Bucket with Walnut Handles

Located in New York, NY

French 1970's circular aluminum ice bucket with covered top, adorned with walnut sphere and two

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket attb to Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy 1970's
Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket attb to Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy 1970's

Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket attb to Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy 1970's

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy 1970's. Crafted from high-quality Lucite, this ice bucket features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Lucite

Vintage 1970's Lucite Ice Bucket with Tongs and Hinged Lid
Vintage 1970's Lucite Ice Bucket with Tongs and Hinged Lid

Vintage 1970's Lucite Ice Bucket with Tongs and Hinged Lid

Located in Doylestown, PA

1970's vintage chunky lucite ice bucket with solid cylinder handles, tongs and hinged lid. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Glass Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Glass Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Glass Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Glass ice bucket is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage apple ice bucket, 1970s
Vintage apple ice bucket, 1970s

Vintage apple ice bucket, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage apple shaped ice bucket in the manner of Mauro Manetti. Both quality and eye for detail

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

set of 4 Italian apple/pear ice buckets 1970's Sottsass inspired
set of 4 Italian apple/pear ice buckets 1970's Sottsass inspired

set of 4 Italian apple/pear ice buckets 1970's Sottsass inspired

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A collection of 4 different sized aluminum ice buckets Marked with impressed stamp Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Barware

Materials

Aluminum

David Lange Plexiglas Ice Bucket 1970s
David Lange Plexiglas Ice Bucket 1970s

David Lange Plexiglas Ice Bucket 1970s

By David Lange

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The David Lange factory has existed since 1969. Located in the heart of France, the factory today offers furniture with a refined and contemporary design. All collections have been d...

Category

20th Century European Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Metal

1970's Italian Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite With Sliding Lid
1970's Italian Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite With Sliding Lid

1970's Italian Cube Ice Bucket in Thick Lucite With Sliding Lid

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Ice cube bucket in thick lucite. Beautiful and functional ice bucket with sliding top is an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Glass Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s
Glass Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s

Glass Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Glass ice bucket is a vintage decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original Art blue glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Glass

1970s Italian Oval Plexiglass Ice Bucket
1970s Italian Oval Plexiglass Ice Bucket

1970s Italian Oval Plexiglass Ice Bucket

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A superb 1970s Oval ice bucket made in thick plexiglass with a satisfyingly heavy weight to it. In

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Barware

Materials

Plexiglass

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Alessandro Albrizzi Acrylic Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Alessandro Albrizzi Acrylic Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

Alessandro Albrizzi Acrylic Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant acrylic ice bucket or box designed by Alessandro Albrizzi for Bella Modern, Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Modernist cube plexy fumè Cini & Nils Ice Bucket Italian 1970's home accessory
Modernist cube plexy fumè Cini & Nils Ice Bucket Italian 1970's home accessory

Modernist cube plexy fumè Cini & Nils Ice Bucket Italian 1970's home accessory

By Cini & Nils, OPI Milano

Located in Milano, IT

& Nils, this vintage Ice Bucket is what you could find in the most elegant homes of 1970s Milano. But it

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Modern Ice Bucket, Italy, circa 1970s
Modern Ice Bucket, Italy, circa 1970s

Modern Ice Bucket, Italy, circa 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Modern blue plexiglass and brass ice bucket. Italy, 1970s Measures: H 23 x 19 x 19 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lucite Squared Ice Effect Ice Bucket, Made in Italy, 1970s
Vintage Lucite Squared Ice Effect Ice Bucket, Made in Italy, 1970s

Vintage Lucite Squared Ice Effect Ice Bucket, Made in Italy, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing plexiglass square ice bucket, frozen effect, made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Art Deco Revival Geometric Lucite Ice Bucket
1970s Art Deco Revival Geometric Lucite Ice Bucket

1970s Art Deco Revival Geometric Lucite Ice Bucket

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in New York, NY

1970s Art Deco geometric Lucite ice bucket has inner Lucite liner for ice and Lucite top. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Georges Briard 1970s Silver Monochrome Ice Bucket
Vintage Georges Briard 1970s Silver Monochrome Ice Bucket

Vintage Georges Briard 1970s Silver Monochrome Ice Bucket

By Georges Briard

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage ice bucket by Georges Briard. This piece is finished in a monochrome silver tone

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

By Mauro Manetti

Located in London, GB

1960s 'silvered' ice bucket, finely-detailed in the form of a duck by Mauro Manetti, stamped 'M/M

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Barware

Materials

Metal

1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket
1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket

1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

This distinctive 1970s French silver-plated apple ice bucket is a sculptural and playful example of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage hollywood regency pineapple ice bucket from the 1970s.
Vintage hollywood regency pineapple ice bucket from the 1970s.

Vintage hollywood regency pineapple ice bucket from the 1970s.

Located in Linkebeek, BE

container. The iconic vintage brass pineapple, Hollywood Regency style.Originally used as ice buckets in the

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kalmar Danish Modern Style Teak Ice Bucket 1970s (Signed)
Kalmar Danish Modern Style Teak Ice Bucket 1970s (Signed)

Kalmar Danish Modern Style Teak Ice Bucket 1970s (Signed)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One gorgeous Kalmar Designs Danish Modern style teak wood ice bucket. With a concentric circle

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

1970s Italian Ice Bucket Wine and Glass
1970s Italian Ice Bucket Wine and Glass

1970s Italian Ice Bucket Wine and Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Italian ice bucket where you can insert bottle plus 8 small glasses.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket
Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket

Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket

By Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare solid teak ice bucket with plastic insert circa 1970s great condition and design.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.
Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.

Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ice bucket with tweezers “Eva”, a line of plastic household utensils designed by Jorge Zalszupin

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Italian Sheffield Silverplate Ice Bucket  in Acorn Shape, 1970s
Italian Sheffield Silverplate Ice Bucket  in Acorn Shape, 1970s

Italian Sheffield Silverplate Ice Bucket in Acorn Shape, 1970s

By Sheffield

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful silver plated metal ice bucket from Valsodo, Italy, and Sheffield silver plated. The ice

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Revival Barware

Materials

Metal, Sheffield Plate

Vintage Ice Bucket on Pedestal with Lid, 1970s
Vintage Ice Bucket on Pedestal with Lid, 1970s

Vintage Ice Bucket on Pedestal with Lid, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distinctive Italian ice bucket from the 1970s, elevated on a polished brass pedestal base. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Plastic

Hollywood regency golden Ice Bucket, Italy, ca. 1970s
Hollywood regency golden Ice Bucket, Italy, ca. 1970s

Hollywood regency golden Ice Bucket, Italy, ca. 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency Golden Ice Bucket Italy, 1970s H 23 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm Conditions: excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Metal

Ice Bucket in Lucite Ice effect and Steel Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Ice Bucket in Lucite Ice effect and Steel Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

Ice Bucket in Lucite Ice effect and Steel Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite ice effect and steel in the style of the Italian designer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tommaso Barbi Burl Wood Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Tommaso Barbi Burl Wood Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

Tommaso Barbi Burl Wood Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and rare ice bucket by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s, featuring a sculptural cubic form

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Willy Rizzo Purple Frosted Lucite Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s
Willy Rizzo Purple Frosted Lucite Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s

Willy Rizzo Purple Frosted Lucite Large Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous large ice-bucket made in a combination of ice-effect purple lucite and clear lucite. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s
Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s

Aldo Tura Italian Round Ice Bucket in Chrome, Italy 1970s

By Aldo Tura, Macabo

Located in Roma, IT

Macabo in Italy in the 1970s. In amazing condition. This stylish round ice bucket has a beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Ice Bucket Raffia and Golden Metal, France 1970s
Ice Bucket Raffia and Golden Metal, France 1970s

Ice Bucket Raffia and Golden Metal, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Champagne and Ice Bucket from the 1970s. Made with braided raffia and gold metal. The inside is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold

Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s
Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s

Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, circa 1970s A standout and uncommon

Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland
1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland

1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

matching 'Seita' ice bucket The perfect gift set for your husband or to impress your friends Free

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s

Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Squared ice bucket in tortoiseshell-effect Lucite with transparent cover made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Space age green Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s
Space age green Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s

Space age green Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age green plastic Ice Bucket Guzzini Italy, 1970s Manufacture's logo H 20 × 20 cm diam

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Barware

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Faux Briar Plastic Italian Ice Bucket with Top, 1970s
Midcentury Faux Briar Plastic Italian Ice Bucket with Top, 1970s

Midcentury Faux Briar Plastic Italian Ice Bucket with Top, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury plastic Italian ice bucket with faux briar effect. This fantastic item was

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Vintage Danish Champagne Ice Bucket in Copper and Brass, 1970s
Vintage Danish Champagne Ice Bucket in Copper and Brass, 1970s

Vintage Danish Champagne Ice Bucket in Copper and Brass, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large champagne ice bucket fashioned out of copper and brass. The interior is plated with white

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Copper

1970s Green Marble Ice Bucket by Georges Briard, Modernist Design
1970s Green Marble Ice Bucket by Georges Briard, Modernist Design

1970s Green Marble Ice Bucket by Georges Briard, Modernist Design

By Gucci, Hermès

Located in Round Top, TX

Unique 1970s Green Marble Modernist ice bucket with lid. Sculptural and made of richly speckled

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Marble

Charming big ice bucket, knight with visor, wine cooler, 1970s, Italy
Charming big ice bucket, knight with visor, wine cooler, 1970s, Italy

Charming big ice bucket, knight with visor, wine cooler, 1970s, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Charming big ice bucket, in the form of a knight with a visor, as a wine cooler, made in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Ice Bucket with Three-Compartment Insert, 1970s
Vintage Italian Ice Bucket with Three-Compartment Insert, 1970s

Vintage Italian Ice Bucket with Three-Compartment Insert, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Italian ice bucket from the 1970s, crafted in chrome / silver polished with interior and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Signed Calegaro Ice Bucket in Hammered Silverplate, Italy 1970s
Signed Calegaro Ice Bucket in Hammered Silverplate, Italy 1970s

Signed Calegaro Ice Bucket in Hammered Silverplate, Italy 1970s

By Calegaro

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Mid-Century ice bucket in hammered silverplate. This incredibly stylish piece was hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian ice bucket crafted from gilded metal. The bucket

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Space age red Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s
Space age red Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s

Space age red Ice Bucket, Guzzini Italy, ca. 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age red plastic Ice Bucket Guzzini Italy, 1970s Manufacture's logo H 18.5 × 17.5 cm diam

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Barware

Materials

Plastic

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1970s Ice Buckets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1970s ice buckets available for sale. The range of distinct 1970s ice buckets — often made from metal, plastic and lucite — can elevate any home. 1970s ice buckets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1970s ice buckets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1970s ice buckets are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessandro Albrizzi, Freddo Therm and Gucci produced popular 1970s ice buckets that are worth a look.

How Much are 1970s Ice Buckets?

Prices for 1970s ice buckets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s ice buckets begin at $60 and can go as high as $12,084, while the average can fetch as much as $850.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1970s Ice Buckets
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ice bucket comes in a variety of styles and is a matter of preference. Features to consider while evaluating an ice bucket are durability, quality, materials used, and rust- and corrosion-resistance. Ice buckets are commonly made of materials such as silver, acrylic, wood, glass, steel, and stainless steel. Shop a range of antique and modern ice buckets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ice buckets are used for holding ice cubes or cold water. They can also be filled with ice to keep wine and other drinks chilled. Shop a variety of vintage and antique ice buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.