Find many varieties of an authentic owl ice bucket available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
aluminum and
plastic, every owl ice bucket was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer owl ice bucket, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An owl ice bucket, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made owl ice bucket has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Freddo Therm,
Franco Lapini and
Fontana Arte are consistently popular.
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.