Find many varieties of an authentic wine cooler lion available at 1stDibs. A wine cooler lion — often made from
metal,
wood and
brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wine cooler lion — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wine cooler lion made by
Baroque designers — as well as those associated with
Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wine cooler lion over the years, but those crafted by
Arthur Court,
James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler and
Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Antique and vintage wine coolers can be integral to keeping your drinks refreshing. They’re also a fun finishing touch for any cocktail party. Alongside your luxury barware, crystal tumblers and eye-catching decanters, don’t you want to show off an Art Deco wine cooler at your holiday get-together?
The desire to chill wine and other alcoholic beverages dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. With no refrigeration, these civilizations relied on snow and ice to keep their drinks cold. The original wine cooler was the psykter, a mushroom-shaped Greek vase that could sit in a krater of ice water or snow. The popularity of cold drinks has persisted across centuries to the medieval era and the present day. The wine cooler has evolved through time to meet these tastes.
Vintage wine coolers come in a range of forms and materials. These wine coolers echo the aesthetics of their eras beautifully, whether they’re fashioned from silver, glass, crystal or ceramic.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of wine coolers to browse, with hundreds of vintage and antique designs in a range of styles that includes Art Deco, Regency, mid-century modern and more.