Artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vintage glassware, serveware and other household objects — was born Jascha Brojdo in Russian Ukraine.
Brojdo grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in the 1930s, studying art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he began hand-painting metal serving trays while working for Max Wille of M. Wille Company, where Wille suggested changing his name to distinguish his commercial work from his fine art.
As Georges Briard, Brojdo created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal and wood; he even created gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Mdina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His designs have a signature opulence, evoking the mid-century modern aesthetic of his time as well as borrowing elements from Art Nouveau and Venetian styles, while the quirky, playful barware pieces he produced featured peacock feathers, skulls and tennis balls.
With colorful, intricate patterns and motifs such as butterflies, Christmas trees and Piet Mondrian-esque geometric abstractions, Georges Briard glasses and dishes were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
Find a collection of Georges Briard vintage bar glasses, serving trays and other goods on 1stDibs.
Gold Disco Era Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, circa 1970s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A chic 1970s modern clear acrylic and gold disco era ice bucket by designer Georges Briard, Postmodern design period, circa 1970s, USA. Piece appears to hav...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Green Bamboo Look Ice Bucket with Lid by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your entertaining with this tall green and black ice bucket by Georges Briard. This piece is shaped like a sprig of bamboo and is covered in m...
Metal
Georges Briard Vintage Ice Bucket
By Georges Briard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unique faux leather ice bucket by Georges Briard. Very good original condition and ready for use.
Faux Leather
Vintage Italian Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy). Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration ...
Aluminum
Christofle, Paris, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Folio
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris. The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today. Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...
Silver Plate
Spanish Ball Footed Ice Bucket Champagne / Wine Cooler
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Midcentury Ball Shaped Ice Bucket with Bronce Details. This sexy stainless steel and brass wine chiller features a ball standing on ba...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,450
H 25.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Newly Professionally Polished Hollywood Regency Wine Champagne Bucket on Stand
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The cherry on the sundae in any upscale living or dining room is an eye-catching champagne or wine bucket, ready to refresh your glass with perfectly chilled wine, champagne or bever...
Brass
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.08 in Dm 10.04 in
Christofle Art Deco / Modern Design Champagne, Wine Cooler, France, 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christofle Art Deco design champagne, wine cooler, France, 1980s. Very chic! We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995. If you have ...
Metal
Arthur Court Sea Lion Cooler - Vintage Aluminum Ice Bucket, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sea lion cooler that opens at the head & tail to hold two bottles.
Aluminum
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 incredibly charming and unique piece is attributed to Willy Rizzo and was produced ...
Acrylic, Lucite
$250 / set
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hoya Glacier Ice Bucket With Textured Ice Glass, Japan, Circa 1960s. Produced in the 1960s by the Japanese brand, Hoya, the vintage Mid-Century Modern Japanese ice bucket...
Art Glass
Glass Ice Bucket with Silver Stripe and Bamboo Handle in Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sophisticated and elegant glass ice bucket with a silver stripe and bamboo handle. A compliment to many bar settings. The style is very indicative of Ralph Lauren and a lovely piece.
Silver Plate
Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Teak
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 outstanding addition to any bar. The lucite is in very good condition and will kee...
Lucite
Green Malachite Style Ice Bucket by Georges Briard, ca. 1970s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A chic green Malachite style and gold-tone ice bucket or wine/Champagne cooler by designer Georges Briard, circa 1970s. Measurements: 13" H to top of handle 9.5" H to top of cover...
Metal