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Italian Modernist Aluminum “Mela” Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
Mid-Century Italian Modern “mela” (“apple” in English) ice bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (1953, Italy). Early, large example (there were a few different sizes made, including a much smaller apple, also available) composed of silver anodized aluminum with a rose-gold tinted interior and brass-color stem, which serves as the handle for removing the top.
Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, one impression, and spots of oxidation/discoloration to the lid, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Branded “Made in Italy.”
Smaller size available separately.
Height: 8.13″ (5.25″ without lid) x Diameter: 9.5″.
SKU: IBBA19
Italian Modernist Brass “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket
$650.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “pumpkin-form” brass ice bucket (ca. 1950s).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bucket is uninsulated but can still be used to house ice with or without the addition of a liner.
Brass has been newly polished but shows wear (patina/smudges/spot of peeling and general wear as shown). Remains an attractive, striking decorative tabletop object in good, vintage condition.
Measures: height: 9.5″ (5.13″ without lid) x diameter: 8.5″.
SKU: IBB18
Italian Modernist Brushed Aluminum “Pear” Ice Bucket
$600.00Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed aluminum ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: Height: 11.5″ (5.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7.88″
Stamped “Made in Italy.”
Excellent, vintage condition with only light scuffs, as shown.
SKU: IBBAL12
Italian Modernist Pewter “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket
$575.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “pumpkin-form” pewter ice bucket (ca. late 1950s/early 1960s, Italy).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bucket is uninsulated but can still be used to house ice with or without the addition of a liner.
Very good, vintage condition showing patina/light wear consistent with age and use. There is also a small dent present, as shown (subtle and blends well with the hammered pewter texture).
Measure: height: 6.5″ (5″ without lid) x diameter: 7″
Omega Retailer tag present from a boutique in Rome, Italy. Additionally, branded “Lavorazione A Mano (handmade) petro (pewter) 95% Made in Italy”.
SKU: IBPEW21
Italian Modernist Polished Aluminum “Pear” Ice Bucket
$500.00Mid-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 that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: Height: 11.25″ (5.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7.88″
Polished condition but light wear remains, as shown (patches of light surface scuffing). White plastic bucket looks unused and has no wear.
Seller Ref: IBA29
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated “Squash” Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
$725.00Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a squash.
This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France at the time.
Though shallow, this piece can additionally hold ice to stylishly refresh a drink or enhance any tabletop decor.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural stem that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Newly polished; only light wear remains (light wear to the exterior/spots of tarnish to the interior).
Measures: height: 7″ (2″ without lid) x diameter: 8″
Stamped ‘silver plated.’
SKU: IBSP22
Italian Modernist Stainless Steel “Pear” Ice Bucket
$550.00Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed stainless steel ‘pear-form’ ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: height: 11″ (5.75″ without lid) x diameter: 7.88″
Polished condition but wear remains, as shown (scuffs/spots).
SKU: IBSS26
Mauro Manetti Italian Silver-Plated “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket
$1,400.00Vintage “pumpkin” ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti (ca. 1970, Italy).
Crafted from silver-plated cast aluminum with an aluminum interior bucket.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural petiole and leaf decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Good, vintage condition with one peeling spot, which can be positioned in the back, and light spotting to the interior bucket.
Measures: height: 7.88″ (4.5″ without lid) x diameter: 7″.
SKU: IBPOT27
Mid-Century Italian Aluminum “Mela” Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
$750.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “mela” (“apple” in English) ice bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (1953, Italy).
Composed of silver anodized aluminum with a rose-gold tinted interior and brass-color stem, which serves as the handle for removing the top.
Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, and some patches of oxidation/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Early “Rinnovel” brand present (this is not a later edition).
Measures: height: 6.5″ (4″ without lid) x diameter: 5.63″
This is the smaller version made – we have the larger example listed separately.
SKU: IBA14
Mid-Century Italian Modern Aluminum “Apple” Ice Bucket
$525.00Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum ‘apple-form’ ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: Height: 9″ (5.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7.88″
Polished condition but wear remains, as shown (scuffs/light oxidation/patina).
SKU: IBA24
Mid-Century Italian Modern Aluminum “Pear” Ice Bucket
$475.00Mid-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 that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: height: 11″ (5.25″ without lid) x diameter: 7.75″
Polished condition but wear remains, as shown (scuffs/light oxidation/spots).
SKU: IBA23
Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket
$650.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “pumpkin-form” brass ice bucket (ca. 1950s).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bucket is uninsulated but can still be used to house ice with or without the addition of a liner.
Brass has been newly polished but shows wear (tarnish spotting to interior and exterior, spots of peeling and scuffs as shown). Remains an attractive, striking decorative tabletop object.
Measures: Height: 8.75″ (5″ without lid) x Diameter: 8.5″.
Ref: IBB13