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French Silver-Plate Champagne Bucket, 1970s

$1,100.00

A French silver-plate champagne bucket from the 1970s.

The structure is composed of a central flared vessel suspended within a circular frame, elevated by four slender supports that give the piece balance. Along the rim, curved extensions punctuated with polished sphere details were designed to cradle champagne flutes—transforming the object from a simple ice bucket into a complete centerpiece for gathering.

The silver-plate surface has softened over time, developing a warm patina that catches light unevenly across its curves and edges. Reflections move across the metal in a way that emphasizes both the geometry of the frame and the fluidity of the vessel within it.

Made for entertaining, the piece carries the atmosphere of mid-century French interiors—cocktail hours, mirrored bar carts, candlelight reflected in silver. Filled with ice and champagne, it becomes functional theatre; displayed on its own, it reads more like an object of decorative design.

DIMENSIONS: 9"W x 9"D x 8.75"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1970s

MATERIALS: Silver

CONDITION: In good vintage condition with minor surface wear, and a soft, natural patina to the silver, consistent with age and use.

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French Silver-Plate Champagne Bucket, 1970s

A French silver-plate champagne bucket from the 1970s.

The structure is composed of a central flared vessel suspended within a circular frame, elevated by four slender supports that give the piece balance. Along the rim, curved extensions punctuated with polished sphere details were designed to cradle champagne flutes—transforming the object from a simple ice bucket into a complete centerpiece for gathering.

The silver-plate surface has softened over time, developing a warm patina that catches light unevenly across its curves and edges. Reflections move across the metal in a way that emphasizes both the geometry of the frame and the fluidity of the vessel within it.

Made for entertaining, the piece carries the atmosphere of mid-century French interiors—cocktail hours, mirrored bar carts, candlelight reflected in silver. Filled with ice and champagne, it becomes functional theatre; displayed on its own, it reads more like an object of decorative design.

Dimensions
Width: 9"
Depth: 9"
Height: 8.75"
Origin: France
Period: 1970s
Materials: Silver
Condition
In good vintage condition with minor surface wear, and a soft, natural patina to the silver, consistent with age and use.

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