Pineapple-shaped ice bucket; Italy or France, 1970s.

Pineapple-shaped ice bucket; Italy or France, 1970s.
Metal.
It is in very good overall condition. There is a small dent on the base, which does not affect its use or appearance. Slight wear consistent with its age and use.
Measurements: 22 x 13 cm.
Having become one of the most recognizable icons of 1970s decorative design, this elegant pineapple-shaped ice bucket epitomizes the era’s taste for functional objects conceived as true sculptural pieces. Its distinctive design reflects the boom in luxury barware, when accessories for serving drinks took center stage in sophisticated interiors inspired by international glamour. During the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with the resurgence of late mid-century design and the Hollywood Regency style, the pineapple enjoyed renewed popularity as an ornamental element, appearing in lamps, centerpieces, ice buckets, and objects associated with the cocktail ritual.
Crafted from embossed metal, the piece faithfully reproduces the fruit’s scaly texture through meticulous relief work that creates an attractive play of light and reflections on its surface. The lid, crowned by a stylized wreath of metal leaves, blends naturally into the whole, reinforcing the naturalistic illusion without sacrificing a distinctly modern aesthetic.