Rare Vintage Berlucchi Champenois Freestanding Champagne Cooler -35½"

A chic freestanding Champagne cooler made for the Italian house Guido Berlucchi, probably dating from the 1970s. The cylindrical bucket combines a brushed aluminum body with polished brass bands and handles, the upper rim stamped BERLUCCHI Champenois, and is raised on a tall black-lacquered iron pedestal with a broad circular base. A removable plastic liner protects the metal interior and makes the cooler practical to use. The restrained combination of silver-toned metal, warm brass, and black gives the piece a smart, distinctly 1970s character, while its freestanding design keeps bottles conveniently beside the table without taking up dining space.

Berlucchi occupies an important place in modern Italian wine history: in 1961, Guido Berlucchi and winemaker Franco Ziliani produced the first Franciacorta made using the traditional Champagne method, helping establish the region’s reputation for sparkling wine, before stricter regional labeling laws were enacted. During this era of rapid expansion, Italian wine houses distributed these premium, branded floor buckets to high-end restaurants as functional advertisements.

With a restrained combination of silver-toned metal, warm brass, and black giving the piece a smart, distinctly 1970s character, its elegant contrast would work beautifully in a club-inspired room with deep armchairs and a drinks trolley. This piece transitions effortlessly from everyday dining room decor to a high-end entertaining centerpiece during dinner parties.