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Ten of the best ice buckets to beat the heatwave
As temperatures soar, we’ve compiled an edit of the most stylish coolers for the table or bar
It is the season when dining al fresco becomes the default, so invest in an ice bucket to keep drinks cool without constant trips back inside to the freezer. These designs are as decorative as they are practical, with some even doubling as bottle-coolers. Nobody wants a lukewarm-spritz summer...
Lidded ice bucket, Feldspar
Handmade using locally sourced fine bone china in Devon, this ice bucket will add sophistication to any gathering. It features a statement looped handle, which comes in four bright colours. £270, feldspar.studio
‘Travertine’ ice bucket, Cox & Cox
Big enough to chill drinks or store ice, this resin vessel is for those who prefer a neutral, organic material scheme. Plus, its sandy hue will get you in a holiday mood. £95, coxandcox.co.uk
‘Cammei’ ice bucket, Fornasetti
Piero Fornasetti wished to honour classicism when he created the ‘Cammei’ design that appears across this ice bucket in the late 1950s. The motif can be seen on several of Fornasetti’s products, making it a signature brand identifier. £1,490, fornasetti.com
‘Como’ ice bucket, Jonathan Adler
This boldly monochrome ice bucket has a glamorous, nostalgic quality to it – we can imagine it sitting on drinks trolleys from bygone days. It is sure to elevate any outdoor table setting, heatwave or not. £250, uk.jonathanadler.com
‘Cyndi’ champagne bucket, Jordan Fleming
Australian designer Jordan Fleming’s ‘Cyndi’ looks as though it is wearing giant gold earrings. The hoops are, in fact, handles, which can be rotated to hold the vessel like a bucket. £780, jordanfleming.com.au
‘Prism’ ice bucket in ‘Bordeaux’, L’Objet
Part of L’Objet’s wider ‘Prism’ family of glassware, this ice bucket is hand-cut in Turkey. Its delicate lines playfully reflect light, casting interesting shadows across your dining table. £250 with tongs, uk.l-objet.com
‘Pear’ ice bucket, MG & Co
Quite the statement piece (it comes in at an impressive 26.5 cm), the ‘Pear’ ice bucket is for those who like to host the most. There’s also a matching apple-shaped bowl with a detachable lid that can be used to store aperitivo. £165, mgco.com
‘Lydford’ wine bucket, Neptune
Sculpted from stainless steel, the ‘Lydford’ comes in this medium size as well as a larger one for when you are planning a bigger gathering. £129, neptune.com
‘Inox’ ice bucket, Stefano Robiglio
Though this ‘Inox’ ice bucket is crafted from metal, it looks as though it could crumple at any moment thanks to an expertly folded crease that runs across its middle. Approx £405, stefanorobiglio.it
‘Wiggle’ ice bucket in ‘Mimosa’ by Peter Mikic for The Lacquer Company
For an instant hit of sunshine, the ‘Wiggle’ ice bucket in ‘Mimosa’ is your answer. Its undulating form, which gave the ice bucket its name, is inspired by a mid-century rippled lamp that designer Peter Mikic sourced. £495, thelacquercompany.co.uk
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