Artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vintage glassware, serveware and other household objects — was born Jascha Brojdo in Russian Ukraine.
Brojdo grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in the 1930s, studying art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he began hand-painting metal serving trays while working for Max Wille of M. Wille Company, where Wille suggested changing his name to distinguish his commercial work from his fine art.
As Georges Briard, Brojdo created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal and wood; he even created gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Mdina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His designs have a signature opulence, evoking the mid-century modern aesthetic of his time as well as borrowing elements from Art Nouveau and Venetian styles, while the quirky, playful barware pieces he produced featured peacock feathers, skulls and tennis balls.
With colorful, intricate patterns and motifs such as butterflies, Christmas trees and Piet Mondrian-esque geometric abstractions, Georges Briard glasses and dishes were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
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1950s Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass & Glass Jar / Ice Bucket
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in St. Louis, MO
An elegant Mid-Century Modern lidded jar and ice bucket designed by legendary German-American designer Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, circa 1950s. Crafted with a substantia...
Brass
MCM Vintage Chrome & Brass Campaign Chest, Tuck Trunk Bar Ice Bucket, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon 1970s vintage Ice Bucket for the bar, fabricated in the style of a campaign chest, tuck trunk in chrome with brass handles , Excelsior USA buckles, with removable plastic li...
Brass, Chrome
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Ice Bucket with Vintage Bird Claw Tongs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional mid-century barware offering, featuring an iconic staved teak ice bucket designed by master Danish designer Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, paired with a classic...
Chrome
1950s Carl Auböck Stamped Austrian Leather & Brass Loop Handle Wastepaper Basket
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional, rare, and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern wastepaper basket, designed by the master of Austrian "tactile modernism," Carl Auböck II (1900–1957), and hand-crafted at the prestigious Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, circa 1950s. Officially designated as Model No. 4202 in the archival Auböck workshop records, this exquisite piece features a beautifully tapered cylindrical form—measuring 7.88 inches in diameter at the top and elegantly narrowing to 5.88 inches at the bottom—meticulously hand-wrapped in a rare white/cream-toned thick double-cowhide leather. The basket features structural vertical seams bound by contrasting, robust black hand-stitching that beautifully frames the piece. Serving as the design's signature focal point is a heavy, organically sculpted teardrop-shaped cast brass/bronze loop handle mounted to the front via a leather loop sleeve. The interior reveals a rich, warm natural cognac leather lining. Distinguishing itself entirely from common modern replicas and unauthorized reproductions, this rare vintage original features the definitive workshop hallmarks. Besides the proper dimensions, the bronze handle is crisply hand-stamped "Auböck" alongside the official "Made in Austria" origin mark, providing ironclad provenance for the serious collector. A quintessential example of the Bauhaus and Wiener Werkstätte traditions that defined the Auböck workshop, this functional objet d'art showcases an incredible, authentic original patina. Offered in very good vintage condition with age-appropriate light wear and minor scuffing to the white leather exterior, this investment-grade desk accessory is a magnificent addition for discerning collectors of fine mid-century Austrian design. Carl Aubock leather bin, Werkstatte Carl Aubock basket, Austrian mid century desk accessory, Vienna modern brass handle, Bauhaus waste basket leather, Illums Bolighus Aubock, Tactile modernism object, Luxury leather paper bin, 1950s Vienna office decor, Rare white leather basket.
Bronze
Rare Jens H. Quistgaard Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket Dansk Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket designed by the Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark in the 1960's. From his 'Rare Woods’ Limited Edition collection. Scandinavi...
Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket
By Morgan & Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Morgan & Company complete bar set , which includes 8 high-ball glasses in emerald green & 22k gold geometric pattern of vertical lines, matching tray...
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Wicker Wrapped Ice Bucket by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century wicker wrapped ice bucket with handle by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.5" D x 15" H (with handle up). The bu...
Plastic, Wicker
Saks Fifth Avenue Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket, Leather & Canvas
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderful and absolutely classic leather and canvas ice bucket from Saks Fifth Avenue C. 1970’s.
Leather, Canvas, Plastic
Midcentury Faux Briar Plastic Italian Ice Bucket with Top, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plastic Italian ice bucket with faux briar effect. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This wine cooler is ...
Chrome, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Every good party needs cold ice and this is just the bucket to keep it that way! This beauty fits in with any decor. Mid Century sleek. Perfect for your next soiree or party of one! ...
Metal
Vintage Georges Briard 1970s Silver Monochrome Ice Bucket
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage ice bucket by Georges Briard. This piece is finished in a monochrome silver tone with a chrome covered handle that adds a current and distinct look. The ice bucke...
Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Atomic Ice Bucket by Kromex
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage midcentury kromex ice bucket. This stylish ice bucket features wood veneer wrapping with plastic trim and chrome lid and base with 2 wooden handles. Entertain guests while ke...
Plastic
