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Antique Wood Cooler

19th Century Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler
19th Century Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler

19th Century Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Regency wine cooler. Beautiful carved mahogany with a lead liner.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Champagne Cooler with Brass Fittings, 19th Century
Champagne Cooler with Brass Fittings, 19th Century

Champagne Cooler with Brass Fittings, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Champagne cooler with brass gallery rail and wooden case with fluted pilasters and round profiled base. The cylindrical insert is in polished brass.

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19th Century Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

An 18th Century George III Brass Bound Wine Cooler
An 18th Century George III Brass Bound Wine Cooler

An 18th Century George III Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1780 A late eighteenth century George III period circular mahogany wine cooler, bound with three brass straps with ring handles to the sides, with brass liner to the ...

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1780s English George III Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Period Cellarette / Wine Cooler by Gillows
Antique Georgian Period Cellarette / Wine Cooler by Gillows

Antique Georgian Period Cellarette / Wine Cooler by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A wonderful original antique Georgian period cellarette / wine cooler by Gillows. this was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810. It is of superb quality and is a lovely s...

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1790s British George III Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler
18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler

18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler

Located in North Miami, FL

18th century (George I) English mahogany oval open wine cooler with original brass bound decoration and original brass carrying handles resting on its original square legs stand with...

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18th Century English George I Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

English Wine Cellarette or Wine Cooler of Mahogany in the Regency Style
English Wine Cellarette or Wine Cooler of Mahogany in the Regency Style

English Wine Cellarette or Wine Cooler of Mahogany in the Regency Style

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English wine cooler (also known as a cellarette) for wine and spirits, crafted in a traditional sarcophagus form. in the Regency style - featuring a shaped, rectangular open t...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

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Metal, Zinc

English Mahogany Wine Cooler / Wine Bucket, Early 19th Century, With Brass Liner
English Mahogany Wine Cooler / Wine Bucket, Early 19th Century, With Brass Liner

English Mahogany Wine Cooler / Wine Bucket, Early 19th Century, With Brass Liner

Located in Bilzen, BE

"English Mahogany Wine Cooler / Wine Bucket, Early 19th Century, With Brass Liner " Early 19th Century English Mahogany Wine Cooler / Cellarette with Brass Liner and Drawer A fine a...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Antique circa 1800 Dutch Inlaid Wine Cooler Bucket Claw & Ball Feet
Exquisite Antique circa 1800 Dutch Inlaid Wine Cooler Bucket Claw & Ball Feet

Exquisite Antique circa 1800 Dutch Inlaid Wine Cooler Bucket Claw & Ball Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1800 Dutch inlaid wine cooler with original brass bucket and single drawer A rare, collectable and good looking antique whi...

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Early 1800s Danish Georgian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

19th Century George III Style Mahogany and Brass Wine Cooler Cellarette on Stand
19th Century George III Style Mahogany and Brass Wine Cooler Cellarette on Stand

19th Century George III Style Mahogany and Brass Wine Cooler Cellarette on Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century George III Style Mahogany and Brass Wine Cooler Cellarette on Stand. Item features a brass bound mahogany tub with solid brass lion form handles, removable metal basin i...

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Late 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Wood Campaign Cellarette / Wine Storage Box
English Mahogany Wood Campaign Cellarette / Wine Storage Box

English Mahogany Wood Campaign Cellarette / Wine Storage Box

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English mahogany wood Victorian style footed campaign cellarette / storage boxes. Impressive proportion and of a quality finish and appearance, displays a desirable aged patina and i...

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1830s English Victorian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800
Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Swedish Folk Art water and wine container, early 19th century. This antique collectible is made in birch and birch bark and it has most certainly functioned as a mini travellin...

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Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Pine

Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak
Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak

Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large English cellaret or wine cooler compendium of patinated oak from the mid-19th century, featuring a classical sarcophagus with a hinged lid and a fitted interior with roo...

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare ca. 1920 British Silver Plated Axe-Form Corkscrew Bottle Opener
Rare ca. 1920 British Silver Plated Axe-Form Corkscrew Bottle Opener

Rare ca. 1920 British Silver Plated Axe-Form Corkscrew Bottle Opener

Located in Nottingham, GB

rare and highly unusual early 20th-century British novelty bar tool, dating to approximately 1920, cleverly designed in the form of a miniature ceremonial axe or hatchet. The piece ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette
Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette

Located in Cheshire, GB

This impressive early 19th-century mahogany cellarette is crafted in the refined sarcophagus form associated with the late Georgian and Regency periods. Fashioned from richly figured...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century '1840s' English Mahogany Convex Eagle Mirror
Pair of 19th Century '1840s' English Mahogany Convex Eagle Mirror

Pair of 19th Century '1840s' English Mahogany Convex Eagle Mirror

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of 19th century (1840s) English mahogany convex mirrors with carved eagle surmounts above concave frames with mounted turned balls and carved half sunburst below.  

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Antique Painted Wine Cooler, Wood & Metal
19th Century English Antique Painted Wine Cooler, Wood & Metal

19th Century English Antique Painted Wine Cooler, Wood & Metal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century English painted box on original four casters. This box was used as a wine cooler.

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19th Century English Other Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...

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1840s English Gothic Revival Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI style wine cooler "Maillefert"
Louis XVI style wine cooler "Maillefert"

Louis XVI style wine cooler "Maillefert"

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XVI style wine cooler in cherry wood and veined grey marble opening to one drawer.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Marble

Rare English 19th Century Regency Cellarette Wine Cooler
Rare English 19th Century Regency Cellarette Wine Cooler

Rare English 19th Century Regency Cellarette Wine Cooler

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredible large English Regency antique cellarette wine cooler in a blonde light color wood, beautifully grained, having carved paw feet and original lead liner.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century French Provincial Rafraichissoir Wine Cooler
18th/19th Century French Provincial Rafraichissoir Wine Cooler

18th/19th Century French Provincial Rafraichissoir Wine Cooler

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique country French rafraichissoir table (wine cooler) desserte server with beautifully aged patina.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Mahogany Water / Beverage Cooler with Enameled Cast Iron Liner
Victorian Mahogany Water / Beverage Cooler with Enameled Cast Iron Liner

Victorian Mahogany Water / Beverage Cooler with Enameled Cast Iron Liner

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An English mahogany water / beverage cooler of cylindrical form with vertical beaded panels rising from a stepped ring foot to a stepped ring collar topped with a ring turned conical...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm von Eiff Glass Punch Bowl/ Wine Cooler on Silver Wooden Mount Art Deco
Wilhelm von Eiff Glass Punch Bowl/ Wine Cooler on Silver Wooden Mount Art Deco

Wilhelm von Eiff Glass Punch Bowl/ Wine Cooler on Silver Wooden Mount Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

Wilhelm von Eiff deep glass punch bowl with frosted bands over carved horizontal grooves, with a domed lid with silver mount, standing on a circular wooden silver base or tray, in Ar...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19thCentury Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Commode
19thCentury Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Commode

19thCentury Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Commode

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Its shaped front edge follows the outline of the case, balancing the warmth of the wood with a cooler, naturally patterned surface.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Antique Faux Porphyry Marble and Carved Wood Wine Cooler
Antique Faux Porphyry Marble and Carved Wood Wine Cooler

Antique Faux Porphyry Marble and Carved Wood Wine Cooler

Located in Miami, FL

Large antique faux porphyry marble and carved wood oval wine cooler. H: 21" W: 36" D: 36" After 43 years of business we are retiring.

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

19th Century English Mahogany Cooler
19th Century English Mahogany Cooler

19th Century English Mahogany Cooler

Unavailable

H 52 in W 60 in D 45 in

19th Century English Mahogany Cooler

Located in Lisbon, PT

An oval mahogany cooler with brass bound and four vertical feet on castors. Two side brass handles.

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler
Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler

Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler

Unavailable

H 23 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An Early 19th Century Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler On Stand. Mounted On Either End With Wonderful Brass Lion Head Handles.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

19TH Century Horn Appointed  Wine Cooler
19TH Century Horn Appointed  Wine Cooler

19TH Century Horn Appointed Wine Cooler

Unavailable

H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in

19TH Century Horn Appointed Wine Cooler

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dramatic in scale and proportion. A rare and substantial piece of unusual design. The piece is raised upon curved, carved legs that terminate with claw feet. The removable liner is o...

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19th Century European Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

George III Mahogany Wine Cooler on Stand

George III Mahogany Wine Cooler on Stand

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H 26 in W 25 in D 18 in

George III Mahogany Wine Cooler on Stand

Located in New York, NY

A George III oval mahogany brass-bound and lead-lined wine cooler on stand, the stand with shaped square legs and original casters.

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Brass Bound Wine Cooler
English 19th Century Oak Brass Bound Wine Cooler

English 19th Century Oak Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Unavailable

H 24 in W 28 in D 16 in

English 19th Century Oak Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Located in Middleburg, VA

ENGLISH OAK 19TH CENTURY BRASS BOUND OVAL WINE COOLER ON LATER STAND. THE COOLER HAS THE ORIGINAL TIN LINER AND COULD ALSO BE USED AS A PLANTER.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass, Tin

Wrought Iron and Wood Wine Rack
Wrought Iron and Wood Wine Rack

Wrought Iron and Wood Wine Rack

Unavailable

H 77 in W 33.75 in D 13 in

Wrought Iron and Wood Wine Rack

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Rustic wrought iron and wood wine rack.

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Early 1900s European Rustic Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th-20th Century Probably Sheffield Silver Plate & Wood Wine Coasters
Pair of 19th-20th Century Probably Sheffield Silver Plate & Wood Wine Coasters

Pair of 19th-20th Century Probably Sheffield Silver Plate & Wood Wine Coasters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century probably sheffield silver plate & wood wine coasters with grape detail.

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19th Century Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Silver, Sheffield Plate

19th-20th Century Mahogany Cellarette or Bottle Carrier on Stand
19th-20th Century Mahogany Cellarette or Bottle Carrier on Stand

19th-20th Century Mahogany Cellarette or Bottle Carrier on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-20th century mahogany Cellarette or bottle carrier on stand.

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19th Century Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Regency Cellaret
Regency Cellaret

Regency Cellaret

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Regency Cellaret

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Regency period inlaid Cellaret in faded and figured mahogany, raised on a tripod base with brass brass castors.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

French cellarette
French cellarette

French cellarette

Located in Charlottesville, VA

French inlaid cellarette having copper lining raised on tapered legs.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Campaign Style Cellarette Brass Bound Bucket on Stand
19th Century English Campaign Style Cellarette Brass Bound Bucket on Stand

19th Century English Campaign Style Cellarette Brass Bound Bucket on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English Campaign style cellarette brass bound bucket on stand with brass lion pulls.

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

Cellaret
Cellaret

Cellaret

Unavailable

H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in

Cellaret

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique 18th century Chippendale period brass bound Cellaret of octagonal form on the original stand, of excellent quality and colour in figured and patinated mahogany.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

English or American Quillwork Wine Coaster Late 18th Early 19th Century

English or American Quillwork Wine Coaster Late 18th Early 19th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

English, or American early paper filigree/quillwork coaster of rolled paper with traces of original gilding on a base of walnut. 2.75″H, 5.0″ diameter, circa 1810 Provenance, fixed ...

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Early 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Wood Cooler

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Paper, Wood

Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler
Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler

Rare, Antique, Tin-Litho Advertising Drink Dispenser or Cooler

By Bonnett Schenck &Earle, Massasoit Mills 1

Located in Tucson, AZ

Late 19th century Advertising drink dispenser. Four distinct sides. One side is Bonnett Schenk & Earle Tea, another side Bonnett Schenk & Earle Ground Coffee. On another side, Massas...

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal, Tin

Big Triple Champagne Cooler in Alpaca and Polished Oak Wood
Big Triple Champagne Cooler in Alpaca and Polished Oak Wood

Big Triple Champagne Cooler in Alpaca and Polished Oak Wood

Located in Wien, Au

rare Big triple Champagne Cooler alpaca oak wood polished by Franz Hiess & soene k.u.k.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

Chinese Style Wine Cooler
Chinese Style Wine Cooler

Chinese Style Wine Cooler

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H 24.22 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Chinese Style Wine Cooler

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Chinese style wine cooler, with nickel-plated mounts, American, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

19thc Regency period wine coolers
19thc Regency period wine coolers

19thc Regency period wine coolers

Located in Dallas, TX

pr of 1st quality 19th c Regency wine coolers. The wine coolers have beautiful satinwood inlay and sit on Regency pedastel cabinets

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette
Antique Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette

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H 20 in W 30 in D 19 in

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made and rare original antique Georgian period wine cooler. This dates from around 1800-1810 period.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian Wine Cooler / Cellarette
Antique Georgian Wine Cooler / Cellarette

Antique Georgian Wine Cooler / Cellarette

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H 24.81 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Antique Georgian Wine Cooler / Cellarette

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique Georgian period wine cooler / cellarette. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790’s period. It is a beautiful and useful item, it is of great qua...

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1790s British George III Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

19thc period Regency English mahogany wine cooler
19thc period Regency English mahogany wine cooler

19thc period Regency English mahogany wine cooler

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c Regency English flame mahogany wine cooler, with pawed feet and lions head handles on the sides.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Circa 1835-60 English William IV Wine Cooler
Circa 1835-60 English William IV Wine Cooler

Circa 1835-60 English William IV Wine Cooler

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H 19.5 in W 23.25 in D 16.25 in

Circa 1835-60 English William IV Wine Cooler

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835-60 William IV wine cooler, English. A handsome, smaller size, sarcophagus form of mahogany with ring turned handles & flattened ball feet. Fiddle grain veneers on solid ti...

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal

c. 1790 English Georgian Wine Cooler or Cellarette
c. 1790 English Georgian Wine Cooler or Cellarette

c. 1790 English Georgian Wine Cooler or Cellarette

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1790 Georgian wine cooler or cellarette, English. Very fine quality. From the Channel Islands. Warm mahogany; the top cross-banded & ebony line inlaid. Raised on square, tapere...

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1790s English Georgian Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Brass

C. 1815 Regency Period Grand Scale Oval Wine Cooler
C. 1815 Regency Period Grand Scale Oval Wine Cooler

C. 1815 Regency Period Grand Scale Oval Wine Cooler

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Regency period, circa 1815, grand scale oval wine cooler, English. Exceptional quality. Mahogany. Oval flared form accented by robust acanthus carved scrolled handles; beaded plinth;...

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1810s English Regency Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Rare Wooden Möet et Chandon Champagne Cooler
Late 19th Century Rare Wooden Möet et Chandon Champagne Cooler

Late 19th Century Rare Wooden Möet et Chandon Champagne Cooler

By Moet & Chandon

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Extremely rare wooden Möet & Chandon champagne cooler dating to around the year 1900. Beautiful deep blue paint with perfect patina. A true collectors item.  

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Wood

English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840
English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840

English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English compendium for wine or cellarette wine cooler (sarcophagus) of mahogany, c.1840, featuring a center-paneled canopy (or mitered top) with cavetto moulded edge, opening ...

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1840s English Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circa 1830 English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Cellarette
Circa 1830 English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Cellarette

Circa 1830 English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Cellarette

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A very fine English Regency period cellarette in sarcophagus form, circa 1830. Retains its original zinc liner along with a fitted, zinc-lined interior lid. Beautifully shaped with p...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Wood Cooler

Materials

Zinc

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Antique Wood Cooler For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wood cooler you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique wood cooler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique wood cooler — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique wood cooler, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique wood cooler that is appealing in its simplicity, but Amighini Architectural, Gabert & Conreau and George Hepplewhite produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wood Cooler?

Prices for an antique wood cooler start at $253 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $2,750.

Finding the Right Wine-coolers for You

Antique and vintage wine coolers can be integral to keeping your drinks refreshing. They’re also a fun finishing touch for any cocktail party. Alongside your luxury barware, crystal tumblers and eye-catching decanters, don’t you want to show off an Art Deco wine cooler at your holiday get-together?

The desire to chill wine and other alcoholic beverages dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. With no refrigeration, these civilizations relied on snow and ice to keep their drinks cold. The original wine cooler was the psykter, a mushroom-shaped Greek vase that could sit in a krater of ice water or snow. The popularity of cold drinks has persisted across centuries to the medieval era and the present day. The wine cooler has evolved through time to meet these tastes.

Vintage wine coolers come in a range of forms and materials. These wine coolers echo the aesthetics of their eras beautifully, whether they’re fashioned from silver, glass, crystal or ceramic.

On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of wine coolers to browse, with hundreds of vintage and antique designs in a range of styles that includes Art Deco, Regency, mid-century modern and more.

Questions About Antique Wood Cooler

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.