Balsam Footed Aluminum Ice Bucket with Ring Handles

A footed ice bucket with ring handles and a brushed body, to chill a bottle or hold ice at the bar.

Balsam is an ice bucket shaped like a small urn: a wide polished rim, a brushed silver body, a short stem and a round foot, with a ring handle on each side. Use it on a bar cart or buffet to hold ice for drinks or to chill a bottle of wine or sparkling wine.

It stands 10.75 inches high and 8.25 inches across the rim, a good size for a tabletop or a bar. The footed shape and polished details suit traditional, glam and transitional rooms, and the ring handles make it easy to carry from kitchen to table.

Specifications

• Collection: Metropolitan Decor Essentials
• Dimensions: 10 in W x 8.25 in Dia. x 10.75 in H (25.4 x 21.0 x 27.3 cm)
• Materials: Aluminum
• Finish / Color: Brushed silver body with polished rim and foot
• Features: Two ring handles, footed base
• Item number: MD-MDE-20082

Where to use it

• Bar cart: Keep ice or a bottle ready for guests.
• Dining table: Chill sparkling wine for a toast.
• Restaurant or event: Serve a bottle tableside in a classic bucket.
• Hotel suite: Stock ice and drinks for in-room entertaining.

Planning notes

Use a tray or mat under the foot to catch condensation. When full, lift by both ring handles so the weight stays balanced, and place it away from table edges.

Pair it with glass and white linens for a clean look, or with brass tools and wood for a warmer bar. For a party, set one bucket for wine and a second for ice so guests can serve themselves. The brushed body hides small marks, while the polished rim shows fingerprints, so wipe it with a soft cloth. In a hotel suite, one bucket on the minibar counter lets guests keep ice and a bottle close. At an outdoor-adjacent but covered event space, it is easy to move between serving areas by the handles.

Who this is not for

• Not for outdoor use: we recommend it for indoor rooms.
• Not for the dishwasher: hand wash only to protect the finish.

Care

Wipe clean with a soft cloth and dry right away to keep the finish bright. Hand wash only; avoid abrasive pads.

About Metropolitan Decor Essentials

Metropolitan Decor Essentials is our own label: practical furniture, serveware and accessories we choose for how they work in a room and how easily they slot into a larger scheme. Every piece is named for a plant, and each one is picked by the same team that has been curating interiors for our customers since 2009.

Frequently asked questions

Does it hold a wine bottle?

At about 10.75 inches high, it holds a standard wine or sparkling bottle with ice.

Can I use it for ice only?

Yes. It holds ice for drinks at a bar or buffet.

Does it drain?

It is a closed bucket, so empty it by lifting and pouring.

Will it scratch my table?

Place it on a tray or mat to protect furniture and catch condensation.

Is it a good gift?

It suits hosts, weddings and bar owners.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiples across guest rooms, suites and lounges.

Shipping

Ships within 3–5 business days. All sales are final; please inspect your delivery and report any shipping damage within 48 hours of receipt.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.