La Maison Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house in the world, was founded in 1729. The first release of the Dom Ruinart prestige cuvée was in 1959. To celebrate the 50th anniversary last year, the house commissioned Dutch designer Maarten Baas to create something for the table to commemorate it. The result : The Melting Collection Ice Bucket.Any of us in favor of this design?
It is offered in a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered pieces. And comes in a felt-lined leather and wood presentation box and a "display" Dom Ruinart bottle. The display as the bottle is filled with water, not champagne.The price: $8,800.00. You can buy it HERE.
The glasses are not a limited edition run and available in a gift box which contain two glasses and a bottle of cuvée. click HERE for more images from designboom.Does anyone remember in the 1980s those plastic kitchy pop art-ish items people would display in their homes such as a glass raised in the air spilling out plastic milk, or a Hershey bar melting? My friend's mom had a lot in her house.
That is what this ice bucket reminds me of.
While I'm a fan of Maarten Baas furniture creations, I'm not so crazy about this. It reminds me of the gag joke of plastic vomit. Sorry Maarten.
(vomit image from retrojunk.com)
15 comments:
It seems a bit light-hearted for a 50th anniversary. Sounds like I might like the wood and leather presentation box more. I say no.
David, agreed. a messy looking thing -- with a concept that has has already been done. and you're right, for a 50th anniversary and for $8,800?
i'm trying to understand more than they way i currently see it which is: huh?
Soodie, darling, glue some of that plastic vomit to wine glasses and set up your own store. Every frat boy in America would want a set...
Lucindaville.... BRILLAINT idea!
holy crap, $8,800? i wouldn't pay $100 for it well i guess a maarten baas is something to invest in, nah, i would't do it.
i love your drawing of you, billy, and frosty for this snowy january -- perfect for kansas city.
No it is not what appeals to me & the price, OMG! Soodie love the new header, ever changing, You are so talented in many ways!
Amy Carol, agreed $8,800 a little steep... item made from metal, as i understand not sterling, and not even champagne in the bottle.
Karena, as always a huge thank you to you.... !
Noooo!
Maybe in a museum if it had some kind of point to make about a shrinking luxury class or the ephemeral nature of new wealth in our failing economy blah blah, but not in my home, thank you very much.
Tracy: ha ha ha! you're funny...
You have a funny, interesting and pretty blog here. Thank you for visiting mine.
Fellow Westie owner,
Sallymandy
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thanks Sallymandy.... ;-]
thank you Diogo!
checking out those sites now. it is always good to know what is going on. thanks for the links...
You welcome.
I like to share ideas and information. It's important for culture purposes. And I'm in love with those brands.
Thank you soodie.
Keep Posting.
yey! delightfull and boca do lobo are really amazing brands, tks a lot, i didn't know that portugal have such kinds of designs :D
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