Van Nuys, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent, with signs of light use Excellent, with signs of light use less
- Description
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Mid Century era Buenilum aluminum ice bucket or serving tray featuring wooden lid top.
The Buenilum Aluminum company was founded … more Mid Century era Buenilum aluminum ice bucket or serving tray featuring wooden lid top.
The Buenilum Aluminum company was founded as Buehner-Wanner by metalsmith and industrial designer Frederick Buehner and his business partner, Franz Wanner in 1944. Buehner developed a unique formula for using hammered aluminum, which he trademarked in 1933 as Buenilum, a cross between Buehner and aluminum.
Vintage hammered Buenilum pieces with the initials BW flanking an image of a castle turret on the back, along with an imprint of the name Buenilum, are considered valuable antiques as of 2014. They are known for their workmanship and design; some are even found in museums.
Circa 1950, United States less
Van Nuys, CA
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