Sculptural Wine Bottle Holder in Bronze

A wine bottle holder that earns its keep even when there is no bottle in it. The form is a single sweeping length of metal in a warm bronze finish, shaped so that a standard bottle rests at an angle and appears to be balancing rather than supported. The trick is simple physics, but it never quite stops looking like a small piece of theatre on a sideboard.

The bronze tone is the reason to choose it over the chrome versions that fill this category. It is warmer, less clinical, and it sits comfortably with walnut, oak, brass fittings and the darker greens and blues that have taken over British kitchens and dining rooms. Empty, it reads as an abstract sculpture; loaded, it becomes a talking point at a dinner table without taking up meaningful space.

It measures 19 x 27 x 11cm and takes a standard 750ml bottle. The base is weighted so it stays stable on a flat surface, though as with any balancing piece it wants a level shelf rather than a tilting one, and it is worth keeping clear of the edge of a worktop. Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners and dishwashers, which will take the finish off. Keep out of reach of children.

• Dimensions: 19 x 27 x 11cm
• Material: metal alloy, bronze finish
• Fits a standard 750ml wine bottle
• Weighted base for stability
• Place on a level, stable surface
• Care: dry or barely damp cloth
• Not dishwasher safe; avoid abrasive cleaners
• Keep out of reach of children