Wine Coolers
Discover wine coolers in colorful ceramic and glass for the dinner table or festive evenings.
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At Dims Studio, you’ll find wine coolers that make your table setting both more fun and personal. Dinna has handpicked a selection where function meets playful shapes and colors. Here you can keep your wine chilled while adding a decorative touch to the table.
Materials: Focus on Ceramic and Glass
Our wine coolers range from hand-painted ceramics to vibrant glass. Choose between glazed surfaces with patterns or classic clear glass styles. Ceramic keeps wine cool for longer, while glass offers a light and elegant look.
Sizes and Shapes for Every Bottle
- Tall wine coolers (approx. 20-25 cm) suitable for both red and white wine
- Wider models for champagne or multiple bottles
- Slim versions for smaller tables or picnics
- Models with handles for easy serving
Selected Brands with Character
You’ll find designs from Rice with pastel colors and prints, &Klevering’s glass coolers in clear shades, and Bongusta’s ceramics with hand-painted details. Each wine cooler is handpicked for its expression and quality.
Table Details – Everyday and Celebration
A wine cooler from Dims Studio is both practical and decorative. Use it for dinner parties, on the terrace, or as a gift idea. The selection suits those who enjoy playing with colors and shapes in their decor.
A wine cooler keeps the bottle cold at the table without a heavy ice bucket taking up space between plates and glasses. At Dims Studio you'll find wine coolers from the German brand GiftCompany, partly flexible gel sleeves that wrap directly around the bottle, partly sculptural fish-shaped wine coolers in stoneware. Here's a guide to the types, materials, sizes and use, so you can find the wine cooler that suits your table.
Types of wine coolers: gel sleeve or stoneware
The range at Dims Studio splits into two main types, which solve the task of keeping the bottle cold in their own ways.
Gel wine coolers: flexible sleeves
The gel sleeve is a flexible wine cooler that wraps directly around the bottle instead of the bottle standing in a bucket of ice and water. Hot Moms wine cooler, Roser er røde wine cooler, Vivre d'Amour wine cooler and Girls and Boys wine cooler are all gel wine coolers from GiftCompany, where the gel keeps the bottle cold for around 1 to 2 hours without ice, water or an ice bucket on the table. Because the sleeve fits snugly around the bottle, you also avoid the wet rings that a classic ice bucket often leaves on the tablecloth. The models come in various colourful prints, so you get both a practical solution and a decorative element for the table.
Fish-shaped wine cooler in stoneware
The second type in the range is the sculptural fish-shaped wine coolers in stoneware. Fish wine cooler in stoneware, gold has a fish shape in gold finish, Fish wine cooler in stoneware, silver has a corresponding shape in silver, and Fish wine cooler in stoneware comes in a natural, stylish sandstone colour. These coolers work like a classic wine cooler, with the bottle placed inside and the cooler then filled with ice, so the bottle stays cold throughout the meal. At the same time, the fish shape is a standalone eye-catcher on the table, both in use and as pure decoration.
Materials in wine coolers
The material has a big impact on both how the wine cooler works and how it looks on the table.
Gel
The gel sleeves from GiftCompany are made of a flexible material with a cooling gel layer inside. The gel is frozen in advance and then keeps the bottle cold for a couple of hours without you needing ice or water. The material makes the sleeve easy to store in the freezer between uses and easy to pack if the bottle needs to go along to a picnic or a meal elsewhere.
Stoneware
The fish wine coolers are cast in stoneware, a solid ceramic material that holds the cold well when the cooler is filled with ice. Stoneware also gives a heavy, stable feel, so the cooler stands firmly on the table, and the surface can be glazed in finishes such as gold, silver or a natural sandstone colour, giving each model its own expression.
Materials compared
| Material | How it works | Advantage | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gel | Frozen and wrapped around the bottle | No ice, water or bucket needed | Hot Moms, Roser er røde, Vivre d'Amour, Girls and Boys |
| Stoneware | Bottle placed in the cooler with ice | Sculptural expression, holds ice well | Fish wine cooler in gold, silver and sandstone |
Sizes and dimensions of wine coolers
The gel sleeves from GiftCompany are designed to fit snugly around a standard wine bottle. Roser er røde wine cooler, for example, measures around 16 centimetres in diameter, which is typical for this type of sleeve, so it fits closely around the bottle without slipping off. Because the sleeve is flexible, it also adapts to bottles that are slightly thicker or thinner than a standard bottle, making it suitable for wine, rosé and champagne alike.
The fish wine coolers in stoneware are shaped like an elongated fish with a hollow in the middle, where the bottle is placed. The shape means the cooler takes up more space on the table than a gel sleeve, but in return it also works as a standalone sculpture among candlesticks and flowers, even when there's no bottle in it.
Brand: GiftCompany
The entire range of wine coolers at Dims Studio comes from the German brand GiftCompany, known for colourful, humorous and characterful designs for the table and celebrations. The gel wine coolers from GiftCompany are printed with playful prints, while the fish wine coolers in stoneware show a more sculptural and decorative side of the brand. What both types have in common is that they're meant to turn serving into an experience, not just a practical necessity. See the full range under GiftCompany wine coolers.
How to use and style a wine cooler
A wine cooler can be used for much more than just keeping a single bottle cold during a meal. Here are some of the situations where the range at Dims Studio really shines.
Wine cooler for Sunday brunch
At Sunday brunch, where the white wine otherwise tends to go lukewarm towards dessert, a gel sleeve like the Hot Moms wine cooler is an easy solution. You wrap it around the bottle, and it then holds the temperature without the bottle standing in a bucket of melting ice and taking up space.
Champagne cooler for birthdays and parties
If champagne is to be served cold for a birthday or other festive occasion, both the gel sleeves and the fish wine coolers in stoneware work well as a champagne cooler. Roser er røde wine cooler, among others, is made to keep both wine and champagne cold throughout the meal, while a fish wine cooler in stoneware filled with ice gives a more traditional look, where the champagne is clearly the centre of the table.
Wine cooler for the terrace and garden
In summer, when rosé and white wine should be served cold on the terrace, the gel sleeves are ideal because they don't require ice to be carried outside and melt in the heat. Vivre d'Amour wine cooler is designed specifically for the set garden table, where a large ice bucket would otherwise take up space between plates and glasses.
Wine cooler for picnics
If the bottle needs to go to the beach or into the forest, a gel sleeve is easy to pack into the picnic basket along with cheese, fruit and a couple of glasses. Girls and Boys wine cooler is one of the models designed specifically for this use, where the bottle needs to hold its temperature without a heavy bucket of ice and water.
Wine cooler as a hostess gift
A wine cooler is an obvious hostess gift, because it can accompany a bottle of wine or champagne and be used again and again. A fish wine cooler in gold or silver is a striking choice for someone who already has most things, while a colourful gel sleeve is a more everyday gift that's also easy to wrap.
Wine cooler for bottles: how to ensure the right fit
If you're looking for a wine cooler that fits your bottle size exactly, it's worth considering which type solves the task best. The gel sleeves are flexible and adapt easily to a regular 750-millilitre bottle, but can also stretch a little around a wider champagne bottle. The fish wine coolers in stoneware have a fixed hollow where the bottle is placed, and are therefore best suited to standard bottles, where you fill ice around the bottle at the same time to ensure the whole surface is cooled.
How to get it ready for use
- Put the gel sleeve in the freezer well in advance, so it's completely cold through before it's wrapped around the bottle.
- Fill the fish wine cooler in stoneware with ice cubes and a little cold water, so the whole bottle is covered and cooled evenly.
- Wipe down the sleeve or cooler and clean it after use, before putting it away or back in the freezer.
- Place the wine cooler in the middle of the table, where guests can reach the bottle themselves throughout the meal.
Wine cooler or champagne cooler: what's the difference?
The terms wine cooler and champagne cooler are often used interchangeably, and at Dims Studio most models can be used for both. A champagne cooler is, strictly speaking, a wine cooler used specifically to keep sparkling wine at the right temperature, preferably a little colder than a red wine. The fish wine coolers in stoneware work well as a champagne cooler because they hold enough ice to keep the temperature throughout the whole toast, while the gel sleeves such as Roser er røde wine cooler are designed to keep both wine and champagne cold without an ice bucket on the table. If you want to serve several bottles at once, it can be an advantage to combine a fish wine cooler in stoneware for the main bottle with one or more gel sleeves for the bottles guests open themselves throughout the evening.
Bottle cooler for drinks other than wine
Even though the category is called wine coolers, both the gel sleeves and the fish wine coolers in stoneware are in practice a bottle cooler that can be used for more than wine. A gel sleeve fits just as well around a bottle of sparkling water, a non-alcoholic sparkling drink or a bottle of mixer for the evening's cocktails, and the fish wine cooler in stoneware can easily be filled with ice and used to cool beer or soft drinks at a garden party. If the wine cooler is to be part of a proper bar setup, it's a good idea to combine it with our cocktail equipment, so ice, glasses and tools are all gathered in one place.
Gift ideas with a wine cooler
A wine cooler is one of the gifts that's easy to tailor to the recipient. For the wine lover who already has most things, a fish wine cooler in gold or silver is a striking and memorable choice, because it works as a sculpture even on the days there's no bottle in it. For a more everyday gift, a colourful gel sleeve is ideal, preferably wrapped together with a bottle of wine or crémant, so the recipient can use it the very same evening. If the gift is for a party or a wedding, you could consider giving several gel sleeves in the same print, so the hosts can keep several bottles cold at once without filling the table with ice buckets.
Wine coolers for your home's style
The wine coolers from Dims Studio suit several types of interiors and table settings. The colourful gel sleeves with graphic prints suit a modern and colourful home, where the table is welcome to show several colours and patterns. The fish wine coolers in stoneware, particularly in gold or silver, suit a more classic or boho-inspired table setting, where the cooler is meant to work as a statement piece among candlesticks and flowers. If you want a calm and understated look, the natural, sandstone-coloured fish wine cooler is a good choice, still with the sculptural shape but in a more muted tone.
Which wine cooler should you choose? Our recommendations
| Situation | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| Needs to be ready quickly without ice | A gel sleeve like Hot Moms or Girls and Boys wine cooler |
| Champagne for a party | Roser er røde wine cooler or a fish wine cooler in stoneware |
| Garden table or terrace in summer | Vivre d'Amour wine cooler without an ice bucket |
| Sculptural eye-catcher on the table | Fish wine cooler in stoneware, gold or silver |
| Calm and understated table setting | Fish wine cooler in stoneware in sandstone colour |
| Hostess gift together with a bottle | A gel sleeve from GiftCompany in a colourful print |
Storage and maintenance of wine coolers
The gel sleeves should be kept in the freezer between uses, so they're always ready when a bottle needs opening. Most models from GiftCompany can sit in the freezer for a long time without taking damage, which makes them practical to have on hand for guests at short notice. The fish wine coolers in stoneware can be stored on the kitchen counter, shelf or side table as part of the décor when not in use, and brought out and filled with ice when serving. Avoid stacking heavy items on the stoneware, so the glaze and shape stay looking good for many years of use.
Frequently asked questions about wine coolers
What is a wine cooler?
A wine cooler is an object that keeps a bottle of wine, champagne or another drink cold at the table. At Dims Studio you'll find both flexible gel sleeves that wrap around the bottle and fixed coolers in stoneware, where the bottle is placed with ice.
How long does a gel wine cooler keep the bottle cold?
The gel sleeves from GiftCompany keep the bottle cold for around 1 to 2 hours, when they're completely frozen through before being wrapped around the bottle.
Can a wine cooler be used for champagne?
Yes, both the gel sleeves and the fish wine coolers in stoneware can be used for champagne. Roser er røde wine cooler, among others, is made to keep both wine and champagne cold throughout the meal.
What is a champagne cooler?
A champagne cooler is a type of wine cooler used specifically to keep champagne or sparkling wine cold during serving. At Dims Studio, both the gel sleeves and the fish wine coolers in stoneware can be used as a champagne cooler.
Do I need to use ice in the wine cooler?
It depends on the type. The gel sleeves from GiftCompany are used without ice, water or a bucket, because the cold sits in the gel itself. The fish wine coolers in stoneware, on the other hand, are filled with ice cubes and a little water, just like a traditional wine cooler.
How big is a gel wine cooler?
The gel sleeves are designed to fit snugly around a standard wine bottle, and Roser er røde wine cooler, for example, measures around 16 centimetres in diameter.
What material is a fish wine cooler made of?
The fish wine coolers at Dims Studio are cast in stoneware, a solid ceramic material available in finishes such as gold, silver and a natural sandstone colour.
Can a wine cooler be used outdoors?
Yes, the gel sleeves are practical for the terrace, garden or picnic, because they don't require ice or water, while the fish wine coolers in stoneware can also be used outdoors when filled with ice.
Is a wine cooler a good hostess gift?
Yes, a wine cooler is an obvious hostess gift, because it can accompany a bottle of wine or champagne and be used again and again afterwards.
How do I clean a gel wine cooler?
Wipe the sleeve down with a damp cloth after use, and let it dry before putting it back in the freezer for next time.
What can I use together with a wine cooler?
A wine cooler works well together with wine glasses or champagne glasses, and with wine corks, if the bottle needs to be resealed between servings. Also see our cocktail equipment for the rest of the bar.
Do wine coolers suit all types of meals?
Yes, the colourful gel sleeves suit the relaxed everyday meal and the picnic, while the fish wine coolers in stoneware, especially in gold or silver, are well suited to more festive occasions such as birthdays and parties.