Chase USA “Gaiety” Cocktail Shaker, Art Deco Chrome Barware

There is a particular kind of beauty born from precision — the harmony of form and function that defined the Art Deco era. This “Gaiety” cocktail shaker, designed by Howard F. Reichenbach for the Chase Brass and Copper Company in the 1930s, captures that beauty in gleaming chrome and striking black enamel.

Tall and cylindrical with stepped bands and a removable built-in strainer, the Gaiety model exemplified the sleek sophistication of the machine age. Its clean lines and polished chrome surface made it both a functional bar tool and a sculptural object — a small triumph of American industrial design.

Chase Brass, celebrated for its collaborations with designers like Reichenbach and Lurelle Guild, helped bring the glamour of Art Deco into modern homes. Pieces like this shaker were more than cocktail accessories; they were symbols of progress, style, and optimism during a transformative era.

Today, the Gaiety shaker remains one of the most collectible Chase designs — cherished by barware enthusiasts, Deco collectors, and anyone drawn to objects that marry elegance with purpose.

Dimensions: 11.25" tall × 3.7" diameter
Material: Chrome with black enamel stripes
Designer: Howard F. Reichenbach
Maker: Chase Brass and Copper Company, USA (marked on base)
Date: 1930s