Van Cleef Lighter
1970s Miscellaneous
People Also Browsed
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
1990s Italian Clutches
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Finding the Right ashtrays for You
Many antique, new and vintage ashtrays have taken on an entirely new purpose in today’s homes.
Ashtrays were once near-universal tabletop accessories. While these formerly ubiquitous objects were associated with smoking, drinking, gambling and other vices, well-designed and interesting large vintage ashtrays are candy dishes, coasters or cocktail garnish receptacles in today’s interiors. But don’t discount the ashtray’s initial function — amid your carefully curated coastal chic California decor, for example, a stone ashtray can help you manage the ashes that accumulate while you’re burning your morning incense.
Hand-painted porcelain ashtrays — the collection of which on 1stDibs includes visually striking vintage Hermes ashtrays and change trays — can introduce pops of color on any surface in your space. Old glass ashtrays, which are quite popular and easily found in free-form, organic shapes, can be a purely decorative final touch when styling a coffee table, whether you’ve filled it with wrapped lemon-drop candies or not.
In the postwar years, the democratization of luxury led to an explosion in the number of well-designed ashtrays, and there are many mid-century modern ashtrays to choose from on 1stDibs. (It’s no coincidence that sculptor Isamu Noguchi devised his “Dymaxion” version, which he hoped would make him rich, in 1945. Alas, it turned out to be too difficult to mass-produce.) The design collection of the Museum of Modern Art includes ashtrays by Carlo Scarpa (Murano glass, 1950–59); Achille Castiglioni (stainless steel with spring-like inserts, 1970); Masayuki Kurokawa (rubber and steel, 1973) and more. Smoking declined in popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, after the surgeon general’s warning began appearing on cigarette packs, but designers were still crafting ashtrays through the end of the century (especially outside the United States).
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of decorative vintage ashtrays that includes everything from modern and minimalist cigar ashtrays to outwardly ornate Art Deco ashtrays that evoke the opulence and elegance of the 1920s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.