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Mid-Century Swedish Modernist Cast Bronze "Ultima 15" Ashtray by Beck & Jung
By Beck & Jung
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scandinavian modern cast bronze ashtray by design team Holger Backstrom & Bo Ljungberg known as
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 2 in W 525 in D 525 in
Mid-Century Bronze "Ultima" Ashtray of Architectural Form by Beck and Jung
By Beck & Jung
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large square bronze ashtray of geometric design, by Holgar Backstrom & Bo Ljungberg (Beck & Jung).
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 2 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Esa Fedrigolli Sculptural Bronze Ashtray 1960s
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural decorative lidded bronze Italian ashtray designed by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart. Signed.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Large Green Glass Putti Bronze Marble Base Cigar Ashtray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Emerald Green Glass Cigar or Cigarette Ashtray with Bronze Putti Sculpture
This large green glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Nautical Cigar Ashtray in Bronze, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual cigar ashtray in bronze. Its mounted with a large maritime shackle also in bronze. It was
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Wooden Ashtrays with Insets in Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two wooden ashtrays with inset in bronze. Wood seems to be rosewood.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
M14 WW2 Canon Shell Ashtray in Brass and Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 105 mm M14 canon shell from 1945 repurposed in to an ashtray. Remodeled in Denmark, circa 1960
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Floor Ashtray in Gold Bronze Faux Bamboo Maison Bagues Style, France, 1970s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing floor ashtray in gold bronze faux bamboo in the style of Maison Bagues.
Made in France
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze, Metal
H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
French Bronze Space Age Ashtray sea rays manner of Roger Tallon Orb
By Roger Tallon
Located in Forest, BE
Unique and rare bronze ashtray in the shape of a sea ray. Massive bronze, with organic shape. Slick
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Ashtray in the Form of a Whale by Pal-Bell
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern patinated cast bronze whale-form ashtray made by Pal-Bell.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.74 in
Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina
By Pal-Bell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair vintage patinated cast bronze ashtrays in the form of stylized snails with polished antennae
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 2.63 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
French Bronze Round Space Age Ashtray Flower Mould manner of Roger Tallon Orb
By Roger Tallon
Located in Forest, BE
Unique massive bronze mold / ashtray. This is a cute mold of flower processed in a bronze casted
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Patinated Bronze Heart Shaped Tray or Catchall, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern bronze heart shaped ash tray or catchall circa 1960s. Bronze is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
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H 1 in W 6.88 in D 8.25 in
African massive malachite hand carved Ashtray natural green mineral copper
By Roger Tallon
Located in Forest, BE
Unique massive malachite from copper mines in old began Congo. Natural stone. Perfect as decorative object or for cigars and cigarettes. It is a mix between brutalist and polished pa...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Vide Poche, France 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Organic Bronze vide poche in the manner of Aubock.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Swedish floor ashtray in brass and glass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Örebro, SE
products. During the 20th century, pewter and bronze objects also appeared on a larger scale.
Ystad-Metall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1970s Marble Bronze and Brass Lighter France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s Marble Bronze and Brass Lighter France
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Ashtray by Jules Wabbes, 1960s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Ashtray by Jules Wabbes, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Lighter by Esa Fredigolli 1960s
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural decorative lighter bronze Italian lighter designed by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart. Signed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Italian Smoking Set by Corsi a Designed Specially for J.B. Hirsch Co
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Three pieces smoking set by Corsi A. for J.B. Hirsch Co.
Measurements:
Ashtray diameter 5.25
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture Ashtray or Paperweight
Located in London, GB
Hand-sculpted and bronze cast ashtray or paper weight is made in the 1970s and is signed. The shape
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Bronze and Acrylic Yin-Yang Ashtray or Catchall Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern ashtray or catch all with two interconnecting pieces representing yin and yang
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
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H 0.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Bosse Baller Cat Bronze Corkscrew Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bosse was an Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 3.38 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Bosse Baller Cat Letter Opener Bronze Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bosse was an Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.63 in
Stackable Bronze Ashtrays or Salt Cellars Jars of Porcupine Family
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Family of six small stackable hedgehogs bowls in cast bronze.
The super cute set of porcupines
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
excellent ashtray allows enriching a midcentury studio or a modern living room.
Born in Naples, Willy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 1.38 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Raymor Style Vintage Bronze Black Gold Glazed Ceramic Asymmetric Ashtray Italy
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage glazed black, bronze and gold Ceramic ashtray, vide poche, catchall attributed to Raymor
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Wah Ming Chang "Bronze Originals of California" Ashtray c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Wah Ming Chang
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An impressive, heavy solid bronze mid-century ashtray designed by California artist and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Silver, Copper
H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Bremen Town Musicians Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era, Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 2.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.88 in
1950s Decorative Ceramic Cigarette Box & Matching Ashtray by Madeline Originals
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Decorative Ceramic Cigarette Box With Lid & Matching Ashtray by Madeline Originals Of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Ceramic
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Walter Bosse Set of 6 Hedgehog Sculptures for Hertha Baller, Ashtray, c. 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Transform your space with a touch of mid-century elegance! This 6-Piece patinated and partially
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 2.76 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Walter Bosse Hand Sculpture Figurative Ashtray Pin Dish Vide Poche c. 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful modernist vide poche or ashtray in the shape of a hand designed by Walter Bosse and
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 1.5 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Sculpture by Walter Bosse, Ashtray in Brass, Austria circa 1960, Old Patina
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This ashtray is a sculpture from walter bosse, it is in Bronze with a green and gold patina. it has
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Leaf Bronze Trays Midcentury, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
ashtray. Stands on small legs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
1960s Bronze Murano Blown Glass Italian Bowl with Copper and Gold Flecks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bronze and White Murano Glass with Copper and Gold Flecks Italian Bowl, 1960s.
Amazing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bosse was an Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.13 in
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Bottle Stopper Pourer, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born in Vienna
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 4.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born in Vienna
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born in Vienna
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Bottle Stopper Pourer, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born in Vienna
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.25 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in
Michel Jaubert sculptural table lamp France 1970
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
hand-shaped table lamp! It's like a sculpture made of solid bronze on a sleek black painted wooden base
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Max le Verrier Atalante Art déco sculpture
By Max Le Verrier
Located in NANTES, FR
studio created bronze lamps, ashtrays, bookends, desk sets, and hood ornaments; often featuring nude
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Ashtray / Jewelry Bowl "Fredriksværk" Bronze, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Ashtray "Fredriksværk" bronze, Denmark, 1950s
Signed HL.
Free shipping.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Ashtray / Jewelry Bowl "Fredriksværk" Bronze Denmark, 1950s
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Ashtray " Fredriksværk " bronze, Denmark, 1950s
Signed HL.
Free shipping.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Teran Ashtray
By Salvador Teran
Located in Mexico City, MX
Salvador Teran Ashtray
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Werkstätte Hagenauer Bronze Cigar Ashtray
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in San Diego, CA
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Vienna Austria bronze cigar ashtray. Handmade bronze. Stamped on the
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Hedgehog Bronze Ashtray by Walter Bosse, circa 1950
By Walter Bosse
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of Hedgehog family 6 pieces bronze ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller circa 1950.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
1970s James Mont Style Mini Ice Bucket or Ashtray
By James Mont
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 1970s James Mont style small ice bucket, or ashtray, in the style of Tony
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bronze Ashtray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Lovely bronze ashtray with intricate patterned scroll design.
Measures: 3 7/8
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Ashtray
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern solid brass ashtray, two pieces in stock, hand polished and look new, but from
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid bronze ashtray has very thick walls and features four cradles to hold cigarettes which
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Cast Bronze Ashtray
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy, cast bronze ashtray features a pebbled tray with linear etchings on the rim and two curved
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Ashtray with Cigarette Box
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulling double duty, this bronze box contains a removable black metal ashtray and a cigarette box
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Nordia Round Cast Bronze Ashtray
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid bronze round ashtray with object resting details all around. It has a gilt bronze pebbled
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Round Bronze Ashtray with Flip-Top Lid
By Pal-Bell, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round lidded ashtray made of bronze in a gorgeous patina. This piece features a flip-top hinge in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Spherical Ashtray with Flip-Top Lid
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze ashtray with flip top lid. The ashtray features a patinated bronze spherical form with hints
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Sculptural Leaf Ashtrays in Textured Bronze Midcentury Modern 1960s
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of three textured bronze ashtrays leaf design Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Lovely sculptural
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Bronze
H 0.5 in W 2.13 in D 2.75 in
Bronze Ashtray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably rendered lacquered bronze ashtray having a sculptural and fluid triangular form.
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Esa Fedrigolli, Hermès and John Prip are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Ashtray Bronze?
Prices for a piece of vintage mid century modern ashtray bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $1,499, while the average can fetch as much as $548.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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