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Biomorphic Ashtray

Unique Biomorphic Huge Vintage Italian Marble Ashtray, 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental incredibly unique vintage Italian marble ashtray, circa 1970. Featuring an undulating
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

White & Yellow 'Bipartite' Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
biomorphic Seguso Murano ashtray, of bipartite design, the two 'halves' one white, the other yellow with a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Enameled Brass Lighter & Ashtray Set by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Van Nuys, CA
changing leaves by Sascha Brastoff. The ashtray features a biomorphic shape hand painted fall maple leaves
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Copper

Handblown Cherry Red Biomoprhic Murano Glass Ring Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handblown cherry red biomorphic Murano glass ring tray featuring a bubble decorated clear exterior
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Murano Art Glass Bowl
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
Marianna von Allesch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Studio Pottery
By Carola Ceramics, Marianna von Allesch
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large biomorphic ceramic by noted artist Marianna von Allesch. Incised abstract design with pewter
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Pottery

Signed Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Shaped Ceramic Ashtray with Swirled Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Mid-Century Modern style. The ashtray is done with a molded ceramic blank in a biomorphic shape
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

1950s French Biomorphic Volcanic Stoneware Bowl Ashtray Vallarius Picasso Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An organic form with volcanic lava black and white glaze and a high-gloss red center.              
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s, Biomorphic Sea Form Brass Table Dish
By Ben Seibel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Animorphic table dish or ashtray, solid brass, hand crafted and polished. Signed.
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Gold Leaf & Aventurine Biomorphic Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass ashtray bowl/dish, made on the island of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Saddle Leather and Ceramic Ashtray by Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather and ceramic ashtray/catchall by Longchamp. Biomorphic shape with inset ceramic
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Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Carlo Scarpa Gold Flecks Murano Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
-catching Cordonato D'Oro Bullicante green blue Murano glass bowl / ashtray. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of two Organic leaning sculptures - previously owned by Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A set of two large, biomorphic plaster sculpture with a burnished finish that sits as solid pieces
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20th Century British Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Organic leaning sculpture, UK, 20th C - previously owned by Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A large, biomorphic plaster sculpture with a burnished finish that sits as a solid piece with a
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20th Century British Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Organic leaning sculpture, UK, 20th C - previously owned by Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A large, biomorphic plaster sculpture with a burnished finish that sits as a solid piece with a
Category

20th Century British Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large 1950s Pink Bubble Glass Bowl in the Style of to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful large vintage rectangular biomorphic shaped pink glass 'Bullicante' (controlled bubble
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri May function as an ashtray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Vintage Murano Glass Gold Leaf 'Circus Tent' Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful large and heavy 1950/60's Venetian freeform biomorphic glass "circus tent" bowl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Three ‘Shark Fin’ Sculptures from the Collection of Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A grouping of three abstract sculptures with gently rhythmic, biomorphic forms, previously owned by
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20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Alfredo Barbini Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif May function as an ashtray, bowl, trinket dish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Two-Tone Organic Sculptures from the Collection of Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A grouping of two abstract sculptures with gently rhythmic, biomorphic forms, previously owned by
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20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Murano Barbini Sommerso Baby Blue White Art Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching baby blue and white handblown Murano Italian art glass bowl or ashtray with folded rim
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

AVeM Murano Blue Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl with Label
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown light blue and green Italian art glass biomorphic shape bowl or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Green Yellow White Art Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
ashtray with folded rim. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. This asymmetric and biomorphic bowl has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Yasha Heifetz Pair Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, ca late 1940s / early 50s
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a fabulous pair of biomorphic sculpted walnut table lamps with milk glass shades attributed
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant custom made gold Murano Glass chandelier. Featuring glistening glass and draping arms. Can be made in with different colors and in different sizes. Gorgeous!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Set of Four Vintage Pyrex Primary Color Mixing Bowls, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This set of bowls were designed and produced by Pyrex, in USA, during the 1950's. This pretty glassware has ties to Upstate New York. Pyrex was introduced in 1915 by the Corning Gl...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Calder, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered; text on verso, as issued. Good Condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 173, published by Derrière le miroir, Par...
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1960s Modern Still-life Prints

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Vintage Rare 1970s Medium Murano White Pink Grey Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano candy mushroom lamp in medium size. The lamp is mouth-blown in a white opal glass with pink and gray swirl. Handmade in Italy, 1960s/70s, and comes with new white cord...
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

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Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Blue Bullicante Italian Art Glass Triangle Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown yellow over blue, and controlled bubbles Italian art glass bowl / ashtray. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1950-1960. The bowl stil...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Aquamarine Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. Made in aquamarine bullicante Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect origina...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Centerpiece Bowl by Yalos Casa for Murano Glass
By Murano 5, Yalos Casa
Located in San Diego, CA
Centerpiece bowl by Yalos Casa for Murano Glassworks of Venice, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 12"D and a shallow 5.75"H. The p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Handmade Small Black Marquina Marble and Brass Ashtray with Pineapple Shape
By Carlotta Turini, Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small black Marquina marble ashtray with pineapple shape and brass plate. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in ...
Category

2010s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Marble, Brass

Petite White Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Flower Design Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass bowl in calyx style. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Black and White Ashtray of a Roman Chariot
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti black and white ashtray of a Roman chariot, 1950-1960s. The Piero Fornasetti Neoclassical ashtray depicts a Roman chariot in black and white.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Carlo Nason Signed Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray/Catch-all Bowl
By Carlo Nason, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Carlo Nason Signed Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray/Catch-all Bowl Offered for sale is a striking Murano glass Sommerso ashtray or catch-all bowl that is hand-signed on the underside b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Seguso 1970s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass piece by Seguso from the 1970s – a bowl or ashtray showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of the Seguso artisans. This exquisite piece features a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray. Sculptural organic open flower form in cobalt blue art glass ashtray bowl. Use it as an ashtray...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
By R. Viot
Located in Miami, FL
Sublime Mid-Century Egyptian Cat Signed R. Viot 1/7 1951. An interesting fact for cat lovers: After the pyramids and the kohl painted eyes, almost nothing evokes more awe and myst...
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Vintage 1950s French Sculptures

Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Ashtray with Dog , Japan , Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ashtray with dog from the Mid-20th Century. A green porcelain ashtray with a puppy dog on top. A brown with black masked dog. This ashtray was made in Japan. Beautiful gif...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Red Bubble Murano Glass Bowl Shells Ashtray Element by Venini, Italy, 1970s No 2
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, G. Campanella & Co., Venini
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

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Sascha Brastoff Modernist Biomorphic Enamelled Metal Ashtray/Pin Dish
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Angeles from 1947-1963, Also known for his work in metalware, this highly modernist small ashtray/pin dish
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Vintage 1960s American Enamel Frames and Objects

Set of Three Ben Seibel Biomorphic Copper Nesting Objects, 1950s
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three biomorphic copper plated metal nesting cups (saucers or ashtrays) designed by Ben Seibel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

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Brass, Metal

Carl Auböck II Solid Brass Biomorphic Modernist Ashtray, Vide Poche
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
an ashtray the size of the object also allows it to be used as a vide poche for spare change, keys
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Midcentury Cobalt Blue Biomorphic Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl, 1950s, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique cobalt blue blown Murano glass bowl with three folded edges. The bowl was handblown of heavy thick-walled glass, with fire polished rims by Murano Art Glass in 1950s. Measure...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Russel Wright Bauer Art Pottery Vessel
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD MAY 2010 This wonderful biomorphic shaped vessel was one design from Russel Wright's
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Vintage 1940s American Ashtrays

Russel Wright Bauer Art Pottery Vessel
Russel Wright Bauer Art Pottery Vessel
H 2.325 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
Pair of abstract mound sculptures - previously owned by Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
These two dynamic biomorphic sculptures with pitted textures were previously owned by Sir Terence
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20th Century British Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Biomorphic Ashtray, Vide Poche, Sculpture by Arno Scheiding
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1950s Ben Seibel Brass Biomorphic Ashtray for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural brass ash tray designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware. Biomorphic shape with golf ball
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Italian Biomorphic Alabaster Cigar Ashtray
Located in Dallas, TX
1960's hand carved alabaster cigar ashtray signed Italy. Great form.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Alabaster

Rare Carl Auböck Early Post War Unknown Alloy Cast Ashtray with Biomorphic Shape
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage cast metal alloy ashtray with a very tactile and visually satisfying biomorphic shape
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Metal

Georges Jouve Glazed Ceramic Ashtray
By Georges Jouve
Located in Geneva, CH
Biomorphic black glaze ceramic ashtray by Georges Jouve Can be use as an ashtray or pipe holder
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Vintage 1950s French Ashtrays

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Georges Jouve Glazed Ceramic Ashtray
Georges Jouve Glazed Ceramic Ashtray
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Murano Red and Gold Venetian Handblown Glass Ashtray
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Murano Venetian handblown glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray. Sculptural organic open
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Barbini Mid-Century Modern Murano Vessel with Gold Inclusions, Italy, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
bubble pattern of gold inclusions against a white background and white reverse bottom in a biomorphic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass

French Vallauris Biomorphic Volcanic Ceramic Dish Bowl Ashtray Picasso Jouve
By Vallauris, Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In the manner of Georges Jouve, an organic form with volcanic lava black and white glaze and a high-gloss red center.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pink Biomorphic Triangular Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray Attributed to Cenedese
By Flavio Poli, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful pink Murano glass bowl with three folded edges and utilising the Sommerso technique. Would make a very pretty bathroom dish for soap or jewellery bowl.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Bright Yellow Opalescent Art Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Sommerso bright yellow opal Italian art glass bowl / ashtray. Attributed to Seguso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sommerso, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Ceramic Bowl in the manner of Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful glazed ceramic ashtray or small bowl. Created in the 1950s in the manner of famed French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Sculpture from the Private Collection of Sir Terence Conran, UK, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, biomorphic plaster sculpture with a burnished finish that sits as a solid piece with a
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20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster

Large Cloven Abstract Sculpture from the Private Collection of Sir Terence Conr
Located in London, GB
A large, stoneware abstract sculpture with a tripartite composition comprising biomorphic shapes
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20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster

Organic Leaning Sculpture from the Private Collection of Sir Terence Conran, UK
Located in London, GB
A large, biomorphic plaster sculpture with a burnished finish that sits as a solid piece with a
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Pair of Abstract Mound Sculptures from the Collection of Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
These two dynamic biomorphic sculptures with pitted textures were previously owned by Sir Terence
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20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver Biomorphic Ashtray from Sanborns Mexico City
By Sanborn Mexican Sterling 1
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very nice sterling ashtray done in the free-form or biomorphic style of the late 1940s and 1950s
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bronze and Malachite Ashtray by Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Bold form,striking colors. Malachite inlay surrounds a biomorphic triangular bowl. An iconic piece
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Ashtrays

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Malachite, Bronze

Malachite and Turquoise Inlaid Ashtray by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Heavy cast brass biomorphic triangular ashtray by Los Castillo from the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Ashtrays

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Brass

1950s Pink Bubble Glass Bowl in the Style of to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Bastrop, TX
A beautiful large vintage triangular biomorphic shaped pink glass 'Bullicante' (controlled bubble
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mercury Glass

Bronze and Malachite Ashtray by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Bold form,striking colors. Malachite inlay surrounds a biomorphic triangular bowl. An iconic piece
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Biomorphic Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic biomorphic ashtray available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every biomorphic ashtray was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a biomorphic ashtray — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A biomorphic ashtray, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made biomorphic ashtray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfredo Barbini, Ars Murano and Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Biomorphic Ashtray?

Prices for a biomorphic ashtray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $252 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $660.