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Purple ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Sommerso purple ashtray designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Organic Murano Glass "Purple" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.76 in Dm 4.06 in
Mid Century Light Purple Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color makes
Category
Mid-20th Century Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Purple Crystal Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Poland. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in Purple Glass, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern Purple Murano glass ashtray, done in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Ashtray
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely purple and gold murano glass shell ashtray in the style of Barovier. It has totally hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Organic Murano Glass "Purple" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 1.97 in W 4.69 in D 4.61 in
Petite Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray Purple and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful minimalist ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Purple Flower Murano Glass Small Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Porcelain Ceramic Purple Violet Ashtray, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage porcelain ash tray
This item is a wonderful addition to every home.
These item remain in a very good vintage condition.
Dimensions: 15x2cm
Condition: This ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Ceramic
Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Renato Anatrà
By Renato Anatra
Located in Miami, FL
Incredibly gorgeous purple Italian art glass ashtray or catchall bowl, hand-made by Renato Anatrà
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2, 1 kg Pink-Purple Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.55 in Dm 7.49 in
Squash Purple Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Maria Sanchez
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Purple Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Seguso Mid-Century Modern Purple Murano GlassItalian Triangular Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a Sommerso Purple and transparent Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Bitossi Green and Purple Ceramic Catchall Ashtray for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Bitossi Ceramiche ceramic ashtray or catchall, circa 1960s, with a Brutalist aesthetic. Handmade in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Blue Murano Glass Ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
ashtray is characterized by its exquisite use of color – a stunning combination of purple and blue hues
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 8 Mini Murano Italian Square Dishes/Ashtrays
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful geometric designs on these set of 8 petite dishes, can be used for ashtrays, salt or nuts.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Ashtray by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro, Italy, 1970s
By Laboratorio Pesaro, Franco Bucci
Located in Rome, IT
Blue violet ceramic ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s by the Italian designer Franco Bucci for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Italian Glass Ashtray " Sommerso" Violet Color
Located in Prato, Tuscany
glass ashtray; it was made in one elegant purple color, has a strong and original line, with sharp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Ashtray-Catchall by Ercole Barovier mod. "Porpora"
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in purple Murano glass with gold leaf. This is a piece of the "porpora
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
Purple and Blue Murano Sommerso Ashtray / Bowl by Flavio Poli for Suguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kastrup, DK
Faceted "Sommerso" Murano ashtray / bowl made of purple glass submerged into blue glass.
Flavio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Purple Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Munich, DE
Cylindrical glass vase is a wonderful glass decorative object, realized by an Italian manufacture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.76 in Dm 5.71 in
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 5.01 in D 5.4 in
Heavy 1.3kg Murano Glass "Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Murano Glass Crack Structure Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
By G. Campanella & Co., Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl elements set of 2
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.76 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Large 1, 1 Kg Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.15 in Dm 6.5 in
Squash Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Maria Sanchez, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
, Purple, Gold and Light Blue. The Squash Ashtray was designed in 1985, by Maria Sanchez.
Maria Sanchez
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.56 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Ashtray in Crystal
Located in Munich, DE
This purple and green glass ashtray was made in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.45 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 5.71 in
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.53 in
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 6.89 in
Italian mid-century Alexandrite glass ashtray by Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio 1969
By Sergio Asti, Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Alexandrite glass ashtray by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
H 1.19 in Dm 5.91 in
Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.15 in Dm 6.7 in
Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtrays, 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Add a little shine into your home with this blue pair of asstrays.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Blue and Yellow Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
dating back centuries, this ashtray represents the pinnacle of Italian glassmaking tradition. Its vibrant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Ashtray 1950
By Vallauris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ashtray was handcrafted in France in the 1950's.
Hand painted in purple green and yellow glazed ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Squash Gold Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Maria Sanchez
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Gold Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Squash Yellow Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Maria Sanchez
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Yellow Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for Memphis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Squash Light Blue Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Maria Sanchez
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Light Blue Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Set of Ceramic Lighter and Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Ceramic Lighter and Ashtray Set Italian Pottery Mid Century
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, 1940, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
ins Italy.
It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1.9kg Glass Bowl Flame Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Toso, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 5.71 in Dm 10.63 in
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful bowl has purple blue glass cased into clear glass with Sommerso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Silver Flecks Purple Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful handblown purple Murano glass bowl or ashtray with aventurine silver flecks. Italy, 1960s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Seguso Blu Bowl Italian Design 1960 Quatrefoil Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Seguso blu bowl Italian design 1960 quatrefoil ashtray.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy purple Murano glass bowl designed and manufactured in Venice by Seguso in the 1970s, it's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla Italian Space Age Design Pottery Ashtray
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Blue pottery ashtray
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Flavio Poli Murano Faceted Sommerso Purple Yellow Glass Triangular Ashtray /Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for serving
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue & Gold Murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by Barbini, Italy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-Century Modern blue & gold hand blown murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 5.71 in D 4.53 in
Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century
Soap dish with a rounded base made
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Dark Purple Murano Bubble Glass Bowl, Italy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century dark purple Murano bubble glass bowl, Italy, circa the 1960s.
A gorgeous handblown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Italian Alexandrite and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.23 in
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Purple Italy Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the purple Italy ashtray you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every purple Italy ashtray was constructed with great care. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage purple Italy ashtray now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect purple Italy ashtray — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right purple Italy ashtray, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made purple Italy ashtray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Flavio Poli, Alfredo Barbini and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.
How Much is a Purple Italy Ashtray?
Prices for a purple Italy ashtray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $1,069, while the average can fetch as much as $439.
Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
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