François Châtain Collectibles and Curiosities

Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy. Raw Rock Crystal hand carved in a geometric shape. Great as Ring Dish or Key Bowl...

Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays ,catchall, or vide poche. Handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. The brass inner plate was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. India, circa 1920s. Measure: 7"5 D x 2" H. "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...

Brighten up your decor with this stunning vintage glazed ceramic parrot. Handcrafted with exceptional detail, this vibrant piece showcases a spectrum of tropical colors, including pi...

Lovely Alexandre Noll cigar ashtray / bowl / Dish. Carved in exotic wood. Alexandre Noll hand carved Cigar Ashtray. Mid-century. France, c. 1950 Hand carved signature to underside '...

Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic ashtray Italy, circa 1960’s. Manufactured by Bitossi. Organic composition and feel. Marked identification.

Table ashtray / vide-poche in travertine marble and metal by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, circa 1970.

Large vintage Polished Alabaster square ashtray with a low profile and wide bowl. Vintage beige stone large ashtray with brown and grey color accents...

A very stylish German mid-century art pottery ashtray set decorated in green glazes by Carstens Tonnieshof and dating from the 1950’s. The set comp...

A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintag...

This hand-crafted ceramic ashtray is signed with an illegible signature, but presumed to have originated from the United States, possibly California, and dating to approximately 1965...

A large and very versatile glass bowl, dish, or ashtray. The piece is very thick and heavy and has a wonderful look. Perfect for serving candy or use as a cigar ashtray. A compli...

Signed Val Saint Lambert Diamond faceted shaped lead crystal Ashtray, hand cut-to-clear, the glass clear thick, deeply and evenly cut, made in Bel...