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Creator: Richard Galef
1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30  Richard Galef Ravenware
1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30  Richard Galef Ravenware

1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 Richard Galef Ravenware

By Ravenware, Heath Ceramics, Richard Galef, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century functional design, and incredible ingenious and sculptural form. This piece is unique and rare. Created in metal mesh, the base floats in symmetry as it...

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1950s American Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal

1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware
1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware

1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware

By Ravenware, Richard Galef

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful 1950s functional design, and such an ingenious and sculptural piece. Also with a domed glass inset.  

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Steel

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Richard Galef decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Galef decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Galef decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Richard Galef were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Kenji Fujita, Lee Barnes Peck, and Astrolite. Prices for Richard Galef decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $485 and can go as high as $950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $898.