Mid-Century Modernist Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Ashtray, Desk Tidy, circa 1960

Designed by Gucci Italy and expertly crafted circa 1970, this exceptional modernist desk accessory exemplifies the brand's dedication to luxury and design. The generously scaled asht...

This stunning Lucite and chrome ashtray, vide poche or desk tidy, has a design reminiscent of the renowned Italian designer Felice Antonio Botta's work. The piece was expertly crafte...

1950s industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier, under the name "Nev...

1950s Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier, under the name "Nev...

This rare set of four handcrafted ceramic ashtrays by Vallauris is a striking example of mid-century French design, playfully inspired by the world of poker. Each ashtray is uniquely shaped to represent a card suit—spade, club, diamond, and ace—creating a cohesive yet distinctive collection. The deep malachite-green glaze lends a rich, almost jewel-like quality to the pieces, further accentuated by the bold gold gilt borders that highlight the shape of each piece. Housed in their original faux lizard-skin presentation box, these ashtrays have been well preserved. The glaze remains glossy and deep, with no apparent signs of ash residue, suggesting they were rarely, if ever, used for their intended purpose. The gold detailing exhibits some minor surface wear, but it retains its brightness, adding to the vintage charm. Measuring approximately 8 cm in length and width, with a height of 3 cm, each piece is perfectly sized for tabletop display. While originally designed as ashtrays, their sculptural forms and opulent finish make them equally suited for use as decorative objects or small trinket dishes...

Decorative French ceramic bowl from the 1960s-70s, made in Vallauris. Drip glaze in intense red and brown tones. Organic shape. Dimensions in cm: Length 19 cm, width 15 cm, height 1...

An ornamental hand-shaped dish by Vallauris, handcrafted in 1960s France. Formed from ceramic in the shape of a human hand, the piece features a gently curved palm designed to funct...

This mid-century modern ceramic dish from Vallauris, France, is a refined example of 1960s French studio pottery, crafted in the stylised shape of a human hand. Designed as a sculp...