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1970 Italian Onyx And Brass Ashtray Gray and gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 Italian Onyx And Brass Ashtray Gray and gold Color
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Op-Art Aluminum Ashtray Ultima15 by Backström & Ljungberg Sweden
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern geometric Op-Art Beck & Jung aluminum ashtray "Ultima15" designed by Bo Ljungberg & Holger Backström for Diverse Ting, Malmö Sweden. All Aluminum construction, wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Danish Minimalist Cylinda Line Revolving Ashtray for Stelton, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Minimalist Cylinda Line Revolving Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark. ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass

Ashtray Crystal, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Ashtrays

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Crystal

Mid Century Crystal Pink Glass Artistic Vase, Rubin Glass, Czech Republic, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Rubin Glass bowl, Glass Factory Rubin - Chribska from the 1960s. In original and collector's condition. The vase was made and is signed. This original vintage glass element was de...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Incisioni Iridi Plissé Ashtray by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Incisioni Iridi Plissé Ashtray by Purho Dimensions: D14x H3.5 cm Materials: Glass Other colours and dimensions are available. Purho is a new protagonist of made in Italy design...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

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Glass

Travertine vide poche / ashtray, Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Travertine vide poche / ashtray Manufactured by CN Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s. H 4 cm Diam. 18 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ashtrays

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Travertine

Midcentury Modern Rosenthal Studio Line Ashtray Catchall Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
*Three (3) available, each sold separately, as per listing. German white porcelain ashtray (or catchall) in the 'variation' pattern, Midcentury Modern period, attributed to Finnish...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Gunnar Ander Ashtray Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ashtray designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Stone, Metal, Brass

Mid Century Style Murano Glass Big Acqua Blue Green Bowl, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 2000s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

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Crystal

Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 20 x H 7 cm Materials: Travertine A contemporary take on a mid-century classic; Travertine Ashtray – a monolithic, sculptural piece...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

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Travertine

Vide Poche or Ashtray in Art Glass Venice Pink Color Italy Murano 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in Murano, Italy.. The shape is a free form. Transparent yellow and Pink Color.
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1970s Italian Vintage Ashtrays

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Art Glass

Edith Heath Ashtray by Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath ashtray By Heath Ceramics.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Post Modern Inspired White Porcelain with Cigarettes Unique Ashtray by Hania J
Located in BARCELONA, ES
"A poetic contradiction in porcelain, this sculptural ashtray by Hania Jneid blurs the line between function and statement. Handcrafted in pure white porcelain, its surface is interr...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Post Modern Inspired Unique Piece White Porcelain Ashtray by Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
"Hania Jneid’s sculptural ashtray in pure white porcelain captures the ephemeral nature of habit and indulgence, immortalizing it in delicate, permanent form. Embedded within the sur...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
Located in Firenze, IT
Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no d...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Ashtrays

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Metal

Splendid Green Enamel and Grey Studio Del Campo Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Green Enamel and Grey Studio Del Campo Ashtray. Fully Signed.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Metal, Enamel

Two marble ashtrays Italy 70s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Two very beautiful ashtrays in red Alicante marble. They have the shape of a turtle. The measurements are for a single ashtray. They also work well as decorative objects. Please watc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Marble

USA Modern Black Marble Ashtray 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
United States of America modern Black marble Ashtray mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s. Iconic Ashtray mod. 8532 with round base in black marble. The plate has a rise...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Marble

21st C Mad Men Standing Ahstray by French Designer Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
MAD MEN - Standing Ashtray The Mad Men Standing Ashtray by French designer Marine Breynaert is a reinterpretation of a mid-century classic, blending elegance with a touch of vintage ...
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2010s French Art Deco Ashtrays

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Granite, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Burke Cast Aluminum Ashtray, circa 1965
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Burke cast aluminum ashtray, circa 1965.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Aluminum

1950s Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Italian Column Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing Mid-Century Modern column ashtray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Fifties. It's in lovely condition. This ashtray served as both a functional item and a decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Vintage Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Magnificent hand-cut lead crystal. Vintage glass ashtray is in excellent condition, never used....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Edith Heath Ashtray by Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath ashtray By Heath Ceramics.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Smoking Set. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous smoking set by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli in travertine and brass with ashtray and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. The table lighter wor...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Travertine

An Iconic MODERNIST "Ariete 1401" ASHTRAY by ICO PARISI, STILDOMUS, Italy, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An hexagonal floor ashtray, Modernist, Space-Age, in wooden strips and metal, the iconic model "Ariete 1401" by Ico Parisi, ed. Stildomus, Italy 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Metal

Yellow alabaster lighter by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare alabaster lighter designed and produced by romano bianchi in italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted yellow alabaster lighter. Very nice state of conservation, original light...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ashtrays

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Alabaster

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand carved geometric ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

Murano Glass "RED-ORANGE" Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Add a bold pop of color to your smoking space with our vibrant red-orange ashtray—a stylish and functional accent piece designed to stand out.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

1950s Ashtray in Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950s ashtray France.
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1950s French Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Attributed to Venini Early life and education Venini was born in the town of Cusano near Milan, Italy. After serving in the Royal Italian Army in World War I, he trained as a lawyer[2] and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Small ashtray marked by Auböck vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small ashtray marked by Auböck vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Brass

Vintage Onyx Green Ashtray with Brass Accent
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful green onyx ashtray with brass trim and capped off with lion feet design. Sophisticated lines.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Onyx, Brass

1960s Stunning Murano Ochre Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ochre ashtray or catchall in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in Italy No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition. Dimensions:...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Yellow Bubled Glass Ashtray, Made in France in the 1970's
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Bubled glass ashtray, in a yellow color. made in France in 1970's. In good condition.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Ashtrays

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Art Glass

Piero Fornasetti Ceramic International Flag Code Jewelry Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Sailing Flaf Code Ceramic Dish, "Flags to Be Used In The International Code", 1960's. The rectangular Piero Fornasetti Ceramic dish depicts a series of sign...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Murano ashtray with cigar extinguisher, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass ashtray with cigar extinguisher, circa 1970s production. Excellent condition, minor scratches present, no breaks, see photos. Dimensions: H= 5 cm; D= 19 cm. Cigar exting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti, "O" Ashtray, 1968
Located in London, GB
Soavi designed this ashtray for Olivetti, a company originally created by Camillo Olivetti in 1908 to produce typewriters. Olivetti became famous for the meticulous attention it paid...
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1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Ashtrays

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Plastic

Italian modern base light blue and geometric black metal floor ashtray, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base light blue and black metal floor ashtray, 1980s Round base ashtray. Triangular structure in black metal rod with removable container in blue enamelled metal...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ashtrays

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Metal

Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s. Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
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15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Ashtrays

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Stone

Pair Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/ Portacenere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/Portacenere Italy, circa 1950s A luxurious pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ashtrays

Materials

Ormolu

Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Gucci ashtray/vide poche featuring bold and modern sterling silver detailing around the glass tray.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

1950's Stitched leather Ashtray by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Maison Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather ashtray designed for maison Hermès by Paul Dupré-Lafon
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1950s European Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Heath Ceramics Brown Speckle Glazed Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed ceramic ashtray by Heath Ceramics, c.1960s, USA. The ashtray features a dark brown exterior speckle glaze which ombres into a tan speckle glaze o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Apollinaris Ceramic Match Striker
Located in Bradenton, FL
A vintage Apollinaris ceramic match striker and holder. Traditionally used in cafes, bars etc. In excellent condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Wrought Iron Chain Link Standing Ashthay with Horseshoe Detail, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Horseshoes standing ashtray with chain link iron base. France, 1950s. Unique ashtray made of horseshoes and an iron chain. It features an iron horseshoe with metal stud rivet detail on the top. It stands on an iron chain link...
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20th Century French Brutalist Ashtrays

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Iron, Wrought Iron

1960s Ashtray, Perrier-Jouet Champagne, Blue Glazed Ceramic, Made in Italy
Located in Greven, DE
Large ceramic ashtray from the Perrier-Jouet Champagne producer. Glazed in a beautiful, rich blue with golden emblem "Champagne Perrier-Jouët" and "Champagne Blason de France". At t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Murzburger Hofbrau Die Weltmarke Ceramic Ashtray by Altenkunstadt Bavaria
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murzburger Hofbrau Die Weltmarke Ceramic Ashtray by Altenkunstadt Bavaria.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Grotto Serving Plate by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Grotto serving plate by Kajsa Melchior. Fictive Erosion collection Dimensions: H approx. 20 cm Ø: Approx. 40 cm Materials: Sculpted in sand by human body pressaure. Developed ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Sandstone

Red alabaster lighter by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful red alabaster lighter designed and produced by Romano Bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted. Very well preserved. Decorative object that will bring a real designe...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ashtrays

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Stone

Midcentury Ashtray Acrylic, Rattan and Copper Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ashtray or vide-poche in acrylic, rattan and copper in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Copper

Angelo Mangiarotti Ashtray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti ashtray in black ceramic Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leaf Form Jewelry Trinket Dishes or Catchall Trays
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of three Art Deco period sterling silver leaf-shaped catchall trays or jewelry dishes By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1940s Each measures: 3"W...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Cigar Ashtray designed by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist ashtray for cigars done in bronze. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll...
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1960s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Mangiarotti Ashtray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti blue ceramic ashtray Unique flower shape Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Marc Newson Ashtray
Located in NYC, NY
A clear smoke-colored ashtray by Marc Newson with facsimile of the artist's signature on underside.
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color 1960 solid brass ashtray. Brass sculpture, Vide Poche, decorative object.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Ashtrays

Once a near-universal tabletop accessory, many antique, new and vintage ashtrays have taken on an entirely new purpose in today’s homes.

Whereas these formerly ubiquitous objects were associated with smoking, drinking, gambling and other vices, a well-designed and interesting ashtray is a candy dish, coaster or cocktail garnish receptacle in today’s interiors. But don’t discount its initial function. Amid your carefully curated coastal chic California decor, for example, a stone ashtray can help you manage the ashes that accumulate while you’re burning your morning incense. Old glass ashtrays, which are quite popular and easily found in free-form, organic shapes, can be a purely decorative final touch when styling a coffee table, whether you’ve filled it with wrapped lemon-drop candies or not.

In the postwar years, the democratization of luxury led to an explosion in the number of well-designed ashtrays, and there are many mid-century modern ashtrays to choose from on 1stDibs. (It’s no coincidence that sculptor Isamu Noguchi devised his “Dymaxion” version, which he hoped would make him rich, in 1945. Alas, it turned out to be too difficult to mass-produce.) The design collection of the Museum of Modern Art includes ashtrays by Carlo Scarpa (Murano glass, 1950–59); Achille Castiglioni (stainless steel with spring-like inserts, 1970); Masayuki Kurokawa (rubber and steel, 1973) and more. Smoking declined in popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, after the surgeon general’s warning began appearing on cigarette packs, but designers were still crafting ashtrays through the end of the century (especially outside the United States).

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of antique, new and vintage ashtrays that includes everything from modern and minimalist cigar ashtrays to outwardly ornate Art Deco ashtrays that evoke the opulence and elegance of the 1920s.

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