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XL 1.6kg Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Ashtray by Luigi Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s
XL 1.6kg Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Ashtray by Luigi Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s

XL 1.6kg Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Ashtray by Luigi Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s

By Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass ash tray in XL dimensions Origin: Murano, Italy Producer: LUIGI Mandruzzato Decade: 1970s This original vintage xxl glass ash tray bowl element was...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Oskar J. W. Hansen Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond INC
Oskar J. W. Hansen Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond INC

Oskar J. W. Hansen Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond INC

By Oskar Hansen

Located in London, GB

Oskar J. W. Hansen (1892–1971) Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond Inc. An extraordinary example of functional art, this large ashtray was designed by renowned sculp...

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Mid-20th Century American Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Standing Nude on Ball Art Deco Sculptural Smoke Stand Model T330 by Frankart
Standing Nude on Ball Art Deco Sculptural Smoke Stand Model T330 by Frankart

Standing Nude on Ball Art Deco Sculptural Smoke Stand Model T330 by Frankart

By Frankart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Classic Model T330 Nude Art Deco Flapper girl Ashtray stand by the Frankart Metworks company, a classic piece of luxury artwork from the 1920s. The stand features a splatter metal wo...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Copper, Spelter

1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France
1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France

1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France

By Cristal d' Arques 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful New old stock Ashtray with owl acid etched ,circa 1970's by Cristal D Arques France.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Modern Large Crackled Glass Cigar Ashtray
Modern Large Crackled Glass Cigar Ashtray

Modern Large Crackled Glass Cigar Ashtray

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice modern large and heavy crackled glass cigar ashtray, circa 1990s. The piece is unsigned and in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.625"W x 6.625"D ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

Red and blue Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful sommerso red and blue vide-poches or ashtray designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted circular glass using the sommerso technique (superimpo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Ashtray by Walther Kristallglas, Germany, 1970s
Vintage Crystal Ashtray by Walther Kristallglas, Germany, 1970s

Vintage Crystal Ashtray by Walther Kristallglas, Germany, 1970s

By Walther Glass

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Elegant mid-century ashtray by Walther Kristallglas, made in Germany, circa 1970s. This square ashtray displays a sculptural presence thanks to its crisp geometry and the interplay b...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s
Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

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1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Ashtray / Platter / Vide-Poche, 1940s
Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Ashtray / Platter / Vide-Poche, 1940s

Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Ashtray / Platter / Vide-Poche, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Forged Iron Ashtray / Vide-Poche or Drinks Tray, Spain, 1930-1940. Spanish Wrought Iron Ashtray with Handles. This handcrafted ashtray is heavily adorned by the hammer marks tho...

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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ashtrays

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s
Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s

Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise blue using the "sommerso" technique Manufactured by Archimede Seguso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte A highly decorative geode bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, decorative bowl or small ashtray. Beautiful placed with other Murano glass pieces to create a colorful set as shown at the images. Overall dimensions: 9,5 cm W x 8,5 cm D x 3,5 cm H Geode Glass Bowl // Murano Glass Bowl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Art Deco Ashtray in Bronze By Cawa, 1930s
Art Deco Ashtray in Bronze By Cawa, 1930s

Art Deco Ashtray in Bronze By Cawa, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Steamline stylized ashtray in cast bronze. Suitable for both cigars, pipe and cigarettes. Manufactured by CAWA in Denmark during the 1930s. The style of this piece is reminiscent Tin...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Turquoise Crystal Ashtray signed by Moser, Italy, 1970s
Turquoise Crystal Ashtray signed by Moser, Italy, 1970s

Turquoise Crystal Ashtray signed by Moser, Italy, 1970s

By Moser

Located in Roma, IT

Exceptional ashtray made of high-quality vibrant aquamarine colored crystal. This marvelous and unique piece was produced by Moser in Italy during the 1970s, and is signed on the bot...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

Large Vallauris Blue White Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl, Glazed Ceramic Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in dark blue and soft blue hues and white accents. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950s. This cool ashtray was handcrafted in France at the Mid-20th century period. Its design in shades of blue and white fat lava ceramic on a cobalt blue background . It has four cigarrette or cigars holders. Highly decorative piece! This colorful piece will be the perfect gift for smokers. Also useful as jewelry bowl , decorative bowl or vide-poche. Overall Measures: 19 cm diameter x 9 cm height (7,48 in diameter x 3,54 in height). Vallauris Ceramic Round Bowl // Glazed Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Baumann Paris Hotel Collectible Porcelain Dish by Pillivuyt France 1960s
Baumann Paris Hotel Collectible Porcelain Dish by Pillivuyt France 1960s

Baumann Paris Hotel Collectible Porcelain Dish by Pillivuyt France 1960s

By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Baumann Hotel Restaurant, Paris, Jewellery, Pin Dish, Ashtray, Pillivuyt Porcelain France. Vintage advertising collectible porcelain dish ashtray vide poche catchall. Art Dec...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Japanese Ceramic Match Holder & Strikers, a Pair
Hand Painted Japanese Ceramic Match Holder & Strikers, a Pair

Hand Painted Japanese Ceramic Match Holder & Strikers, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of hand painted Japanese match holder & strikers. Three holes in the back allow them to be wall mounted. The front and sides are painted to give ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Romano Bianchi Alabaster Smoking Set, Handmade, Italy, 1960s
Romano Bianchi Alabaster Smoking Set, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

Romano Bianchi Alabaster Smoking Set, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, cigarette box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster

Green Onyx and Bronze Horse Statue Ashtray Jewelry Tray
Green Onyx and Bronze Horse Statue Ashtray Jewelry Tray

Green Onyx and Bronze Horse Statue Ashtray Jewelry Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Oversized charming bronze horse statue on an onyx ashtray or jewelry tray. Very versatile piece that would look great as a display piece on a vanity or coffee table.  

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Circular blue Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli
Circular blue Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli

Circular blue Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful blue sommerso ashtray or pocket emptier designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso technique (superimp...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Pink Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano, italy, 1970's
Pink Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano, italy, 1970's

Pink Sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano, italy, 1970's

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pink faceted sommerso bowl or ashtray designed and made for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal work of faceted glass according to the "sommerso" technique (superposit...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Vide Poche or Ashtray in  Art Glass Venice Pink Color Italy Murano 1970
Vide Poche or Ashtray in  Art Glass Venice Pink Color Italy Murano 1970

Vide Poche or Ashtray in Art Glass Venice Pink Color Italy Murano 1970

By Laguna Murano

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

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Alabaster Marble and Brass Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Mid-20th Century
Italian Alabaster Marble and Brass Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Mid-20th Century

Italian Alabaster Marble and Brass Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An Italian green alabaster marble and gilt brass ashtray, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A round green alabaster marble ashtray with a matte gilt bra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

1960s Piero Fornasett Porcelain Catchall 'La Gioconda' , Excellent
1960s Piero Fornasett Porcelain Catchall 'La Gioconda' , Excellent

1960s Piero Fornasett Porcelain Catchall 'La Gioconda' , Excellent

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Original astonishing porcelain catchall / vide-poche "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti. Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. Marked on the bottom...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s

Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass 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 is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant silver ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray

Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in blue and clear glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decorative design with hu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Patino Ash Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2450
Patino Ash Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2450

Patino Ash Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2450

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Patino ashtray stands out for the elegant blending of refined and timeless materials. The harmonious blend of the natural Corno Italiano veins with the warm tones of glossy ebony...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

Square glass ashtray, Art Deco style, Saint-Gobain glass, France, 1940
Square glass ashtray, Art Deco style, Saint-Gobain glass, France, 1940

Square glass ashtray, Art Deco style, Saint-Gobain glass, France, 1940

By Saint Gobain

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Square molded glass ashtray, France, circa 1940, in the Art Deco style. Made of thick, slightly green-tinted glass, it features a simple and balanced geometric shape, characteristic of the design of the period. The sides are decorated with a wavy relief pattern, adding texture and dynamism to the piece, while the integrated notches at the corners emphasize its functionality. The transparency of the glass, combined with its variations in texture, creates subtle plays of light. Both robust and elegant, this ashtray perfectly illustrates French glassmaking expertise of the mid-20th century, ideal as a table accessory or decorative object. Key features: Thick molded glass ashtray French production, circa 1940 Art Deco style Geometric square shape Lightly green tinted glass Wavy relief decoration Integrated cigarette holders Functional and decorative object Keywords: art deco glass ashtray, vintage French ashtray...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Brutalist Glass Ashtray, Free-Form Glass Catchall - France 1970s
Brutalist Glass Ashtray, Free-Form Glass Catchall - France 1970s

Brutalist Glass Ashtray, Free-Form Glass Catchall - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Glass Ashtray, Free-Form Glass Catchall - France 1970s Glass ashtray, molded from a single block of glass. Its clear, transparent surface gives it the appearance of froze...

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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot
Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot

Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa 1950.

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Mahogany

colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s
colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s

colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Fratelli Toso, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, element in unique coloration Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attrib. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element w...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970

Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970

By Space Age Products

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s. Structure in chromed metal. Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Time marks consiste...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Luxury Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Scalloped Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
Luxury Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Scalloped Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

Luxury Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Scalloped Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Swirl Gold Flecked Murano Glass Bowl, Ashtray or Empty Pocket Amazing scalloped Murano blown glass ashtray or bowl with aventurine gold flecks. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Gold Leaf

Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s
Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

Grey ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

By Kartell, Kappa

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This wall ashtray is made up by 3 main parts with an additional removable tray. this sculptural item was designed as an ashtray but I think it should be more iteresting used as an em...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Plastic

Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray

Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bullicante gold dust art glass bowl or ashtray, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. This eye-catching Murano cobalt blue Sommerso Italian Art glass bowl is made of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Gold Leaf

Mid Century Style Murano Glass Medium Blue Bowl, Italy, 2000s
Mid Century Style Murano Glass Medium Blue Bowl, Italy, 2000s

Mid Century Style Murano Glass Medium Blue 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

Materials

Crystal

PINK Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s
PINK Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

PINK Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vase element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ita...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage alabaster ashtray, Italy 1960s
Vintage alabaster ashtray, Italy 1960s

Vintage alabaster ashtray, Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Authentic heavy alabaster ashtray made in Italy in the 1960s. Vintage glass ashtray is in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Wid...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster

1960s Mid-century Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli
1960s Mid-century Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli

1960s Mid-century Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

A striking mid-century modern ashtray or catchall designed by the legendary Flavio Poli. Hand-blown in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s, this piece showcases a vibrant cobalt blue pal...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian mid-century modern floor-standing ashtray in brass, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern floor-standing ashtray in brass, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern floor-standing ashtray in brass, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern floor-standing ashtray in brass, 1950s Floor-standing ashtray in brass and metal with a three-legged base. The three brass rods that form the base join in ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970
Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970

Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare sommerso pocket or ashtray in orange, red and blue designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso te...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1960's German Sculptural Glass Ashtray
Large 1960's German Sculptural Glass Ashtray

Large 1960's German Sculptural Glass Ashtray

Located in New York, NY

1960's German textured glass cigar ashtray with mottled glass around top and surrounding perimeter. where bowl looks as if floating in space. The bottom of the piece has a square ge...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass

Gio Ponti, "Per scriver classico" ashtray, S.C. Richard Ginori, Italy 1923
Gio Ponti, "Per scriver classico" ashtray, S.C. Richard Ginori, Italy 1923

Gio Ponti, "Per scriver classico" ashtray, S.C. Richard Ginori, Italy 1923

Located in Firenze, IT

"Per scriver classico" series porcelain ashtray designed by Gio Ponti Polychrome decoration depicting Greek deities. Mark on the base. U. La Pietra (ed.), Gio Ponti, Milan 1995, p...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420

Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

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.