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Mel Bogart Modernist Ashtray for Felmore

$2,800
£2,078.85
€2,422.43
CA$3,887.30
A$4,348.19
CHF 2,262.83
MX$53,527.75
NOK 28,787.83
SEK 27,008.66
DKK 18,073.77
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About the Item

A modernist freestanding ashtray/catch-all designed by Mel Bogart for Felmore, USA, c.1950s. It features an enameled metal dish that wraps around an iron stem, atop a four-star base, and is topped off with a bright orange ball, a staple in modern design. This design element is also present in his iconic fireplace tool set which was selected by MoMA for their "Good Design" program of 1946-1955. Bogart's pieces were specified for use in multiple Case Study Houses by Craig Ellwood, Joseph Eichler, and Richard Neutra. Dimensions: The piece has a 14" diameter and a height of 25" Condition: Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Professionally cleaned and polished.
  • Creator:
    Felmore (Manufacturer),Mel Bogart (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Metal,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1645224406742

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