A monumental etched marble ashtray, mid 20th century

A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, teal, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “the master of beauty.” This stunning piece certainly justifies the moniker. With the signature etched on verso, it is without doubt an heirloom rarity for the savvy collector...

A mid century ceramic ashtray in mustard and chartreuse with a hint of tennis ball green, circa 1960. Fabulous condition. Pick up in LA or we ship worldwide. 8.5” W x 8.5” D x 1.25” H

A monumental incredibly unique vintage Italian marble ashtray, circa 1970. Featuring an undulating edge with ten rivulets and a carved out biomorphic center shape, this piece is one-...

A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century. Each has the initial “B” in Gothic lettering carved into the back and painted black....

Alabaster ashtray is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the mid-20th Century. Entirely realized in alabaster (as reported on the label under the base).

This ashtray is part of a small collection that we purchased in a Roman house and includes 2 other pieces, all for sale here on firstdibs, made with various carved minerals. Green on...

Shell shape vintage ashtray is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Original art glass. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 10 x 8 cm. Perfect conditions.

Early 20th century ashtray in patinated bronze and marble. An ashtray decorated with a bull in patinated bronze and marble from the early 20th century. H: 10cm, W: 14cm, D: 14cm