Italian Ashtrays

Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ashtray was produced in the 1970s ...

Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain white and gold Ashtray. White and gold ceramic ashtray/trinket dish with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Ital...

Article: xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purp...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Superb and rare alabaster ashtray designed and produced by romano bianchi in italy in the 1970s. Brown alabaster ashtray handcrafted in large size. Decorative object that will bring ...

Stunning near pair of burnt caramel brown amber toned 'a Scavo' round circular glass bowls, dishes or ashtrays with white powdered scavo finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather minimalist but with the obvious sign of quality with the thick and heavy lip of the glass and the use of the 'Scavo' technique to replicate to look and feel of ancient Roman...

Vintage square cane, brass, chrome and glass ashtray in the manner of Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega or Gabriella Crespi... Made in Italy ca. 1970s. 20 x 20 x 2.5 cm

Superb and rare red sommerso ashtray designated and made for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal work of glass according to the "sommerso" technique (superposition of layers of ...

1960s Gorgeous brown ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy The item is in good condition. Dimensions: 5.51" diameter x 3.54" H inch...

Ceramic ashtray Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, matte raw clay. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bo...

Cira 1970, made in Italy. We offer this beautiful Murano Glass with Pestle "with many Gold Dust Flakes".

Aldo Tura tripod standing ashtray Red Goatskin Measures: H 48 D 22.

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Polychrome ceramic world map catchall / ashtray Zaccagnini Italy 1940s Zaccagnini mark under the base Measures: Height 5 cm x 25,5 cm diamete...

Fully Brass Vintage Lighter made in Italy 1970s

Elegant and large ashtray designed in Italy in the 70s by the designer Flavio Poli. The ashtray is in submerged Murano glass in shades of amber with honey shades, triangular body wit...

Opalescent shell bowl / ashtray by Fratelli Toso, Italy, circa 1959. This shell bowl / ashtray is made in pink hand-blown opaline glass under 'lattimo' glass opalescent ribs, with a ...

Colorful Murano ashtray in shape of a clown. Hand-made in Murano Italy during the 1970s, probably by Vetri. Measurements: H: 15 cm, W: 11 cm, Dept: 11 cm.

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Murano submerged glass ashtray/valet tray, Italy, 1960s. Family item, it has small signs of aging and use.

Article: Murano glass bowl elements set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s These original vintage glass elements were designed and produced in the 1970s...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element, GOLD FLAKES. DINO MARTENS FOR AURELIANO TOSO, 1960s Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960s This original glass sh...

Franco Albini Rare prototype Brass Dish or Ashtray. Manufactured by Vanzetti Milano, Italy 1931/33 Unmarked. Reference: A. Piva, V. Prina, - Franco Albini 1905-1977 1998, pg. 4...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...

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

Archimede Seguso - Mid century studio glass bowl - featuring controlled bubble decoration and ribbons of gold flecks throughout - striking amethyst color glass - quatrefoil shape - u...

A red sommerso murano glass bowl designed and manufactured in Venice in the Seventies by Mandruzzato. It's in lovely conditions, probably never used as ashtray. Crafted by the skille...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in ...

A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. Animalia is part of the Grand Tour family and features brightly colored tropical flowers and plants...

Carl Aubock design in years ’70, lighter horn rare, perfect.

Pair of 2 Murano sommerso glass cigar ashtrays and accompanying stubbers. Attributed to master glass artisan Flavio Poli, circa 1950s. Chunky amber colored glass with a submerged aqua blue/green coloring. The bowls each have 1 wide bridge/cigar rest...

Article: Murano glass bowl centerpiece Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Muran...

Round Onix marble Italian Design Sergio Asti Ashtray 1950s.

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

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 'V...

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...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Sommerso clear bubbles in champagne or caramel color with gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray. Documented to Venini company, and created by mast...

Article: xxl Murano glass bowl element "CENTERPIECE" Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the ...

A chic Postmodern marble and brass sphere ball ashtray box, circa 1970s. Piece makes a great decorative object box as well as an ashtray (three indents ar...

Amazing standing ashtray in goatskin and metal details made by the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1950s. One of the most enigmatic and polarizing figures to e...

Article: Murano glass bowl, shell element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

A small Italian alabaster marble ashtray with animal paw feet in the Regency style, circa 1960s, Italy. A convenient mini ashtray with protective gold gilt metal rim around top with ...

Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing colour shades going from dark red to amber, via light orange and crystal. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. ...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...

Murano Technical Avventurina : 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.   Fratelli Toso, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers who loved the art of glassmaking. With over 150 years of experience in the field, the Toso family improved their techniques and nowadays are one of the top award-winning manufacturers of Murano glass. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

An unsual ashtray with a 70s touch Tiger ashtray handpainted and handmad ein italy Ceramic.

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Stunning Italian mid-century Vide Poche or catchall or ashtray dish rendered in marbleized resin with an inset polished brass dish and green felt backing. Made in Italy, circa 1970s.

Amazing round ashtray or vide-poche in granite effect ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Tommaso Barbi's original label is s...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

beautiful example of Italian ceramic pottery. Aldo londi for bitossi. brown glaze with block shapes in green, yellow and orange. markednitaly o...

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 '...

A sculptural decorative lighter bronze Italian lighter designed by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart. Signed