1950s Ashtrays

Carl Auböck ashtray "Marked by Auböck" Original condition.

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...

This Vide-poche, or ashtray, was carved from a block of stone,Agathe stone, then polished. We can see as a decoration scheme this extraordinary sinuous Veinage, in brown and beige gr...

Round Onix marble Italian Design Sergio Asti Ashtray 1950s.

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...

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...

French wicker & iron standing ashtray catch all In the style of Raoul Guys Wonderful entry piece to use as a key tray Handwoven stitching detail Natural variations in color Beautif...

Classic leather and glass catchall / ashtray by French designer Jacques Adnet. Rich cognac leather base with signature Adnet contrast stitching and a circular inset cutout. Crystal g...

rare floor ashtray designed by aldo tura for macabo Cusano Milanino, about 1952. made in goat skin , parchment, with brass top ashtray. measurements: height cm 53, diameter cm 13 ve...

Crystal 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 ...

Handsome leather and ceramic smoking set by Longchamp. Cigarette holder opens up to reveal a cigarette dispenser which fans out and compacts back down when pushing back into the jar. Stamped with Lonchamp - France and logo on the base of the ashtray. Cigarette holder bears a ceramic horse on the front giving the set an equestrian theme. Each piece wrapped in saddle leather with contrast stitching. Brown ceramic dish sewn into leather. Great sculptural piece. Perfect ashtray or bowl for keys...

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 '...

An adorable Italian genuine alabaster hand-carved ashtray with irregular shapes and beautiful colors from light beige to gray. Italy, circa the 1950s...

Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern hammered copper floor or standing ashtray. Designed and made by German Bauhaus Artist Harald Buchrucker, Germany, 195...

Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1950s.

Very elegant design in this ashtray by the well known artist/designer Aldo Londi.

Ashtray vienna around 1950s Original condition

Handsome leather and ceramic tobacco/weed jar and pipe holder. Beautiful green ceramic and perfect patina to tan leather with a felted base. Opens up to reveal the stash jar...

Round brass ashtray by Hagenauer Werkstätte Vienna.

Alfredo barbini was an Italian glassmaker. As a young master glassmaker for the Zecchin & Martinuzzi furnace, he later became artistic director of the Gino Cenedese glassworks, for w...

Handsome two piece smoking set by Longchamp, France. Ashtray/catchall and tobacco jar with lid. Each piece stamped with Lonchamp France and logo on the base. Cast in a deep gunmetal ...

A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray in yellow and olive green. Decorated with an incised floral spray motif. At the center is...

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

Classic leather and glass catchall / ashtray with beautiful ruched leather holding the cut glass bowl.Great patina to saddle leather Four cigarette hold...

This astray was produced in Italy and is original from the 1950's. It is made of brass and iron, and on the top is the ashtray. With a conical shape and two brass handles on the side...

Handsome leather and ceramic tobacco/weed jar and ashtray by Longchamp. Stamped "Lonchamp - France" with logo on the bottom. Beautiful green ceramic and perfe...

Enamel on copper decorative dishes in variations of orange, brown and black. Very good original condition. Ready to use.

An ashtray on a stand by the Japanese architect and designer Kenzo Tange (1913-2005), in laminated plywood and metal, manufactured by Tendo Mokko, Japan, c...

Minimal geometric magazine holder ashtray brass Italian mid-century design red.

Ashtray made of brass by Hagenauer Vienna.

Handsome leather and ceramic ashtray/catchall by Longchamp. Biomorphic shape with inset ceramic tray and extended cigarette or pipe holder. Great saddle color leather. Great vintage ...

Seguso Ashtray Murano glass brass, 1950, Italy.

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

Ashtray with bamboo handle, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.

Pair of ashtrays with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Italy). These examples retailed at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, as indicated on the reverse. Composed o...

Handsome leather and ceramic ashtray/catchall by Longchamps. Stamped with Lonchamp - France and logo. Saddle leather base with contrast stitching. Deep brown ceramic dish sewn into leather. Great sculptural piece. Perfect ashtray or bowl for keys...

Old umbrella stand midcentury Italian design perforated metal and brass gold green. On request the brass part can be polished, without any additional cost.

Ashtray rack design Italian geometric brass enameled aluminum red gold color. On request the brass part can be polished, without any additional cost.

Cast brass bottle opener by the Auböck Werkstätte, Vienna, circa 1960. The piece is shaped as a coin to which the actual bottle opener is attached...

Ashtray in hand carved wood by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s. On the bottom the original stamp is still visible, as shown in photos.

Very nice 20th century French ceramic ashtray from the 1950s. Green and gold color. A lion is designed in the center of the ashtray because it...

Ashtray Hagenauer for Steyr. Original condition.

Fornasetti ashtray porcelain 1950 Italy.

Hagenauer ashtrays with stand, circa 1950s. Original condition 4 partly hammered ashtrays (signed).

1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.

Brass ashtray in the manner Hagenauer.

Astray vienna around 1950s. Original condition.

Large ashtray by the Auböck workshop, Vienna, circa 1950. In polished brass covered by a uniform natural patina, it has a wooden handle. Stamped '1' on...

Midcentury Zig Zag ceramic bowl or cigar ashtray by Design Technics in beige and sienna tone underglaze. Marked and in excellent condition.

A mid century modern vintage metal ashtray, which was designed and made in the 1950s France. The vintage ashtray was made out of white lacquered ...

Unusual floor lamp with ashtray attributed to Aldo Tura for Macabo. Cylindrical wood base and head incised to appear like the stone tower of a castle with crenellations at the crown. The middle section is a fabric cylindrical...

Italian 1950s tall brass ashtray.