Mid-20th Century Ashtrays

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1940, in France. Transparent Color. Original and iconic molded glass bowl; its shape is simple and decisive, skillfully...

A black glass ashtray from the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Printed around the outside with the brand logo in white.

A round pished Egyptian tray in this style serves both as a functional item for serving drinks with grace and style, and as an exquisite decorative piece to adorn homes, showcasing the artistry and ctural heritage of Egypt and its surrounding regions. It is a testimony to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that has been cherished for centuries, a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate admirers around the world. A pished North African Egyptian pished brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship that showcases the rich artistic heritage of the country. It is meticously handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in metalwork and imbue each tray with intricate designs and meticous attention to detail, inlaid with copper and silver metal with some Arabic writing. The tray typically features a circar or rectangar shape, with a slightly raised rim to prevent items from sliding off. The brass material is carefly worked to achieve a smooth and shiny surface, which is then pished to a lustrous finish, enhancing the natural beauty of the metal. One of the distinguishing features of a pished Middle Eastern Egyptian brass tray is its exquisite engraving and inlay work. The artisans skillfly carve intricate patterns, geometric motifs, or elaborate floral designs onto the surface of the tray. These designs are often inspired by traditional Egyptian architecture, Islamic art, or nature, and reflect the ctural and artistic influences of the region. A round pished Islamic metalwork, is a breathtaking example of the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the region. Handcrafted with skillf precision, this tray showcases a harmonious blend of ctural influences, resting in a piece that is both visually captivating and historically significant.About Islamic Metalwork. Arabesques, a hallmark of Islamic art, are gracefly interwoven patterns that symbize the infinite and the interconnectedness of all creation. Calligraphy, featuring verses from the Quran or other religious or poetic texts, adds an element of spirituality and ctural significance to the design. Islamic brass metalwork, including brass trays, is an intricate and beautif form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particar, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various ctures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays invves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques invved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass tray. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The tray is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the shallow depression of the tray. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the tray is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tos to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree invves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and sdering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, invves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like pishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. Throughout history, Islamic brass trays...

Angelo Mangiarotti ashtray in black ceramic Italy, 1960s.

Angelo Mangiarotti blue ceramic ashtray Unique flower shape Italy, 1950s.

1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension: Table Lighter diameter 2,36 x 4,33 H inches di...

Ashtray made of steel structure and Murano glass, the ring where the glass fits and the top handle are in solid brass. Original condition.

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...

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...

Two very beautiful ashtrays in red Alicante marble. They have the shape of a turtle. The measurements are for a single ashtray. They also work well as decorative objects. Please watc...

Eight sided stone ashtray in a stunning Italian Nero Marquina marble with white veining in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti. The ashtray features thick edges and a round center well w...

Article: brass and leather Ashray element Origin: Germany Material: brass and leather Description: Wonderful ashtray element made in Germany in the 1970. this element is m...

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Concorde and DC-8 Plane Ashtrays, Spain, 1950s-1960s The set is comprised by a French Concorde and a Douglas DC-8 from spanish airline Iberia. They were made of chromed metal and produced in Spain. Manufacturer's stamo underneath Nice choice for any aviation collector and great as a gift idea. On sale as a pair. Measures: The Concorde: 24,5 cm W x 14,5 cm D x 12 cm H DC-8 Iberia Airlines: 24 cm W x 17 cm D x 12,5 cm H Pair of Midcentury Flight Souvenir Airplane Ashtrays...

An heavy murano glass ashtray with original pestle designed and manufactured in Murano in the Sixties. green and gold bullicante murano glass it's in perfect conditions. Murano glass...

Ashtray in Murano glass by DINO MARTENS to Aureliano Toso

A modernist freestanding ashtray/catch-all designed by Mel Bogart for Felmore, USA, c.1950s. It features an enameled metal dish that wraps around ...

A gorgeous set of ten sterling silver leaf-shaped nut bowls By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 3"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H. Good original vintage cond...

Midcentury hand blown Murano triple layered Sommerso bowl manufactured by Archimede Seguso / Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1950s. Opal white, red and yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Changing appearance on a black or white surface. Impressive when light goes down on it. Use it as rings bowl, ashtray or vide-poche or display it as decorative bowl alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection...

The beauty generated by Nature has been represented and used as raw material in the artistic production of man since ever Nature has been scratched on the walls of a cave in the Pale...

Small ashtray marked by Auböck vienna around 1950s Original condition

Horseshoes standing ashtray with chain link iron base. France, 1950s. Rare find. Unique ashtray made of horseshoes and an iron chain. It features an iron horseshoe with metal stud rivet detail on the top. It stands on an iron chain link...

Art Glass Ashtray attributed to Josef Rozinek for Novy Bor, 1960s This astonishing glass ashtray could be a centerpiece of your coffee table or sideboard. This item is in excellent v...

Large Ceramic Vide Poche on a tripod in Wood sculpted Birds Circa 1960 France This Ceramic base Vide Poche, has a Birds heads sculpted Shape. It has been made in France Circa 1960

Limoges Porcelain Ashtray The Paris "Arc de Triomphe" Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s. Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The Paris ...

Add a bold pop of color to your smoking space with our vibrant red-orange ashtray—a stylish and functional accent piece designed to stand out.

Eye-catching hand blown Murano Burgundy red, gold flecks and controlled bubbles art glass bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, ...

Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow and orange stripe Italian art glass rock shaped ashtray / sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Antonio da Ros for Ce...

A pair of French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtrays. White opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Extra Dry and Sweet Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Mar...

Striking Art Deco ring era brass ring tray features a leaping gazelle poised above a base of rich green glass. With elegant lines and geometric Patterns, it’s a decorative piece that...

A pair of French Martini & Rossi triangular ceramic ashtrays. White ceramic reads "Martini & Rossi, Red or Extra Dry on the rocks" on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette r...

Imposing circular ashtray made of very thick Murano glass, in shades of electic blue and transparent. I underline the excellent quality and manufacturing of the glass. Made in Italy ...

Very chic mid-century decorative ashtray or vide poche stand, circa 1960, Italy. Brass and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: 62 cm H, 22 cm diameter. Good original condition. All pu...

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Sailing Flaf Code Ceramic Dish, "Flags to Be Used In The International Code", 1960's. The rectangular Piero Fornasetti Ceramic dish depicts a series of sign...

Rubin Glass bowl, Glass Factory Rubin - Chribska from the 1960s. In original and collector's condition. The vase was made and is signed. This original vintage glass element was de...

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

Italian ashtray,italian Manufacturer. This Mid-Century Italian ashtray inGlass, is in the tradition of the Italian glass maker like Murano or Venini. Beveled Glass.

Large Ashtray or Vide Poche in Marble Onyx in Green Color Italy 1960

Large ceramic ashtray from the Perrier-Jouet Champagne producer. Glazed in a beautiful, rich blue with golden emblem "Champagne Perrier-Jouët" and "Champagne Blason de France". At t...

Up to two beautiful and straight modernist ashtrays, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1959, executed by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik in Germany in the 1960s. Made of tourma...

This Ceramic Ashtray or Vide Poche, has a Free Shape. The colors are the brown and Gold. It has been made in France Circa 1960

A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass ashtray or bowl in the style of Seguso, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Bowl has a controlled bu...

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Blown glass Re-polished Original condition

Splendid Green Enamel and Grey Studio Del Campo Ashtray. Fully Signed.

Large mid-century Murano glass ashtray, 1960s Italian design Intact and in good condition. Small scratches on the bottom.

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Crystal glass Larger Ashtray, Size: Height:4,5cm, width and depth 8,5cm Smaller Ashtray: Height.3cm, width and depth:8...

Mid-century Japanese Abstract Floral Ashtray In Orange, Brown, and Tan Offered for sale is a Mid-century Modern ceramic glazed ashtray created in iconic Mid-century colors. The base...

A hexagonal glass ashtray from The Castaways Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida. The center is printed with their logo and reads “Castaways, Quality Courts, Miami Beach Florida”.

A gorgeous Art Deco period sterling silver leaf-shaped catchall tray or jewelry dish By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 3"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H. G...

Antique equestrian horseshoe ashtray Iron horseshoe with metal stud rivet detail Patina from age and use *Last image is for size reference only Ple...

Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.

A French white porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or ashtray, circa mid to late-20th century, France. A great standalone piece or tray to hold ...

This Ceramic Ashtray or Vide Poche, has a shell Shape. The colors are the blue and white. It has been made in France Circa 1960

Unique massive malachite from copper mines in old began Congo. Natural stone. Perfect as decorative object or for cigars and cigarettes. It is a mix between brutalist and polished pa...

Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil in the 1960’s. Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe holder features clean lines with elegant curves. The rosewood is a deep, dark, and rich tone with stunning natural wood grain. Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. After immigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956, he founded his first company, Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, in 1961. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels, homes, and stores throughout Brazil. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...

Modern ashtray made of a real horse foot with metal.

MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray / Cigarette Holder. CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP IS CLOSING AT THE END OF MAY***** Good vintage conditio...

Mid-Century Italian brass ashtray, 1950s Good condition, small signs of aging.

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...