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Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  Green
1950 Fontana Arte Italian Design Midcentury Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray by Fontana arte Italy, 1950s Glass in perfect condiction
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass

1960s Flavio Poli Colorful Faceted Diamond Ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful multi-faceted and polished Murano glass ashtray in a wonderful diamond shape from the 1960s. Designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy. A colorful combination of light-blue, yellow and green layered art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian green Murano glass ashtray or bowl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 6 inches, height 2.5 inches 1 in stock in Palm Springs ON 50% OFF SALE for $449 !! ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Round Bowl or Ashtray in Green Glass Mirrored by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare round bowl or ashtray in green crystal glass and mirrored underside with four concave circle by Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Octagonal Green Centrepiece / Vide Poche by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and unique octagonal centrepiece or vide poche signed Fontana Arte. Green Art Glass. A remarkable piece for a study or living room. Signed FX Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Green Yellow White Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching and colorful Murano hand blown green, yellow and white Italian art glass bowl or ashtray with folded rim. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. This asymmetric and bi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Green Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vase element was produced in the 197...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass vase element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano g...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art glass ashtray in Murano glass designed by Alfredo Barbini in 1950's, Italy. Two color hand blown bowl glass with fish figure in different tones.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted Sommerso square murano art glass block bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Materials: Murano glass, Faceted. Colors: Green, yellow, clear glass Eye-catching squ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Barovier Toso Murano Yelllow Silver Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Drinking Bird
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass Bird Bowl with Silver Flecks. Attrributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950s. Whimsical long tailed drinking bird in clear glass with sil...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver Leaf

Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped green "sommerso" glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This wonderful piece is a perfect blend of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cut Glass Zig Zag Shape 1950s Ashtrays in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Green glass ashtray with grinded shape in the manner of Fontana Arte. One small dent on the corner.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Cut Glass

Squared Ashtray Green Crystal Glass by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern square green glass ashtray. This wonderful piece was produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1960s. It is composed of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Green Sommerso Core Crystal Ashtray Dish Belgium c.1950
Located in London, GB
Val Saint Lambert green Sommerso core crystal ashtray dish Belgium c.1950. Presented in excellent condition, free from chips or cracks.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Blue Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue over emerald green and bubbles Italian art glass bowl or dish. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese company or A.Ve.M. It has a folde...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano emerald green art glass bowl with a controlled bubble design in the style of designer Angelo Seguso, ci...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Art Glass Bowl with Copper Flecks, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular Murano art glass flower bowl with copper or gold aventurine flecks. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. Flower shaped hand blown glass bowl or ashtray in mint gree...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Copper

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Dodecagon Crystal Ashtray
Located in Hanover, MA
Twelve sided cut crystal ashtray with three wheel-ground optic bubble dimples by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.   
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Optical Glass

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Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Art Glass Sommerso Green Amber Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte pentagon green and amber Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1950s. This pentagon shaped hand blown glass bowl is made of green...
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Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s. The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray / Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Red and yellow glass cased into clear glass. It can be used also as small rings or jewelry ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Barbini Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent blue green Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Hornsea Pottery by John Clappison Vide Poche in White, Black and Burgundy, 1950s
By John Clappison, Hornsea Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Hornsea Pottery midcentury vide poche catchall from Hornsea, England. Bold red interior, accented by white and black exterior. Designed by Joh...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Mid Century Crystal Green Glass Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Blue & Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray or bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Italy, 1950s. Blue and yellow glass cased into clear glass. It can be used also as small rings or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Italian Tommaso Barbi Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian brass and green ceramic vide-poche catchall, by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, '70s Modern period, Italy. Piece is by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi in a green g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Brass

Mid Century Crystal Green Glass Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Previously Available Items
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray by Barovier + Toso, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Heavy Murano Glass "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Ashtray Emerald Green Glass by Pietro Chiesa Fon Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Ashtry or vide-poche in green glass with chiseled edge by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray or Catchall in Turquoise and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray. Triangular in form, it is glazed in a craquelure brown blue, and cream. The bottom is glazed in a creamy white. This piece would also ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic, Paint

Italian Blue and Aquamarine Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Italian hand blown aquamarine and blue Sommerso glass heart shaped ashtray / bowl, unmarked, attributed to Seguso, circa 1960's. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray Turquoise and Pink Color by Flavio Poli, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano glass round ashtray in turquoise and pink double color attributed to Flavio Poli. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This techni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern emerald green Blenko glass ashtray from the 1950s. Fabulous Blenko Art Glass ashtray in green with textured bottom. This beautiful, green ashtray ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Green Crystal Glass Squared Italian Ashtray
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern green glass squared ashtray. This wonderful piece was produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1960s. The item is in squared green crystal glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Large Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Bright Green Mid Century Round Ceramic Ashtray or Catchall by Lane & Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright green ceramic ashtray or catchall by Lane & Co. This bright dish will bring a pop of color into any room it finds its home. It is round,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Floor Stand Ashtray, Chartreuse Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast iron standing floor ashtray painted in bold chartreuse. The ashtray is ornately decorated and sturdy. It will make a statement in any room or outdoor area. Put a proper tray in ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Iron

Mid-century Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ashtrays created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern ashtrays made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ashtrays, popular names associated with this style include Flavio Poli, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, and Angelo Mangiarotti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ashtrays differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $12,712 while the average work can sell for $541.

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