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Modern Ashtrays

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Modern Large Crackled Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modern large and heavy crackled glass cigar ashtray, circa 1990s. The piece is unsigned and in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.625"W x 6.625"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

"Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtray with Amber and Green Tones by Seguso, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage "Sommerso" Murano glass ashtray with amber and green tones signed by Seguso. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Seguso Style Modern Heavy Green and Yellow Murano Glass Big ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1960s Seguso-style modern heavy Murano glass ashtray in a rich green hue. The piece showcases the renowned craftsmanship of Murano glassmakers, with a fluid, organ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Faceted Clear Murano Glass Ashtray by Formia
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Formia, it's a block of transparent and satin glass in lovely conditions. This Ashtray by Formia is a stunning exa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Bronze Ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2015
Located in Paris, FR
The solid bronze ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in several pieces of the Reda Amalou Collection. The Bronze ashtray is 135 x 135 x 65mm H This design exists also in a tiny incense...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ceramic Ashtray Catch All Tray Dish in the Style of Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful ceramic catch all or ash tray... would work well as a catch all or for candy, cigars or 420. Also a compliment to any side table, desk or work station. Colorful and i...
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20th Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls like rings etc. Charming chubby look - sort of a hybrid between a koi fish and a lu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Dolcevita Double Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
From the Yacht collection, our Dolcevita double Ashtray is the perfect detail for any luxurious enviroment. The ashtray is total high gloss varnished ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold

Kosta Boda Clear Round Rurik Textured Ashtray
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 1950s Kosta Boda Rurik clear round textured ashtray in great vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Glass has a nice weight to it —minimal ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Contemporary Bronze Incense Box or ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2020
Located in Paris, FR
The bronze incense box or ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Blue and Yellow Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare semi faceted murano glass rectangular ashtray designed and manufactured by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. Crafted with precision and artistry, the ashtray boasts a multif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modern crystal cigar ashtray, circa 1990s. The piece is unsigned and in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 5.25"D x 1.25"H. #4106
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

1970s Modernist Faceted Sommerso Murano Glass Big Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic red, blue, and yellow faceted sommerso Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it is in perfect condition and probably never used. The as...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Fox Batman TV Promo Ashtray, 1966
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This glazed ceramic ashtray with gold luster rim accent features "20th Century Fox" logo at center and is surrounded by 10 different TV show logos, including several short-lived series. Shows listed include "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Legend Of Jesse James, 12 O'Clock High, Peyton Place, Batman, Lost In Space, Daniel Boone, Blue Light, The Long Hot Summer" and "The Loner." Ashtray was produced by Jack Nadel...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Waterford Crystal Ashtray
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality diamond cut crystal ashtray by Waterford. This Waterford crystal ashtray will enhance any table, home office desk, bar or countertop. Measures: 7" Diameter x 1 7/8"...
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20th Century Irish Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Golden Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Italian Modern Bowl Ashtray Biglia by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bowl Ashtray Biglia by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1970s Ashtray mod. Biglia in violet-blue alexandrite. The semi-round shaped bowl features thick glass. Prod...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

1970s Modernist Faceted Yellow and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic yellow and green sommerso murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions probably never used.. The Ashtray by Seguso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in the back and in the front, its upper side is red...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Vintage White Porcelain Large square ashtray Ducks Theme
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
- White Porcelain - Green/red/green belts detailing along the borders - Ducks theme design in the center - 'GUCCI - Made in Italy' embossed on the base of the ashtray - Square-Shaped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Modern Blue and Green Lime Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 1970s Murano glass ashtray, attributed to the Seguso manufactory, embodies the vibrant style of the mid-century modern era. Crafted with the renowned Sommerso technique...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Squash Light Blue Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Light Blue Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for Memphis Milano. The Squash ashtray is one of the smallest ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Marble by Michele Chiossi, Made in Italy, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room accessories...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Daum Crystal Bowl or Ashtray
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial light blue French crystal bowl or ashtray, organic modern design, from luxury Maison, Daum, France, circa mid-20th cent...
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20th Century French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

French Modern Aluminum Table Ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern aluminum table ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1990s Fantastic and iconic table ashtray mod. Ray Hollis with rectangular aluminum base...
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1990s French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum

"B" Marble Ashtray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"B" marble ashtray - Morfosi Dimensions: D 18 x W 10 cm Materials: brown marble. Available in custom dimensions and materials. The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the stylistic r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Monique Gerber Brutalist Bronze Ashtray, France, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural Monique Gerber Brutalist bronze ashtray, France, 1970s.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Italian Onyx Marble Octagonal Vessel Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large, white to off-white, octagonal onyx ashtray or catch-all vessel (vide-poche), circa 1970s Modern, Italy. Onyx colors include white, off-white, cara...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Onyx, Marble

1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Ashtray or vase Barbini Barovier style
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray or vase Barbini Barovier style. Good condition. Thanks
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Marine Rhythms Ashtray and Lighter Set - Exclusive Nautical Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Bring a touch of marine elegance to your environments with this exquisite ashtray and lighter set inspired by the world of sailing and racing. A classy accessory, perfect for lovers...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gonzo Grenade Ashtray, Hand Blown and Cut Contemporary Glass Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the real life and fictional escapades of Hunter S. Thompson, the gonzo grenade ashtray hopes to honor his fondness for smoking and explosives. This two-piece set is blown...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Guggenheim Square Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim square ashtray by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: W 19 x 16 x 3.5 Materials: Nero marquinia marble His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that marks ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass ashtray or catchall By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 2"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Crystal Cigar Ashtray by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This crystal ashtray by KA Glass is a striking piece of craftsmanship, meticulously hand-sculpted from premium crystal glass. Its minimalist square form exudes a sleek, modern elegan...
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2010s American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Black Crystal Cigar Ashtray by KA Glass
Black Crystal Cigar Ashtray by KA Glass
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Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtrey 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Vintage Ashtrey with frosted effect. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique is used...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Squash Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Ashtray is made in ceramic, and is one of the smallest objects in the Memphis Milano collection. The overlapping of shapes and colors are dis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Red and Green "Sommerso" Glass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano "Sommerso" glass ashtray in red and green colors. Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Venice, Italy 1960's.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

André Ricard Designer Oslo Wood/Stainless Smoking Set, Flamagas, Spain 1967
Located in Miami, FL
Creations of André Ricard, Catalan designer, for Spanish company Flamegas S.A. "OSLO" ashtray and cigarette holder plus a "MENHIR" wood lighter. Elegant and masculine smoking set of...
Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stainless Steel

Crystal Pink Ashtray for Val Saint Lambert, Paper Weight Signed
By Guido Bon, Val Saint Lambert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown pink and clear crystal ashtray by Val Saint Lambert. Could be used as a vide poche or decorative desk accessories. Hand blown beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Three Cigarettes Ashtray
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a tangerine color scoop shaped bowl ashtray for three cigarettes.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Leopard Ceramic Ashtray Handpainted and Handmade in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An unsual ashtray with a 70s touch Tiger ashtray handpainted and handmad ein italy Ceramic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Tiger Ceramic Ashtray Handpainted and Handmade in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An unsual ashtray with a 70s touch Tiger ashtray handpainted and handmad ein italy Ceramic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Retangular Deep Brown Marble Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Persian Brown marble. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown m...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Silver Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Aluminum. Available in aluminum, bronze, and blackened bronze. The Incense Burner was initially designed...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Painted Vide Poche Set of 3 - Ottoman Menagerie
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this set of 3 hand-painted iron vide poche, showcasing the enchanting Ottoman menagerie. Perfect for organizing small items or as dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Aldo Londi Ceramic, Pottery Ashtray for Bitossi, Geometric, Mondrian, Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant design in this ashtray by the well known artist/designer Aldo Londi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Italian modern Green plastic metal Ashtray by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic and metal Ashtray by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s Round ashtray with black painted metal plate and with cantilevered chromed metal profile. Round ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Gucci ashtray/vide poche featuring bold and modern sterling silver detailing around the glass tray.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Italian modern steel ashtray Spirale by Achille Castiglioni for Alessi, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel ashtray Spirale by Achille Castiglioni for Alessi, 1990s Ashtray model Spirale with round base in stainless steel. A spiral spring rests in the round plate, whic...
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1990s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stainless Steel

Donna Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 36 cm D 12 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Round clear thick cut vintage crystal starburst glass ashtray
Located in East Quogue, NY
Clear, thick, unmarked, round, crystal-cut glass ashtray in perfect condition. It has a star/sunburst cut motif in the center with leaf-cut design detail around the edges. It is ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Advertising French Limoges Ceramic White with a Blue Logo Catchall Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Advertising French Limoges Ceramic white with a blue logo catchall or ashtray. The french text in the back says "GERLING NCM", "Hôtel de Harlay", and "Jeudi 21 Mars 2002". * Hôtel de Harlay: This is a building in Paris that became the Maison du Barreau in 1996, a place for dialogue between legal and business professionals. The plate is likely a commemorative item from an event, potentially a meeting or conference, that GERLING NCM held at the Hôtel de Harlay in Paris on March 21, 2002. Marked Haumieres Paris Limoges France...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Modern Black Metal Ashtray by Giovanni Offredi for Bando Line, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal Ashtray by Giovanni Offredi for Bando Line, 1970s Metal ashtray with round base and raised edges. The central plate is in glossy black painted metal. It ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Spherical table ashtray in black and white plastic, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Spherical table ashtray in black and white plastic, 1980s Spherical table ashtray in black plastic at the top and ivory white at the bottom. In the upper part it has t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Plastic

Ashtray in stainless steel and sandblasted aluminum By Pol Quadens 1989, Belgium
By Pol Quadens
Located in Brussels, BE
Ashtray in stainless steel and sandblasted aluminum By Pol Quadens 1989, Belgium
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Green Onyx Ashtray / Catchall, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Green onyx ashtray / catchall Italy, 1970s In the style of Up&Up Sergio Asti, Angelo Mangiarotti Measures: 24 diameter x 5 cm height. Co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Onyx

Kazan Ashtray by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Kazan Ashtray by Naibu Materials: Volcanic stone. Dimensions: D 15 x H 10 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based in...
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2010s Mexican Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone

Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ashtrays made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ashtrays, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti, Bruno Munari, and Michele Chiossi. 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 $56 and tops out at $4,771 while the average work can sell for $436.

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