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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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Stone

Vintage Glass Azteca Series by Fabio Frontini Arnolfo Di Cambio Italy 1970 Set
Located in Biella, IT
Arnolfo di Cambio italy design Fabio Frontini series "azteca" years ’70 set of two glass, lighter and ashtray in very perfect condition measure as...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass

1980s Seguso Style Modern Faceted Blue Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Faceted Blue Murano Glass Ashtray is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, particularly drawing on the techniques and aesthetics associated with the Seguso family, one ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

1980s Modernist Blue and Brown Murano Glass Triangular Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition blue and brown murano glass ashtray manufactured in Venice in the Eighties. The Triangular Ashtray is a beautifully crafted and visually striking piece. Its uniqu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tuscan sculptor Michele Chiossi, has found in marble a medium to describe modernity with its myths and symbols, creating the Contemporary collection. An emoji can be a tray; an emoji heart, not necessarily pierced by an arrow, can be a place of creativity in the kitchen, a chopping board or a working surface; a dash; a zigzag; granting the marble a moment of levity, becoming vertical in a vase; reflecting an ideal image of ourselves. Unique objects to be experienced as a couple, to gift to friends, jewels of our daily lives. 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Marble

Abraham Palatnik ashtray. Silon Brasil, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray designed by Abraham Palatnik, produced by “Silon Brasil” in 1970s. Made out of polyester resin and chrome iron. Good condition with the usual wear and tear of time.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Chrome

A 1960s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Large Triangular Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition red and orange sommerso murano glass hand-crafted in Venice by Seguso, Murano glass, renowned for its quality and artistry. The "Sommerso" technique involves laye...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Lalique French Crystal Dish or Ashtray with Leaf Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, signed, Lalique crystal dish with decorative leaf and indent design around edge, circa 20th century, France. Piece is from French luxury crystal maker Lalique. Made...
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20th Century French Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

1980s Mangiarotti Style Modernist White Ceramic Round Italian Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A two pieces ceramic round ashtray designed and manufactured in Italy in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti, it has normal signs of use and age, it's marked on the bottom. This Italian...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Italian Marble Ashtray Catchall, Large
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large Italian black and white marble catchall ashtray in the Modern style Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Piece has a polished ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Marble

Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s. Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone

White Porcelain Ashtray Made in Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pure white china ashtray. With a fresh, contemporary modern look with embossed arabesques design. Hotelporzellan, Hogermann. Made in Germany, cir...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Round Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Murano glass dish made in Italy features a thick round glass form with a deep well. Dimensions 6" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; Professionall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Modern White Porcelain Ashtray or Catchall by Naaman Israel, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
White porcelain ashtray or catchall designed by Naaman Israel, 1990s. An interesting example of the upcoming design community in Israel during the 1990s....
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Ashtray by César Baldaccini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CESAR Cendrier mao, 1968 Fonte d’aluminium signé en bas au centre. Édition Atelier A à 1000 exemplaires. D. 22 cm LITTERATURE EN RAPPORT?: Atelier A, rencontre de l’art...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Aluminum

Italian Murano Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian modern Murano clear/transparent art glass ashtray or bowl, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautiful as a stand-alone object, candy dish (pieces pops with colorful candy as demonstrated), or its intended use, an ashtray. Indentation in front supports a cigarette. Piece appears to have never been used. Dimensions: .88" thickness 4.57" diameter 3" H (at lowest in front) 6.25" H (highest point at back) Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian blue alabaster marble box...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian modern round ashtray in travertine, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round ashtray in travertine, 1970s Round-based table ashtray entirely in travertine. The thick profile features small decorative grooves. There are three square feet a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Travertine

Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Murano blue and purple opalescent Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 6"H. Very good original vint...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Seguso Mid-Century Modern Purple Murano GlassItalian Triangular Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a Sommerso Purple and transparent Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Seguso. The ashtray it's in perfect conditions. The ashtray craf...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Blackened Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The piece is sand cast in s...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte 1960s Mirrored crystal Perfect condiction Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
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1960s Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 28 W x 33.6 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual size: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Weight:...
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2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Murano Sommerso Red and Green Glass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano "Sommerso" glass ashtray in red and green colors. Design presumably by Alessandro Mandruzzato. Venice, Italy ca. 1960.      
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Fontana Arte, Very Rare Pietro Chiesa, Glass, Smokey Ashtray, Acid and FX Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Fontana rare ashtray signed with both FX and Fontana Italy, this kind of work was made under the direction of both Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrained.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Metropolitan 18-Light Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
An interplay of lights in an eclectic silhouette, this chandelier is a modern sculptural work of art. Mounted on a metal ceiling rose, the piece features a structure in brass and met...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Heavy Cast Iron Industrial Paper Weight Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau"
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau" Heavy, industrial cast steel paperweight/ash tray, stamped "Survey Bureau" at the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

21st Century Federico Peri Satin Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE SATIN ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s Style Los Castillo Mixed Metal Fish Ashtray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican style of Los Castillo Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray Wall Art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. 1.5 h x 7 w x 5.75 Preowned original vintage unrestored conditio...
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1990s Mexican Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper

Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style.
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style. Defect. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck 'Carolus VI' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in London, GB
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Hand-painted Vide Poche Set of 3 - Countryside Wildlife
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the charm of nature to your decor with this set of 3 hand-painted iron vide poche, featuring intricate designs of countryside wildlife. Perfect for holding small items or as de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain. 2 ashtrays with animal motifs, 20th century, painted porcelain, SM mark.   H: 2.5cm, W: 10cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Square base ashtray with rounded corners in transparent Murano glass. In the center it has a white glass p...
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1990s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Limited Edition Rectangular Neutral Beige Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Classico travertine. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown marbl...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 28 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Carl Auböck Large Ashtray with Brass Lid
Located in London, GB
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...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful crystal cigar ashtray. The piece is a well crafted block of crystal with hand honed curve for your cigar and a concave circle for ashes. A stunning complement to any ta...
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20th Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: D 13 x W 20 x H 4 cm. Materials: Carrara marble and brass. Made in Italy. Limited series, num...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

"A" Marble Ashtray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"A" marble ashtray - Morfosi Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 cm Materials: White Afyon marble. Available in custom dimensions and materials. The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Modern Ashtray Made of a Real Horse Foot with Metal and
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern ashtray made of a real horse foot with metal.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Pair of glass centerpieces in the style of Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of centerpieces made of thick glass using a hand-tabbed technique. The pair is in the style of the great Fontana Arte manufacture made in the 1980s. In the pair we find ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Federico Peri Cut Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE CUT ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Ashtray Plissé Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Federico Peri IRIDE Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors and Versions: PLISSE' - STRIPE - SATIN - CUT. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Octagonal Nero Marquina Marble Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm Materials: Dark bronze.    
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Round Natural Beige Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 20 x H 7 cm Materials: Travertine A contemporary take on a mid-century classic; Travertine Ashtray – a monolithic, sculptural piece...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Dark Bronze Ashtray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Bronze ashtray by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Mariae Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 40 cm D 13 cm H 8 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Round Murano Glass Ashtray for V. Nason & C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Murano glass dish made in Italy for V. Nason and C, features a thick round glass form with a deep well. Dimensions 6" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern base light blue and geometric black metal floor ashtray, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base light blue and black metal floor ashtray, 1980s Round base ashtray. Triangular structure in black metal rod with removable container in blue enamelled metal...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER FAKASAKA is a design company ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Natural Rock Crystal Dish Sculpted Anonymous, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Natural rock crystal dish sculpted Anonymous circa 1970 Rock crystal cup hand carved in a single block, feature a very interesting pattern. Good co...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natalie Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natalie box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9.5 Materials: polished bronze, agate. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

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Bronze

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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