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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
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.
Category
20th Century American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
André Ricard Designer Oslo Wood/Stainless Smoking Set, Flamagas, Spain 1967
By André Ricard
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
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
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...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Travertine
USA Modern Black Marble Ashtray 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
United States of America modern Black marble Ashtray mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s.
Iconic Ashtray mod. 8532 with round base in black marble. The plate has a rise...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Plastic
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
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...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Travertine
Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Charlie bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder
F...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Federico Peri Plissé Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE PLISSE' 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Daum France 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...
Category
20th Century French Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
By Gucci
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 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
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: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design compan...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
1960s Three Barbados Ceramic Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti for Danese Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three vintage ceramic ashtray designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and manufactured by Danese Milano in The Sixties. The three iconic ashtray have different colors, diameter of the white o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Grotto Serving Plate by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Grotto serving plate by Kajsa Melchior.
Fictive Erosion collection
Dimensions: H approx. 20 cm
Ø: Approx. 40 cm
Materials: Sculpted in sand by human body pressaure.
Developed ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Sandstone
Four Sterling & Crystal Individual Ashtrays by Lane Crawford, Leather Boxed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Lane Crawford Sterling & Crystal Individual Ashtrays—Set of 4 in Leather Box, Circa 1950s
This exquisite set of four sterling silver-mounted crystal ashtrays by Lane Crawfor...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Fontana Arte Style Ashtray Table, 20th Century
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York City, NY
Effortlessly elegant green glass and brass ashtray/vide poche side table in the manner of Fontana Arte.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Chrome
A 1960s Modernist Yellow Green Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition yellow and green sommerso murano glass ashtray hand-crafted in Venice by Seguso, The Murano glass, is renowned for its quality and artistry. The "Sommerso" techni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
A 1960s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Large Triangular Ashtray by Seguso
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Modernist Blue and Brown Murano Glass Triangular Ashtray
By Seguso
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
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:...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
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)
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
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)
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Italian blue alabaster marble box...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass, 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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Metropolitan 18-Light Chandelier
By Aiardini
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1990s French Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Ashtray Catch All Tray Dish in the Style of Hermes
By Hermès
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...
Category
20th Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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....
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
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)
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
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)
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Table Ashtray with Cigarette Extinguisher - Galucharme Black Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the elegance and exclusivity of our table ashtray with cigarette extinguisher, part of the prestigious Galucharme Black Collection, conceived and handcrafted by renowned des...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style.
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style.
Defect.
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of glass centerpieces in the style of Fontana Arte
By 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 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Category
1960s European Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century French Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Italian modern metal and plastic ashtray by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Round ashtray with chromed metal plate for collecting butts and with cantilevered profile and external container in beige plastic. Can also be used as a pocket emptier.
Produced by K...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Italian modern square aluminum and brass ashtray Fratini for Gexco Italia 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern square aluminum and brass ashtray Fratini for Gexco Italia 1970s
Ashtray with a square base in aluminum. The cubic structure is composed of two parts, each with a sem...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 22 cm D 22 cm H 4 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
CHARLIE BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER
FAKASAKA i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson
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
Florence Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Florence box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
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.