Fase Madrid Tulip Ashtray, 1970s

A beautiful Italian glass vase from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. It is made of hand blown glass composed of bl...

A gorgeous Italian glass bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The bowl still has an Effetre International label on it. It is also graven at the bottom with Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International and 1987 the year of creation. Clear glass with a black or sepia colored thin net like pattern called 'zanfirico' (Italian): A type of polychrome cane made by assembling a bundle of rods of different colors, and heating it until it is soft. The bundle is then attached to two pontils and elongated by drawing. At the same time, the bundle is twisted to produce a spiral pattern. Zanfirico, which is a synonym for vetro a retorti, takes its name from the Venetian dealer Antonio Sanquirico, who, in the 1830s, encouraged the revival on Murano of this and other traditional techniques. About Lino Tagliapietra: Master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra is one of the world’s most prominent glass artists. Trained in traditional Venetian techniques, Tagliapietra is a key influence on the American studio glass movement. In 1955, at the age of 21, Tagliapietra received the title of maestro. He established himself with vividly colored sculptures...

A table or desk lamp with tulip stand and red lampshade by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria from the 1960s. Very simple and therefore timeless design. The stand is made of brass and the l...

A stunning chrome and structured glass floor or table lamp by Richard Essig, Besigheim, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970. This light has a very nice feature: There ...

We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa 1950.

Mid-century modern cigar ashtray in very nice original condition with signs of use.

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

Rare original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ashtray. Brass and glass. Retains original glass insert