Italian Tobacco Accessories

Table lighter in bordeaux ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The lighter is functioning and Barbi's engraved initials...

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...

A small Italian alabaster marble ashtray with animal paw feet in the Regency style, circa 1960s, Italy. A convenient mini ashtray with protective gold gilt metal rim around top with ...

Smoking set, brass and wood ashtrays, lighter and cigars box Italy, 1970 burl wood and brass Measures: 2 ashtrays: H 3.5 x 19 x 19 cm Table Lighter: H 8.5 x 6 x 6 cm C...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads ...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi yellow and orange geometric ashtray or bowl. Signed on the bottom. Italy 1960s. Aldo Londi (Montelupo Fiorentino, 1911-20...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...

Italian smoker set, 1970s. Dimensions: ashtray H= 8 cm; D= 16 cm; lighter H= 10 cm; D= 9 cm.

Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown glittery copper Aventurine flecks Italian art glass corseted pinch waist decorative lighter. Documented to design...

Olive burlwood smoking set by Felice Antonio Botta of Italy, 1973. Includes ashtray, 2 cigarette holders/cups, lighter and an interesting numbered cube. This set has been used with slight flaws and patina. Cups stand...

Elegant midcentury squared white travertine marble ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Fratelli Mannelli. This wonderful item took inspirati...

Cigarette case in 900/1000 silver, with internal gilding. Above the lid, an enamel miniature on the guilloché prepared bed. The miniature depicts Emperor ...

A striking addition to a personal collection or a superb gift for a cigar aficionado, this humidor box was crafted entirely of prized Spanish cedar and can be used to store up to 100...

Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...

Aldo Tura smoking stand made from stained fruitwood and a scalloped parchment covered top. A patinated nickel and copper plated ashtray with cigarette ...

Multifaceted brown and yellow Sommerso Murano glass ashtray, glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli. Brown and amber glass cased into clear glass and a highly decorative twelve faced ...

Enzo Mari bakelite Mid-Century Modern ashtray for Danese. This rare piece is New Old stock and both the ashtray and it's box are in perfect condition.

Aldo Tura by Macabo circa 1940s Italy Refined tobacco pipe container with unique cap. Compartment for matches. Two storage sections. Tobacco container: 7.25T x 6.5D 4W Original unres...

Onyx Art Deco Ashtrays Set of Three 1960 Made in Italy Vintage set of three small onyx green ashtrays with silver white metal accent. Elegant vintage ashtray made of precious white, brown and green onyx. Mid-20th century stylish Art Deco green and brown onyx marble stone ashtrays. Beautiful stone onyx green and brown colors with a metal chrome band around it that includes a resting place to hold a cigarette. Great onyx smoking accessory handmade with the natural material. Handmade onyx ashtray. With brass finishes. Handcrafted of lightly streaked light green onyx, a semi-precious translucent stone. Made in Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm) Sold As: Set of 3 Italian ashtrays, luxury vintage tobacco accessories.

This elegant cigar box in ebony Macassar wood, with its distinctive dark brown stripes, is decorated with horn accents around its perimeter. The lid is linked to the box thanks to a ...

Opulent, elegant Barovier blown glass bling from the 1950s. Beautiful gold leaf is abundant in this piece with gold infused bubbles throughout its pulled form. Spectacular. Measures ...

Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...

Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon pink color and wealth of interior bubbles. Heavy, thick and wonderfully obese and glob...

Fontana Arte 1970s. Ashtray in leather, brass and faceted glass.

Goat skin and brass Aldo Tura 1940 tobacco container. Rare 1940s tobacco container shaped as a pipe. The container has one compartment to store tobacco and another one to keep and...

Garibaldi's Pipe is an original decorative object in earthenware with the cooker as Garibaldi head and cane shaped as a bust of a woman. Signed “Agostinelli” on base. Repaired cra...