Ashtrays

Vintage Chamotte clay ashtray is a unique decorative object realized in the 1970s by German manufacture. Realized entirely in chamotte clay, a particular raw material for making c...

This is an original Baccarat astray in excellent condition. Like new. Timeless design and the best quality.

A sculptural decorative lighter bronze Italian lighter designed by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart. Signed

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...

Travertine vide poche / ashtray Manufactured by CN Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s. H 4 cm Diam. 16 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Made in Italy, 1960s. Made in Murano glass with murrines and silver flakes. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excel...

Murano Technical Avventurina : 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.  Fratelli Toso, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers who loved the art of glassmaking. With over 150 years of experience in the field, the Toso family improved their techniques and nowadays are one of the top award-winning manufacturers of Murano glass. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

A clear smoke-colored ashtray by Marc Newson with facsimile of the artist's signature on underside.

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 ...

This is an original Baccarat pair of astrays in excellent condition. Like new. Timeless design and the best quality.

Travertine vide poche / ashtray Manufactured by CN Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s. H 4 cm Diam. 18 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Murano Technical Bullicante Attributed to Carlo Scarpa 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...

Space age red ceramic ashtray designed by Roberto Rigon Bertoncello Italy ca. 1970 H 12 cm - 22 x 22 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use. Small chip, check the pi...

Beautiful Italian marble ashtray with wonderful patina and shape.

Fully Brass Vintage Lighter made in Italy 1970s

Murano trilobed ashtray by Pietro Toso, Italy, 1950's. Hand blown Murano sommerso glass in pink and clear color.

Large biomorphic ceramic by noted artist Marianna von Allesch. Incised abstract design with pewter glaze. Signed on lower rear.

Murano. With silver applications. 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 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

Dear Celia bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, li...

Compact yet impactful, this ashtray works beautifully as a tabletop object, design accent, or standalone display piece. Its square proportions and heavy cast body make it a confident...

Ashtray in the manner of Kaj Franck. Probably produced in Finland.

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 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Attributed to Venini Early life and education Venini was born in the town of Cusano near Milan, Italy. After serving in the Royal Italian Army in World War I, he trained as a lawyer[2] and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...

Maison Jansen, by. Ashtray in white lacquered metal with a circular and geometric shape, the decorative part in chrome metal and the cup in brushed aluminum. French work realized ...

Contemporary Ashtray collectible design Sculptural Brass Wood, Ceramics Maria. Maria_Contemporary sculptural ashtray of collectible design in wood, brass and ceramics. Little Friends...

In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern White Bubble Murano glass ashtray. The miniature bubbles are done in black, which is a very unusuall combination. Made in ...

Beautiful videpoche/ ashtray / bowl in Murano Art glass . Triangular shape with rounded edges in style of Fontana Arte Murano 22cm x 22cm xH...

Ceramic ashtray Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, matte raw clay. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bo...

Brass hexagonal ashtray featuring a deep round well with three divots on alternating sides. Dimensions 7.25" width x 7.25" depth x 1.25" height. Condition Good vintage condition; b...

This rustic yellow ceramic bowl bursts with Mediterranean charm. The bright glaze is sunshine-rich, with flecks of green that look almost like olive leaves drifting across its sides....

Midcentury adjustable brass table lamp / vide poche or ashtray with a yellow lacquered metal shade.

Ashtray in Murano glass attributed to Barovier&Toso with bubbles and gold circa 1950.

The "Set of 2 Vintage Italian Lighter and Ashtray, 1980s" is a stylish duo that embodies Italian flair. With sleek design and quality craftsmanship, th...

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...

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Wonderful rich blue base and grayish white top glazed ceramic ashtray. So many beautiful details to this large round bowl.

Hand painted oval ceramic ashtray with small covered part in the middle. The top of it is decorated with flowers and leaves in bright colours. There are numerous stamps and numbers o...

Contemporary sculptural handmade ashtray of collectible design made with brass and a glass. Little Friends is a collection of ashtrays and some other little trays. Every Little Frie...

Angelo Mangiarotti ashtray in brown ceramic Italy, 1960s.

The Italian alabaster ashtray is an elegant and decorative object that combines functionality and unique aesthetics. Unique as each piece of alabaster made in Italy Alabaster, a tran...

Maitland smith. These two sculptural dishes, shaped like stylized leaves, are crafted from a silvery metal with soft matte sheen and gently ribbed texture. Their flowing forms and cu...

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...

Stoneware ashtray with glass inlaid rim. The round ashtray features an unglazed exterior and underside with a crushed glowing green glass rim and turquoise glazed interior. The piece...

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...

20th century vintage Venetian Vetreria Oball Murano glass ashtray in sommerso style colours of milky white and pale pink. Italy. Circa 1980's. Beautiful...

Bitossi ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, for their Marroco line. Made in Italy, 1960s.

Natural rock crystal dish sculpted Anonymous circa 1970 Rock crystal cup hand carved in a single block, feature a very interesting pattern. Good co...

Set of 6 bowls or ashtrays made of emerald-colored glass with a steel holder. Designed by Gallotti & Radice in the 1970s, Italy 11cm x 11 cm High : 3 cm

Midcentury small green flygfors trincket by Paul Kedelv.

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 'Vi...

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 'Vi...

Clean and functional Culbuto ashtray with handle, made of brass and copper, designed in Italy in the late 1950s or early 1960s. - Cendrier Culbuto propre et fonctionnel, avec poignée...

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 'Vi...

Incredible ashtray in Murano glass green circa 1950 with eraser and air bubbles.

Vivid pink interior with gold flake exterior handblown glass Murano set of four pieces. Large ashtray for cigars, mid-size vessel for cigarettes and smaller vessel for matchsticks. G...

Cast Iron Industrial Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau" Heavy, industrial cast steel paperweight/ash tray, stamped "Survey Bureau" at the bottom.

Angelo Mangiarotti ashtray in red ceramic Italy, 1960s.

Large, Italian, midcentury modern, art pottery ashtray by Raymor features a painted, multicolor, abstract fruit arrangement. The tray has a lava glaze technique which gives the surfa...

Multi-color glass tray with silver color metal leaf. Overall color is black. Not signed or dated.

Franck Benito begins his process by tracing his designs onto uncut forms. These are then milled by hand, and the rough cut refined—the patterns channeled deeper and deeper, to the ve...

Thick textured glass ashtray by Stephen Schlanser, c.1996, USA. This piece features a deep well with textured glass and one metal divot at one side to place a cigarette or other smok...