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Mid-Century Swedish Porcelain Match Holder and Ashtray, Toilet Form
$828.40
£619.04
€700
CA$1,153.51
A$1,239.57
CHF 665.10
MX$14,601.34
NOK 8,362.89
SEK 7,639.44
DKK 5,336.15
About the Item
Mid-Century Swedish Porcelain Match Holder and Ashtray, Toilet Form
A witty and highly unusual mid-20th century porcelain object, designed in the form of a classic toilet. Intended as a combined match holder and ashtray, this playful piece exemplifies the humorous side of Scandinavian design from the period.
Most likely produced as a promotional or advertising object for bathroom or sanitary ware retailers in Sweden, the piece reflects the era’s fascination with functional novelty items and clever visual storytelling. Executed in glazed white porcelain, the sculptural form is both charming and collectible, balancing satire with clean, minimalist execution.
A delightful conversation piece and a rare survivor of mid-century commercial design, equally appealing to collectors of Scandinavian design, advertising memorabilia, or eccentric decorative objects.
Wear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 2.6 in (6.6 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Knivsta, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7571248120162
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