Italian Ashtrays

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 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...

Shell shape vintage ashtray is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Original art glass. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 10 x 8 cm. Perfect conditions.

Beautiful Italian marble ashtray with wonderful patina and shape.

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 ...

Early Spirale ashtray by Achille Castiglioni for Bacci. Belgian black marble base and spring steel movable part.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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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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...

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

Murano glass and brass ashtray or pocket emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy ca. 1970s Measures: 24 cm diameter, 7 cm high Very good condition.

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

Angelo Mangiarotti ashtray in red ceramic Italy, 1960s.

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...

Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.

Beautiful vintage Italian ashtray made with porcelain in Italy signed by Tommaso Barbi. The manufacturer's brand stamp is at the bottom of the...

Soavi designed this ashtray for Olivetti, a company originally created by Camillo Olivetti in 1908 to produce typewriters. Olivetti became famous for the meticulous attention it paid...

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...

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...

Set of two Griglia floor ashtrays by Enzo Mari for Danese. Upper part can be also used as a table ashtray.  

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. Venini ( Technique Pelegoso ) Pelegoso technique A type of glass characterized by countless irregular air bubbles (pulighe) within the vitreous wall, which deliberately obscure its transparency. It is obtained by pouring substances such as petrol into the pot, which produce a boiling over of the glass in fusion. 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 and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...

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 '...

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Pierre Cardin for Venini Murano Glass Ashtrays, Italy, 1970s Rare and exquisite set of three small glass ashtrays designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini, one of the most renowned Ital...

Murano Technical Bullicante 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.  Carlo Scar...

Italian mid-century modern Ashtray by Antonello Mosca for Fratelli Brambilla, 1970s Ashtray with a square base in white ceramic. In the center of the plate there is a compartment, al...

Italian mid-century modern floor ashtray Ariete 1401 Ico Parisi Stildomus, 1960s Floor ashtray mod. Ariete 1401 with hexagonal base. The main structure is made of wood, with six vert...

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

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

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...

Incredible ashtray in Murano glass bicolor attributed to Venini circa 1950

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, attributed to. Bitossi, edited by. Ashtray, or storage compartment, in ceramic in blue color, adorned with abstract motifs and friezes. Italian work realized in ...

Pair of ceramic ashtrays designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Fratelli Brambilla in the 1970s, perfect condition. Sold individually.

Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no d...

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Square base ashtray with rounded corners in transparent Murano glass. In the center it has a white glass p...

Italian Mid-Century Modern crystal flower shape table ashtray, 1970s. Table ashtray with round crystal base. The structure resembles a four-petal flower, with a circle in the middle....

Italianblue and green midcentury Murano glass vase of the Sommersi series, 1950s Vase of the I Sommersi series, in Murano glass, unique pieces...

Murano with gold 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 Barovier Toso We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. The company is one of the oldest family businesses in the world, founded in 1295 as Barovier. "The name Barovier derives from the term berroviere (highwayman/policman , which indicates the armigero (person entitled to bear arms guarding the captain of the people. It is probable that some Barovier, originally from Treviso, settled in Murano around 1291, when a law of the Republic imposed the concentration on the island of all glass furnaces." Jacobello was the first member of the Barovier family to work glass at this time. It is thought that the company originated in Treviso[citation needed]. The Toso family had been established in Murano since around 1350. In the 1400s Angelo Barovier created glass objects which are currently preserved in various museums.[6] Angelo is recognized as significant for uniting the knowledge which had been developed and handed down by family Barovier. He was not only considered and artist but a scientist. The company became Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A in 1936 when Vetreria Artistica Barovier merged with Ferro Toso, specializing in crystalline glass, mother-of-pearl glass, and gold-free cornelian red glass. In 1942, the company was renamed Barovier & Toso. In 1919–1920, 30 year old designer Ercole Barovier began a 50-year career as the artistic director of Barovier & Toso. "After studying medicine and working as a radio operator during World War One he joined the family firm in 1920 when he and his brother Nicolo took over the management from their father Benvenuto. From 1927 Ercole was the main designer and from 1934, when Nicolo left the company, (he was) also the sole owner." While Barovier did not have formal training as a glassblower, his artistic designs produced objets d'art that have become the most critically acclaimed in the history of Ercole - Barovier.[9] In 1930 he produced his award-winning “Primavera” series. "The Primavera series ... is distinguished by a milky white 'craquelé' glass with the addition of black or blue pasta vitrea trim ("opaque colored glass whose consistency is made to appear like ceramic") and decoration. There was a very limited production of this series due to the fact that it was a result of a glass mixture obtained accidentally so it could never be replicated."[13] One example of this series, a Primavera Pigeon, was sold at auction for GBP 275,000 (approximately $360,000 USD, not inclusive of the buyer’s premium) on October 16, 2019. Barovier continued to produce innovative designs of which the “Lenti” vase...

Travertine vide poche / centerpiece / ashtray Manufactured by CN Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s. H 3.5 cm Diam. 24cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Brutalist travertine ashtray Manufactured by CN Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s. H 3.5 cm 29 x 14 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use