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Modern Ashtrays

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Emilio Pucci Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Set of Two 1980s White Porcelain Horse Ashtrays by Gucci Firenze
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a Set of Two White Porcelain Horse Ashtrays by Gucci Firenze, circa 1980s. The ashtrays feature a clean, glossy white finish and are elegantly crafted in square shapes with s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Porcelain

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

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Shell

1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Dolcevita Double Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
From the Yacht collection, our Dolcevita double Ashtray is the perfect detail for any luxurious enviroment. The ashtray is total high gloss varnished ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Gold

Italian Murano Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian modern Murano clear/transparent art glass ashtray or bowl, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautiful as a stand-alone object, candy dish (pieces pops with colorful candy as demonstrated), or its intended use, an ashtray. Indentation in front supports a cigarette. Piece appears to have never been used. Dimensions: .88" thickness 4.57" diameter 3" H (at lowest in front) 6.25" H (highest point at back) Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian blue alabaster marble box...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Marble by Michele Chiossi, Made in Italy, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room accessories...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

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Marble

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style.
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray in the Bertoncello Roberto Rigon style. Defect. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Advertising French Limoges Ceramic White with a Blue Logo Catchall Ashtray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Advertising French Limoges Ceramic white with a blue logo catchall or ashtray. The french text in the back says "GERLING NCM", "Hôtel de Harlay", and "Jeudi 21 Mars 2002". * Hôtel de Harlay: This is a building in Paris that became the Maison du Barreau in 1996, a place for dialogue between legal and business professionals. The plate is likely a commemorative item from an event, potentially a meeting or conference, that GERLING NCM held at the Hôtel de Harlay in Paris on March 21, 2002. Marked Haumieres Paris Limoges France...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Modern White Porcelain Ashtray or Catchall by Naaman Israel, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
White porcelain ashtray or catchall designed by Naaman Israel, 1990s. An interesting example of the upcoming design community in Israel during the 1990s....
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Ashtray by César Baldaccini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CESAR Cendrier mao, 1968 Fonte d’aluminium signé en bas au centre. Édition Atelier A à 1000 exemplaires. D. 22 cm LITTERATURE EN RAPPORT?: Atelier A, rencontre de l’art...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Ashtrays

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Aluminum

21st Century Federico Peri Stripe Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE STRIPE ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s Style Los Castillo Mixed Metal Fish Ashtray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican style of Los Castillo Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray Wall Art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. 1.5 h x 7 w x 5.75 Preowned original vintage unrestored conditio...
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1990s Mexican Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper

21st Century Federico Peri Cut Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE CUT ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Carl Auböck Large Ashtray with Brass Lid
Located in London, GB
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...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Low Density Ashtray
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This collection explores the malleability of material. We use solid materials and subject them to processes with the aim of creating the illusion that when touched, they mold to your...
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2010s Mexican Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Natural Rock Crystal Dish Sculpted Anonymous, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Natural rock crystal dish sculpted Anonymous circa 1970 Rock crystal cup hand carved in a single block, feature a very interesting pattern. Good co...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Rock Crystal

Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Gucci ashtray/vide poche featuring bold and modern sterling silver detailing around the glass tray.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Black marble ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, Italy, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Angelo Mangiarotti has developed in his career an enduring relationship with marble as a natural element of the land. True to his idea of designing small objects as if they were arch...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Carl Auböck Carolus VI Brass Bottle Opener
Located in London, GB
Cast brass bottle opener by the Auböck Werkstätte, Vienna, circa 1960. The piece is shaped as a coin to which the actual bottle opener is attached...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Ashtrays with Animal Motifs, Painted Porcelain. 2 ashtrays with animal motifs, 20th century, painted porcelain, SM mark.   H: 2.5cm, W: 10cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Murano blue and purple opalescent Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 6"H. Very good original vint...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Metropolitan 18-Light Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
An interplay of lights in an eclectic silhouette, this chandelier is a modern sculptural work of art. Mounted on a metal ceiling rose, the piece features a structure in brass and met...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fontana Arte, Very Rare Pietro Chiesa, Glass, Smokey Ashtray, Acid and FX Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Fontana rare ashtray signed with both FX and Fontana Italy, this kind of work was made under the direction of both Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrained.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Satin Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE SATIN ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

White Porcelain Ashtray Made in Germany
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pure white china ashtray. With a fresh, contemporary modern look with embossed arabesques design. Hotelporzellan, Hogermann. Made in Germany, cir...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder FAKASAKA is a ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Pair of glass centerpieces in the style of Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of centerpieces made of thick glass using a hand-tabbed technique. The pair is in the style of the great Fontana Arte manufacture made in the 1980s. In the pair we find ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Three Cigarettes Ashtray
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a tangerine color scoop shaped bowl ashtray for three cigarettes.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Ashtray Plissé Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Federico Peri IRIDE Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors and Versions: PLISSE' - STRIPE - SATIN - CUT. Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Mariae Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 40 cm D 13 cm H 8 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Rectangular Neutral Beige Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Classico travertine. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown marbl...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
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...
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1990s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Cure Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cure bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ligh...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Retangular Deep Brown Marble Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Persian Brown marble. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown m...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Blackened Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The piece is sand cast in s...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

USA Modern Black Marble Ashtray 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
United States of America modern Black marble Ashtray mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s. Iconic Ashtray mod. 8532 with round base in black marble. The plate has a rise...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Round Natural Beige Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 20 x H 7 cm Materials: Travertine A contemporary take on a mid-century classic; Travertine Ashtray – a monolithic, sculptural piece...
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2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Round Murano Glass Ashtray for V. Nason C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern Spherical table ashtray in black and white plastic, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Spherical table ashtray in black and white plastic, 1980s Spherical table ashtray in black plastic at the top and ivory white at the bottom. In the upper part it has t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Plastic

Kazan Ashtray by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Kazan Ashtray by Naibu Materials: Volcanic stone. Dimensions: D 15 x H 10 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based in...
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2010s Mexican Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone

Round Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Murano glass dish made in Italy features a thick round glass form with a deep well. Dimensions 6" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; Professionall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Donna Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 36 cm D 12 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Octagonal Nero Marquina Marble Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Heavy Cast Iron Industrial Paper Weight Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau"
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau" Heavy, industrial cast steel paperweight/ash tray, stamped "Survey Bureau" at the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Italian modern base light blue and geometric black metal floor ashtray, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base light blue and black metal floor ashtray, 1980s Round base ashtray. Triangular structure in black metal rod with removable container in blue enamelled metal...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

"A" Marble Ashtray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"A" marble ashtray - Morfosi Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 cm Materials: White Afyon marble. Available in custom dimensions and materials. The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: D 13 x W 20 x H 4 cm. Materials: Carrara marble and brass. Made in Italy. Limited series, num...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 22 cm D 22 cm H 4 cm. Materials: polished bronze. CHARLIE BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER FAKASAKA i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Multicolor Imported Marble Tray, Waterjet Cut – Him Her by R’Kan
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
What if our souls were the features on our faces? What if we could speak in feelings rather than words? Him and her side by side joined by senses and bound by thoughts. This tray s...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Charlie bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder F...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Florence Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Florence box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

"B" Marble Ashtray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"B" marble ashtray - Morfosi Dimensions: D 18 x W 10 cm Materials: brown marble. Available in custom dimensions and materials. The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the stylistic r...
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2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Marble

Dark Bronze Ashtray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Bronze ashtray by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Joan Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Joan small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ashtrays created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ashtrays made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ashtrays, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti, Bruno Munari, and Michele Chiossi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ashtrays differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $4,771 while the average work can sell for $436.

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