This large Art Deco ashtray from 1930s Germany is realized in a monolithic block of black marble with a satiny, semi-gloss finish. Its square silhouette (15 x 15 cm, height 4 cm) is defined by crisp, geometric lines and balanced proportions, accentuated by polished edges and sharp corners. The surface is alive with naturally occurring white and light grey veining—the organic signature of marble—breaking up the deep black background with subtle, irregular flourishes. The smoothly rounded circular bowl contrasts deftly against the rectilinear form, while three shallow, evenly spaced cigarette rests are integrated discreetly into the rim, preserving a restrained, functional design. There are no ornamental inlays or additional decorations: the natural beauty of the stone and the purity of the geometry command attention. Condition is described as very good, with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs—only minimal traces of gentle use consonant with its vintage age. This object narrates the spirit of 1930s Germany, when functionalist rigor met the architectural elegance of Art Deco. Marble—here cool to the touch, with its subtle shine—becomes a vessel for ordered luxury, channeling the era's pursuit of clarity, proportion, and thoughtful materiality. The ashtray’s quietly assured form and precise details evoke evenings spent in carefully curated interiors, its presence both utilitarian and emblematic of a time when modernity was expressed through simplicity and craftsmanship. This ashtray could grace a marble-topped coffee table in a modernist or Art Deco-inspired living room, or serve as a sculptural accent in an eclectic composition
DIMENSION
Height4 cm
Depth15 cm
Width15 cm
Dimension details
Width15 cm
Height4 cm
Depth15 cm
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