This two-sided Art Deco ashtray from the 1940s is crafted entirely from bronze in a golden-brown tint with a subtle, softly matte patina typical for naturally aged metal. The shallow, oval basin (14 × 9 cm) features integrated, wide cigarette rests and smoothly rounded edges that give way to gently sloping sides. The main visual accent is a raised relief: a tall, slender woman in a fitted evening dress stands beside a shorter, portly man in a striped suit, bow tie, and monocle, stylized with the simplified lines of the period. Above the figures, the inscription 'off!' appears in block font. The whole piece embodies late Art Deco: geometric economy, playful figurative motif, and an understatedly irregular surface with subtle casting marks characteristic of its era. No visible damage is present; minimal edge wear and slight traces of use provide an authentic period character. Preserved in excellent, near-original condition, with only minor evidence of time. This piece echoes the voice of 1940s America—a time when even the smallest accessory could draw upon artistic flair and a hint of wit. Its bronze mass conjures the shadowy haze of bygone cafés, while the streamlined relief hints at the refined camaraderie of jazz-filled lounge evenings. Geometric forms and stylized figures summarize pre-modern American Art Deco’s panache: utility given noble material, and simplicity accentuated with a touch of anecdote. This ashtray may serve as a discreet accent on a veneered coffee table or a marble console in a modernist or eclectic interior. It can be juxtaposed with chrome, alabaster, or pressed glass accessories—its raised relief accentuating the essence
DIMENSION
Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
Width14 cm
Dimension details
Width14 cm
Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
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