This small Italian ashtray from the 1970s, handcrafted from a solid piece of alabaster, embodies the essence of mid-century modern design. Its circular form displays the natural gradient pattern of the stone—ranging from creamy white and delicate beige to warm yellow and subtle pink-brown veining. Careful polishing ensures a glossy, smooth surface that highlights the alabaster’s layered translucency and organic beauty. The rim is finished with a flush-mounted brass band and an integrated, grooved brass cigarette rest, both featuring a golden shine and a tactile, warm finish. With precise geometry—measuring 9 cm in diameter and just 2 cm in height—the object reflects a minimalist, modernist approach characteristic of Italian decorative craft of the 1970s. The condition is very good, with minor signs of use on the brass, yet it remains fully authentic, having undergone no restoration. In this ashtray, the quiet sophistication of seventies Italian design finds its voice: a story told through the interplay of translucent stone and lustrous brass, where craft and natural material blend seamlessly. As light plays across veins of alabaster, there is a sense of timelessness, as though a piece of Tuscan landscape has been distilled into an everyday object. The brass detail, discreet yet articulate, evokes the era’s ritual of shared pauses—in which a conversation, filtered through faint smoke, became a quiet moment of reflection and connection. Such a piece would suit a glass or marble coffee table in an interior inspired by mid-century modern or an eclectic, collector’s setting. It could be paired with sculptural metallic lighting, leather or velvet accessories, and design objects from the same era. The ashtray's understated palette lends itself to combination with decorative curios—glass decanters, enameled trays, or iconic ceramic shapes—creating subtle contrasts and adding a note of Italian design heritage to the composition.
DIMENSION
Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
Width9 cm
Dimension details
Width9 cm
Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
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