A large faience advertising ashtray, produced in France in the 1950s for the Champagne house Lanson père & fils from Reims. The form is square with gently rounded edges and features four deep notches designed for cigarettes or cigars, giving the piece a solid silhouette measuring 16 × 13 × 4 cm. The smooth, glazed surface in a warm ivory cream shade subtly reflects light, while black printed accents—including the stylized Lanson logo, the word 'CHAMPAGNE,' and a decorative company emblem—lend a graphic and balanced character. The base is slightly raised, with visible seams at the corners. The ashtray is signed, confirming its authenticity, and is preserved in very good condition, showing only minor print wear and gentle signs of use appropriate for original mid-century pieces. This ashtray evokes the ambience of 1950s French cafés and hotel lobbies, an era when Lanson champagne stood for restrained elegance and understated luxury. The faience, cool and smooth to the touch, tells the story of a time when even utilitarian objects were designed with a sense of ritual—whether for moments of conversation or quiet respite with a glass and a cigarette. The graphics and typography, rooted in the mid-century modern aesthetic, speak in the voice of thoughtful simplicity, where even advertising gained a sense of enduring charm. The ashtray can be paired with a classic walnut bar or a marble console, making it a refined collector's accent in a living room, library, or study. It harmonizes well with other items from the 1950s and 60s—such as artistic glassware, whiskey sets, or simple geometric lamps. Interiors inspired by mid-century modern, modernist, or classic eclectic styles will highlight its graphic qualities and distinct, functional form. The listed price applies to a single piece.
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Height4 cm
Width13 cm
Length16 cm
Dimension details
Length16 cm
Height4 cm
Width13 cm
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