This 1960s ashtray is crafted from natural, decoratively striated stone, with a palette that centers on warm, creamy beige complemented by subtle hints of yellow and peach, and animated by multicolored veins in shades of brown, grey, and occasional reddish accents. The interior and upper rim are smoothly polished to a glossy finish, creating a striking contrast with the outer sides, which retain a raw, matte, and slightly rough-hewn texture—emphasizing the stone's authentic, organic nature. The piece is solid and heavy, featuring an irregular, asymmetrical silhouette with jagged edges and a hand-carved bowl, in keeping with the sculptural tendencies of mid-century modern design. Visible stratification and mineral inclusions lend the object a unique visual rhythm. The ashtray is in very good vintage condition, showing no damage, chips, or signs of restoration—only minor, natural surface irregularities typical for stone pieces of its era. This object channels the spirit of the 1960s—a time when the embrace of natural materials and artisanal techniques redefined everyday forms. Its organic shape seems to mediate between the stone’s inherent unpredictability and the quiet intent of the maker, as if the material itself guided the sculptor’s hand. The polished bowl catches and reflects light like a small pool, while the matte outer sides evoke a tactile connection to primordial matter. The striations and mineral inclusions narrate a geological story, frozen in a functional artefact. The ashtray may serve as a decorative accent on a coffee table, console, or bookshelf—well suited to interiors in the mid-century modern spirit or those with a collector’s, naturalistic sensibility.
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Height6 cm
Width12 cm
Length14 cm
Dimension details
Length14 cm
Height6 cm
Width12 cm
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