Ashtray Brussel, green black ceramic, Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
140 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 14828
This ceramic ashtray from Ditmar Urbach, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, features a compact, softly rectangular form with gracefully rounded edges and a pronounced, high rim. Crafted from smooth, glazed ceramic in a creamy, warm base tone, it is characterized by its glossy finish and dynamic interior decoration: painterly streaks of olive green and black create organic, abstract motifs typical of the Central European 'Brussels' modernist style. An elongated, shaded line and an amorphous blotch enliven the interior, lending each piece a unique, hand-finished character. The factory mark on the underside attests to its authenticity. The ashtray is preserved in excellent original condition: there are no chips, cracks, or restoration marks, and the glaze remains uniformly glossy and unbroken. There is a story of the 1960s within this object—a time when modernism embraced a freer, more expressive spirit. The painterly gesture traced across the ceramic surface recalls the dynamic optimism of the era, as Central European modern design ventured into organic abstraction without losing sight of everyday practicality. The lustrous glaze reflects light in a way that evokes interiors furnished in the spirit of postwar modernism, where art and function found new, vibrant forms. This ashtray speaks in the quiet accent of its time: a subtle but decisive dialogue between movement, matter, and use. The Ditmar Urbach ashtray could be placed on a coffee table in a mid-century modern living room or within an eclectic, collector-focused interior. It would pair well with teak wood accents, minimalist ceramic vessels, or glass accessories in geometric shapes. Setting it alongside graphite or monochromatic prints and 1960s upholstered chairs would create a striking yet understated decorative note.
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Height7 cm
Depth18 cm
Width14 cm
Dimension details
Width14 cm
Height7 cm
Depth18 cm
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