Ashtray, green glass, Val St. Lambert, Belgium, 1960s.
290 PLN
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This ashtray, produced in the 1960s by the renowned Belgian glassworks Val St. Lambert, exemplifies the country's mid-century modern utilitarian design. Fashioned from heavy crystal, the piece showcases layered glass – a vivid green core gradually yielding to clear edges that emphasize both wall thickness and a sense of visual depth. Its signature lies in the sharp, precision-cut faceting: regular, hand-sculpted planes weave a geometric pattern of light and reflection, further accentuated by a high-gloss finish across all ground surfaces. The form is low, wide, and square, with gently flaring sides and a monolithic silhouette (height 5.5 cm, diameter 10.8 cm), exuding tactile weight and clarity. No traces of wear, chipping, or restoration are visible – the condition is described as excellent.
The ashtray’s form speaks unmistakably in the language of the 1960s: crisp faceting and lively lime-green evoke the era's fascination with optical effects and color, so characteristic of Belgian modernism. The substantial glass thickness and broad rim convey both presence and durability, as if the material sought to prolong the fleeting passage of light. Each intersecting plane reflects a time when even modest accessories were crafted with practical elegance and visual logic.
Placed atop a low coffee table from the 1960s or a clear glass console, the unique layered color reveals further depth alongside smooth, pale surfaces; the piece stands out alone, yet harmonizes with heavier stone ceramics or minimalist glassware from the Benelux region. Pairing it with dark wood veneer will set off the green’s vibrancy, while brass accents will underscore its mid-century sophistication – it could be combined with other items hinting at postwar European modernism.
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Height5 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height5 cm
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