This Italian onyx ashtray from the 1970s is carved from a substantial block of natural stone, exemplifying the organic, robust forms favored by mid-century modern design. The low, wide silhouette highlights the minimalist geometric approach, while the inner bowl is smoothly polished to a glossy finish and the outer rim remains raw and unpolished, displaying the natural stratification and crystalline texture of the onyx. The color palette features cool grays, soft beige, and off-white, intersected with amber and honey-colored veins that lend depth and visual intrigue. Three shallow notches on the rim serve the practical function of holding cigarettes. The ashtray is preserved in its original condition, showing minor wear and gentle surface irregularities typical of hand-carved stone, as well as color variations and natural imperfections that reinforce its vintage authenticity.The onyx bowl speaks with the voice of 1970s Italian design: it reflects a fascination with simplicity, the honest expression of material, and a reverence for the unrefined beauty of nature. The rugged edge seems to recount the geological story of the stone, while the mirror-like polish inside the bowl conjures memories of convivial gatherings in mid-century interiors, where everyday objects were elevated to the status of small-scale sculpture. The interplay of cool and warm tones within the stone evokes the shifting light across marble floors of modernist villas—unexpected, layered, and quietly dramatic.This ashtray can serve as a functional accent atop a coffee table or console in interiors inspired by mid-century modern, Italian modernism, or contemporary eclecticism. It pairs well with low teak or rosewood furniture, geometric lamps, glass vases, or minimalist artworks. It could be grouped with other stone or ceramic accessories to underscore an organic aesthetic, or displayed alone against a pale background, allowing its structure and colors
DIMENSION
Height5 cm
Depth17.5 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height5 cm
Depth17.5 cm
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