This large, heavy ashtray, handcrafted from dyed alabaster, originates from Italy in the 1960s and embodies the essence of mid-century modern style. The material—warm, honey-amber alabaster—is marbled with shades of ochre, beige, and subtle gray veining, revealing natural inclusions and slight irregularities characteristic of hand-carved stone. The surface is smooth, cool to the touch, and highly polished, enhancing the stone’s translucency and depth. Its organic, rounded form with softly faceted edges and two integrated grooves for resting cigarettes demonstrates thoughtful functionality and a preference for simple, honest lines. The ashtray remains in very good condition, with only minor signs of use such as faint surface scratches and a light patina, no chips or cracks, and all elements are original with no evidence of restoration. This object resonates with the voice of Italian modernism from the 1960s: stone, a material rooted in Mediterranean culture for centuries, here acquires a contemporary character. The warm amber and ochre tones, streaked with gray veining, evoke sunlit Tuscan landscapes and artisan stone workshops, where every detail mattered. Its restrained shape holds a sense of softness and understated luxury—like a quiet witness to conversations over coffee and cigarette smoke, where design was meant to serve daily rituals rather than overpower them. The ashtray can be placed on a marble or wooden tabletop in the living room, where its multicolored reflections will interact with natural light. It would suit mid-century modern interiors as well as eclectic, collector’s spaces where stone accents underscore an appreciation for authentic materials. It may be paired with other 1960s accessories or minimalist ceramics, creating a composition of subtly contrasting textures and hues.
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Height5 cm
Width15 cm
Length17 cm
Dimension details
Length17 cm
Height5 cm
Width15 cm
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