Ashtray, olive green blue-grey ceramics, Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
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This ceramic ashtray by Ditmar Urbach, dating from the 1960s, exemplifies the distinctive mid-century modern design sensibility of Central Europe. Produced in Czechoslovakia and signed on the underside, it features a substantial, round form with a wide, shallow bowl and thick walls. The primary color is a warm olive green finished with a high-gloss glaze, lending the piece a rich visual depth. The rim is decorated with a geometric, segmented pattern of raised ridges; each segment is filled with a cool, speckled blue-grey glaze, creating subtle visual contrast and rhythmic repetition. The color transitions are soft and organic, and the entire surface is smooth and glossy. The ashtray is preserved in very good vintage condition, with no visible damage or signs of heavy use. This piece carries the quiet narrative of the 1960s, when Central European designers sought a balance between everyday utility and decorative presence. The segmented rim adds a graphic element, reminiscent of the abstract compositions of the era. The lustrous glaze evokes intimate gatherings – the ashtray seems to recall evenings punctuated by conversation, the glow of a cigarette, and the gentle rhythm of domestic life. The interplay of colors reflects a modernist sensitivity to detail and tone. The ashtray may be displayed on a low coffee table, a sideboard, or among other 1960s ceramics to create a cohesive collection. It pairs well with interiors styled in mid-century modern aesthetics, but also finds its place in more eclectic arrangements, where its geometric detail and glossy finish serve as an accent alongside natural materials such as wood, linen, or glass. It can be combined with substantial vases, a lamp casting warm light, or a minimalist tray, functioning both as a utilitarian object and a decorative highlight.
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Height5 cm
Width20 cm
Length20 cm
Dimension details
Length20 cm
Height5 cm
Width20 cm
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