This mid-century cast iron ashtray, attributed to the workshop of Carl Auböck and produced in Austria in the 1950s, exemplifies the spirit of Viennese modernism. The organic, leaf-inspired shape highlights both functionality and restrained elegance—thin, asymmetrical borders create a distinct silhouette, while a stylized tip serves as a practical cigarette rest. The deep charcoal hue reveals subtle golden-brown patina and natural oxidation, especially along the edges and in the bowl’s interior. The matte surface, softened to a satin sheen where handled, remains undecorated to allow the raw quality of cast iron and the purity of biomorphic form to dominate. The interior bears slight casting irregularities, characteristic of hand-finished ironwork, and the surface shows delicate, dignified traces of age. No signs of damage or repair are visible; the original patina enhances its collectible value. Preserved in excellent, near-original condition, with only minimal signs of use. This ashtray echoes the voice of the Viennese workshop and the postwar modernist ethos: its form speaks to a synthesis of function and sculptural line, while the subtly shimmering, raw surface calls to mind the hand of the maker. Cast iron, marked by natural oxidation, prompts reflection on the role of everyday objects—
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Height2 cm
Depth8 cm
Width13 cm
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Width13 cm
Height2 cm
Depth8 cm
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