Ashtray, steel grey crystal glass, by P. Lütken, Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s.
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This ashtray designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1960s exemplifies Danish mid-century modern aesthetics, blending sculptural form with functional clarity. Crafted from thick, hand-blown crystal glass in a steel-gray, subtly smoky hue, it captivates with its soft, organic lines and asymmetrical, freeform silhouette. The high-gloss finish accentuates the play of reflections, bringing out the glass's depth. A gentle indentation for cigarettes and a flat, stable base with a delicate pontil mark evidence careful handcraftsmanship. Measuring 15 x 13 x 6 cm, it serves equally as a utilitarian object and a decorative piece. The design is free of metal fittings or extraneous ornamentation, keeping the focus on the purity of the material and form. Its condition is very good – minor surface scratches consistent with age are present, but there are no significant chips or cracks and it remains in its original, unaltered state. The form of this ashtray speaks with the voice of the 1960s, when Scandinavian designers infused everyday objects with poetic lightness. Its smooth, pebble-like shape recalls a stone polished by the tide – a sense of calm and sophistication so characteristic of Lütken’s work. The steel-gray, smoky glass seems to catch and hold light, casting delicate reflections – as if the piece remembers coffee-table conversations in a modernist home, the faint haze of tobacco, and the scent of
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Height6 cm
Width13 cm
Length15 cm
Dimension details
Length15 cm
Height6 cm
Width13 cm
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