This vintage Austrian ashtray from the 1950s, attributed to Franz Hagenauer, reflects the refined craftsmanship of the mid-century modern era. The shallow, round brass dish is finished in a deep forest green patina with subtle marbling in turquoise and darker green tones, giving the surface a layered, nuanced effect. A single, smoothly polished brass accent folds elegantly over the rim—serving both as a decorative and a practical cigarette rest. The design is visually minimal: no handles or additional fittings distract from the pure form and materiality, echoing the precision and restraint typical of Viennese workshops in mid-20th-century Austria. The piece remains in very good vintage condition—minor traces of use and a developed patina enhance its authenticity, without any visible damage or restoration. The object seems to channel the spirit of postwar Austria: its subtle green patina conjures up the ambiance of Vienna’s early 1950s interiors, where such artefacts punctuated routines of daily life. The shining brass accent quietly catches and reflects the light, offering a restrained sense of sophistication—reminiscent of thoughtful, well-tempered modernism. The surface, marked only by gentle traces of use, speaks to a history of lived-in rituals, hinting at moments of pause and reflection within elegant urban spaces. This ashtray could serve as a functional detail on a modernist coffee table or as a decorative accent on a collector’s shelf or writing desk; it may be paired with dark wood elements, crystal decanters, or organically shaped ceramics. Interiors with a muted, forest-inspired palette and sporadic brass accents would allow the ashtray’s disciplined simplicity to
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Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height2 cm
Depth9 cm
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