Ashtray Ultima 15, silver aluminum, Sweden, 1960s.
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The 'Ultima 15' ashtray, designed by Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg, exemplifies the essence of Swedish minimalist design from the 1960s. Its construction is based on a robust, rectangular body made of brushed aluminum, radiating a cool, satin silver tone. The top is punctuated by a grid of fifteen precisely machined, deep rectangular recesses—each designated to hold a cigarette. The sides display a distinct, industrial grain, while the interiors of the recesses are smooth and more polished, allowing for a nuanced interplay of light across the surface. All joins and cast details remain authentic to the period. The symmetrical, rigid form and slightly raised body impart an architectural strength reminiscent of mid-20th-century Northern European modernism. The condition is very good, with only minor age-appropriate marks and a delicate patina affirming its 1960s provenance. This ashtray carries the spirit of Scandinavian avant-garde: simplicity here is not absence, but a conscious embrace of clarity and functional calm. The silvery surface reflects ambient light like a winter’s morning in the North, while the bold geometric contour hints at an era when design became a form of everyday sculpture. Within these deep recesses, one senses the atmosphere of club gatherings and spirited conversations—cold precision of metal softened by pragmatic everyday use. The 'Ultima 15' ashtray will lend itself to curated mid-century modern spaces or a low, 1960s-inspired wooden coffee table. It can be paired with pale oak or teak furnishings, as well as minimalist metal accessories—a lamp with a crisp silhouette or a ceramic bowl. When set alongside smoky glass or monochrome photography, it will conjure subtle echoes of modernist aesthetics
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Height6 cm
Depth15 cm
Width15 cm
Dimension details
Width15 cm
Height6 cm
Depth15 cm
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