Ashtray Ultima 7, silver aluminum, by H. Bäckström, B. Ljungberg, Denmark, 1960s.
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The Ultima 7 ashtray, designed by Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg for Diverse Ting in the 1960s, exemplifies Scandinavian modernism’s affinity for rigorous geometry and understated decoration. Crafted from solid aluminum, it takes the form of a compact cube measuring 7 x 7 x 7 cm. The cool, silvery tone of the metal is enhanced by a lightly matte, industrial finish that imbues the surface with subtle, authentic character. The most distinctive feature is the neatly arranged grid of nine deep, sharply edged, and smoothly polished indentations on the top, referencing both brutalist and modernist devotion to minimalist order. The cube’s sides have a soft satin finish, devoid of any embellishments, handles, or markings—focusing entirely on form and function. The overall condition is very good, showing only minimal, natural traces of use and time, typical of genuine vintage pieces from the era. This ashtray’s form is a narrative from the 1960s, when Swedish and Danish modernism boldly explored surface and light in everyday objects. The satin-finished aluminum exudes a sense of northern clarity—the cube speaks an economical yet decisive language, its disciplined geometry reminiscent of the contemporary architecture. The structure is a subtle, sculptural relief: each of the nine depressions captures and reflects light differently, as if the metal itself recounts a story of order and clarity. Surface scratches become gentle markers of passing years, enriching rather than diminishing the object's historical
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Height7 cm
Depth7 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height7 cm
Depth7 cm
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