This ceramic ashtray from the 1970s exemplifies the brutalist approach to form and decoration: its heavy, robust silhouette is defined by irregular, organic lines, a slightly asymmetric rim, and a single cigarette rest. The exterior surface is matte and textured, evoking volcanic rock, while the interior features a thick, glossy dark glaze reminiscent of water or molten glass. The dominant color is a vivid orange, enlivened by irregular mossy green and dark brown accents that create a mottled, multicolored effect. Visible hand-crafted qualities add to its expressive, raw character, making it a striking example of mid-20th-century ceramic design. The ashtray is in very good vintage condition with minor signs of age-appropriate wear and no visible cracks or chips. This object speaks with the voice of the 1970s, an era marked by a quest for authenticity and bold material experimentation. The brutalist form expresses a desire to break with convention: the ashtray does not seek to please, but rather makes a statement with its roughness and mass, as if capturing a fragment of volcanic landscape in ceramic. The thick interior glaze evokes water’s movement or solidified magma – a dialogue between rawness and shimmering depth, characteristic of late modernist aesthetics. It can be placed on a low vintage coffee table or displayed among a collection of brutalist ceramics on a raw wooden shelf. It would pair well as a counterpoint to smooth, minimalist surfaces – alongside a simple metal tray, Murano glass, or a heavy concrete planter. Interiors styled with mid-century modern, eclectic collector’s pieces, or industrial elements will best bring out its sculptural presence and vibrant color energy. The listed price applies to one piece.
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Height6 cm
Length13 cm
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Length13 cm
Height6 cm
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