Mid-century modern ashtray, manganese glass, by J. Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1970s.
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12470
This mid-century modern ashtray, designed by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz and produced in Poland in the 1970s by Huta Tarnowiec, features robust construction from thick manganese glass. The interior is defined by an intense, cool amethyst purple shade, which transforms under varying light angles, offering depth and a luminous quality. The exterior comprises a crystal-clear, highly polished glass layer with a glossy finish that creates a striking contrast and enhances the sense of dimensionality. The organic, sculptural form is distinguished by undulating, irregular walls and prominent, bubble-like protrusions around the rim, emblematic of the era’s fascination with experimental glassmaking and the interplay of light and material. The piece is notably heavy and compact, presenting a flawless surface with no visible mold lines or seams, indicative of a high level of craftsmanship. The ashtray is in very good condition, demonstrating no chips, surface wear, discoloration, or traces of restoration, which underscores its authenticity and collectible value.The form of the ashtray quietly evokes the modernist optimism of the 1970s — glass captured in a fluid movement, frozen mid-transformation. The raised bubbles along the rim and walls evoke natural motifs, resembling air pockets or the surface of cooling lava, echoing a fascination with organic processes and the experimental
DIMENSION
Height5 cm
Depth16 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height5 cm
Depth16 cm
Weight1 kg
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