Modern Ashtrays
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
1970s Modernist Faceted Yellow and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic yellow and green sommerso murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions probably never used..
The Ashtray by Seguso ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Flavio Poli Sommerso Yellow and Blue Murano Glass Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray is a remarkable example of mid-20th century Italian glass artistry. Flavio Poli, renowned for his work with the Seguso Vetri d'Arte glassworks i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte
1960s
Mirrored crystal
Perfect condiction
Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tuscan sculptor Michele Chiossi, has found in marble a medium to describe modernity with its myths and symbols, creating the Contemporary collection. An emoji can be a tray; an emoji heart, not necessarily pierced by an arrow, can be a place of creativity in the kitchen, a chopping board or a working surface; a dash; a zigzag; granting the marble a moment of levity, becoming vertical in a vase; reflecting an ideal image of ourselves. Unique objects to be experienced as a couple, to gift to friends, jewels of our daily lives.
Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Black Crystal Cigar Ashtray by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This crystal ashtray by KA Glass is a striking piece of craftsmanship, meticulously hand-sculpted from premium crystal glass. Its minimalist square form exudes a sleek, modern elegance, while the deep black hue adds a bold, sophisticated touch to any space. Each facet of the ashtray captures and refracts light with a mesmerizing brilliance, emphasizing the purity and quality of the crystal.
Dimensions: 10” x 10” x 3”
Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted
Place of Origin: USA
Period: 21st Century
Date of Manufacture: 21st Century / Modern
Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production)
Condition: New
Reference Number: 897316L
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KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
Category
2010s American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
1970s Blue and Yellow Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare semi faceted murano glass rectangular ashtray designed and manufactured by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. Crafted with precision and artistry, the ashtray boasts a multif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Style of Los Castillo Mixed Metal Stone Fish Dish
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican style of Los Castillo Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray Wall Art
Signed Chavez 99.
Brass, copper metals & abalone.
1.5 h x 7 w x 5.75
Preowned original vintage unrestored conditio...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage Waterford Crystal Ashtray
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality diamond cut crystal ashtray by Waterford.
This Waterford crystal ashtray will enhance any table, home office desk, bar or countertop.
Measures: 7" Diameter x 1 7/8"...
Category
20th Century Irish Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
1970s Modernist Faceted Sommerso Murano Glass Big Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic red, blue, and yellow faceted sommerso Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it is in perfect condition and probably never used. The as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Lalique French Crystal Dish or Ashtray with Leaf Design
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, signed, Lalique crystal dish with decorative leaf and indent design around edge, circa 20th century, France. Piece is from French luxury crystal maker Lalique. Made...
Category
20th Century French Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
1960s Seguso Style Modern Heavy Green and Yellow Murano Glass Big ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1960s Seguso-style modern heavy Murano glass ashtray in a rich green hue. The piece showcases the renowned craftsmanship of Murano glassmakers, with a fluid, organ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Bronze Incense Box or ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2020
Located in Paris, FR
The bronze incense box or ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2015
Located in Paris, FR
The solid bronze ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in several pieces of the Reda Amalou Collection.
The Bronze ashtray is 135 x 135 x 65mm H
This design exists also in a tiny incense...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass ashtray or catchall
By Archimede Seguso
Italy, Circa 1970s
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 2"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm
Materials: Bronze
The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Modern Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modern crystal cigar ashtray, circa 1990s. The piece is unsigned and in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 5.25"D x 1.25"H. #4106
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
1980s Seguso Style Modern Faceted Blue Murano Glass Ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Faceted Blue Murano Glass Ashtray is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, particularly drawing on the techniques and aesthetics associated with the Seguso family, one ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Modernist Faceted Clear Murano Glass Ashtray by Formia
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Formia, it's a block of transparent and satin glass in lovely conditions. This Ashtray by Formia is a stunning exa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Gucci Vintage White Porcelain Large square ashtray Ducks Theme
By Gucci
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
- White Porcelain
- Green/red/green belts detailing along the borders
- Ducks theme design in the center
- 'GUCCI - Made in Italy' embossed on the base of the ashtray
- Square-Shaped...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls like rings etc. Charming chubby look - sort of a hybrid between a koi fish and a lu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Guggenheim Square Ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim square ashtray by Michele Chiossi
Dimensions: W 19 x 16 x 3.5
Materials: Nero marquinia marble
His research is defined by the ongoing analysis of the mood that marks ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
"B" Marble Ashtray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"B" marble ashtray - Morfosi
Dimensions: D 18 x W 10 cm
Materials: brown marble.
Available in custom dimensions and materials.
The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the stylistic r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Kosta Boda Clear Round Rurik Textured Ashtray
By Kosta Boda
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 1950s Kosta Boda Rurik clear round textured ashtray in great vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
Glass has a nice weight to it —minimal ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder
FAKASAKA is a ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
"Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtray with Amber and Green Tones by Seguso, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage "Sommerso" Murano glass ashtray with amber and green tones signed by Seguso. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Onyx Marble Octagonal Vessel Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large, white to off-white, octagonal onyx ashtray or catch-all vessel (vide-poche), circa 1970s Modern, Italy. Onyx colors include white, off-white, cara...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Italian Modern Bowl Ashtray Biglia by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bowl Ashtray Biglia by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1970s
Ashtray mod. Biglia in violet-blue alexandrite. The semi-round shaped bowl features thick glass.
Prod...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Mahogany Ashtray and Lighter Set MARINE RHYTHMS - Exclusive Nautical Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Bring a touch of marine elegance to your environments with this fine mahogany ashtray and lighter set, inspired by the world of sailing and racing.
A classy accessory, perfect for l...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass bowl or ashtray with ribbon design, circa Mid-20th century, Italy, attributed to Fratelli Toso. Great as a standalone bowl or use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Aureo Ashtray by Andrea Bonini
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 13 x W 20 x H 4 cm.
Materials: Carrara marble and brass.
Made in Italy. Limited series, num...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Squash Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Ashtray is made in ceramic, and is one of the smallest objects in the Memphis Milano collection. The overlapping of shapes and colors are dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Squash Purple Ashtray, by Maria Sanchez from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Squash Purple Ashtray in ceramic was originally designed in 1985 by Maria Sanchez for Memphis Milano. The Squash ashtray is one of the smallest obje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Iconic Modernist White Ceramic Ashtray by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Ashtray designed by Mangiarotti for F.lli Brambilla is a distinctive and timeless piece that captures the essence of modernist design during that era, with its clean lines, minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Mangiarotti Style Modernist White Ceramic Round Italian Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A two pieces ceramic round ashtray designed and manufactured in Italy in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti, it has normal signs of use and age, it's marked on the bottom. This Italian...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic, Pottery Ashtray for Bitossi, Geometric, Mondrian, Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant design in this ashtray by the well known artist/designer Aldo Londi.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Marble by Michele Chiossi, Made in Italy, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room accessories...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Dolcevita Double Ashtray
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
From the Yacht collection, our Dolcevita double Ashtray is the perfect detail for any luxurious enviroment. The ashtray is total high gloss varnished ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold
Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm
Materials: Aluminum.
Available in aluminum, bronze, and blackened bronze.
The Incense Burner was initially designed...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Monique Gerber Brutalist Bronze Ashtray, France, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural Monique Gerber Brutalist bronze ashtray, France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Gonzo Grenade Ashtray, Hand Blown and Cut Contemporary Glass Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the real life and fictional escapades of Hunter S. Thompson, the gonzo grenade ashtray hopes to honor his fondness for smoking and explosives. This two-piece set is blown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Red and Green "Sommerso" Glass Ashtray or Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano "Sommerso" glass ashtray in red and green colors.
Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Venice, Italy 1960's.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Crystal Pink Ashtray for Val Saint Lambert, Paper Weight Signed
By Val Saint Lambert, Guido Bon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown pink and clear crystal ashtray by Val Saint Lambert.
Could be used as a vide poche or decorative desk accessories.
Hand blown beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in the back and in the front, its upper side is red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Fox Batman TV Promo Ashtray, 1966
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This glazed ceramic ashtray with gold luster rim accent features "20th Century Fox" logo at center and is surrounded by 10 different TV show logos, including several short-lived seri...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Round clear thick cut vintage crystal starburst glass ashtray
Located in East Quogue, NY
Clear, thick, unmarked, round, crystal-cut glass ashtray in perfect condition.
It has a star/sunburst cut motif in the center with leaf-cut design detail around the edges.
It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Italian Marble Ashtray Catchall, Large
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large Italian black and white marble catchall ashtray in the Modern style Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Piece has a polished ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Set of Two 1980s White Porcelain Horse Ashtrays by Gucci Firenze
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a Set of Two White Porcelain Horse Ashtrays by Gucci Firenze, circa 1980s. The ashtrays feature a clean, glossy white finish and are elegantly crafted in square shapes with s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Federico Peri Stripe Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE STRIPE ashtray Murano glass various colors.
Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular
models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Painted Vide Poche Set of 3 - Ottoman Menagerie
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this set of 3 hand-painted iron vide poche, showcasing the enchanting Ottoman menagerie. Perfect for organizing small items or as dec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
Murano Glass Three Cigarettes Ashtray
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a tangerine color scoop shaped bowl ashtray for three cigarettes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Satin Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE SATIN ashtray Murano glass various colors.
Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular
models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Cast Iron Industrial Paper Weight Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau"
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau"
Heavy, industrial cast steel paperweight/ash tray, stamped "Survey Bureau" at the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
21st Century Federico Peri Cut Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE CUT ashtray Murano glass various colors.
Iride is a collection of ashtrays comprised of three different circular
models with engravings drawn from the collection of pots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-painted Vide Poche Set of 3 - Countryside Wildlife
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the charm of nature to your decor with this set of 3 hand-painted iron vide poche, featuring intricate designs of countryside wildlife. Perfect for holding small items or as de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtrey 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Vintage Ashtrey with frosted effect.
The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique is used...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ashtrays created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ashtrays made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Brazil pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ashtrays, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti, Bruno Munari, and Michele Chiossi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ashtrays differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $4,771 while the average work can sell for $436.