Freestanding Ashtray Made of Nickel-Plated Metal, 1950s

Description

Elegant freestanding ashtray made of metal with a nickel-plated finish, designed in the Art Deco and early Modernist styles. Its slender, fluted column and harmonious proportions give it a timeless, elegant character. The upper bowl is fitted with three cigarette rests.

Designed to be placed beside an armchair, sofa or coffee table. Ashtrays of this type were a popular feature in the interiors of living rooms, hotels, cafés and clubs during the first half of the 20th century.

The piece has been preserved in its original condition, with natural patina and signs of use that emphasise its authenticity and age.

Condition: good vintage condition. Visible signs of use, localised discolouration, patina and minor scratches consistent with the item’s age. Stable construction.

This decorative ashtray will fit perfectly into Art Deco and Modernist interiors, collectors’ studies, clubs and spaces inspired by early 20th-century design. An original, functional piece with a distinctive period character.