Italian Crystal Ashtray on a Chromed Metal Stand, 1950s

Description

This freestanding ashtray exemplifies the refined Italian design of the 1950s, a period when everyday objects were conceived with the same formal rigor as furniture and lighting. The design is understated, functional, and balanced, with particular attention paid to stability and the quality of the materials. Italian production, circa 1950. Chromed metal structure resting on a cast iron base, ensuring perfect stability. The ashtray is made of thick, precisely cut crystal, set within a metal rim.

Traditional manufacturing technique, characteristic of post-war Italian workshops. The crystal is in perfect condition, without any noticeable chips or scratches. The metal is in very good overall condition: it has been carefully cleaned to restore its legibility, while retaining a patina consistent with its age. The entire piece measures 72 cm in height. The circular base measures 21 cm in width. The crystal ashtray measures 14 cm in width and 5 cm in height. An ideal piece for the end of a sofa, in an office or a smoking room, from a private Milanese collection.