Designer: Marc Newson [ Aus ]
Maker: Habitat [ UK ]
Year: 1998
Size: D/W 178 x H 57
Condition Report: Great vintage condition. Only very minor signs of age and use.
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Crafted from heavy, fluidly shaped glass, the [ Urchin ] ashtray perfectly captures the space-age, biomorphic aesthetic of legendary industrial designer Marc Newson.
Its organic, slightly deformed circular silhouette echoes the iconic fluid curves of his famous Orgone furniture series. The heavy glass features 15 smooth, machine-cut cigarette rests along the upper rim.
The design originated in 1995 as a promotional commission for the Swedish tobacco brand Blend. Newson later produced a solid green crystal version for the tables of London's ultra-trendy Coast Restaurant. Recognizing its brilliant sculptural appeal, design director Tom Dixon brought a mass-market, hollow glass version to British retailer Habitat in 1998, instantly turning a utilitarian object into a highly collectible piece of late-90s pop culture.
Designer: Marc Newson [ Aus ]
Maker: Habitat [ UK ]
Year: 1998
Size: D/W 178 x H 57
Condition Report: Great vintage condition. Only very minor signs of age and use.
.
Crafted from heavy, fluidly shaped glass, the [ Urchin ] ashtray perfectly captures the space-age, biomorphic aesthetic of legendary industrial designer Marc Newson.
Its organic, slightly deformed circular silhouette echoes the iconic fluid curves of his famous Orgone furniture series. The heavy glass features 15 smooth, machine-cut cigarette rests along the upper rim.
The design originated in 1995 as a promotional commission for the Swedish tobacco brand Blend. Newson later produced a solid green crystal version for the tables of London's ultra-trendy Coast Restaurant. Recognizing its brilliant sculptural appeal, design director Tom Dixon brought a mass-market, hollow glass version to British retailer Habitat in 1998, instantly turning a utilitarian object into a highly collectible piece of late-90s pop culture.
