Designer: Achille Castiglioni
Maker: Alessi [ Italy ]
Year: 1986 [ first Alessi production ]
Size: D/W 160 x H 70
Condition report: Vintage condition. Steel outer has scratching and dents visible, purely aesthetic wear that does not affect the function.
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A part of the MoMa’s permanent collection, and the larger of the two sizes produced, the Spirale ashtray perfectly reflects Castiglioni’s ethos of marrying elegance and practicality. A functional item that also reads as refined sculptural form, visually intriguing with an easily noticeable function while lacking the usual clues of an ashtray.
A double wall 19/10 steel bowl holds a tension fitted oversized spring that offers the perfect spacing to neatly hold a cigarette.
Will plenty of use of the years, the outer has a number of dents, which in out opinion only add to the charm.
As with any ashtray we sell, it’s function today is much broader, acting as a great incense tray, or catch all for keys and coins alike.
Designer: Achille Castiglioni
Maker: Alessi [ Italy ]
Year: 1986 [ first Alessi production ]
Size: D/W 160 x H 70
Condition report: Vintage condition. Steel outer has scratching and dents visible, purely aesthetic wear that does not affect the function.
.
A part of the MoMa’s permanent collection, and the larger of the two sizes produced, the Spirale ashtray perfectly reflects Castiglioni’s ethos of marrying elegance and practicality. A functional item that also reads as refined sculptural form, visually intriguing with an easily noticeable function while lacking the usual clues of an ashtray.
A double wall 19/10 steel bowl holds a tension fitted oversized spring that offers the perfect spacing to neatly hold a cigarette.
Will plenty of use of the years, the outer has a number of dents, which in out opinion only add to the charm.
As with any ashtray we sell, it’s function today is much broader, acting as a great incense tray, or catch all for keys and coins alike.
