Mid-Century Murano Style Glass Ashtray / Tabletop Accessory on Faux-Marble Table
Other (Tabletop Decorative Accessory / Accent Furniture surface) · Mid-Century Modern / Vintage Glam (circa 1960s-1970s style) · Unmarked vintage glassmaker (style reminiscent of Murano, Chalet, or Viking art glass pieces).
Type
Other (Tabletop Decorative Accessory / Accent Furniture surface)
Style Period
Mid-Century Modern / Vintage Glam (circa 1960s-1970s style)
Material
Heavy molded or hand-blown tinted glass vessel; resting on a laminate or natural marble tabletop surface.
Age Estimate
Ashtray likely circa 1960s-1980s vintage.
Dimensions
Ashtray: ~2-3 inches high, ~5-6 inches wide. Table top: Variable depending on piece, standard console or side table height (~24-30 inches).
Origin
Likely European (Italy) or North American mass-market vintage art glass.
Designer/Maker
Unmarked vintage glassmaker (style reminiscent of Murano, Chalet, or Viking art glass pieces).
Value Estimate
$15 - $45 USD for similar vintage glass tabletop accessories.
Description
A heavy, organically shaped vintage glass ashtray featuring smooth contoured indentations and a deep basin, shown resting on a dark patterned marble-style table surface under ambient warm lighting.
Key Features
Organic freeform thick-walled glass design, warm tinted glass coloration, smooth rounded rim, resting on high-gloss dark marble effect surface.
Color & Finish
Ashtray has a warm amber/smoky amethyst tinted transparent glass finish. Tabletop displays a dark charcoal and brown faux-marble or textured stone pattern with a high-gloss finish.
Construction Method
Glass object is hot-formed/molded; supporting table features composite construction with a marble pattern surface laminate/veneer or natural polished stone top.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Smooth rim glass object with organic curving lips/indents designed for resting cigarettes; polished smooth surface.
Wood Grain & Species
Not Applicable (piece features glass and stone/laminate composition rather than exposed wood grain).
Surface Treatment
High-gloss polished surface on both the glass vessel and the marble-patterned tabletop.
Upholstery Details
Not Applicable (hard surface glass accessory and stone/laminate table).
Hardware & Fittings
No metal hardware visible in this close-up view.
Origin & Provenance
Likely European (Italy) or North American mass-market vintage art glass.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good; object contains ash residue inside the basin, glass appears free of major visible cracks, surface lighting obscures minor micro-scratches.
Interesting Facts
Mid-century heavy glass ashtrays were common statement decorative pieces on coffee and side tables during the mid-20th century, prized for their sculptural aesthetic even by non-smokers.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the social norms and decorative trends of 1950s-1970s living room design where elaborate smoking accessories served as central table decor.
Similar Pieces
Murano sommerso glass bowls, Viking glass organic catchalls, Chalet art glass stretch pieces.
Care & Maintenance
Clean glass with warm water and mild detergent; wipe tabletop surface with non-abrasive microfiber cloth and suitable stone/laminate cleaner.
Value Estimate
$15 - $45 USD for similar vintage glass tabletop accessories.
Sustainability Notes
Vintage reusable glass object; long-lasting durable material that diverts waste from landfills when repurposed or collected.