Vintage - space age ashtray with chrome insert - 60s

Manufacturer: unknown Designer: unknown Period: 1960s This striking vintage ashtray features a bold, sculptural design with a distinctly futuristic / Space Age aesthetic. The form reflects the innovative spirit of the 1960s–1970s, a period in which plastics were embraced as a forward-thinking material for modern design and everyday objects. Made from clear transparent plastic, the piece has a strong sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the era’s fascination with new materials, light, and form. At the time, plastic symbolized progress, optimism, and a vision of the future — all of which are clearly present in this design. The ashtray comes with a removable chrome insert, adding a sleek industrial contrast to the smooth, rounded body. When the chrome insert is removed, the object becomes a sculptural piece in its own right, revealing the full transparency and purity of the material. The green tone visible in some lighting is not part of the material itself, but a reflection from the felt underneath. The felt can probably be removed, leaving the object completely transparent. Beautiful both with and without the chrome insert, this piece works equally well as an ashtray, a decorative object, or a small catch-all — a timeless example of forward-looking vintage design. Very good vintage condition, some oxidation on the chrome, maybe polishable, we left patina as it is. Height: 4 cm Diameter 16,5 cm Weight: 663 grams