Scandinavian Mid-Century Bubble-Glass & Pierced-Metal Ashtray, 1950s

A weighty little study in texture: thick, clear pressed glass punctuated by rows of raised bubbles, cradled inside a pierced metal ring with three gently curved rests. At just 11 cm across, it sits happily on a bar cart, bedside, or desk—catching ash, matches, or the day’s pocket trinkets with equal grace.

The combination of cool glass and perforated alloy echoes the work of Swedish maker Ystad-Metall, whose designer Gunnar Ander championed tactile contrasts throughout the 1950s. Their small accessories brought Modernist clarity to everyday rituals; today the soft, time-earned patina lends quiet character while the minimalist form slips seamlessly into contemporary vignettes—try it as a tealight cup or sculptural ring dish when smoking is off-duty.

Condition:

Very Good - glass bright and chip-free; metal rim shows even, silvery patina and minor oxidation consistent with age, no structural flaws

Dimensions:

Ø 11 cm × H 4 cm