This ceramic ashtray catches the eye with its painted design and cream, grey and brown hues, highlighted in the centre by a hummingbird. Its contemporary style allows it to blend naturally on a coffee table, a small pedestal table or a sheltered terrace, like a decorative piece in its own right. The material, both mineral and crafted, brings a sober presence, while its format allows it to be used daily without cluttering the space. Discover a second-hand piece with a unique design, ideal for accompanying a reading nook or an outdoor aperitif. Placed near a ceramic catch-all ashtray, it can hold a few cigarettes during a shared moment.
Length: 17 cm
Width: 13 cm
Height: 4 cm
A brief history of the ashtray
Although tobacco arrived in Europe as early as the 16th century, the ashtray as we know it only appeared in the 19th century with the invention of the cigarette, because pipes and cigars did not require its use. It was for a long time an object of high social distinction, often made of Baccarat crystal or silver, before becoming an essential advertising support in the bistros of the 1950s.
