Abstract Ceramic Ashtray

This mid-century modern ceramic piece exemplifies the playful and organic design language of postwar decorative arts. Molded in an abstract, freeform shape with fluid curves and ridged impressions, the object functions as an ashtray while also serving as a sculptural expression of movement and spontaneity.

The glazed surface features a marbled palette of purples, golds, and smoky grays, highlighting the unpredictability of hand-applied finishes popular in studio pottery of the era. Both functional and decorative, this piece reflects a time when utilitarian objects were reimagined as artful statements, blurring the lines between craft and sculpture.

Model: T-20