Mid-Century Floor Ashtray by Renato Caimi, 1960s

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A sculptural mid-century floor ashtray featuring a refined column silhouette and a striking combination of copper-toned metal and chrome elements.
… Read more A sculptural mid-century floor ashtray featuring a refined column silhouette and a striking combination of copper-toned metal and chrome elements.
This piece closely echoes the iconic “Dondolino” design by Renato Caimi for Caimi Brevetti, introduced in the late 1950s. Characterized by its elegant proportions and functional ingenuity, the original model was known for its balanced form and stable base, designed to prevent tipping.
The present example captures the same visual language — a slender chromed stem rising from a flared, weighted base, topped with a removable lidded ashtray. The warm metallic finish adds depth and a distinctly Italian modernist feel, making it both a practical object and a decorative statement.
Ideal for refined interiors, lounge spaces, or collectors of mid-century design. See less