Vintage The Smile Ashtray by Hans Bunde for Carl M. Cohr, Denmark, 1950s

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Organic, refined, sculptural, this ashtray is the “the smile” model, designed by danish silversmith hans bunde and manufactured by carl … Read more Organic, refined, sculptural, this ashtray is the “the smile” model, designed by danish silversmith hans bunde and manufactured by carl m. Cohr in fredericia, denmark, in the 1950s.

its ovoid shape in silver-plated metal opens to reveal an organically contoured cavity, showcasing an interior enameled in a discreet and understated blue. The contrast between the brilliance of the silver and the restraint of the blue makes it a piece that is as decorative as it is functional, instantly recognizable to collectors.

carl m. Cohr is one of the great scandinavian silversmiths, whose 1950s creations are now actively sought after by enthusiasts of danish modernist design and mid-century silverware. The smile model regularly appears on major online marketplaces.

on a desk or coffee table, it stands out as a small, everyday sculpture.

brand: carl m. Cohr
designer: hans bunde
model: the smile
country: denmark

date: c. 1950
color: silver, blue enamel interior
materials: silver-plated metal, enamel
dimensions: 9 x 7 x 5 cm

a rare and well-documented piece from scandinavian modernist silversmithing. This piece has an attribution mark,
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