Vintage Italian Onyx Stone Catchall Trinket Tray, a Pair — Mid-Century Modern

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A stunning pair of solid onyx ashtrays/catchall (sold a pair) in square form with a polished circular well, each hewn … Read more A stunning pair of solid onyx ashtrays/catchall (sold a pair) in square form with a polished circular well, each hewn from a single piece of dramatically banded stone in deep burgundy, warm amber, terracotta, sage green, and creamy white. The natural veining sweeps across each face in bold, unrepeating patterns — no two surfaces alike. Weighty, architectural, and undeniably luxurious. Sourced directly in Italy. Equally compelling as ashtrays, decorative objects, or display pieces on a desk or coffee table.

Time Period: c. Mid–Late 20th century

Origin: Sourced in Italy — stone consistent with Italian alabaster or traded onyx marble worked in Italian workshops

Design Style: Classical / Mineral / Hollywood Regency

Condition: Very good — stone solid and polished throughout; natural fissures consistent with the material; no chips or breaks

Provenance: Italy has been one of Europe's foremost centers of decorative stonework for centuries, with workshops across Tuscany, Sicily, and Northern Italy producing carved alabaster and onyx objects for both the domestic and export markets. The dramatic multicolor banding — deep reds, ambers, and greens — is characteristic of high-quality onyx marble sourced through Italian stone traders, widely worked and distributed through Italian artisan workshops from the mid-20th century onward. Pieces acquired directly in Italy carry a provenance premium.

Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO-CŪRATED

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