Space Age Ashtray and Table Lighter Set in Smoked Murano Glass by Antonio Imperatore, 1970, Set of 2

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A rare set comprising an ashtray and a table lighter designed by the Italian designer Antonio Imperatore in the 1970s. … Read more A rare set comprising an ashtray and a table lighter designed by the Italian designer Antonio Imperatore in the 1970s. Made of thick, smoked Murano glass, this set is distinguished by its geometric aesthetic, characteristic of Italian Space Age design.
The internal decoration with spherical cavities, combined with the substantial mass of glass, creates remarkable plays of light and transparency. The set evokes high-end Italian productions of the 1970s, where sculpture and functionality converge. An emblematic piece of Italian Space Age design, this set will find its place naturally in a contemporary, modernist, or brutalist interior. ________________________________________
Technical Details:
• Designer: Antonio Imperatore
• Manufacturer: Murano, Italy
• Period: Circa 1970-1975
• Materials: Solid smoked Murano glass, chrome-plated metal
• Finish: Polished, tinted smoked glass
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Dimensions:
Lighter:
• Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
• Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
• Depth: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Ashtray:
• Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Width: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
• Depth: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
• Total weight of the set: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
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Condition:
Good vintage condition. Glass in very good overall condition, with no significant chips or cracks. Some minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. Lighter mechanism present. Flint not included. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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