1950s Early Aldo Londi for Raymor Ceramic Volcanic Glaze Ashtray, Italy

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A striking and highly collectible 1950s ceramic ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor and made in Italy. Featuring Londi’s … Read more A striking and highly collectible 1950s ceramic ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor and made in Italy. Featuring Londi’s signature volcanic glaze with bold geometric forms in vibrant orange, green, yellow, and blue against a textured ivory ground, this piece perfectly captures the playful modernist aesthetic that helped establish Raymor as one of America’s premier importers of innovative postwar Italian design.

The heavily textured lava glaze creates exceptional depth and movement, while the oversized corner rests comfortably accommodate both cigars and cigarettes, making it as functional as it is sculptural. Produced during Raymor’s influential early years importing the work of Italy’s finest ceramic workshops, this example reflects the bold experimentation that made Aldo Londi and Bitossi internationally celebrated. The underside retains a clear hand-painted signature.

A fantastic display piece for collectors of Italian ceramics, early Raymor imports, mid century modern design, and Bitossi pottery.

Details:

• Authentic Aldo Londi for Raymor
• Made in Italy
• Circa 1950s
• Early Raymor import
• Hand-painted signature underside
• Handcrafted ceramic
• Volcanic lava glaze finish
• Bright geometric modernist design
• Large cigar and cigarette rests
• Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

Dimensions:

• 9.5 in. W
• 9.5 in. D
• 2 in. H See less