Glass Block Ashtray in the style of Le Corbusier, France, 1930s

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French glass block ashtray dating from the 1930s, in the style of Le Corbusier, featuring a distinctive architectural design inspired … Read more French glass block ashtray dating from the 1930s, in the style of Le Corbusier, featuring a distinctive architectural design inspired by the geometric principles of early modernism. Crafted from thick transparent glass with a subtle pale green tint, this square ashtray features a recessed central basin surrounded by raised, stepped edges. Four integrated cigarette rests are positioned along the rim, combining functionality with a clean, structured aesthetic. The substantial glass construction and layered geometric profile evoke the architectural language of the Bauhaus and early 20th-century modernist design. Its transparent material beautifully captures and reflects light, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of the piece. Both functional and decorative, this vintage French ashtray can also serve as a small catchall or sculptural accent on a desk, coffee table, or bookshelf. An elegant example of geometric glass design, ideal for collectors of French modernist objects and architectural decorative arts. Style : Art Deco / Bauhaus / Modernist Key Features : - France, 1930s - In the style of Le Corbusier - Square architectural glass ashtray - Thick transparent glass construction - Subtle pale green glass tint - Recessed square central basin - Four integrated cigarette rests - Stepped geometric design - Raised architectural edges - Substantial sculptural appearance - Clean modernist lines - Early 20th-century geometric aesthetic - Functional ashtray or decorative catchall - French vintage glass design - Bauhaus-inspired minimalist composition Keywords : Le Corbusier style ashtray, glass block ashtray, French glass ashtray, 1930s glass ashtray, Art Deco glass ashtray, Bauhaus glass ashtray, modernist glass ashtray, architectural glass ashtray, square glass ashtray, vintage French ashtray, geometric glass ashtray, thick glass ashtray, transparent glass ashtray, pale green glass, stepped glass ashtray, French modernist design, early modernist decorative objects, sculptural glass ashtray, vintage glass catchall, 1930s French design, minimalist glass object, architectural desk accessory, collectible French glass, Art Deco smoking accessories See less