Vintage Mid-20th Century Viking Glass Amethyst Purple Triangular Ashtray / Catchall

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This sculptural amethyst-purple glass ashtray, identified as a mid-century Viking Glass piece from New Martinsville, West Virginia, features a triangular … Read more This sculptural amethyst-purple glass ashtray, identified as a mid-century Viking Glass piece from New Martinsville, West Virginia, features a triangular bowl with three rounded projecting corners and gracefully curved sides. Its substantial glass contrasts translucent plum tones with deeper purple edges, while glossy surfaces catch the light and emphasize its flowing form. It measures approximately 3½ inches wide × 3½ inches deep × 1¾ inches high.

Viking Glass grew out of the New Martinsville Glass Company, founded around 1900–1901, and adopted the Viking name in the 1940s. Known for boldly colored decorative glass and Scandinavian-influenced designs, the company combined commercial production with skilled handworking. The appraisal notes that Viking Glass appeared in Museum of Modern Art exhibitions during the 1940s and was later documented by the Corning Museum of Glass.

With its rich color and compact, sculptural silhouette, this piece makes an attractive accent for a coffee table, desk, or bar. Originally designed as an ashtray, it can also serve as a decorative catchall for rings and small keepsakes, complementing both mid-century modern and contemporary interiors. See less