1980s Modernist design - Ashtray - Glass





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Glass ashtray from Spain in the 1980s (estimated period 1980–1990), 18 × 18 × 2.5 cm, in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Gaudí Inspired Trencadís Ashtray -Modernist design – 1980s – In mint condition – No reserve.
Large decorative square ashtray or trinket dish inspired by the iconic trencadís mosaic technique associated with Antoni Gaudí and the architecture of Barcelona, Spain. This striking postmodern design piece features colorful enamel-painted geometric shard motifs in vivid cobalt blue, emerald green, golden yellow, orange, and white, outlined with bold black lines in classic mosaic style.
Executed in heavy quality frosted glass with four symmetrical cigarette rests, the piece functions equally well as an ashtray, vide-poche, catchall tray, or decorative display object. The minimalist geometric composition and Mediterranean color palette make it an attractive collectible for lovers of Spanish modernism, Memphis-inspired interiors, and Gaudí-inspired decorative arts.
Signed “Gaudi” to the center.
Dimensions:
2.5 x 18 x 18 cm (height × width × depth)
Period: 1980s
Origin: Spain
Material: Heavy quality frosted glass with enamel-painted decoration
Condition: In near mint condition with only minimal signs of age and handling. No cracks, chips, or repairs.
This decorative object reflects the enduring influence of Barcelona’s modernist movement and Gaudí’s famous mosaic aesthetics, translating the celebrated trencadís technique into a functional late-20th-century design object. A colorful and authentic eye-catcher for any interior or collection.
Seller's Story
Gaudí Inspired Trencadís Ashtray -Modernist design – 1980s – In mint condition – No reserve.
Large decorative square ashtray or trinket dish inspired by the iconic trencadís mosaic technique associated with Antoni Gaudí and the architecture of Barcelona, Spain. This striking postmodern design piece features colorful enamel-painted geometric shard motifs in vivid cobalt blue, emerald green, golden yellow, orange, and white, outlined with bold black lines in classic mosaic style.
Executed in heavy quality frosted glass with four symmetrical cigarette rests, the piece functions equally well as an ashtray, vide-poche, catchall tray, or decorative display object. The minimalist geometric composition and Mediterranean color palette make it an attractive collectible for lovers of Spanish modernism, Memphis-inspired interiors, and Gaudí-inspired decorative arts.
Signed “Gaudi” to the center.
Dimensions:
2.5 x 18 x 18 cm (height × width × depth)
Period: 1980s
Origin: Spain
Material: Heavy quality frosted glass with enamel-painted decoration
Condition: In near mint condition with only minimal signs of age and handling. No cracks, chips, or repairs.
This decorative object reflects the enduring influence of Barcelona’s modernist movement and Gaudí’s famous mosaic aesthetics, translating the celebrated trencadís technique into a functional late-20th-century design object. A colorful and authentic eye-catcher for any interior or collection.

