OWO - Philippe Starck - Ashtray - Joe Cactus - Bakelite
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Joe Cactus ashtray, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by OWO in France in the 1990s, made of bakelite with a brown base and a green‑khaki central cone, measuring 20 cm high by 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep in unused mint condition.
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“Joe Cactus”, the iconic ashtray designed by Philippe Starck, first edition released by OWO between 1990 and 1995 before its reissue by Alessi. This rare model is made of two-tone Bakelite, with a brown base and a green‑khaki central cone, subtly contrasting for a striking visual effect. The inner stem is metal, adding a functional and discreet detail to the minimalist design. The ingenious cone concept recalls a cactus spine, a subtle allusion to the object's function. This ashtray perfectly illustrates Starck's minimalist and industrial style, blending aesthetics and practicality. The publisher OWO, with which Starck collaborated on several creations, is known for producing some of his most sought-after pieces before their diffusion by better-known houses like Alessi. This original OWO edition is therefore particularly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts.
With a height of about 20 cm, this object is a rare and sought-after model, emblematic of 1990s design.
“Joe Cactus”, the iconic ashtray designed by Philippe Starck, first edition released by OWO between 1990 and 1995 before its reissue by Alessi. This rare model is made of two-tone Bakelite, with a brown base and a green‑khaki central cone, subtly contrasting for a striking visual effect. The inner stem is metal, adding a functional and discreet detail to the minimalist design. The ingenious cone concept recalls a cactus spine, a subtle allusion to the object's function. This ashtray perfectly illustrates Starck's minimalist and industrial style, blending aesthetics and practicality. The publisher OWO, with which Starck collaborated on several creations, is known for producing some of his most sought-after pieces before their diffusion by better-known houses like Alessi. This original OWO edition is therefore particularly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts.
With a height of about 20 cm, this object is a rare and sought-after model, emblematic of 1990s design.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
OWO
Specific region of origin
France
Model
Joe Cactus
Number of objects
1
Material
Bakelite
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Philippe Starck
Colour
Brown
Condition
As new - unused
Height
20 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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