{"product_id":"signed-bonini-murano-smoked-glass-ashtray-italy-1960s","title":"Signed Bonini Murano Smoked Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural Italian Murano Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Murano glass ashtray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dating from the 1960s, distinguished by its substantial sculptural form and sophisticated combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep smoked glass and crystal-clear glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hand-crafted with remarkable weight and clarity, the piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigned “Bonini”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the underside, accompanied by a numerical inscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural Murano Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ashtray is formed from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstantial mass of hand-crafted glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a rich smoky body seemingly suspended within a thick layer of clear crystal. Its rounded asymmetric profile is elevated on a transparent glass foot, giving the piece an architectural quality while allowing light to travel beautifully through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrasting layers of glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoked \u0026amp; Clear Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark smoked interior and exceptionally thick clear glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a dramatic sense of depth. Viewed from different angles, the colour shifts from almost black to translucent smoky brown, while the polished rim catches and refracts the surrounding light. A single sculpted cigarette rest is seamlessly incorporated into the upper edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned Italian Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-war Italian decorative glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the piece reflects the experimentation with colour, transparency and substantial sculptural forms associated with Murano production during the mid-20th century. Originally designed as an ashtray, its impressive scale and beautifully resolved form allow it to stand equally well today as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural glass object or decorative centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bonini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bonini, Murano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Murano, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-crafted smoked and clear Murano glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-engraved “Bonini” with numerical inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLumini Collections online store is constantly updated with new arrivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, just like our showroom in Byron Bay. 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