{"product_id":"brass-ashtray-by-francois-gross-c-1960","title":"Brass Ashtray in the Style of Francois de Gross - c.1960","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA compact vintage brass ashtray in the style of Francois de Gross, dating to the 1960s. Executed in a warm golden brass, the piece is defined by a low square silhouette surrounding a circular recessed well. Subtle cigarette rests are integrated into the perimeter, creating a graphic composition that becomes more apparent the longer the object is considered.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal lies largely in the restraint of the design. There is no unnecessary ornamentation; the geometry, material and reflective surface provide all of the visual interest. The contrast between the square exterior and circular interior creates a simple but effective tension, while the exceptionally low profile gives the piece a distinctly modernist character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just under four inches square, it is a small object with surprising presence. Pieces of this scale are particularly useful for introducing a different material or period into a larger arrangement without overwhelming it. The brass develops additional character with age, allowing the surface to become part of the object rather than something that needs to remain pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended as an ashtray, its compact proportions make it equally appealing as a small vide poche for rings or other personal objects. Whether used or simply displayed, it is a collectible example of 1960s design that elevates an everyday object through proportion and material alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50051418488970,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Brass_Ashtray_in_the_Style_of_Francois_de_Gross_-_c.1960_4.jpg?v=1787342625","url":"https:\/\/collectorsgene.com\/products\/brass-ashtray-by-francois-gross-c-1960","provider":"Collectors Gene","version":"1.0","type":"link"}