{"product_id":"vintage-brass-party-flower-ashtray-mcm-removable-petal-ashtrays-s-agudo-style-1950s-italian-mid-century","title":"Vintage Brass Party Flower Ashtray | MCM Removable Petal Ashtrays S. Agudo Style | 1950s Italian Mid Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou were the only one at the party who knew what this was. This is the iconic mid-century brass \"party flower\" ashtray, a sculptural centerpiece whose petals are fully removable to serve as individual personal ashtrays for each guest. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The petals can also be inserted two different ways, sitting outward in full bloom or turned inward in a closed lotus position, giving it two completely different looks as pure decorative sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis style was enormously popular in Italy during the mid-century modern era, so much so that luxury houses including Gucci produced their own versions.  This piece is attributed to Italian artist S. Agudo from the 1950s.  Each petal is individually sculpted with ribbed detailing and a cigarette rest, the stem branches into veined leaves, and the whole thing carries a gorgeous naturally developed antique brass patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEqual parts functional artifact and sculptural statement. Display it open, closed, or pull the petals apart and hand them around. Either way, it commands the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVintage brass \"party flower\" ashtray, S. Agudo style, attributed 1950s Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndividual petals are fully removable and each functions as a personal ashtray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePetals insert two ways: open full bloom or closed lotus position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRibbed petal detail with cigarette rest on each petal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBranching stem with two detailed veined leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRich antique brass patina with natural age and wear throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tickled Pink Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42019307618339,"sku":null,"price":312.83,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/6912\/5411\/files\/Top_down_view_of_vintage_brass_party_flower_ashtray_with_all_removable_petals_fully_open_showing_ribbed_detail_and_central_stamens.jpg?v=1774455530","url":"https:\/\/www.tickledpink.me\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-brass-party-flower-ashtray-mcm-removable-petal-ashtrays-s-agudo-style-1950s-italian-mid-century","provider":"Tickled Pink Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}