Ashtray, design 1926, production since 1985

DesignMarianne Brandt, Chemnitz 1893–1983 Kirchberg

ManufacturerAlessi, founded 1921

18/10 steel

(H x Ø)5,5 × 11 cm

Status

on display, room 023

About the workThis ashtray by Marianne Brandt has long been a classic. After studying art, the Chemnitz native went to the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1923 in order to begin her education in the metal workshop. She was so successful in this male-dominated field that she was put in charge of the workshop in 1928. Industrially manufactured, geometric basic forms were typical characteristics of her designs. The ashtray consists of a cylindrical base, the top of which protrudes through the lid as a semi-sphere. The convex lid closes perfectly around this cone, thus isolating odours.

AccessionGift 1985

ProvenanceJuni 1985 erworben durch Schenkung des Herstellers

Inventory numberP 1985-352

Bauhaus
Design
Weimar Republic

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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