Ice-like ashtray by Rolf Sinnemark for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s.
A sculptural expression in glass by Swedish designer Rolf Sinnemark for Kosta Boda, this ashtray embodies the experimental spirit of Scandinavian glassmaking. With its bold form and clear lines, the piece blurs the boundary between functional object and artistic gesture.
Cast in heavy, clear glass with subtle surface irregularities, the tray feels tactile and architectural — an interplay of volume, light, and reflection. Its form is unmistakably modernist, yet poetic: a study in weight and clarity. Whether used as originally intended or reimagined as a display piece, it commands attention with quiet authority.
Kosta Boda, one of Sweden’s most iconic glassworks, was known for championing bold and innovative design throughout the 20th century. Sinnemark’s approach, blending form and function with a refined material language, makes this object a compelling addition to any interior.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Sculptural Glass Ashtray
DESIGNER: Rolf Sinnemark
MANUFACTURER: Kosta Boda
ORIGIN: Sweden
PERIOD: 1960s-80s
MATERIAL & TECHNIQUE: Pressed clear glass
COLOR: Transparent
TEXTURE: Smooth with ice-like texture
CONDITION: Exceptional condition — unused
DIMENSIONS: (+–) Width: 10 cm; Length: 13 cm; Height: 3 cm