Some objects immediately evoke an era. This one belongs to that vanished world of hushed drawing-rooms, wood-paneled libraries, and the slow gestures of the tobacco ritual. This antique tobacco jar, crafted in the 1950s, features an elegant silhouette inspired by oriental objects. The ceramic is adorned with deep brown and ivory stripes that catch the light and give the piece a very unique texture. The black lid houses a pressing mechanism, designed to keep the tobacco compact and preserve its aroma. This technical detail, rarely preserved today, testifies to an object designed to last and accompany its owner's daily life. The base is signed and numbered. Its aesthetic recalls certain high-end smoking accessories from the mid-20th century, highly sought after today for their decorative presence as much as for their original function. Placed on a desk, a shelf, or in a vintage-style interior, it immediately becomes a strong statement piece, almost a small manifesto of 1950s taste. In very good overall condition. Dimensions visible in the photographs.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Oriental
- Colour: brun profond
- Colour: ivoire
- Period: 1950s
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialCeramicStyleMid Century Modern