Art Deco Standing Ashtray in Polished and Chromed Metal, Switzerland, 1930

Summary: Tall Art Deco standing ashtray in polished and partly chromed metal, described as black in the original listing. Elegant vertical form meant for floor display rather than tabletop use. Design: Circular, shallow dish top with a slightly flared rim and subtle concentric ridging. Slender, stepped column with geometric articulation typical of the 1930s Art Deco vocabulary. Round, slightly domed disc base providing a clean, balanced silhouette. Materials & finish: Constructed from iron/metal with chrome plating and a polished finish. Bright silver-tone chromed surfaces contrasted with the listed black colour. Origin & marking: Produced in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1930. Marked at the base: “Étalages-Vitrines Jean Rabret Geneve”. Dimensions: Height: 96 cm. Diameter (used as width and depth): 29 cm.