Retro Swedish Modern Ashtray Set in Smoke Lustre

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Hard to find retro Swedish modern ashtray set in black lustre from the 1970s.

Made by Anchor Hocking (USA), part no. 152/6460, listed in 1970 catalog. Anchor Hocking called these ashtrays ‘Swedish Modern’.

The organic, nature inspired, ‘Swedish Modern’ decor style was made popular in the mid-20th Century by glass artists in Sweden. The style was duplicated all over the world.

Good mid-size ashtrays with deep bowl and three rests for cigarettes or smaller. The rests vary in length and are deep, giving good support. Measures 6½” long, 1½” tall and 5″ at widest. Each weigh just over 1 lb.

The lustre smoke black color is slightly iridescent providing a nice sheen glow. Stack-able. Both in great condition.

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