Some smokes my love?

Alessi Headquarters , Omegna Italy 2012

Smoking? Probably the worse habit to form in today's conscious society.

However, the cigarette indeed has been a habit of creatures since the Aztecs.

The cigarette or Sigarro in spanish has an interesting history of branding where

one is enticed by the generic pocket sized box that graphically displays multiple tobacco

companies depending on one's taste.

Whilst on the study excursion with Alessi last year, we were very lucky indeed to 

understand the basics. The workings of each creative product and the importance

of function. As a designer myself, you crucially inspect your choices in your daily life.

When the opportunity came to purchase a piece of Alessi, the ashtray by Archille Castiglioni

immediately waved hello and ended up sitting on my bookshelf today.

Sometime soon, The arco lamp and the Alessi Ashtray will be sitting side by side in our living room 

welcoming the pleasure's of having intense conversations in great company. 

brand:

Alessi

designer:

Achille Castiglioni

code:

7690/16

dimensions:

h. 7 cm

diameter:

16 cm

year:

1986

packaging:

1 piece in a box

Ashtray in 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished, with spiral. This design was originally produced in silvered metal by Bacci in Bologna, and was adopted by Achille Castiglioni for Alessi in 1986 with a number of modifications to its shape and size.

http://www.alessi.com/en/2/1268/home-accessories/769016-spirale-ashtray