1970s – Franco Bucci large ashtray for Laboratorio Pesaro in yellow and gray

This striking piece represents quintessential Italian Modernism of the 1970s, designed by Franco Bucci for the prestigious Laboratorio Pesaro. As a flower frog, it's particularly innovative for its time - most traditional flower frogs were purely utilitarian metal pieces with sharp pins. Bucci transformed this humble tool into a sophisticated design object that's beautiful both in use and on display. The generous square grid would allow for dramatic architectural arrangements, while the sunny yellow ceramic base could complement both fresh blooms or dried botanical elements.

For today's interior context, it offers versatile styling possibilities as originally intended, for creating striking ikebana-style arrangements. As a sculptural object in its own right when not in use or as part of a larger tablescape or shelf styling. It's also a great collector piece for those interested in italian ceramic design history.

Whether used functionally or displayed as decorative art, it represents a perfect marriage of Memphis-adjacent aesthetics with practical purpose.

Condition –
Excellent with no issues to note

Measurements –
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 8 inches
Height: 2.25 inches

Italy
c. 1970