{"id":3738,"date":"2026-08-10T15:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/producto\/neodimio-murano\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:15:34","slug":"vintage-murano-neodymium-glass-ashtray","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/producto\/vintage-murano-neodymium-glass-ashtray\/","title":{"rendered":"Neodymium Murano"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vintage Italian art<\/strong> glass ashtray in neodymium glass<\/strong> (Alexandrite Glass), featuring a Sommerso-style<\/strong> construction and dating to approximately the 1960s\u20131970s. A striking Mid-Century Modern piece<\/strong> distinguished by its remarkable color-changing effect under different types of lighting.<\/p>\n

This impressive vintage ashtray is characterized by its substantial weight, thick glass walls and sculptural rectangular form, with two cigarette rests incorporated into the design. The exterior features an intricate organic textured surface, while the interior is carefully shaped and polished, creating exceptional depth, transparency and light refraction.<\/p>\n

Neodymium Glass \u2013 Alexandrite Glass:<\/strong> one of the most remarkable characteristics of this piece is its neodymium glass, also known among collectors as Alexandrite Glass.The addition of neodymium oxide to the glass creates a fascinating optical phenomenon: the apparent color of the glass changes depending on the type of light illuminating it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Depending on the lighting conditions, the piece can display shades ranging from:<\/p>\n

deep violet;
\npurple;
\nlavender;
\nlilac;
\nbluish violet;
\nsmoky blue-grey.<\/p>\n

This unusual color-changing effect makes the ashtray particularly appealing to collectors of Murano Art Glass<\/strong>, Neodymium Glass and Mid-Century Italian Glass.<\/p>\n

Sommerso Glass Technique:<\/strong> the piece displays characteristics consistent with the traditional Sommerso technique, one of the most distinctive methods associated with Italian art glass production in Murano. Sommerso involves layering different colors and transparencies of molten glass, creating remarkable depth, luminosity and optical effects. Combined with neodymium glass, this technique can produce especially dramatic variations in color as the piece is viewed under different lighting conditions.<\/p>\n

Italian Mid-Century Modern Design: the geometric and sculptural design reflects the aesthetics of Italian design from the 1960s and 1970s.The two integrated cigarette rests<\/strong>, substantial rectangular body and highly textured surface give the piece a distinctive sculptural character. Today, it can also be used as a vide-poche, catchall, decorative object or collectible art-glass piece, making it suitable for Mid-Century Modern, vintage, retro, Italian or contemporary interiors.<\/p>\n

Possible Murano Origin:<\/strong> based on its glass construction, coloration, design, technique and finish, this piece is consistent with Italian art glass produced in the Murano tradition during the mid-20th century. The piece does not retain an original manufacturer’s signature or label, therefore it is not attributed definitively to a specific Murano glassmaker or factory. The description is based on its material characteristics, construction and stylistic features.<\/p>\n

Condition: excellent vintage condition:<\/strong> the glass retains its original brilliance and transparency, with no visible cracks, chips or restorations. Only very minor signs of use consistent with its age may be present.<\/p>\n

A Unique Collector’s Piece:<\/strong> the combination of neodymium glass, Alexandrite color-changing effect, Sommerso-style construction, Italian Mid-Century design and substantial hand-finished appearance makes this a particularly distinctive piece of vintage art glass.<\/p>\n

Its ability to visibly change color according to the lighting is one of its most fascinating features, allowing the piece to take on a different appearance throughout the day and in different interior settings. This Vintage Murano Neodymium Glass Ashtray is An exceptional addition to a collection of vintage Murano glass<\/strong>, Italian art glass, neodymium glass or Mid-Century Modern design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Elegant vintage neodymium glass ashtray <\/strong>a type of glass that changes hue depending on the lighting<\/strong>. Possibly of Murano<\/strong> origin. Mid-Century Modern<\/strong> Italian design. In excellent condition, free of cracks, chips, or restorations. A high-quality, solid piece that retains the glass’s original luster. A magnificent example of mid-20th-century Italian design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3734,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[88,90],"product_tag":[129],"class_list":["post-3738","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-accessories","product_cat-pipe-ashtrays-pipe-rests-tobacco-jars","product_tag-pipe-ashtrays","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3738"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3738"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yusypipeart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}