Always Ashy Ash Tray

name designer: JOSEPH ALGIERI

Bio of the designer: Joseph Algieri is a ceramicist, lighting and home designer. Based in New York, his practice has spanned several different types of media, notably expandable foams and clay. Joseph’s work relies heavily on deconstructing and dissolving form, repetition, and expanding upon materials to their limit in a comedic fashion. His work has gained recognition from T Magazine to Architectural Digest, along with a growing audience of art lovers and designers combined.

Name of Piece: Always Ashy Ash Tray

Description: These were made in my studio a while back and wanted to tak about the surface of the ashtray , and how it always looked gross after it was heavily used. My concept was about creating a camouflage that would mask the actal ash. 

Material: Ceramic and Underglaze

Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 2.54cm 

Price: $350.00 ea. Edition of 6