Custom aluminum ashtray

A limited-edition ashtray designed for a certain script writer.
The design, created by shaving away aluminum and wood, aims to create a feeling of weight.
The ash receptacle slopes inward toward the plug in the center so that cigarette ends slide and fall inward. We also paid careful attention to safety: sealing the lid on unextinguished ashes creates a hypoxic environment that naturally puts the fire out.
In order to maintain an impression of cleanliness during use, we also created a small brush with which to remove residual ash. Having the two together feels almost like owning a tea set. A design with the unique feel of a gadget.

SIZE : φ150×H100mm
MATERIALS : aluminum / solidwood(walnut)
FINISH : Urethane

principle use: ash tray
photo 1-7: Shiro Miyake