This vintage green glass ashtray is a small round piece with a thick dark green rim, translucent green body, and two cigarette rests.
At 4 inches round, it is compact enough for a desk, shelf, nightstand, or vanity.
It can still be used as an ashtray, but it also works beautifully as a trinket dish, ring holder, coin catchall, or small display bowl. The green glass gives it that cheerful retro pop without taking up much space.
Details
∙ Era: Vintage / likely mid-to-late 20th century
∙ Item type: Glass ashtray / trinket dish / catchall bowl
∙ Material: Green glass
∙ Color: Translucent green with darker green rim
∙ Size/Measurements: Approx. 4 inches round
∙ Weight: Approx. 9 ounces
∙ Design notes: Rounded bowl form, thick dark rim, two cigarette rests/notches, smooth glass interior, circular base ring
Use/display ideas: Ashtray, trinket dish, ring dish, coin catchall, desk bowl, vanity tray, bookshelf accent, retro bar cart decor, or small giftable vintage glass piece
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Rich green glass color displays well.
∙ Compact 4-inch size is useful for small spaces.
∙ Thick rim gives it a sturdy, retro feel.
∙ Works as both an ashtray and a trinket/catchall dish.
∙ Nice weight for its size at approx. 9 ounces.
Issues / Wear
∙ Light surface scratches and small marks are visible in the glass.
∙ Some tiny specks, bubbles, or manufacturing/age marks may be present.
∙ Dark rim and exterior show light wear from age and handling.
∙ No maker mark visible from the provided photos.
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good: noticeable wear.
∙ Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Notes
Small green glass ashtrays were common mid-century tabletop pieces, but today they are often repurposed as catchalls, ring dishes, or decorative glass accents. This one has an especially useful size: big enough to hold small items, but small enough to tuck beside books, keys, jewelry, or a desk lamp.
It is a practical little vintage piece with a second life beyond its original use.
A small green glass piece with retro charm and everyday usefulness — ashtray, trinket dish, or tiny catchall, your choice.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
