This is a vintage Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala "Visa" glass ashtray from the 1960s or 1970s, featuring a textured "ice" or "crackle" design. Vintage glass ashtray with “ice” / “crackle” texture – highly characteristic of 1960s–70s Scandinavian design.This low, circular bowl features a thick, solid rim and a richly textured interior surface. The distinctive “ice” effect is created through a special glassworking technique that produces a fractured, crystalline appearance, beautifully diffusing light across the surface.
This versatile piece was commonly used as:
– an ashtray
– a small snack or candy dish
– a decorative candle base