Ashtray MB 24 MBTK 24 SI

This ashtray is a part of the tea and coffee set, designed in 1924.

The ashtray exemplifies the Bauhaus philosophy through its reduction to pure geometry and function.

The circle, cone, and triangle are the key forms used in its construction, merging utility with sculptural clarity.

basic geometric form

The MB 24 ashtray begins with a pure circular geometry, a Bauhaus essential that forms the foundation of both design and utility.

Interlocking geometry

A refined interaction of nested forms ensures stability while enhancing usability.

Geometry is not just visual—it’s tactile.

Fusion of form and function

The concave lid and notched rim embody a perfect synthesis of materiality and purpose.

functional harmony

The MB 24 ashtray achieves a Bauhaus ideal:

where simplicity, form, and function find harmonious resolution in steel.