Habana, 2001

 

Producer: Arnolfo di Cambio

www.arnolfodicambio.com

Specially designed for cigars. Once again, the solution came from study of the problem. Conventional ashtrays do not allow the smoker to enjoy a Havana cigar: they are too small, the cigar tends to roll over and fall and, most importantly, when stubbed out there is no way of avoiding the unpleasant smell, not to mention the visually displeasing sight of the stub and ash. The "Habana" comprises two identical, elongated parts, allowing simultaneous use by two smokers. The cigar can be deposited securely without any danger of rolling over or falling, and there is enough space to contain all the ash.

    Once the cigar is finished, the ashtray is closed, the upper section fitting perfectly over the lower. The cigar is not crushed but is extinguished, and there is no emission of unpleasant odours or ash. The ashtray can also be left on the table, since the patterned glass hides the stub from view. The basic aim is to enable the smoker to enjoy his cigar and avoid annoying all the non-smokers in his company.