The Story
Designed in 1972 by the legendary graphic designer Alan Fletcher (co-founder of Pentagram and creator of the V&A logo), the 'Clam' ashtray is a true icon of 20th-century pop design. This specific version was reissued in the 1990s by the Italian company Mebel exclusively for Habitat. Its ingenious, interlocking design features two identical halves with ribbed "teeth" that can be used as two separate dishes or fitted together to form a single lidded container.
The Details
Dimensions: ~15cm (6") Diameter x 5cm (2") H.
Material: Vibrant orange-red melamine.
Designer: Alan Fletcher.
Maker: Mebel, Italy (for Habitat).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. It is a "personal collection" piece that has never been used, showing only insignificant surface marks when held to the light. All "teeth" are in perfect order.
Why It’s Special
Fletcher’s work is world-renowned for its minimalist wit, and the Clam is perhaps his most famous product design. It perfectly captures the space-age aesthetic of the late 60s and early 70s. Finding these in such a vibrant, un-used condition is increasingly difficult, as the melamine "teeth" were often damaged or heat-stained by original use.
Styling Tips
Graphic Desktop Accent: Use it as a desk tidy for paperclips, stamps, or small stationery. Its bold color and circular form provide a sharp, graphic contrast to rectangular notebooks and tech.
Bedside Geometry: It makes an ideal lidded container for a bedside table to hold rings or watches overnight, keeping the aesthetic clean and uncluttered.
The Split Display: Take the two halves apart and use them as matching "trinket" bowls on a coffee table. The "teeth" are perfect for holding small, interesting found objects or even air plants.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
Designed in 1972 by the legendary graphic designer Alan Fletcher (co-founder of Pentagram and creator of the V&A logo), the 'Clam' ashtray is a true icon of 20th-century pop design. This specific version was reissued in the 1990s by the Italian company Mebel exclusively for Habitat. Its ingenious, interlocking design features two identical halves with ribbed "teeth" that can be used as two separate dishes or fitted together to form a single lidded container.
The Details
Dimensions: ~15cm (6") Diameter x 5cm (2") H.
Material: Vibrant orange-red melamine.
Designer: Alan Fletcher.
Maker: Mebel, Italy (for Habitat).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. It is a "personal collection" piece that has never been used, showing only insignificant surface marks when held to the light. All "teeth" are in perfect order.
Why It’s Special
Fletcher’s work is world-renowned for its minimalist wit, and the Clam is perhaps his most famous product design. It perfectly captures the space-age aesthetic of the late 60s and early 70s. Finding these in such a vibrant, un-used condition is increasingly difficult, as the melamine "teeth" were often damaged or heat-stained by original use.
Styling Tips
Graphic Desktop Accent: Use it as a desk tidy for paperclips, stamps, or small stationery. Its bold color and circular form provide a sharp, graphic contrast to rectangular notebooks and tech.
Bedside Geometry: It makes an ideal lidded container for a bedside table to hold rings or watches overnight, keeping the aesthetic clean and uncluttered.
The Split Display: Take the two halves apart and use them as matching "trinket" bowls on a coffee table. The "teeth" are perfect for holding small, interesting found objects or even air plants.
Shipping & Sustainability
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
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