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.
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.
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.
Conscious Packaging: 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable materials.
Complimentary Delivery: Securely dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
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.
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.
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.
Conscious Packaging: 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable materials.
Complimentary Delivery: Securely dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
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