Vintage Paris Ceramic Vide-Poches

Charming glazed ceramic Paris ashtrays, also perfect today as little vide-poches for rings, matches, coins, keys, or desk treasures. Each piece carries the atmosphere of old Parisian hotels, cafés, department stores, and tabacs, with raised lettering, sculptural details, and richly coloured glaze.

Au Louvre, Paris — green glazed ceramic ashtray with Art Deco-style stepped edges, raised lettering, and a central relief of the Louvre lion. One of Paris’s historic grands magasins, captures the elegance of old department-store Paris — when even everyday objects were made with charm and style. (12cm x 12cm)

Hôtel Vendôme, 1 Place Vendôme — golden yellow ceramic ashtray featuring the Vendôme Column in relief. (9cm x 7cm)

Gauloises Longues — advertising Gauloises Longues, the classic French cigarette brand. Finished in a glossy blue glaze, it features raised white lettering and the iconic winged helmet motif at the centre. (14cm x 10.5cm)