The Stelton Cylinda Line product range was designed in the 1960's by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, when Arne designed the range there was not the technology on the market to produce a seamless Cylinda, so it was a number of years before they were produced commercially.
This ash tray has a swivel top that allows the ash to be tipped into the base thus keeping the table looking tidy. It is easy to dismantle for cleaning purposes.