Ashtray Nero Marquina
Nero Marquina is a deep black marble quarried in northern Spain, prized since the early 20th century for the fine white veining that runs through its dark body. It was a favourite of Art Deco designers and remains a benchmark material for bold, contemporary interiors today.
Split by hand, finished by hand
The bowl is cut on a CNC and the outer edge is then split by hand, the same way the old stonemasons worked, so the raw, quarry-cut face is left exposed against the polished hollow. No two pieces break the same way, which makes each ashtray genuinely one of a kind. Every finishing pass after the cut is done entirely by hand.
Built for the cigar
The bowl is cut deep, so a cigar's ash column falls rather than banking against the rim, and the rest holds a 50-ring-gauge cigar without it rolling free. Marble is the right material for the job for reasons beyond looks: it takes a lit cigar set down mid-smoke without scorching, and it does not hold odour between sessions the way ceramic and wood do.
Care
Clean the marble with a soft, barely damp cloth only: acidic and limescale products etch polished stone permanently.
Made in Italy
Size: Length 16cm · Depth 16cm · Height 4.5cm
Weight: 2.5 Kg
Material: Nero Marquina marble
Finish: hand-split natural edge, hand-finished bowl
Reference: Ashtray Nero Marquina
Shipping: dispatched in 2-4 days
Handmade from natural materials: expect gentle variation in veining and tone from the photo shown.
Explore more
Part of our handmade marble ashtray collection. Read the art of luxury marble ashtrays, pair it with a marble table lighter, or build a matching set with the Nero Marquina marble humidor to store your cigars in the very same stone.
Frequently asked questions
Is this ashtray made for cigars?
Yes. The bowl and the rests are proportioned for cigars rather than cigarettes.
Is marble safe with hot cigar ash?
Yes. Solid marble tolerates the heat of resting ash. Simply avoid placing an open flame directly on the stone.
Will it look exactly like the photos?
No. Each piece is cut from natural Nero Marquina marble, so veining and tone vary. No two are ever alike.
How do I clean it?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use. For deeper cleaning use a slightly damp microfibre and dry immediately, and avoid acidic or abrasive products.
Is it handmade in Italy?
Yes. Each piece is machined from solid stone and hand-finished in Italy.