Ashtrays

An ashtray is a receptacle for ash from cigarettes, cigars, and other smokable products. 

Ashtrays typically are made of fire-retardant material such as glass, heat-resistant plastic, pottery, metal, or stone. 

It differs from a cigarette receptacle, which is specifically for discarding cigarettes after being smoked.

The most common ashtray design is a shallow cylinder with a flat base, to rest on a table.

Frequently ashtrays were equipped in older large or luxury cars before later being available as dealer-installed accessory items.

The vehicle ashtray began to lose popularity and in 1994, vehicles began to be produced without them and instead, offer the buyer the option to include one from the dealer.