# Charcoal Ashtrays Sumizara Makes Smoking Dust-Free By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-smoke-from-charcoal-ashtray References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/15529/) & [aklog.alekole.jp](http://aklog.alekole.jp/?eid=892648&postsiteid=73136) Although it is not fashionable to smoke anymore, I love the way the designer puts his spin on what would seem to be [a complete anomaly of an object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object). The Charcoal Ashtray, designed by Akihiro Kumagaya for Sumizara, sounds very cool when he describes it. “When the wood is char-grilled, the shape is not the same and they can put out cigarettes and [deodorizes it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier),” Kumagaya says. “In addition, it is coated by a ‘coat of charcoal’ which has an antiseptic and dust control action. This is also burn-resistance and deodorant.” Isn’t charcoal already burned wood? Oh, excuse me, not burned, char-grilled, like for the BBQ? Fascinating concept, and if you really must smoke, at least you have a [stylish place to flick your ashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table), not in some macabre version of a head or a mouth! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Charcoal Ashtray Innovation:** The use of charcoal in ashtrays not only helps with ash control but also provides antiseptic and burn-resistant properties. - **Design Innovation in Smoking Accessories:** Designers are reimagining traditional smoking accessories with sleek and stylish designs that match modern aesthetics. - **Alternative Smoking Products:** As smoking becomes less popular, companies are exploring new and innovative smoking products to cater to smokers' needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Industry:** The unique design of charcoal ashtrays has disruptive potential in the home decor industry. - **Smoking Accessory Industry:** Innovative designers creating stylish and functional smoking accessories have the potential to disrupt the smoking accessory industry. - **Alternative Smoking Industry:** Companies exploring alternative smoking products have the potential to disrupt the tobacco industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md) - [Storage-Equipped Concrete Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-ash.md) - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md) - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Charcoal-Like Indoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-graphite-grill.md) - [Elevated Celeb-Backed Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashtray-set.md) - [Artfully Sculptural Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na.md) - [Sleek Metallic Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-incense-holder.md)