Thanks to reader Terri, who sent in this great story about the “Ashtray House” — a 1960s modern in New Orleans, designed by Albert Ledner, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Most notable about this house: The exterior is decorated with 1,200 gold ashtrays. You can see their profile pretty well, above. What a great idea — very clever! To see the house, you can watch a video on WGNO-TV… and, you can also look at pretty big photos, like the one above, on the MLS listing here. $729,000.
“Ashtray house” designed by Albert Ledner
Posted by: • November 9, 2011
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This is seriously cool!
Gee…..is there any chance the original owner was an executive for a tobacco company?
Hey there is a green ashtray house in Kansas City – SUPER fab – like this one!
I don’t care for the ashtrays stuck to the house.
What a creative idea….and that is truly the best use of ashtrays!
As much as I love the house overall, if I were buying in New Orleans in that price range (HA!), I would be looking for a more traditional Southern mansion in the Garden District or a French Quarter home.
Ok, I just have to say it: This house kicks ash! Very cool.
haha
This house belonged to former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin. it recently sold for nearly half the asking price!