Set of six espresso cups, white red porcelain, Fontebasso Treviso, Italy, 1970s.
260 PLN
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This set of six espresso cups with saucers, produced by Fontebasso Treviso in Italy in the 1970s, exemplifies the Mediterranean approach to mid-century modern utilitarian design. Each cup is crafted from porcelain with a smooth, glossy surface, decorated with an intense, warm red background covered in a regular pattern of white polka dots. The handle, interior of the cup, and the saucer remain a crisp white, emphasizing the graphic contrast. Cylindrical cup shapes and flat saucers with a subtle rim highlight simplicity and functionality, while the signature attests to the set’s authenticity. Each cup weighs 0.08 kg (height 6 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 5.2 cm), and each saucer is 1.5 cm high with a diameter of 12 cm and weighs 0.10 kg. The porcelain retains an even, lustrous texture, and the entire set shows only minimal signs of age in the form of delicate patina. The set is in good condition, free from mechanical damage, refreshed, and original. This service tells the story of Italian optimism in the 1970s—a time when everyday rituals were infused with a touch of pop-art playfulness. The striking red and geometric dots evoke the atmosphere of lively cafés, where espresso was an excuse for conversation and the celebration of simple pleasures. The porcelain surface gleams like the morning light in Treviso, and each cup seems to say, “Here, coffee tastes like a small adventure, and color is not just decoration but an invitation to a life full of energy.” The set may be displayed on a minimalist, light
DIMENSION
Height6 cm
Width5 cm
Length7 cm
Dimension details
Length7 cm
Height6 cm
Width5 cm
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