Tea for One Set, white porcelain, by M. Thun, Germany, 1980s.
450 PLN
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The Tea for One set, designed by Matteo Thun for Arsberg in 1988, exemplifies late-1980s postmodern functional porcelain. It comprises a teapot and matching teacup, both crafted from high-quality, glossy white porcelain. Both pieces feature perfectly spherical bodies and rest on three small, rounded feet. Oversized, round handles lend the ensemble a sculptural quality, while the short, angular spout provides a geometric contrast to the soft curves. The teapot lid is topped with a looped handle, echoing the circular motif throughout. The teacup fits neatly beneath the teapot, forming a compact, stackable composition. The porcelain surface is flawless and smooth, with no signs of wear, damage, or restoration. The set has been preserved in excellent collector's condition. The form of Tea for One embodies the spirit of the late 1980s, when European postmodernism introduced wit and subtle irony into everyday objects. Geometric shapes and exaggerated details seem to whisper of the creative freedom characteristic of the era – this is a set that plays with its user, inviting a playful yet refined approach to the tea ritual. Each circle and line nods toward the architecture and applied arts of the late twentieth century. Tea for One will complement interiors with a modern or eclectic sensibility. It can be placed on a pale tabletop alongside other minimalist porcelain pieces to highlight its sculptural form, or grouped with colorful 1980s ceramics for a collector’s vignette on a shelf or coffee table. Pairing the set with textiles in graphic patterns or glassware in contrasting hues will let its geometric silhouette stand out, bringing a relaxed postmodern tone to the arrangement.
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Height15 cm
Width12 cm
Dimension details
Width12 cm
Height15 cm
Weight1 kg
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