Description:

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, set of four demitasse espresso cups with matching saucers.
Elegant porcelain espresso cups with matching saucers, designed in a refined and functional style characteristic of Tapio Wirkkala’s work for Rosenthal in the 1980s.

Origin: Germany.
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: Cup H. 7 cm, D. 7 cm. Saucer D. 13 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most important designers and sculptors. He worked across multiple materials including glass, porcelain, wood and metal, and became renowned for his organic and sculptural design language. Wirkkala collaborated with several international manufacturers, including Rosenthal, where he produced timeless and functional designs combining Nordic aesthetics with industrial precision.