Rosenthal Studio-linie, six pairs of coffee cups with saucers and a cream jug, Corinth Blue pattern, design by Tapio Wirkkala.
Rosenthal Studio-linie, six pairs of coffee cups with saucers and a cream jug, Corinth Blue pattern, design by Tapio Wirkkala.
A set consisting of six coffee cups with matching saucers and a cream jug from Rosenthal Studio-linie, decorated in the Corinth Blue pattern. The decoration features a rhythmic, architectural motif in underglaze blue, elegantly accentuating the classic porcelain form. Tapio Wirkkala’s design unites inspiration from antiquity with a strict modernist idiom, giving the service its timeless and refined character.
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-linie, Germany
Pattern: Corinth Blue
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985)
Period: 1960s–1970s
Material: Porcelain, underglaze decoration in blue
Condition: In fine condition
Dimensions: Cup H. 7 cm, D. 9.5 cm (incl. handle) – Saucer D. 13 cm – Cream jug H. 8.5 cm, D. 11 cm (incl. handle)
An elegant set that clearly demonstrates Wirkkala’s ability to combine functionality and artistic expression in a harmonious whole.
About Tapio Wirkkala and Corinth Blue:
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most prominent designers, known for his versatile work in glass, porcelain, metal, and industrial design. He began a long-term collaboration with Rosenthal, where he created a number of iconic services under the Studio-linie. Among these, Corinth Blue, introduced in the 1960s, became one of the most beloved. The decoration, with its blue rhythmic patterns inspired by classical architecture and modernist aesthetics, makes the service a timeless example of Nordic modernism in international porcelain.
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