Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, “Variation” coffee service.
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, “Variation” coffee service.
Complete coffee service in white porcelain with a distinctive fluted surface, combined with contrasting saucers and plates. An elegant and functional design with a clear Nordic modernist expression.
Origin: Scandinavia.
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions:
– Cup: H. 7 cm, D. 9 cm.
– Saucer: D. 13 cm.
– Cake plate: D. 18 cm.
– Sugar bowl: H. 8 cm, D. 10 cm.
– Creamer: H. 8 cm, D. 10 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with light, age-related wear. First factory quality.
Bio:
Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most influential Finnish designers of the 20th century, working across materials such as glass, ceramics, and metal. His work is characterised by a balance of functionality, sculptural clarity, and inspiration drawn from nature. The “Variation” series reflects his ability to unite strict geometry with tactile surface qualities in a timeless and refined design language.