Set of six cups with saucers Tognana glazed ceramic Italy 1970s

A set of six cups with saucers produced by Italian manufacturer Tognana during the 1970s. The glazed ceramic in shades of brown and white captures the aesthetic of an era when Italian design permeated everyday rituals from furniture to tableware. This complete set remains ready for daily use or as a collectible example of mid-century Italian ceramics.

The cups combine simplicity with the distinctive character of 1970s Italian design. Brown glaze covers the exterior walls, creating a warm contrast against the light interior of each vessel. The proportions height just under nine centimetres with a similar diameter give the cups a compact, stable silhouette. Matching saucers echo the colour scheme, forming a cohesive composition when serving coffee or tea.

Tognana belongs to the tradition of Italian ceramic manufacturers who, throughout the second half of the twentieth century, merged artisanal heritage with contemporary design sensibilities. Italian ceramics of the 1970s stood apart through bold colour choices and experimental forms even everyday objects gained individual character. Warm earth tones dominated interior design during this period, and tableware became an integral element of considered home arrangements rather than mere functional additions.

This six-piece cup and saucer set serves equally well for daily coffee rituals or gatherings with guests. The capacity and proportions suit standard servings of coffee or tea. The complete set also works as an addition to a collection of vintage Italian ceramics or as part of a kitchen styled in the aesthetic of the 1970s.

The set remains in good condition with no significant flaws. The ceramic shows no cracks, chips, or glaze damage that would affect either use or appearance.

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