Arzberg Tea Set for Gift

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Bauhaus designed Form 1382 by Dr. Hermann Gretsch, Arzberg produced 500 of the black teasets.

Each piece has a special anniversary backstamp and the teapot is numbered.

The gift-boxed set includes:

Teapot w/lid, numbered out of the edition of 500 (e.g. 100/500)

Sugar Bowl w/lid

Creamer

2 teacups and saucers

2 breakfast/dessert plates

Enjoy your morning coffee or a warm cup of cocoa in these beautiful mugs. Arzberg TRIC offers just the right cup for every taste, the saucer, it self is also diverse, it fits perfectly with four of the six cups offered in TRIC without wobbling, even when it is stacked. TRIC, the award winning design from Micheal Sieger embodies, practicality, style and function. A classic and colorful collection that is fun to mix and match. From bold, energetic to soft subtle colors, or a little of both this line is perfect for any host. From oven to table to refrigerator, Tric's multi-functional pieces makes entertaining a breeze.

The Arzberg company, since 1887 has stood for the highest quality in materials and design. Known for their simple, no frills designs, so timeless as to always remain contemprary. Heinrich Schumann, originally from Angelroda (Thuringia), had a small pottery in Arzberg that had to close because it was in the way of the newly built railway. The railway was finished in November 1879 and connected Arzberg with the railway network.

In 1931, Arzberg Form 1382 set the benchmark for modern tableware. It's now celebrating its 75th Anniversary and its design is unchanged. As with his contemporaries at the Bauhaus, Dr.Ing. Hermann Gretsch relied on form & function to guide his design. His quest was to design a soup tureen that could be emptied with a ladle. The result was this collection which is pure, unadorned and timeless. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/

Iittala Espresso Cup

The Iittala range is like a hamper packed full of good things, with something for everyone. We update the contents of the hamper a little every year, and even a little every season these days, but the fundamental ingredients stay the same: functional, beautiful pieces designed to stand the test of time, for decades to come. Colors that always work well together are one of the key aspects of Iittala's 'mix and match'. A fresh breath of turquoise blue, together with black – a complete and, at the same time, inspiring contrast have been chosen as the colors of the year for 2008 that are launched to the Iittala range.

Black is one those colors that always come around, although it never goes out of fashion either. It is particularly popular at the moment and can be found in a lot of retail and restaurants interiors, something that points to it soon making waves in the home as well. Four of the most popular products in Iittala's Teema range have been singled out for the black treatment: the mug, the bowl, the dish, and the plate. These also feature our inspirational colors as well. A sharp black espresso cup will also be added to the Aika range, as well as black bowls will be launched to the Origo range. The Aalto vase will also look that little bit different when it is hand blown from black glass. Achieving a true black glass has been a challenge for Iittala's glass craftsmen, but the result glows with a rich darkness that is completely beguiling.

Blue has always been a popular color for glassware, as it sets off the vivacity and transparency of glass so well. For Finns, blue conjures up visions of the seasons and the interplay between water and ice, Finland's thousands of lakes, and the deep blue of the northern sky. And turquoise blue works wonderfully well with the no-compromise quality of black. Iittala likes to introduce its colors of the year across a wide spectrum of the range, and turquoise blue pieces will be featured in Aino Aalto, Kartio, and Ote glassware, and Kivi candleholders and Aalto vases. The color will also be included in the range of textiles on sale at Iittala stores, opening up new ideas for turquoise blue-featured table settings and new opportunities for mixing and matching with black. Please purchase on online http://www.etabletop.com/