Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, set of six demitasse cups with matching saucers.

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, set of six demitasse cups with matching saucers. Elegant set of six porcelain demitasse cups with matching saucers, decorated with a refined geometric pattern in gold. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal and produced in West Germany. Origin: Germany. Designer: Tapio Wirkkala. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: Cup H. 7 cm, D. 8 cm. Saucer D. 11 cm. Period: 1980s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was a Finnish designer, sculptor and interior architect, widely regarded as one of the leading figures of twentieth-century Scandinavian design. Working across glass, porcelain, silver, wood and industrial design, he created numerous iconic works for companies including Iittala, Rosenthal and Venini. His organic aesthetic and innovative approach to materials have had a lasting influence on international design.