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What is a demitasse cup used for?
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A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Gucci 'Guccissimo' Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Italy, Circa 1990s
Two exquisite Gucci
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
French Gold Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Demitasse Cup
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful French porcelain and gold espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup, circa early-20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Barware
Materials
Gold
Stylish Set of 12 Brazilian Silverplate & Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish set of 12 demitasse cups and saucers having a mix of silver plate and white porcelain. Cups
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie.
A set of six demitasse cups with saucers
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain
Category
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
