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1980s Black & Blue Tea For One by Matteo Thun for Arzberg

About the Item

Arzberg, a German producer of quality porcelain, Arzberg collaborated with Matteo Thun to design the "Fantasia" line, which the Tea for One set was part of, for the company's 100th anniversary. Consists of a tea pot with a lid sitting in a tea cup: all someone would need for tea for one! Thun is a well-know Italian architect, designer, and co-founder of the Memphis Group and Sottsass Associati. In very good vintage condition with a few flaws in the glaze but no chips, cracks, or repairs. Measures: 7.5" x 4.5" x 5.5".
  • Creator:
    Matteo Thun (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1546227810022
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