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For espresso, not for a large coffee. This Carte Blanche piece is a 90 ml porcelain espresso cup with a matching saucer, designed by Annebet Philips for Serax.
The cup and saucer keep the rough geometry of Philips’ cardboard models. The saucer has a cut, almost polygonal outline. The cup has an angular handle and a slightly uneven rim. The black painted line follows the edges, making the piece look drawn without turning it into a cartoon.
That is the strength of the design: it treats a small espresso cup as a complete object. The cup is useful for a single espresso, a short macchiato, or a small after-dinner coffee, while the saucer gives the piece a stronger table presence than a cup alone.
It also works as an espresso cup gift idea for someone who already cares about coffee gear, tableware, or design objects. It is specific enough to feel chosen, but still practical enough to use every day. The white porcelain is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and food safe. The black detailing is hand-finished, so small differences in line and edge should be expected.
Authentic Modern Design
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