by J. & L. Lobmeyr
designed in 1952 & 2024, new
Austria
"Mocha" set, pairing the "Alpha" espresso tumbler in mouth-blown glass, designed as part of the Series 267 by Hans Harald Rath, with a warm reddish brown stoneware saucer by Meissen.
Alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger actually wanted to make gold out of all kinds of different substances. He was not successful and, after several years in prison, began experimenting with dense white ceramic materials similar to Chinese porcelain, which was more expensive than gold at the time. He did well, and soon the first European porcelain manufactory, Meissen, was founded. Prior to this, however, he discovered a dense brown mass that Meissen today calls Böttger stoneware. The warm color and pleasant feel make the material something very special.
This collaboration between Meissen and Lobmeyr presents a set made for enjoying espresso that combines our fine muslin glass with Meissen’s “original material”. The specially designed saucer harmonizes perfectly with the Alpha espresso cups, available in six colours – light blue, light green, amethyst, citrine, light grey, and pink. The set comes packed in a Meissen gift box with a Lobmeyr folder.
Lead-free crystal and stoneware. Hand wash.
Cup 2.44" w x 2.44" d x 1.96" h
Saucer 4.4" w x 4.4" d x 0.5" h
