Saturday, January 22, 2011

Good Design Lasts



This cup & saucer makes me feel good when I am at home in Sweden. It was acquired by my husband's grandmother; by its design, I assume in the 1950s. It was manufactured by the unique Finnish tableware company, Arabia. Their history page has a fascinating time line of their development and products. I will never forget the deep blue cup & saucer with the modern motif that accompanied me through young adulthood from apartment to apartment.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I love those old items that are irreplaceable. I have some old dishes from the 50's, original vintage art deco style, that we are using as every day dinnerware. I know they won't last forever, but I would rather enjoy them now than leave them only for company.