LaGardo Tackett Schmid Vintage Mid Century Modern Porcelain Demitasse Espresso Cups and Saucers - Set of 12

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This twelve piece set of LaGardo Tackett Schmid vintage Mid Century Modern rare porcelain demitasse espresso cups and saucers is … more This twelve piece set of LaGardo Tackett Schmid vintage Mid Century Modern rare porcelain demitasse espresso cups and saucers is a very special and unique set to ass to your collection.

The Modernist style demitasse espresso cups & saucers are designed by Architectural Pottery legend LaGardo Tackett, made in Japan in The Mid Twentieth Century of porcelain by Schmid. The 12 piece set includes 6 handled cups and 6 matching saucers in a gorgeous vibrant multicolor Mid Century Modern palette.

Anyone familiar with the " Case Study Houses " project from The Mid Twentieth century has seen the work of LaGardo Tacket ( 1911 - 1984 ) displayed on most of the featured homes patios. His oversized pots, simply known as " Architectural Pottery ", stood as planters and totems at the edges of pools, in courtyards, and in gardens. Ceramics collectors covet the porcelain tableware in his signature vibrant Modernist color tones.

The rare Mid Century Modern porcelain cups & saucers each measure :

Demitasse Espresso Cups - 1 1/4" DIA X 3 7/7" H

Saucers - 3 1/2" DIA X 1/2" H

The 12 piece set is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. They appear to never have been used. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less