Coffee Service, Jaroslav Ježek, 1959, Czechoslovakia
This porcelain coffee service was designed by Jaroslav Ježek in 1959 for the Loučky porcelain factory in Czechoslovakia. It represents a refined example of postwar modernist applied arts, defined by its distinctive silhouette and balanced proportions.
The set features conical forms with a tall teapot and six cups with matching saucers. The decoration consists of a diagonal composition in white, black, and lavender tones. The service remains in original condition with minor signs of use consistent with age.
The set includes six cups with saucers and a lidded teapot, forming a complete service typical of late 1950s production.
Specifications:
Design: Jaroslav Ježek
Manufacturer: Loučky porcelain factory
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Period: 1959
Style: Modernism
Material: Porcelain
Color: White, black, purple
Condition: Good original condition, minor signs of use
Estimated weight: 2.6–2.8 kg
Dimensions:
Cup height: 6.5 cm
Cup diameter: 7 cm
Saucer diameter: 12 cm
Teapot height: 23.5 cm