Coffee set for two by Giovanni de Simone. Italy, 1960s.

Rare and beautiful retro coffee set for two in glazed ceramic. Hand-painted floral decoration. Signed by Giovanni de Simone, one of the most famous Italian ceramists in table art. The set consists of: A tray (H: 2 – L: 28 – D: 14 cm) Two coffee cups (H: 7.5 – D: 7.5 cm) A sugar bowl (H: 5 – D: 10 cm) Overall excellent condition, the colors are still very vibrant. Note a tiny chip on the tray visible in the photos. The indicated price is for the complete set of 4 pieces. In his youth, Giovanni de Simone was a student of Pablo Picasso, whose influence dominated his entire creative life. De Simone was a major figure in the Italian ceramics world throughout his life.