Rosenthal Tapio Wirkkala teapot "Century"

Exceptional porcelain teapot by Rosenthal "Studio Line", 100 years, year 1979-1980, from the "Century" service, designed by the designer Tapio Wirkkala for the centenary of the prestigious Rosenthal manufacture. (Tapio Wirkkala worked for over 10 years with Raymond Loewy in New York.) He drew inspiration for the occasion from the Bauhaus style and the architect Walter Gropius, a friend of the founder Philippe Rosenthal. The signature Tapio Wirkkala is discreetly embossed on the lid. Under the teapot, you will find the stamp "Rosenthal Studio Line, 100 years, made in 1979-1980 (jubilee year). Very beautiful white porcelain with patterns overlaid in the porcelain itself with satin gold gilding. The chrome stainless steel handle and insulating material pivots to be foldable. - Capacity 1.25 litres - Diameter 12 cm - Height without handle 14 cm - Height of the raised handle 7 cm. In very good condition (perfect condition), no accidents or signs of wear. This rare teapot, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, is in almost new condition (as it has never been used in 30 years). It is part of the collections of the Museum of Ceramics in Berlin, the KMB Keramik Museum Berlin. Careful shipping, very well protected.