Cups & Saucers
Porcelain cups and saucers for coffee and tea
Cups and saucers are often the pieces used most in a home: an espresso in the morning, tea in the afternoon, coffee at the end of a dinner. Shapes follow their purpose, from small coffee cups to wider teacups and generous breakfast cups, and a well-made saucer gives the set its balance. Because a cup is small, it is also the easiest way to bring a bold pattern to the table, or to collect several designs and mix them.
The houses in this collection show how different that can look. Raynaud and J.L. Coquet work in Limoges porcelain, the first with coloured and gilded decoration, the second with collections such as Hemisphere, finished in white and gold. Marie Daâge porcelain is painted by hand, combining stripes, florals and scenes so that cups from different patterns sit happily together. Gien brings the warmth of French faience, made on the Loire since 1821, and Baccarat, best known for its crystal, has also turned to porcelain with its Arcadia service.
Cups & Saucers at DEROS THE SHOP in Athens
Our curated selection includes cups and saucers from:
- Marie Daâge: hand-painted porcelain in patterns made to be mixed
- Raynaud and J.L. Coquet: Limoges porcelain for coffee and tea
- Gien: French faience with hand-applied decoration
- Baccarat: porcelain cups from the house best known for its crystal
A set of cups is a thoughtful gift and a practical addition to a wedding list; ask our team about sampling selected pieces to see how they suit your home. Matching patterns can be found among our dinner sets in the Art of Dining, and you can contact us for advice.