Pillivuyt Brasserie Espresso Cup & Saucer - Set of 2

Inspired by the spirit of Paris's legion of bustling bistros and brasseries, this set of Brasserie Espresso Cups & Saucers from legendary Pillivuyt brings all the energy of a romantic sidewalk café to coffee time. Decorated in a striking black print upon Pillivuyt's glistening white porcelain, the design is decal printed and applied by hand. Baked into each each piece as it undergoes firings under intense heat up to 2550 degrees Fahrenheit, the smart pattern becomes one with Pillivuyt's thick, glossy glaze. 

First created as bespoke dinnerware in the 1920s for restaurants and cafés who wished to have menus efficiently (and permanently!) at the ready for patrons, this striking nostalgic design has all the handsome hallmarks and charming touchstones of bistroware from this era. Produced in a sturdy bright-white commercial grade china created to withstand the rigors of daily use, each piece is made entirely in France from advanced porcelain designed to be microwave and dishwasher safe. 

At the ready with their petite stature and smart saucers, these sprightly espresso cups promise to serve in chic French style at any time of the day - Restaurant à Toute Heure (at all hours), Showcasing the menu from Grande Brasserie Nationale including 'Pain Gratis' (free bread), and proclaimed the one and only - La Maison n'a pas de Succursale, meaning the restaurant has no other locations and is not part of a chain, the location served eggs, salads, cheeses and other simple fare. With a bohemian allure sure to bring a magical joie de vivre to your morning brew or work-from-home caffeine break, these adorable espresso sets are sure to infuse each sip with the effervescence of the City of Light.

Limited quantities and subject to prior sale. Set of 2 cups & saucers. Cup measures 2"H x 3.5" in diameter - 3 oz capacity. Saucer measures 5" in diameter.