Richard Ginori - Coffee service (32) - Impero Oro - Porcelain

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Description from the seller

Elegant and refined Richard Ginori Impero coffee service with white porcelain body and gold guilloché borders and rim detailing - a timeless example of Italian mid-Century modern neoclassical design. This service combines architectural purity with discreet luxury, characteristic of Ginori’s high‑quality production for formal tableware.

Condition:

Very good vintage condition
No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
Gilding remains bright and well‑preserved, with minimal signs of gentle use consistent with age
Clean interiors

Age:

Mid‑20th century, circa 1950s–1960s

Material:

Hard‑paste porcelain (true porcelain)
High‑fired, fully glazed
Decorated with fired gold guilloché (engraved) banding

Origin:

Tuscany, Italy
Manufactured by Richard Ginori, one of Italy’s most prestigious porcelain makers

Dimensions:

Espresso cups (5 x 60ml): Ø 5 cm × H 5,5 cm
Saucers for espresso cups (5): Ø 11 cm
Coffee cups (8 x 160 ml): Ø 8 cm × H 5,7 cm
Saucers for coffee cups (8): Ø 13,5 cm
Teapot (1 x 1000 ml): H 16 cm
Sugar bowl (1): H 9 cm
Milk jug (1 x 175 ml): H 9 cm
Serving tray (1): Ø 26 cm

Additional notes:

Classic Impero shape with squared handles and neoclassical proportions
Suitable both for use and display
A highly collectible Ginori service, ideal for refined interiors, formal entertaining, or collectors of Italian design

Elegant and refined Richard Ginori Impero coffee service with white porcelain body and gold guilloché borders and rim detailing - a timeless example of Italian mid-Century modern neoclassical design. This service combines architectural purity with discreet luxury, characteristic of Ginori’s high‑quality production for formal tableware.

Condition:

Very good vintage condition
No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
Gilding remains bright and well‑preserved, with minimal signs of gentle use consistent with age
Clean interiors

Age:

Mid‑20th century, circa 1950s–1960s

Material:

Hard‑paste porcelain (true porcelain)
High‑fired, fully glazed
Decorated with fired gold guilloché (engraved) banding

Origin:

Tuscany, Italy
Manufactured by Richard Ginori, one of Italy’s most prestigious porcelain makers

Dimensions:

Espresso cups (5 x 60ml): Ø 5 cm × H 5,5 cm
Saucers for espresso cups (5): Ø 11 cm
Coffee cups (8 x 160 ml): Ø 8 cm × H 5,7 cm
Saucers for coffee cups (8): Ø 13,5 cm
Teapot (1 x 1000 ml): H 16 cm
Sugar bowl (1): H 9 cm
Milk jug (1 x 175 ml): H 9 cm
Serving tray (1): Ø 26 cm

Additional notes:

Classic Impero shape with squared handles and neoclassical proportions
Suitable both for use and display
A highly collectible Ginori service, ideal for refined interiors, formal entertaining, or collectors of Italian design

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4935 g
Specific region of origin
Tuscany
No. of items
32
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Richard Ginori
Model
Impero Oro
Material
Porcelain
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.7 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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