Cor Unum - Potmeer - Tea service (8) - Earthenware - 8-piece set

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This eight-piece Cor Unum earthenware set, designed by Theo Potmeer, dates from 1970–1980.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful sculptural ceramic service from Cor Unum, designed by Theo Potmeer (circa 1975).

-Set consists of 8 pieces:
-Teapot / coffee pot with rounded lid – 22 × 7.5 cm
-Sugar pot (globular) – 9 × 9 cm
-Milk jug – height 9 cm
-Serving tray – 23 × 14 × 2 cm
-2 cups with saucers (cups with round ring handles) – cup height 7 cm, saucers diameter 12 cm.

The matte dark-brown glaze and the organic-geometric forms are characteristic of Dutch design from the 1970s. Cor Unum (’s-Hertogenbosch) is known for collaborating with designers and the quality of the ceramic.
Condition: Very good (no chips or cracks).
Origin: Netherlands, Cor Unum.
Designer: Theo Potmeer.
A timeless Dutch Design object, both functional and decorative.

All in good condition. The white specks in the photos are not damage but light reflections.

Beautiful sculptural ceramic service from Cor Unum, designed by Theo Potmeer (circa 1975).

-Set consists of 8 pieces:
-Teapot / coffee pot with rounded lid – 22 × 7.5 cm
-Sugar pot (globular) – 9 × 9 cm
-Milk jug – height 9 cm
-Serving tray – 23 × 14 × 2 cm
-2 cups with saucers (cups with round ring handles) – cup height 7 cm, saucers diameter 12 cm.

The matte dark-brown glaze and the organic-geometric forms are characteristic of Dutch design from the 1970s. Cor Unum (’s-Hertogenbosch) is known for collaborating with designers and the quality of the ceramic.
Condition: Very good (no chips or cracks).
Origin: Netherlands, Cor Unum.
Designer: Theo Potmeer.
A timeless Dutch Design object, both functional and decorative.

All in good condition. The white specks in the photos are not damage but light reflections.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Mid-century modern
Title additional information
8-piece set
Number of objects
8
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Cor Unum
Designer/artist/maker
Potmeer
Material
Earthenware
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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