This is quiet luxury at the table. The iconic Suomi shape by Finnish master Timo Sarpaneva (introduced in 1976) distills Scandinavian modernism into soft, pebble‑like geometry and effortless function—an award‑winning design language Rosenthal still celebrates among its most successful Studio‑Line classics. Your set comes in the rare, discontinued Gala Grey décor: a refined grey band framed by platinum rings on luminous white porcelain. Part of Suomi’s magic is the dialogue between materials—pure porcelain forms accented by metal bands/handles on the lidded pieces—an immediately recognisable Studio‑Line hallmark that gives the ensemble its crisp, contemporary edge. What’s included (27 pieces, complete for 8): - 1 covered tureen (metal handle) - 1 covered sauce tureen (metal band) - 1 oval serving platter 33 cm - 8 dinner plates 26 cm - 8 rimmed soup plates 23 cm - 8 dessert plates 20 cm Condition – very good vintage. Minimal signs of use. For full transparency: - one tiny chip to the exterior rim of one dinner plate (not visible from above when set); - one small chip to the underside/foot of the oval platter (also invisible from above). Please review the close‑up photos—the set presents beautifully and performs flawlessly in service. Mark & period: Underglaze backstamp “Rosenthal studio‑line GERMANY”, the Studio‑Line mark used on pieces from the 1970s–1980s, in line with the Suomi era and this décor. Care: Vintage platinum trim—hand‑wash recommended to preserve the sheen. Shipping. - Switzerland: FREE shipping - EU countries: FREE shipping, dispatched from Austria (EU) — no customs clearance or delays, tracked & insured - UK & Norway: €50, tracked & insured (import VAT/duties/handling fees payable by buyer per local rules) Professional double‑boxed packaging for safe transit. If you collect objects that speak softly yet unmistakably—pieces with pedigree, presence, and a future—Gala Grey on Suomi is everything you want: the serene pulse of Sarpaneva’s form, the cool gleam of platinum, the subtle graphite band that frames every plate like a minimalist drawing. Set it for everyday calm or for grand occasions; either way, it turns the table into a scene. A rare, complete Rosenthal ensemble that invites you to linger—and to bid with confidence.