The Ichendorf Folk Cup with Saucer by Denis Guidone redefines the pleasure of Italian coffee or sophisticated tea. Handmade in borosilicate glass, the pair reveals clean lines, balanced proportions, and transparency that allow the color and texture of the beverage to become part of the design. It is more than a cup for your tea and coffee sets: it is a celebration of the espresso ritual, where minimalism translates into refinement and every sip becomes a conscious moment. Denis Guidone x Ichendorf’s design removes anything superfluous, leaving only purity of form and clarity of intent.

Essential design, daily use

Every element of this cup is carefully considered to enhance daily experience. The thin yet resistant glass gives the object surprising lightness, while the saucer completes the set with balance and practicality. Dishwasher safe at low temperatures, the cup maintains its brilliance over time, demonstrating how elegance and utility can coexist. Holding it in hand, one perceives the tactile pleasure of glass: smooth, luminous, and cool to the touch; qualities that turn a simple espresso into a refined gesture.

Folk collection identity

This piece belongs to the Folk collection, where transparency itself becomes a design language. Ichendorf’s philosophy emerges in every detail: functional objects that express refinement without ornament. The coffee/tea cup embodies this approach by transforming an everyday item into a design statement. It does not impose itself but enhances the ritual of coffee or tea, letting form and proportion carry the poetry of simplicity.

Combinations across collections

The Folk Cup with Saucer harmonizes effortlessly with other Ichendorf cups and mugs, the elegant Botanica collection, and other pieces from the Marine Garden collection. Used individually, it elevates the solitary pleasure of a morning espresso; when presented in a coordinated set, it adds coherence and sophistication to the entire table. Admired by collectors, design lovers, and coffee enthusiasts, this piece stands as proof of how contemporary glass design can enrich even the smallest daily rituals with beauty and intention.