Art Deco Coffee/tea Set Signed “union K,” Made Of Iridescent Porcelain With Geometric Designs

Rare Art Deco coffee/tea set signed "Union K," made of lustrous porcelain

Czechoslovakia, circa 1921–1927

The set is distinguished by its remarkable geometric design, particularly representative of the early years of Art Deco. Each piece features an architectural, chamfered shape, enlivened by alternating broad surfaces in apricot-orange and blue-violet tones, covered with an iridescent luster that gives the porcelain subtle, shifting reflections depending on the light.

The handles, the lid knobs, and the long spout of the coffee pot are accented with glossy black, while fine black lines define the various colored panels. This contrast between the warm hues, the bluish violet, and the black strongly accentuates the graphic and modernist character of the set.

The large coffee pot is the centerpiece of the set. Its tall, polygonal silhouette, very slender spout, and large rectangular handle give it a distinctly architectural appearance. The same decorative language is found on the lidded sugar bowl, the milk jug, the cups, and their saucers, creating a perfectly harmonious composition.

The interior of the cups, finished in a light, slightly pearlescent tone, contrasts with the richness of the glossy exterior glazes.

The set includes 11 pieces:

• a large coffee pot with its lid
• a lidded sugar bowl
• a milk jug
• four coffee cups
• four saucers

The various pieces bear the Union K stamp on the base, accompanied by the words “Made in Czecho-Slovakia,” as well as engraved marks and numbers related to their manufacture.

The Union K brand belongs to Porzellan-Union, a group of Bohemian porcelain manufacturers active under this name during the 1920s. The mark on this set indicates that it was produced around 1921–1927, before the Porzellan-Union was integrated into the EPIAG group.

With its highly geometric design, faceted forms, and spectacular use of orange and blue-violet lustres combined with black, this set is a beautiful example of Czechoslovak modernist production from the early Art Deco period.

The set is in perfect condition!



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