Description
vintage 1970s Espresso Coffee service set 'Block' by designer Gerald Gulotta for Langenthal Switzerland in Transition White Porcelain.
Modernist Design: a masterpiece of mid-century minimalism with each square plate being elegantly rounded on the corners and having a spare, high-gloss, white glaze to emphasize the beauty of the line.
This large and rare set includes:
5 espressos cups, 5 saucers, 1 creamer, 1 sugar bowl and 1 Coffee pot.
Measures Approximately:
- Coffee espresso Demi cups 2.75" height x 2 1/8" diameter.
- Saucers squared 5"
- Sugar bowl squared 3.5"
- creamer 4" height x 2 1/4" diameter
- coffee pot 8.5" height x 3 1/4" diameter, handle to spout 6".
Each piece is marked on the reverse as shown in the photos: "Block Langenthal Switzerland, Transition White."
Overall this set in excellent condition: barely used, it has no noteworthy issues. Only noticed a tiny skip on the side edge of the spout (seen on pictures).
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, barely used. Only noticed a tiny skip on the side edge of the spout seen on pictures), all in line with age and history.
Origin:
Switzerland
Creator:
Styled After: Knoll
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Modernist Design: a masterpiece of mid-century minimalism with each square plate being elegantly rounded on the corners and having a spare, high-gloss, white glaze to emphasize the beauty of the line.
This large and rare set includes:
5 espressos cups, 5 saucers, 1 creamer, 1 sugar bowl and 1 Coffee pot.
Measures Approximately:
- Coffee espresso Demi cups 2.75" height x 2 1/8" diameter.
- Saucers squared 5"
- Sugar bowl squared 3.5"
- creamer 4" height x 2 1/4" diameter
- coffee pot 8.5" height x 3 1/4" diameter, handle to spout 6".
Each piece is marked on the reverse as shown in the photos: "Block Langenthal Switzerland, Transition White."
Overall this set in excellent condition: barely used, it has no noteworthy issues. Only noticed a tiny skip on the side edge of the spout (seen on pictures).
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, barely used. Only noticed a tiny skip on the side edge of the spout seen on pictures), all in line with age and history.
Origin:
Switzerland
Creator:
Styled After: Knoll
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition, barely used. Only noticed a tiny skip on the side edge of the spout seen on pictures), all in line with age and history.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8.5 x 3.25 x 6 in
1970s MCM Gerald Gulotta for Langenthal Switzerland Espresso Coffee Service Block in Transition Whit
Estimate $650-$1,010
Starting Price
$320
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The September Salon
Sep 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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