Cubist espresso cup and saucer with black line by Pavel Janák

Discover the magic of Cubist design with this Cubist espresso cup and saucer with black line, hand-decorated glazed porcelain casting. This tasteful conical-shaped set with twelve facets and a ball handle is a miniature replica of the original designed by the renowned Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák in 1911.

The story behind the cup and saucer
Pavel Janák, one of the most important representatives of Czech Cubism, designed this set as part of his effort to combine modern artistic trends with traditional craft techniques. Janák's work is characterized by the use of geometric shapes and the integration of decorative elements, which is also evident in this cup and saucer. This set was originally created for Artěl, a cooperative organization focused on supporting arts and crafts and design.

• Licensed replica
• Material: porcelain
• Manufacturer: Modernista
• 11 cm X 5.5 cm X 11 cm
• 80 ml

Author Pavel Janák
1882–1956
A versatile creator: architect, urban planner, designer, and educator Pavel Janák was a leading theorist of the Czech Cubist movement, a proponent of interwar Art Deco and radical modernism embodied by functionalism, but also the author of excellent reconstructions of important historical buildings.