On the occasion of the 260th anniversary of KPM Berlin, as a tribute to its eventful creative history and one of its most important designers to date, Marguerite Friedlaender-Wildenhain, the Berlin porcelain manufactory is launching a real rarity of New Objectivity with its re-edition of the aviator cup . The special feature of the captivating design, which absolutely embodies Friedlaender-Wildenhain's creative premise: The stand ring of the espresso cup and the recess of the saucer interlock perfectly, creating a duo that is perfect in function and form, slip-proof and tip-proof.

Concentration on the essentials and perfection in form and function characterize the period of New Objectivity and the work of Marguerite Friedlaender-Wildenhain. After studying at the University of Applied Arts in Berlin, the designer joined the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1919, and six years later she became head of the ceramics workshop at the Burg Giebichenstein School of Arts and Crafts in Halle. This position laid the foundation for her collaboration with KPM Berlin as well as for numerous porcelain designs that were essential to the manufactory's design history. 

Her unadorned, perfectly shaped utilitarian harnesses with a special focus on functionality and practicality revolutionized the market, and her collections such as "Hallesche Form" made design history. A captivating design from this period, which absolutely embodies Marguerite Friedlaender-Wildenhain's design premise, was commissioned by the former Halle airline: the "Ringmoccatasse", also known as the "aviator cup". The model for the cup, now re-edited by the KPM master workshop, was created at a time when Friedlaender-Wildenhain designed the "Hermes Services", named after the winged messenger of the gods, for the Schkeuditz airport restaurant, which was used exclusively there. 

The original of the espresso cup re-edited by the KPM master workshop was once created as a pure design study by the porcelain designer as part of this commissioned work and was not commercially available. This makes it a real rarity of its time and a must-have for all lovers and collectors of handmade Berlin porcelain and timeless Bauhaus aesthetics.

In the individualization, the centuries-old craft of porcelain painting is used porcelain painting, in which the master painters at KPM create the desired lettering or monogram the desired lettering or monogram with the utmost precision. with the utmost precision. Pictures, coats of arms or logos can also be applied to the porcelain by master painters. With the help of the configurator, the motif can be uploaded and placed in the desired size and position. The edge can also be can be customized with a coloured decoration.

Note: The Individualization of your porcelain is carried out by a painter with the greatest 3D model by a painter with the utmost conscientiousness and precision. and precision. As this craft is traditionally practiced in our manufactory tradition, every piece of painted porcelain is a handmade piece. porcelain piece is unique and handmade. As a result of this exclusively manual painting, the realization of the painting on porcelain may differ gradually from the visualization of the configurator. Since individualized porcelain is made according to your personal wishes, it cannot be exchanged. exchange.

Care instructions: To ensure that the pleasure of the filigree, masterfully hand-applied painting is to last a lifetime, careful handling is recommended. The painted porcelain is generally dishwasher-safe, but regular cleaning is best done by hand cleaning is best done by hand to prevent the colors from fading due to to avoid the colors fading due to too frequent machine cleaning.