1616 / Manz Contour

1616 / Manz Contour

The Tea Cup and Hojicha Cup – two enduring designs by Danish ceramicist Richard Manz (1933-1999). Intertwining principles of Scandinavian design with Japanese craftsmanship, these intuitively appealing vessels honour Manz’s legacy and exhibit an ever-relevant approach to everyday objects. Available in partly unglazed and glazed versions, the cups embody a quiet refinement that transcends time.

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“These cups are a link between past and present, between tradition and everyday life,” says Cecilie Manz. “My father’s approach was always one of refinement – looking at an object over and over again, removing what was unnecessary, and making sure that what remained was exactly right. I believe these pieces reflect that sensibility, and I am grateful to 1616 / arita for giving them new life.”

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1616 / arita japan

Arita is a village on the island of Kyushu in the south of Japan, known for its porcelain. The main company Arita was founded 400 years ago and is renowned for its delicate yet hardy porcelain created on crushed local stone. In 2016 the company established the independent contemporary brand 1616 / arita japan to celebrate its anniversary. For the launch, 16 international designers were invited to create new designs that were exhibited during Milan Design Week the same year. Teruhiro Yanagihara is an architect and designer who has his own studio in addition to being Head of Design for 1616 / arita japan.

1616 / arita japan stands for contemporary products that can be used every day, though made with the extraordinary workmanship, thinness and strength of original Arita ware.

Each piece is designed with versatility in mind, allowing people around the world to make them a part of their everyday life.

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