Stockholm's cafes are known to be filled with delectable sweets (e.g. the cardamom buns from Saturnus) and friendly blondes ("hey, hey," as they say), but one of the most charming details about them is their unique coffee cups, which resemble miniature ceramic flower pots. Appearing in all different colors and sizes, the cups are imbued with the Swedes' streamlined design sense and, as the ultimate alternative to chunky mugs, can be found in some of the city's most of-the-moment haunts.
Perhaps the most inspired versions of these cups are those sold by Swedish fashion designer Filippa K. Her famously chic eye, which works mostly in neutrals, is applied elegantly here to renowned Rorstrand porcelain. The designer's abstract and organic patterns resemble textile prints and add a stylish layer to the cups' basic shapes. Below, a selection of Filippa K for Rorstrand.
Unsurprisingly, however, the Swedish bargain chain IKEA offers several of its own variations. Simple, accessible, and insanely low-priced, they may not be as aesthetic, but they still retain a cool factor.
Another irresistible buy from Ikea: their oversized version in white for true caffeine addicts.
Websites:
www.filippa-k.com
www.rorstrand.se
www.ikea.com
www.scandinaviandesign.com
Images credited to Ikea and Rorstrand.
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