Designer: Ettore Sottsass (1917 – 2007)

Item: Una Tazza Dei Bambini (Baby cup)

Manufactured by: Plata Lappas, Buenos Aires for Swid Powell

Country of origin: Argentina

Year made: 1989

Materials: Silverplate over brass

Dimensions: 2 ¼” x 4 ½” x 2 ¾”

Condition: Excellent unused condition.

References: Tapert, Annette. SWID POWELL: Objects by Architects, Rizzoli (1990).

Description: This is an important Sottsass design. Sottsass’ work for Swid Powell was the first time he designed for an American company. This design is featured in Tapert’s book with a two-page reproduction of the actual design drawing for this cup. An example of this design can be found in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery.