As all my friends know, I love a good cup of coffee. Being a true “coffee achiever” I drink the high-impact brew morning, noon and night. But the drink is only part of the story.
Almost important as the caffeine-filled beverage is the ritual of its making, serving and consumption. In this day of drive-thru, every-other-street-corner purveyors of murky liquid in horrid paper – or even worse styrofoam – cups the art and style of serving coffee is often lost.
This was not always the case. Take for example the fine specimens of mid-mod design in the following photos.
MOD Op-Art Design Coffee Set – Circa 1960’s
After Dinner Coffee Set by Schmid – Designer: LaGardo Tackett – Circa 1960’s
MOD Orange Coffee Cup Set – Made in Japan – Circa 1960’s
Pyrex Coffee Mug Set – Circa 1960’s
With these classic vessels you can have a great cup of coffee while thumbing your nose at the disposable-oriented 21st Century culture and exert your own sense of style. Find a set for yourself then sit down, relax and enjoy.
Each of the sets shown here are currently available at The Purple Moon. Stop by and see us – the coffee is ready.
