Vintage Joe Colombo “Arno” Espresso Cup & Saucer Set (6) – Mid‑Century Modern Italian Glass

Bring iconic Italian design to your table with this rare set of six vintage Joe Colombo espresso cups and saucers. Designed in the 1960s for Italora’s celebrated Arno line, these clear pressed‑glass cups embody mid-century modern minimalism. Each cup features a robust square handle and a raised circular foot that locks neatly into the recessed center of its saucer, making the set stackable and space-saving, perfect for an espresso bar or stylish home.

Cesare “Joe” Colombo was one of the pioneers of Italian modernism. His designs blended sculptural forms with industrial techniques, redefining how everyday objects looked and functioned. The Arno line of glassware that he created for Italora in the early 1960s is now considered a landmark in modern tableware. These pieces showcase Colombo’s belief in modularity and ergonomics: they are stackable, space-efficient and strikingly geometric, illustrating how he married beauty with practicality. Owning this set gives you a piece of design history, an authentic 1960s Italian tableware collection that still feels contemporary today.

Hand-crafted from thick, heat-resistant glass, the cups showcase the clean geometric lines and ergonomic thinking that earned designer Joe Colombo international acclaim. The clear glass highlights the rich color of your espresso or ristretto, while the angular handle stays cool and provides a comfortable grip. These pieces are not only functional but also highly collectible.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Authentic mid-century modern design – a genuine 1960s espresso set by Joe Colombo, an influential Italian designer.
• Stackable and space‑saving – the footed cups fit securely into the recessed saucers for neat storage.  
• Durable clear glass – pressed glass construction gives a weighty, quality feel while showcasing your coffee.
• Collectible & hard‑to‑find – a complete mid-century modern espresso set collectible for design enthusiasts.

Technical details

• Material: clear pressed glass
• Cup height: 6 cm
• Cup diameter: 8.5 cm
• Capacity: 100 ml (perfect for espresso)
• Saucer dimensions: 14 cm × 14 cm
• Condition: good vintage condition with light wear typical of age.

Make your mornings extraordinary with this authentic 1960s Italian tableware set. Whether you’re curating a mid-century collection or looking for a distinctive gift for a coffee connoisseur, these Joe Colombo glass coffee cups and saucers will bring style, history and conversation to every sip.