1988 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Sterling Silver Tea Service (Set of 3)

1988 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Sterling Silver Tea Service (Set of 3)From the archive and never to be reproduced, this 1988 three piece tea service by San Lorenzo captures a singular moment in Italian design. Comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, it is defined by an upright, architectural silhouette inspired by traditional Oriental forms, with wooden accents that temper silvers heat conducting properties to ensure a secure, burn free grip. Developed through Ciro Cacchiones collaboration with Afra and Tobia

Takada’s tall scrubbing tool is handcrafted by artisans from Takada Tawashi in Japan's Wakayama prefecture

Atop wooden platforms sit soft padded insoles—complete with anti-slip rubber grip for comfort and wearability—and gold-tone hardware in the form of rivets and a signature wing buckle

all hand-embroidered onto 19th-century linen

Note the darker flecks and zigzag trim

fresh and modern was the brief

and is handcrafted with layered leather

Mother-and-daughter-owned Missoni

The pieces are packaged in an antique

this platter is shaped from chestnut

its subtle textures and evolving patina reveal the quiet

They’re presented in their original satin and velvet-lined leather box

In ancient times