Vintage Arcopal Pot au Feu Espresso Cup – 100 ml – 1970s

✅ Short Description

Original vintage Arcopal espresso cup from the 1970s, made from white opal glass and decorated with the colourful Légumes / Pot au Feu vegetable pattern. With a compact capacity of approximately 100 ml, this charming French retro cup is perfect for serving espresso, a small coffee or completing an existing Arcopal collection.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Arcopal France
• Pattern / Design: Légumes / Pot au Feu
• Country of Origin: France
• Period: 1970s
• Material: Opal glass (milk glass)
• Colour: White with green, orange, yellow and brown
• Type: Individual espresso cup, without saucer
• Capacity: Approx. 100 ml

Dimensions:
• Height: 6 cm
• Diameter: 8 cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition with hardly any noticeable signs of use. Photos form part of the description.

🛠 About the Product

This small Arcopal espresso cup features a distinctive rounded shape, a slightly flared rim and a sturdy handle. The smooth white opal glass is decorated with colourful vegetable illustrations, including carrots, onions, peppers and artichokes.

The Pot au Feu pattern takes its name from the traditional French dish of slow-cooked meat and vegetables. Its warm colours and detailed illustrations give the cup the distinctive charm of 1970s French tableware.

With a capacity of approximately 100 ml, this is the smallest of the three available cup sizes. It is particularly suitable for espresso or a small coffee, while also making an attractive collector's item or an excellent replacement for a missing cup from an existing Arcopal dinnerware collection.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Arcopal is a French tableware brand introduced in 1958 by the glassmaking company that later became known as Arc International. The brand became widely recognised for its durable, lightweight and smooth opal glass tableware.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Arcopal introduced numerous collections featuring colourful floral, fruit and vegetable patterns. Today, these distinctive designs remain popular among collectors and enthusiasts of vintage French tableware.

✨ Special Features

• Original French vintage tableware from the 1970s.
• Distinctive Légumes / Pot au Feu vegetable pattern.
• White opal glass with colourful retro illustrations.
• Compact espresso cup with a capacity of approximately 100 ml.
• Ideal for completing an existing Arcopal collection.
• Also available as a medium-sized 150 ml coffee cup and a larger 200 ml tea / soup cup.

Please note: This listing is for one individual 100 ml espresso cup only, without saucer. The comparison photo shows the three different cup sizes (100 ml, 150 ml and 200 ml). The smallest cup is the 100 ml version offered in this listing.

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