Rosenthal - Suomi New Generation Ardesia

Suomi New Generation Ardesia – design: Timo Sarpaneva

The new decoration on the timeless, avant-garde Suomi range follows the popular trend for black-and-white design. The matte-black gives way towards the edges to a modern pattern broken up with white, which lends the collection vibrancy and energy. But the most impressive feature is the edge itself, where professional and hobby chefs alike can use food colourings to write messages, thereby engaging in a unique dialogue with their guests.

The new matte design is available exclusively for Suomi New Generation, whose plates feature a wider rim and harmonise perfectly with the puristic, Scandinavian style of the existing Suomi collection pieces.

Timo Sarpaneva (1926–2006) was a painter, graphic artist and designer who, since the 1950s, was one of the leading exponents of Scandinavian handicrafts. In addition to functional design, he was particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of glass as a sculptural medium, unfettered by the restrictions of functional design. When designing the compact, organic Suomi design in 1976, Sarpaneva was inspired by the round, smooth pebbles found on Finland’s coasts. Suomi has been added to the permanent collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris as an example of contemporary design.