Apr 2, 2011

A Colorful Breath Of Fresh Air Welcome Spring With Cheerful Introductions From Ritzenhoff

(New York, NY) Pops of color and playful patterns are part of this season’s top trends and are perfectly paired in Ritzenhoff’s charming Spring 2011 Design Collection. This German manufacturer of thoughtful and whimsical tableware and gifts will preview their latest wares during New York Tabletop Week at 7 W New York (April 12-15, 2011). Ritzenhoff has collaborated with almost 300 emerging and established artists worldwide to create an impressively extensive selection of contemporary design on glass and porcelain. On display in Gallery on Six (suite 604), the collection’s classic pieces as well as the newest additions are poised to create quite a stir among buyers for high-end specialty shops as well as sophisticated large retailers.

Here are a few of the highlights in this clever and light-hearted collection:

Beer: Exciting additions to this ever-popular collection of stylish pilsner-type beer glasses include fantastic designs by Willin Farias, Jose de Guimaraes, Ulrike Klaus, Davor Markovic, Katrin Olina ad Kai Richter. The gift set, including a decorative beer glass and coordinated coaster, is presented in a matching gift box.

Weizen: The traditional narrow to wide shape of this glass encourages the gentle rise of foam to the top. Named for the wheat beer so popular throughout Europe and especially at Oktoberfest, the glass holds a full pint. Original designs by Buro fur Form, Julien Chung, Gabriele Dunwald, Christiane Elle, Formfindung and Martina Schlenke are full of personality. Each glass comes with a matching coaster and gift box.

Pearls: Inspired new introductions in this lovely prosecco glass series include ingenious designs by Cocetta Lorenzo, Marie Peppercorn, Jacob Pringiers, Angela Schiewer, Roger Selden and Shari Warren. When celebrating with a sparkly beverage, these are the perfect go-to glasses. They are housed in coordinated cylindrical boxes, perfect for gift giving as well as storage.

Champus: With its origins rooted in French nobility, champagne rightly deserves the royal treatment. These six new flutes serve to do so. With delicate gold and platinum decors and a matching linen napkin, the latest additions to the collection come from Faiza Abou-Abdou, Philip Argent, Markus Binz, Michel Canetti, Sibylle Weiz, Cristina Toscanini.

Bacino/Bacione: Although different each time, a kiss expresses love every time. That is the idea behind this warm and inviting collection of imaginative coffee cup sets, wittily designed by such notable names as Auge, Pietro Chiera, Tassilo von Grolman, Shinobu Ito, Helena Ladeiro, Karim Rashid, Michal Shalev and Gabriel Weirich. The coffee kiss or Bacino is perfect for espresso or any short hot black coffee, while the larger Bacione is suitable for cappuccino, latte macchiato or any coffee preparation that requires a bit more depth. The double-walled glass cup keeps beverages hot yet remains cool to the touch. They are decorated on the inside, so the collection is completely dishwasher-proof. Each tastefully gift-boxed set contains a glass cup, porcelain saucer and stainless steel teaspoon.

Simply Brett: These fanciful breakfast boards offer a bit of fun for the most important meal of the day. Designed by Tim Davies, Petra Peschkes, Karim Rashid Stephanie Roehe, Roger Selden and Ellen Wittefeld, the boards are made of break-resistant glass and are dishwasher safe. Whether your mood is sunny, overflowing with love, flowery or outer-spacey, there is a breakfast board to capture it.

About Ritzenhoff

Ritzenhoff works with emerging and established artists, architects and designers from all over the world to create whimsical wares for the tabletop. With 42 collections that range from beer glasses to espresso cups, and new introductions each year, Ritzenhoff offers something for everyone. Ritzenhoff…Bringing Great Design to the Table.

About Kress International Importers
Chicago-based, Kress International Importers, LLC has been the exclusive distributor of Ritzenhoff products in the United States since 2004. Kress Intl. Importers runs a full-fledged sales and logistic operation focusing on high-end German design-ware for the table. For more information call 630-305-7377 or visit www.ritzenhoffusa.com.