{"product_id":"chromatics-goldbraun-teapot-by-arzberg","title":"Chromatics Goldbraun Teapot by Arzberg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Art. Museum-Grade Modernism for Your Table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew pieces earn a place in a museum \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e your kitchen. This is one of them. The Arzberg Chromatics Goldbraun Teapot is a rare and highly collectible piece of mid-century modern design history — bold, sculptural, and utterly distinctive. Designed in 1970 by American Industrial Designer Gerald Gulotta, with colours developed by Jack Prince, the Chromatics range was produced for just two years (1971–1973), making surviving examples genuinely hard to find. This teapot is a collector's item in every sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-grade pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e — housed in the permanent collections of The Smithsonian, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare production window\u003c\/strong\u003e — sold for just two years, 1971–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Chromatics design\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold colour, stackable form, sculptural slightly concave sides, and graphic silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e — white spout and pierced rectangular handles with a circular lid and inset flat circular knop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Arzberg, Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most respected names in modernist European porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — no chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArzberg is synonymous with the best of German modernist porcelain design. The Chromatics range — designed by Gerald Gulotta and coloured by Jack Prince — was a bold departure from the decorative traditions of European porcelain, embracing pure form, graphic colour, and functional elegance. It was ahead of its time, and the design world knew it: the Smithsonian, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt all acquired pieces for their permanent collections. We call it Functional Art — and this Goldbraun teapot is a rare opportunity to own a piece of that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious collectors of mid-century modern and MCM German design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building a Chromatics or Arzberg collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement piece for a modernist or Bauhaus-inspired interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts for design enthusiasts and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is in excellent vintage condition, consistent with its age. No chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration. Minor surface wear on the lid and on the body in two places (see images). No signs of regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arzberg, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromatics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldbraun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerald Gulotta (colours by Jack Prince)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970 | \u003cstrong\u003eProduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971–1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13cm tall × 23cm wide (handle to spout)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,090g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only using mild detergent. Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRare Arzberg Chromatics Goldbraun Teapot — this is museum-grade mid-century design history!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42360204951598,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Chromatics_Goldbraun_6.jpg?v=1779342817","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/chromatics-goldbraun-teapot-by-arzberg","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}