Vintage Vitrosax Italian Glass Espresso Cups with Stainless Handles – Set of 4 + Creamer

Vintage Vitrosax espresso cups made in Italy, dating to the mid-20th century. The cups feature clear molded glass bodies with removable stainless wire handles and metal base rings—an elegant, practical design commonly used in European cafés during the 1960s and 1970s.

Glass coffee cups like these were favored because the transparent form highlights the color and crema of espresso, while the metal handle keeps the cup comfortable to hold. The simple combination of glass and steel reflects the modernist design philosophy of the period, where functional objects were shaped with clean lines and minimal materials.

Pieces like this were made for everyday café service but have endured because of their thoughtful construction and timeless form—an example of mid-century European tabletop design that remains both practical and visually refined today.