Teacup and Saucer ND 3, Valencia, Ulla Procopé, Arabia

The Details
Designer: Ulla Procopé
Object: Teacup and Saucer
Model: ND 3
Series: Valencia
Manufacturer: Arabia
Period of Manufacture: 1960-2002
Material: Faience
Technique: Jiggered / Machine-formed
Color: Cobalt blue, white
Width: Teacup 95 mm / Saucer 145 mm
Length: Teacup 95 mm / Saucer 145 mm
Height: Teacup 63 mm / Saucer 20 mm
Weight: Teacup 185 g / Saucer 175 g
Capacity: Teacup 25 cl
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Hand-painted "Ulla Procopé".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: The set includes 2 teacups and 2 saucers.

The Story

Created by Ulla Procopé in 1960 for the Arabia factory, "Valencia" is an undisputed icon of the ceramic world that refuses to blend into the crowd. The ND 3 teacup and saucer included in this exclusive set represent the grandest and most generous form of the Valencia series. The deep, dramatic cobalt blue pattern is applied freehand onto durable faience, making every brushstroke, line thickness, and color intensity completely unique. This is not merely a utility item, but a tribute to bold craftsmanship—the painter's initials found on the base, alongside the designer's signature, confirm that each cup lives a truly individual life. Boasting a luxurious and powerful character, "Valencia" brings provocative energy into any interior and dominates the room with uncompromising style. In today's auctions and design connoisseur circles, such beautifully preserved sets are highly prized, offering a delight to lovers of bold contemporary design while serving as an absolute eye-catcher on any table as a value-appreciating design piece.