Vintage NOS Art Deco Cabaret China Dishes by Noritake in 1984 1920's design 7pc

  
Wright's innovative designs were always based on strong geometric forms. The Imperial household of Japan commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright in 1913 to design a Western style hotel for an important location in Tokyo. Construction of the Imperial Hotel began in 1917 and was completed in 1922. Wright created every detail including the elegantly geometric dinnerware pattern to be used in the hotel. For a very limited edition, Heinz & Company and the Noritake Company agreed to once again produce Frank Lloyd Wright's Imperial Hotel dinnerware in 1984. Heinz & Company was established in 1976 for the purpose of reproducing selected masterpieces designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Each piece has been carefully researched in order to remain faithful to the original design, materials, and production processes in its execution. The asymmetrical, yet rhythmically geometric pattern is a harmonious arrangement of concentric, tangential, and overlapping circles. Every possible circular configuration is expressed. A strong red circle dominates the design which is foiled against the simple white porcelain backround and is surrounded by a pale yellow band.

Adjacent are pastel blue and green circles. The Imperial Hotel logo is at the top of the design in. The red circle and yellow band extend into the bowl of the cup. The seven piece place setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bread and butter plate, soup bowl, salad bowl, cup and saucer. Sizes of each piece are shown above and below. The box you will receive is still sealed with the original seal from Noritake with one seven piece place setting inside.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Imperial Hotel dinnerware is a. You could say that the Art Deco movement was fostered by Wright's experiences in Japan, from which Art Deco style was inspired, while designing the Imperial Hotel and "Your" Imperial Hotel dinnerware.

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