Vintage Ekco “Eternia – Lugano” Stoneware Cups & Saucers (Japan, c.1970s)

Warm harvest-gold stoneware with a chocolate-brown base—very 1970s and beautifully practical. Sturdy, stackable cups and classic rimmed saucers. Marked “Genuine Ekco Stoneware – Eternia – Lugano – Japan – Ovenproof • Dishwasher Safe – 1101.”

What’s included

• 6 cups

• 6 saucers

Condition

• Good vintage condition with uniform age crazing to the glaze (visible in photos); glossy surfaces with light use marks.

• No chips or cracks noted.

• Clean and ready to use or display.

Measurements (approx.)

• Cup: 9 cm diameter x 6.7 cm high

• Saucer: 15 cm diameter

Styling notes

• Lean into the ’70s palette: pair with teak, rattan, amber glass or a linen tablecloth in rust or olive.

• Mix with plain white stoneware for everyday, or layer with patterned retro plates for brunch sets.

• Great stackers for open shelving; the two-tone band gives instant depth on a kitchen dresser.

About the maker

Ekco (U.S.) was best known for quality kitchenware. In the late 1960s–1970s they offered durable stoneware made in Japan, with patterns like “Lugano” prized for their earthy glazes and oven-to-table practicality.

Care

Stamped ovenproof and dishwasher safe

Photos form part of the description; please zoom to inspect the charming glaze and crazing. If you’d like exact measurements per piece or additional photos, just say the word.