Louis Vuitton ■ Madras Espresso Cup with Tray and Stirrer ,
brown and gold, espresso coffee
LOUIS VUITTON VIP only service SMALL BROWN GOLD COFFEE Service SET WITH GOLD SAUCER
NOTE: You could NOT buy this anywhere, the sets were for VIP use only and were not sold in any stores.
This rare set, often referred to by collectors as the "Madras" or "Soutasse" collection, is an ultra-exclusive hospitality item specifically created for Louis Vuitton VIP Rooms in global flagship stores.
Because it was designed as a service piece to welcome high-profile clients rather than a retail product, official technical documentation is limited. However, based on its characteristics and archival history, here is what is known:
1. What is "Madras"?
In the context of this collection, Madras refers to the specific chocolate brown and gold colorway.
Design Inspiration: The name likely draws from the rich, warm tones associated with traditional Indian "Madras" fabrics or the "Madras" leather used in luxury goods.
Aesthetics: The cup features a deep brown porcelain exterior with a gold-gilded handle and the signature Monogram Flower motif on the white interior.
2. Who designed it?
The set was designed by theLouis Vuitton in-house creative teamas part of their "Art of Living" (Art de la Table) initiative.
Brand Name: LOUIS VUITTON
Authentic
Tray is perfect to add a cookie, or dessert and rest a stir!
Unsure of exact Metal it may or may not be bronze
$450 Collectors Value Estimate
Made in France
Produced in Limoges, France
Colors; Gold, Brown
Pre-owned Condition
Please allow for slight variations in size and measurements
Cup is SMALL perfect for your Espresso / Small Beverage
DIMENSIONS:
Cup
Original: W 6 cm × H 6 cm × D 5 cm
Measurement
Inches
Width
2.36 in
Height
2.36 in
Depth
1.97 in
Estimated capacity:
≈ 80–100 ml ≈ 2.7–3.4 oz
So it’s a demitasse / espresso size cup.
Tray / Saucer
Original: 16 cm × 1 cm × 10 cm
Measurement
Inches
Length
6.30 in
Height
0.39 in
Width
3.94 in
Stirrer
Original: 1 cm × 10 cm
Measurement
Inches
Width
0.39 in
Length
3.94 in
Summary
Cup: ~2.36 in tall, holds about 3 oz
Tray: ~6.3 in × 3.9 in
Stirrer: ~4 in long
*Accessories shown in the image are included. Condition is not guaranteed.
OTHER items used in photography are not included.
Product titles are based on information researched online by our staff. Please be aware that there may be errors or discrepancies before purchasing.
Color: Brown x Gold
■Item Condition Ranking Exterior: AB Interior: AB
Our Condition Ranking:
[A] Excellent condition with few scratches or stains
[B] Good condition with moderate signs of use and some scratches or stains
■Condition Notes: Scratches, rust. *The product is in its current condition (the product condition information is for reference only and cannot be trusted). Please inspect the product and understand that it is in its current condition before bidding and purchasing.
Item will be WASHED 3x prior to shipping to you - our photos show warehouse condition but we do CLEAN IN VERY STRICT PROTOCOL prior to shipping to customer.
*As this item has been used previously, there may be some scratches or stains, regardless of its condition. While we do not hide any imperfections, we may have overlooked some, so please be aware of this before bidding and purchasing.
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