SABLO Espresso Cups by Frederike Martens for blomus

SABLO Espresso Cups by Frederike Martens for blomus — Small stoneware espresso cups with a handle, sold in sets of four, holding 2.4 fl oz each.

Part of SABLO, Frederike Martens’ partly glazed stoneware tableware for the German design house blomus.

The Design Story

At just 2.4 inches tall, the espresso cup is SABLO in miniature: Martens’ soft, rounded form, half glazed, half sandy clay. Martens, born in 1987, trained in Halle, Germany, as an industrial designer focused on glass and ceramics. Her work is about balance: plain, quiet forms, colors picked to last, and materials allowed to show what they are. SABLO was her debut collection for blomus.

The trick of SABLO is what is left bare. A glaze covers only part of each piece, and the rest is speckled clay that feels like fine sand. That is possible because the clay, mixed with quartz, minerals and oxides, is fired hot enough to be dense on its own. Cloud is a soft off-white with a hint of gray, Stone a pale gray with a cool blue cast, and Savannah a warm, deep yellow; on every color the bare band is a sandy beige.

Why You’ll Love It

Thick stoneware keeps an espresso warm for those few sips, and the bare base gives a good grip. Four cups are just right after dinner with friends. The Savannah cups add a burst of warm color to the end of a meal.

Made for Real Life

Dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus. Glaze and clay react to the kiln, so color and texture vary slightly from one piece to the next. Pairs well with the cappuccino cups, milk jug, sugar pot.

Product Details

Where It Shines

It looks at home on a coffee bar at home, after a dinner party, with a square of chocolate, or holding a single bite of mousse.

Questions We Hear Most

Are SABLO espresso cups big enough for a double shot?

Yes, at 2.4 fl oz (70 ml) they hold a double espresso.

Which SABLO espresso cup color should I choose?

Cloud for a calm, all-neutral set; Savannah for a warm yellow accent.

Can SABLO espresso cups be used for desserts?

Yes, they make charming pots for mousse, panna cotta or a single scoop.

Do SABLO espresso cups make a good gift?

A set of four is a thoughtful gift for any espresso lover.

Can SABLO espresso cups go in the dishwasher?

Yes, and in the microwave too. SABLO is made for everyday use, not just for best.

When will my SABLO espresso cups leave the warehouse?

In-stock orders usually leave within 2–3 business days.

For the Trade

Working on a restaurant, a boutique hotel, a rental or a client’s home? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, hospitality buyers, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus concierge support for quantities, stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.

Why We Love It

Half glaze, half raw clay: every SABLO piece carries a little of the material it was made from. From a small town in Germany’s old steel region, the Blome family has gone from bicycle parts (1921) to metal gifts (1961) to the design label blomus (2000), still family-run in its fourth generation. LoftModern is an authorized blomus retailer.

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