wmf of Germany has more than 150 years experience producing the finest products in the areas of cooking, dining, and drinking. their goal is not only to produce functional products, but products that embody good design. this item was designed for wmf by Makio Hasuike, a mediator between far eastern culture and modern European design. he first worked as an architect and designer in japan before establishing his own design studio in Milan in 1963. he has designed a wide range of products ranging from appliances, leisure bags, and kitchen and table products. makio hasuike also has a permanent collection on display in the museum of modern art in New York, therefore you might say that buying one of his items is like buying a piece of art! The Zeno tea glass was designed to fit perfectly into an Asian-like holder, and the use of both glass and metal gives it a very contemporary look.