Christopher Dresser Circular Teapot

Teapot with a perforated circular body, designed by Christopher Dresser, the pioneer of modern industrial design. Made of highly polished silver-plated metal, the piece stands out for its ring or toroidal silhouette, a design that defies gravity and the conventions of Victorian silversmithing.

The body rests on four diverging conical feet of great technical precision. It features a rectilinear spout and a vertical handle made of ebony or black synthetic material, attached to the body by silver supports that ensure thermal insulation. A masterpiece of early rationalism that blurs the line between a household utensil and geometric sculpture.