# Motley Tea Sets Five Senses 'Centuries' Collection Brings Historic Handles to Modern Tableware By Shi La | Published 2010-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-senses-centuries-old-handles-meet-modern-tableware1 References: [dailypoetics.typepad](http://dailypoetics.typepad.com/daily_poetics/2004/10/the_creative_in.html) & [kahlaporzellan](http://www.kahlaporzellan.com/justorange.cms/en/662_FIVE) With the Five Senses 'Centuries' collection by Barbara Schmidt and Andreas Meissner, [old, historic handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-jasperware) have been affixed to modern tableware. This motley [tea set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set) is perfect for those who like the combination of heritage and modern, functional design. The gold patterns on the Five Senses 'Centuries' collection are [hand-painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana), and the porcelain is made in Germany by KAHLA. Three handles from three periods of time and patterns that remind the viewer of old-fashioned coffee culture are combined with the modern Five Senses collection -- the first porcelain set with asymmetric saucers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historic-inspired Tableware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating modern tableware designs that incorporate historic elements. - **Heritage Blend:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in merging heritage and modern design aesthetics in consumer products. - **Handcrafted Patterns:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in hand-painted patterns that evoke nostalgia and create unique visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in producing tableware that combines historic handles with contemporary design features. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering home decor products that embrace the heritage blend trend for modern consumers. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in supplying hand-painting materials and tools for creating intricate patterns on consumer products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Timeless Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [High-End Modern Tableware Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedmaterial-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md)