[Vasegaard] The tea service designed by Gertrud Vasegaard in 1956 was inspired by Chinese ceramics, most evident in its cups without handles. Produced by Bing & Grøndahl, it was included in the 2006 Danish Culture Canon as a masterpiece of Danish design. It was while Vasegaard was working at Bing & Grøndahl that she developed an interest ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_service_(Vasegaard)