Café Kitsuné x Iittala bring Nordic clarity to the coffee ritual

Finnish design house Iittala unites its modernist aesthetic with Café Kitsuné’s refined simplicity for a new mug collection, available in four colours

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Café Kitsuné and Iittala
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Your favourite Parisian-Japanese coffee shop Café Kitsuné has collaborated with Iittala, the Finnish design house, on a limited-edition coffee cup collection. Built on Iittala’s iconic Teema series, the collection blends functionality with French elegance and Japanese simplicity.

Café Kitsuné X Iittala: special edition Teema mugs

Café Kitsuné and Iittala

(Image credit: Courtesy of Café Kitsuné and Iittala)

Iittala is known for its avant-garde vision. Founded in 1881, Iittala has long paired avant-garde design with expert craftsmanship in glass and ceramics – qualities reflected in this latest collaboration.. Working closely with the cafe (Café Kitsuné just opened a new London location earlier this summer), the new collection is rooted in the pioneering spirit of Finnish designer Kaj Franck. First introduced in 1952 and reimagined in 1981, the Teema mug embodies Franck’s design vision – simple, enduring forms rooted in equality and moderation – making it the perfect blueprint for the collaboration.

Café Kitsuné and Iittala

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The Teema mug becomes a blank canvas for Café Kitsuné’s signature latte art, reinterpreted as a delicate surface print. The collection is available in four soft, pastel tones; matcha, sakura, cappuccino and sesame, which reflect Café Kitsuné’s vibrant drink menu.

The collaborative design doesn’t stray far from Iittala’s foundational Teema pieces, allowing for an easy addition into existing tableware collections.

Café Kitsuné and Iittala

(Image credit: Courtesy of Café Kitsuné and Iittala)

‘The mug is more than a vessel; it’s a reflection of the way we live – thoughtful, aesthetic, and aligned with small moments that shape our day,’ shares Janni Vepsäläinen, Iittala’s creative director. ‘This collaboration brings together Finnish design clarity and refined café culture, expressed in objects that are both classic and personal.’

Café Kitsuné and Iittala

(Image credit: Courtesy of Café Kitsuné and Iittala)

In addition to the limited-edition collection, Café Kitsuné has also created a pop-up menu (available for one month only) for the Paris and Tokyo locations. The menu reimagines the collection’s colour names as drinks – from a smooth matcha latte to a roasted black sesame blend – paired with pastries chosen to complement each flavour.

Café Kitsuné and Iittala

(Image credit: Courtesy of Café Kitsuné and Iittala)

Café Kitsuné’s general director Johanna Lellouche says on the collaboration: 'working with Iittala allowed us to bring our vision of a lifestyle where design and ritual come together into the home, through objects that quietly speak to both form and feeling.’

The Café Kitsuné X Iittala Teema mugs launch globally on 16th October 2025 and are available at Iittala stores, Café Kitsuné cafés and online, RRP €30.00

Tianna Williams
Staff Writer

Tianna Williams is Wallpaper’s staff writer. When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars, ranging from design and architecture to travel and art, she also helps put together the daily newsletter. She enjoys speaking to emerging artists, designers and architects, writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants, and day-dreaming about her next travel destination.