Villeroy & Boch broke away from the classic round form of the dinner service to create NewWave‎,‎ a completely new‎,‎ asymmetrical design with square and waved shapes‎.‎ Because of the special design and the innovative pressure die casting technique the handle is no longer traditionally attached to the cup but the design of the grip swoops down to join the base of the cup in one perfectly crafted piece‎.‎