Architect Series Seattle 18oz Mug Starbucks

This vintage Starbucks Seattle mug celebrates the brand’s hometown with a beautifully detailed blue-and-white illustration of the city’s iconic skyline. The artwork highlights Seattle’s most recognizable landmark, the Space Needle, rising prominently above the surrounding downtown buildings. Rendered in a clean architectural-sketch style, the wraparound cityscape captures both the modern structures and the lush tree line below, giving the mug a classic and thoughtfully crafted aesthetic.

On the reverse side, the “City of Seattle Metropolitan Profile” adds a unique documentary touch with historical and geographical facts, including the city’s incorporation date, elevation, land area, annual rainfall, and seasonal temperatures. A short description of Seattle’s location between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington further enhances its collectible charm. The handle features “Starbucks” printed vertically in matching blue, tying the design together with a subtle branded accent.

Made from smooth white ceramic, this mug offers a generously sized capacity ideal for daily coffee or tea. The crisp blue linework, combined with its 2006-era production style, makes this piece especially appealing to collectors of Starbucks’ early city-series mugs. It embodies both a nostalgic tribute to Seattle and a clean, classic design that stands out in any collection.

Whether you love the Pacific Northwest, appreciate Starbucks history, or simply enjoy beautifully illustrated city mugs, this Seattle mug is a standout piece perfect for display or everyday use.

Condition

• This mug is pre-owned and reconditioned.
• This mug has no chips, cracks, scratches, stains or crazing.

Details

• Height (in): 4.2
• Diameter at opening (in): 3.9
• Diameter at base (in): 3.7
• Weight (oz): 17.60
• Capacity (oz): 18.00
• Material: Ceramic
• Year: 2007
• Exterior Color: White/Blue
• Interior Color: White
• Dishwasher Safe: Yes
• Microwave Safe: Yes