This vibrant 1960s–1970s Swedish thermos reflects the clarity and practicality of mid-century Swedish design. Though its maker is unknown, its bold orange-and-black style is reminiscent of celebrated designs of the era, when Swedish designers prioritized affordable, functional, and modern objects—keeping coffee warm while you worked, yet designed with elegance in mind.
We discovered this piece in a vintage shop in Stockholm and later noticed a similar example at the Stockholm Museum of Modern Art. Though originally intended for daily use, its bold color and sculptural form invite a second life as a vase, bringing small blooms, branches, or seasonal finds into your home.
Originally intended for daily use, the thermos now finds a second life as a vase. Its sculptural form makes it ideal for small blooms, branches, or seasonal finds, bringing warmth and a touch of mid-century Swedish design into your home. The thermos is made from mid-century plastic, a material once celebrated for convenience and affordability. Today, we recognize its environmental cost—but rather than discard vintage pieces, we celebrate their design by giving them a new purpose. In this way, functional objects can continue to inspire beauty and mindfulness without producing more waste.
Details
Swedish thermos, 1960s–1970s
Orange-and-black design
Repurposed as a vase (ideal for small blooms or branches)
Condition: Vintage, very good; minor wear consistent with age
Dimensions: [insert height × width]
Acquired in Stockholm, Sweden
This vibrant 1960s–1970s Swedish thermos reflects the clarity and practicality of mid-century Swedish design. Though its maker is unknown, its bold orange-and-black style is reminiscent of celebrated designs of the era, when Swedish designers prioritized affordable, functional, and modern objects—keeping coffee warm while you worked, yet designed with elegance in mind.
We discovered this piece in a vintage shop in Stockholm and later noticed a similar example at the Stockholm Museum of Modern Art. Though originally intended for daily use, its bold color and sculptural form invite a second life as a vase, bringing small blooms, branches, or seasonal finds into your home.
Originally intended for daily use, the thermos now finds a second life as a vase. Its sculptural form makes it ideal for small blooms, branches, or seasonal finds, bringing warmth and a touch of mid-century Swedish design into your home. The thermos is made from mid-century plastic, a material once celebrated for convenience and affordability. Today, we recognize its environmental cost—but rather than discard vintage pieces, we celebrate their design by giving them a new purpose. In this way, functional objects can continue to inspire beauty and mindfulness without producing more waste.
Details
Swedish thermos, 1960s–1970s
Orange-and-black design
Repurposed as a vase (ideal for small blooms or branches)
Condition: Vintage, very good; minor wear consistent with age
Dimensions: [insert height × width]
Acquired in Stockholm, Sweden
