This vibrant 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.
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.
Origin: Stockholm, Sweden, 1970s
Material: Plastic
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 4 in (22 cm x 10 cm), without lid and handle
Weight: 1 lb (450 grams)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age
This vibrant 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.
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.
Origin: Stockholm, Sweden, 1970s
Material: Plastic
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 4 in (22 cm x 10 cm), without lid and handle
Weight: 1 lb (450 grams)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age
