Say hello to the Columbus, designed by German industrial designer Hans Erich Slany for Leifheit. A thermos jug that looks like it was designed for a mission to the moon rather than your morning coffee.
With its egg-shaped body, glossy off-white finish, black details and three ball-shaped feet, the Columbus is a perfect example of playful postmodern design.
But there's more to this egg than meets the eye. Leifheit even patented its clever Aroma Button, allowing you to open, pour and close the jug with just one hand. A design so successful that other manufacturers eventually followed.
Even the people at Leifheit called it the "Egg of Columbus". One small step for coffee, one giant leap for kitchen design!
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and use.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 25 × 15 × 15 cm
Brand: Leifheit
Designer: Hans Erich Slany / Slany Design
Model: Columbus
Era: 1990s
Material: Plastic exterior with insulating liner
Capacity: 1 litre
Origin: Germany
Say hello to the Columbus, designed by German industrial designer Hans Erich Slany for Leifheit. A thermos jug that looks like it was designed for a mission to the moon rather than your morning coffee.
With its egg-shaped body, glossy off-white finish, black details and three ball-shaped feet, the Columbus is a perfect example of playful postmodern design.
But there's more to this egg than meets the eye. Leifheit even patented its clever Aroma Button, allowing you to open, pour and close the jug with just one hand. A design so successful that other manufacturers eventually followed.
Even the people at Leifheit called it the "Egg of Columbus". One small step for coffee, one giant leap for kitchen design!
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and use.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 25 × 15 × 15 cm
Brand: Leifheit
Designer: Hans Erich Slany / Slany Design
Model: Columbus
Era: 1990s
Material: Plastic exterior with insulating liner
Capacity: 1 litre
Origin: Germany
