Thermal jug, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, Husqvarna Borstfabrik, Sweden, 1960s

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Thermal jug, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, Husqvarna Borstfabrik, Sweden, 1960s

A small thermal jug designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna Borstfabrik in the 1960s. The thermos is made of white plastic. The handle, lid and base are black. The opening is designed so that a coffee or tea filter can be placed directly on it.

Sigvard Oscar Fredrik, Prince Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg, was born on 7 June 1907 and until 1934 was known as Prince Sigvard of Sweden, Duke of Uppland, and was a member of the Swedish royal family. When he married a woman of unequal rank, he lost his princely titles. He was also a successful industrial designer. He designed everything from luxury silver objects for Georg Jensen to everyday plastic items. Among his iconic designs were the Red Clara bottle opener, the EKA Swede 38 folding knife, the Margrethe bowl, the Bernadotte jug and the Facit Private typewriter.

Husqvarna Borstfabrik was popularly known as Borsten. Its range initially consisted only of brushes used in the foundry industry. The emerging plastics market prompted the company to expand its product range. Designers Actona Björn and Sigvard Bernadotte were invited to collaborate on the design of new products, many of which went on to become iconic, including the Table garden tableware collection and the entire Signature series.

The thermos is in original vintage condition. Fully functional, it keeps drinks warm for many hours. It shows normal signs of use and has a small chip at the top.