Description
There is something quietly satisfying about an object that has done its job for decades and still does it well. This Swedish wooden coffee grinder — hand-painted with folk art decoration — is exactly that kind of piece. It comes from Sweden’s rich tradition of everyday craft, where even the most functional household tools were given colour, pattern, and a sense of individual character.
The box form sits solidly in the hand. A metal grinding mechanism fitted inside the body is operated via the side handle, and the grinder has been tested with coffee beans and confirmed to be in full working order. Whether used on a kitchen shelf or displayed as a decorative object, it brings a warmth that modern equipment simply cannot replicate.
Details:
- Origin: Sweden
- Period: Early–mid 20th century
- Material: Wood with metal mechanism
- Decoration: Hand-painted folk art
- Function: Manual coffee grinder
Dimensions:
- Height: 21 cm (8.3 inches)
- Width: 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Depth: 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Handle length: 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Condition:
- Very good vintage condition
- Mechanism tested and working
- Light wear consistent with age and use
There is a timeless quality to handmade objects like this — the balance of form and function, the evidence of a craftsperson’s hand in the painted decoration. It belongs equally in a working kitchen or on a shelf alongside other pieces of Swedish folk tradition. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking from Sweden.
