Emsa - Thermos flask - Rio - plastic, Glass - Emsa "Rio" Thermos
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Iconic Vintage "Rio" Thermos Flask by Emsa – Memphis Style – 1980s, West Germany
A beautiful piece of postmodern design from the 80s. This striking conical thermos is the well-known model "Rio". It was produced at the time by the German manufacturer Emsa in West Germany.
The design is strongly inspired by the famous Memphis Group. You can see this immediately in the clean, geometric shapes and the strong contrast between black and white. An absolute eye-catcher for lovers of retro and Space Age design.
Specifications
Brand: Emsa
Model: Rio
Period: 1980s (1980-1989)
Country of origin: West Germany (BRD)
Style: Postmodern / Memphis Design / Space Age
Shape: Cone-shaped (conical) Colors: Glossy white and deep black
Material: Plastic housing with a glass insulating inner can
Condition: the thermos is in good and neat vintage condition with light, normal signs of use appropriate to its age. The glass interior is intact and clean. The distinctive pointed cap with the black knob closes securely. Please examine the photos carefully for a complete view of the condition of this lot.
A functional collectible that fits perfectly in a modern, vintage, or eclectic interior.
Content: 1 liter
Height including cap: approx. 27.5 cm
Depth including handle: approx. 21 cm
Bottom diameter: approx. 19 cm
In neat condition with signs appropriate to age.
This lot will be packed and shipped with utmost care.
Iconic Vintage "Rio" Thermos Flask by Emsa – Memphis Style – 1980s, West Germany
A beautiful piece of postmodern design from the 80s. This striking conical thermos is the well-known model "Rio". It was produced at the time by the German manufacturer Emsa in West Germany.
The design is strongly inspired by the famous Memphis Group. You can see this immediately in the clean, geometric shapes and the strong contrast between black and white. An absolute eye-catcher for lovers of retro and Space Age design.
Specifications
Brand: Emsa
Model: Rio
Period: 1980s (1980-1989)
Country of origin: West Germany (BRD)
Style: Postmodern / Memphis Design / Space Age
Shape: Cone-shaped (conical) Colors: Glossy white and deep black
Material: Plastic housing with a glass insulating inner can
Condition: the thermos is in good and neat vintage condition with light, normal signs of use appropriate to its age. The glass interior is intact and clean. The distinctive pointed cap with the black knob closes securely. Please examine the photos carefully for a complete view of the condition of this lot.
A functional collectible that fits perfectly in a modern, vintage, or eclectic interior.
Content: 1 liter
Height including cap: approx. 27.5 cm
Depth including handle: approx. 21 cm
Bottom diameter: approx. 19 cm
In neat condition with signs appropriate to age.
This lot will be packed and shipped with utmost care.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Space Age
Specific region of origin
BRD
Title additional information
Emsa "Rio" Thermos
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Emsa
Material
plastic, Glass
Model
Rio
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
27.5 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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