Set of 2 Vintage Coffee & Sugar Storage Tins by H. Boerwinkel – Red Lids – 1950s–1960s

✅ Short Description

Add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen with this original set of two vintage storage tins for Coffee and Sugar. Each tin features a distinctive red slip-on lid and beautifully illustrated artwork by Dutch designer H. Boerwinkel. The decoration depicts a woman beside a coffee or tea plant, a man drying coffee beans or tea leaves, and a bamboo plant. Their warm colours and classic mid-century design make this set a striking addition to any retro, farmhouse, or vintage-inspired kitchen.

📋 Quick Product Details

• ​Item: Set of 2 vintage storage tins
• ​Labels: Coffee & Sugar
• ​Designer: H. Boerwinkel
• ​Period: 1950s–1960s
• ​Material: Printed tinplate
• ​Lids: Original red slip-on lids

Condition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.

Dimensions (each tin)
• ​Height: 16 cm (6.3 in)
• ​Diameter: 11 cm (4.3 in)

🛠 About This Item

Originally designed for storing coffee and sugar, these attractive tins now serve equally well as decorative kitchen accessories. The combination of the cream-coloured background, vibrant red lids, and colourful tropical illustrations creates a timeless mid-century look. Their practical size also makes them ideal for everyday kitchen storage.

🏭 Designer & History

Dutch illustrator H. Boerwinkel created a variety of decorative designs for household products during the 1950s and 1960s. His exotic illustrations featuring coffee and tea plants reflected the growing fascination with tropical products during that era. Today, these designs are appreciated as charming examples of Dutch mid-century design and remain highly sought after by collectors.

⭐ Highlights

• ​Original matching set of Coffee and Sugar storage tins
• ​Designed by H. Boerwinkel
• ​Tropical illustrations featuring coffee and tea plants with a bamboo motif
• ​Original red slip-on lids
• ​Perfect as functional kitchen storage or vintage home décor

📦 Shipping: Dispatched within 1–2 business days as a tracked parcel. Carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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