Vintage Douwe Egberts Coffee Container – Mepal Rosti 1850 – 1970s–1990s

✅ Short description

This vintage Douwe Egberts coffee container was manufactured by Mepal Rosti in the Netherlands. The cream-coloured plastic container has a removable lid with a dark brown rim and features the distinctive D.E. design with the Frisian coffee woman, coffee branches and the words Fijne Aroma Koffie. A recognisable piece of Dutch coffee history dating from the period 1970–1990.

📋 Product details

• Manufacturer: Mepal Rosti
• Model number: 1850
• Period: 1970–1990
• Material: plastic
• Colour: cream/white and dark brown
• Brand: Douwe Egberts
• Country of origin: the Netherlands

Dimensions: H 20 × W 12.3 × D 9.2 cm

Condition: vintage, with light signs of use and age

• Quantity: price per item; multiple available

🛠 About the coffee container

This tall rectangular container has rounded corners and a removable lid with a dark brown rim. The front features the classic Douwe Egberts logo, together with a traditional Frisian coffee woman pouring coffee. The illustration is surrounded by branches of the coffee plant.

The containers have a practical stackable design. The base is marked with details including Mepal Rosti, model number 1850, food-safe and made in Holland.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Mepal is a Dutch manufacturer known for its plastic household products. The company produced various practical storage products, including this plastic coffee container for Douwe Egberts. According to Dutch collection records, this model dates from the period 1970–1990.

⭐ Special features

• Original Douwe Egberts Fijne Aroma Koffie design
• Mepal Rosti model 1850
• Made in Holland
• Practical stackable design
• Characteristic Dutch design from 1970–1990
• Sold individually; multiple available

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