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Stelton EM77 Vacuum Jug, Danish Design — gift idea

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Stelton EM77 Vacuum Jug, Danish Design

The Danish design icon from 1977 with a rocker stopper, for coffee, tea or cold drinks.

82/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $100 to $200 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 76
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 92
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 85
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 88
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 72
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Designed by Erik Magnussen, produced in Denmark since 1977
  • Insulating glass insert keeps liquids hot
  • Holds 1 liter (34 oz) for coffee or tea
  • Recognizable rocker stopper

What may bother

  • Glass insert is fragile when dropped
  • One liter does not cover a big dinner table
  • Not built for rough use: the inner insert needs careful handling

Our verdict

82 / 100

For a hosting table, the EM77 is a classic that stands apart from ordinary thermoses. A good pick for someone who likes Danish design. Skip it if you need a jug to throw in a bag.

Best forA couple or friend who likes hosting and appreciates design objects that last.
Best occasionHousewarming, wedding, Christmas
Avoid ifThe person wants an unbreakable jug: the inner insert is glass.
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Frequently asked questions

Who designed it?

Danish designer Erik Magnussen, in 1977.

How much does it hold?

One liter (34 oz).

What keeps the heat in?

An insulating glass insert inside the jug.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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