Bodum history

The founder succeeded in positioning BODUM® internationally already in the 1960’s owing to his unique concept: development of products, which consistently pay tribute to functionality, quality and affordability.

During the sixties, Bodum faced a steady growth, but unfortunately, in 1967, at the age of just 57, the founder Peter Bodum passed away.

His wife managed the company the following years and in 1974 she decide to invite Joergen – her 26-year-old son to join her in the company management.

1978: The company home office is relocated to Switzerland.

In 1980, Bodum were founded in Switzerland.

1981: The company launches the Osiris water kettle as part of a diversification of its product line.

ORDNING&REDA® is a Swedish company founded in 1982 that designs, produces and sells a range of high quality notepads, bags and other accessories.

1986: BODUM® opens its first shop in London designed not only to showcase the large variety of BODUM® products but to embody BODUM®’s growing presence as an international brand.

1991: The now iconic ASSAM teapot is developed for the British Tea Council.

In 1993, the company unveiled a new design family, Kenya, which included a French-press type coffee maker and accompanying coffee mugs.

Preparing for the new millennium, Bodum remained a strong force in tabletop design, releasing such products as the Eileen series of coffee glasses in 1999 and the Piccolo Passione espresso cup and saucer set.

Bodum's sales in 2001 were estimated to be CHF 200 million.

2003: Swedish stationer ORDNING&REDA® becomes part of BODUM® Group, with franchise shops in 15 countries offering an assortment of stylish notebooks, diaries, cards, photo albums, stationery, pens, pencils, boxes, bags, and accessories.

2010: BODUM® introduces e-BODUM®, a line of electric kitchen tools.

2011: BODUM® opens first “lab” shop in Paris featuring product demonstrations and multi-media presentations to give shoppers hands-on time with BODUM®’s growing product assortment.

Bodum has tried to register “French Press” as a trademark in several territories, but failed in the U.S, and had the trademark removed in Canada in December 2012.