Behind Stelton’s iconic designs are some of the industry’s most respected designers. Erik Magnussen’s work for Stelton was shaped by a rare ability to make complex ideas feel intuitive and effortless in everyday life. Trained as a ceramist at the School of Applied Arts and Design in Copenhagen, he approached objects with curiosity, practicality and humility — always focused on how design could function more naturally in daily life.

Erik Magnussen often referred to himself as a ceramist — a reflection of his strong connection to materials, craftsmanship and the tactile qualities of everyday objects. His ideas emerged from everyday needs and observations, translated into objects defined by clarity, functionality and a distinctive sense of form. This philosophy became
especially visible in the iconic EM77 vacuum jug, created with the ambition of making coffee easier to serve with one hand while holding a newspaper in the other.

From the very beginning, Erik Magnussen believed that the objects he designed for Stelton should be created to last over time, with replaceable parts that allowed products to be maintained and repaired rather than discarded. Replaceable parts became a natural part of the philosophy behind the EM77 — a mindset rooted in longevity and responsible consumption that continues to shape Stelton today.