Peter Holmblad holds a defining place in Stelton’s history. As owner and CEO from 1963 to 2004, he transformed the company from a manufacturer of stainless steel serving pieces into an international design house with a clear and distinctive identity. His ability to recognise strong design ideas and bring the right creative talent into Stelton became central to this transformation.

With a strong commercial instinct and a sharp eye for form and function, Holmblad also contributed as a designer himself. He created several enduring Stelton designs, including the Original series with its characteristic cheese slicer and bar tools, as well as the well-known watering can. His own work reflects many of the principles that continue to shape Stelton today: simplicity, functionality, and a precise approach to form.

Holmblad was also instrumental in establishing two of the designs that came to define Stelton internationally. He initiated the collaboration with his stepfather, architect Arne Jacobsen, which resulted in the Cylinda-line, and later invited ceramist and designer Erik Magnussen to work with Stelton, leading to the creation of the EM77 vacuum jug. Together, these collaborations helped establish the design-led approach that has shaped Stelton ever since.