Vintage French Peugeot Frères Coffee Grinder With Original Box – Mid-20th Century

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A beautifully preserved vintage French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, complete with its original protective packaging bearing the iconic … Read more A beautifully preserved vintage French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, complete with its original protective packaging bearing the iconic Peugeot lion emblem.

Made in France, this charming grinder features a cream-painted metal body, warm natural wood accents, a hand-operated steel crank with wooden handle, and a removable front drawer for collecting freshly ground coffee.

Its understated design reflects the practical elegance of mid-20th-century French household objects, combining reliable mechanical construction with timeless decorative appeal.

Particularly appealing is the survival of its original molded protective packaging, still displaying the Peugeot Frères lion emblem. According to the previous owner, this grinder was once part of an emergency survival kit used by French firefighters (pompiers). 

Both functional and collectible, it would make a distinctive addition to a vintage kitchen, a coffee enthusiast's collection, or an interior celebrating French industrial design.

About Peugeot Frères
Long before the lion emblem became synonymous with automobiles, Peugeot Frères was a family-run steelworks in eastern France, founded in the early 1800s in the Franche-Comté region. What began as a modest forge evolved into one of France’s most respected manufacturers of precision tools and household objects, renowned for the quality of its steel and mechanical ingenuity. In the late 19th century, the company turned its expertise toward coffee grinders, crafting beautifully engineered pieces designed for durability and daily ritual. These grinders were not merely kitchen tools, but expressions of French industrial craftsmanship at a time when coffee culture was becoming an essential part of domestic life. Today, antique Peugeot grinders carry that legacy — blending utility, design, and a tangible link to France’s industrial heritage.

The grinder appears to have been used very little, if at all. The manual mechanism is functional, although it has not been tested with coffee beans.

The original molded protective packaging is included, showing age-related wear consistent with its vintage character.

Approx. Dimensions (grinder, including handle)
- Width: 20 cm / 7.87 in
- Depth: 15 cm / 5.91 in
- Height: 20 cm / 7.87 in

Approx. Weight (grinder): 0.91 kg / 2.01 lb

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