Bodum’s History Dates Back to 1944, when Peter Bodum Launched the Company in Copenhagen, Denmark. Renowned for Its Iconic French Press Coffeemaker and Signature Scandinavian Design Aesthetic, Bodum Has Grown Into a Global Housewares Brand, with Distribution in More than 55 Countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the Company Continues to Develop All Products In-House Under Its Core Principle that Good Design Should Be Both Functional and Affordable. the Range of Products Extends from Coffee, Tea and Glassware to Kitchen Electrics and Gadgets. a Family-Owned Company, the Brand Is Directed Today by The Founder’s Son, Jørgen Bodum.