The Danish Fuel Drinks Cabinet begins life as a genuine post-war jerry can — the same ingenious form first designed in 1937 by Vinzenz Grünvogel of Müller Engineering for the German military.

Its pressed-steel body, cross-stamped panels and triple-handle design made it one of the most efficient and enduring objects of 20th-century industrial design.

Danish Fuel reclaims those original cans, restoring and re-engineering them by hand in Denmark to create functional furniture with history built in.

Each cabinet is stripped, sand-blasted and refinished in the lustrous matte-silk Racing Green you can see in the pictures above, before being fitted with a stamped metal tag noting its year and production batch — no two are ever the same.

Inside, the transformation is meticulous: a mirrored back adds depth and reflection, while precision-cut shelves in red gum keep bottles, glassware and bar tools neatly organised.

The door closes with a secure metal clasp and matching dog-tag key set, keeping contents protected without disturbing the clean silhouette.

It can be wall-mounted via hidden rear brackets or displayed freestanding, depending on where you want the focus.

Dimensions are 50 × 35 × 20 cm and weight is 6.2 kg — substantial enough to feel like a piece of furniture but compact enough for a sideboard or wall mount.

A working relic of 20th-century engineering reborn for modern interiors: durable, elegant, and entirely individual — a cabinet that keeps history alive every time you open it.

(Danish Fuel backs each upcycled design with a two-year warranty, covering any manufacturing-related failure. Minor wear from use or spills isn’t included, but a light application of wood oil every few months keeps the internal shelves in top condition. If a manufacturing fault does occur, the brand will repair or replace the cabinet at no cost, underscoring their commitment to durability and responsible design.)

SHIPPING OPTIONS

We offer free standard delivery (Tracked 48) on orders over £90.

Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

Royal Mail Tracked 24 (usually delivered next business day if ordered by 2pm the business day before, but not 100% guaranteed): £5.95

N.B. For bladed products a £2 surcharge is added to normal shipping costs, to cover the legally required age verification service, provided by Royal Mail

Royal Mail Next Day by 1pm (guaranteed delivery by 1pm next business day, if ordered by 2pm the business day before. Not available on bladed products): £12.95

For some rural postcodes next day delivery is not possible. For more detail on these postcodes, please see our Shipping page. There is no system check for these postcodes, so please do not select these services if your delivery address falls within this list.


RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.