Royal Vacuum Coffeemaker
This over-the-top apparatus exudes the opulence of a bygone era.
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Alessi Pina
This sleek stovetop espresso maker, designed by Piero Lissoni, comes in three- and six-cup capacities.
Price: $85 for the three-cup; $105 for the six-cup
Contact: Alessi-shop.com
Source: World of Interiors
Bodum Santos
The vacuum brewing system—which passes coffee from the bottom to the top glass globe—on this Danish model is for “drinkers who like a show.”
Price: $78
Contact: Amazon.com
Source: The New York Times
Menu Coffee Press
This “gorgeously designed” porcelain press features a coffee-bean-shaped knob on its lid and a protective silicone-covered base.
Price: $149.95
Contact: Speranzaonline.com
Source: Real Simple
Nespresso CitiZ
The slim profile of this espresso machine is “well-suited to urban apartments where space is at a premium.”
Price: $279
Contact: Nespresso.com
Source: Metropolis
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