Francis Francis X1 Espresso Machine, Luca Trazzi Designed, w/ Accessories

Description: COFFEE MACHINE “X1”The X1 was Luca Trazzi’s first espresso coffee machine. Presented in 1995 and sold in twenty-eight countries, the magazine WIRED described its design as retro-futuristic. Coffee-maker X1 for Francis Francis, possesses a simple, provocative design, characterized by the central thermometer, and by the metal switch. It is a design against fashion that will never grow old, which recalls certain details of the Fiat 500's dashboard. X1 also wants to refer to a manual or gestural use reminiscent of bygone days, no more buttons but levers and knobs. Indicating lights coupled with the manometer function to interact and make the user participate with the object and its function. X1 wants to work simultaneously with and against the current trends of design. The simplicity of the line, the elegant sinuosity of the curves evoke the period of the sixties and seventies in Italian Design. However, only a vague impression of that period is felt in the design, not a complete return to the historical period. The X1 is a sober and smart object, expressing unequivocally its use. The object identifies its use on first impact representing at best these affirmations. The round and passive forms, an easy identification of the object’s use and the completion of an action that brings a moment of relax, identifies the XI as an object that will last throughout time, that will have a natural lifetime. This coffee machine has a spectrum of many colours. The acronym “X1” identifies a secret code in which X indicates a project and the numbers (X1,X2,X3….) a series of experiments of Design tied to different experiences.X1 Operation and Notes The X1, according to instructions available online: https://www.manua.ls/francis-francis/x1/manualThis sale item has been tested to work properly, and a sample cappuccino was made, see photo. The front panel thermometer (temperature gauge) is not functioning, and it may require rewiring or replacement by a qualified technician, or, not recommended, to access it by opening the front panel -see two screws on either side.Our thermometer (see photo) registered 150º F. which produced very hot water for coffee after 3-4 minutes.Steam nozzle feature (switch No. 2) was functional, and produced froth from cold milk for the cappuccino. (see photo)Our test was made with regular grind coffee in the large filter. Taste and coffee preferences vary due to type of grind, type of coffee, and method prepared with the X1 espresso machine. E.S.E. The X1 expresso machine uses the Easy Serving Espresso system, and the ESE holder and several included filters offer a variety of coffee style servings from Ristretto, strong, to normal (filter 2) to Cafe Creme (No. 3) ESE single -serve pods are available in packages of various sizes online and in storesThe Easy Serving Espresso pod (E.S.E. pod), is a small packed coffee pod with a paper filter covering for use in a non-grinding espresso machine. The E.S.E. standard was created by Italian Illy in the 1970s and is maintained by the "Consortium for the Development and the Protection of the E.S.E. As featured in Forbes.com as one of the "best luxury espresso machines"The Francis Francis X1 espresso and cappuccino machine became an icon in the world of coffee machines. The Francis Francis X1 espresso and cappuccino machine offers the highest quality and simplicity when preparing espresso.With the Francis Francis X1 you can make espresso, cappuccino, latte, Americano and other coffee specialties.New Brewing group for ground coffee OR Single Serving PODS.Beautiful, stylish and retro-futuristic looking Espresso Coffee Machine from Italian designer Luca Trazzi.Luca's first espresso coffee machine is widely admired not only for its looks but as a fantastic pump action espresso coffee maker. This machine was in storage for the past ca. 8 years and has now been tested for sale to operate correctly, as indicated. Due to the age of the appliance (manufactured in Jan. 2003) we cannot accept returns. While it's always a good idea to be a able to locate a qualified repair technician if necessary, the durability of the X1 unit suggests that it will be reliable with careful maintenance, and attention to user instructions! Dimensions: Width 26cm x Depth 25cm x Height 33cm (10" x 10" x 13")Water Reservoir 1.55 liters (about 15 cups)Weight 7Kg (15.43 lbs). • Coffee tamper and power cord includedSecure insured shipping by USPS Note to buyers: Our single negative review was left by mistake and is currently in process with eBay to restore our 100% good rating. We are proud to serve our customers with the respect they deserve. Buy with confidence!

Price: 350 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-08-02T22:37:59.000Z

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