Black and Silver Espresso Machine Limoges Box

Black and silver give this espresso machine the sleek look of a cafe counter favorite, shrunk down to porcelain size. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, a coffee lover's icon rendered for the shelf rather than for brewing.

Pulling the Perfect Shot

Anyone who starts the day with a tiny cup of strong coffee will know this shape at a glance. The black body and silver accents recall the chrome-trimmed machines of Italian bars and Paris cafes, and the porcelain version keeps every bit of that character.

Fresh From the Cafe

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits coffee, cafe and kitchen groupings
• Pairs with teapot, coffee cup and croissant shapes

Brewed for the Coffee Fan

This is the box for the barista, the cafe owner, or the friend who will not talk before the first cup. It suits a new job, a housewarming in a home with a proper coffee corner, or a thank-you for a colleague who keeps the office pot going.

Hard-Paste, Not Hard Water

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain, fired at very high heat until it turns dense and glassy. That firing is why the city's boxes can take such crisp painted detail, from shiny silver trim to deep, even black, as on this espresso machine.