As you may already know, the Atomic Espresso Machine is a Mid Century Modern
Icon designed by Giordano Robiatti in 1947. Over the years there have been
various minor changes to the Atomic, with addition & subtraction of
secondary control rod that fed into the bottom of the portafilter, for example,
and different color shades of the bakelite knobs, flat bottom, marked bottom,
and the addition of the steam capabality, but all along, the design function
remained the same!
The Atomic, as well as the La Sorrentina, have been reissued &
manufactured by Bellman, Taiwan to exacting standards. The fit and finish of
the machine is superb!
We have a number of vintage Atomic espresso makers, made in Italy long ago,
and for the price one has to pay for a vintage Atomic, the Bellman Reissue
is TRULY a bargain! The aluminum cast body is extremely smooth, very nicely
finished & polished - no nicks, no scratches, no dings, blotches or
oxidation, the seals are soft, supple & do their job well, the Bakelite
knobs are perfect! Some people feel that imperfections in a vintage espresso
maker can lend 'character' to the machine, but really, an Atomic in perfect
condition, is a joy to behold and use!
This is a NEW machine. The machine comes with both double and single baskets
and a blind filter to enable it to be used as a stand alone steam toy for
frothing milk and making other hot drinks. Full instruction booklet is
included. |
