The Price of Perfection: When Form Trumps Function in Coffee Makers The world of coffee makers has reached new heights of design driven excess, where aesthetics often take precedence over performance.
Smeg's Retro Coffee Maker is a prime example, with its sleek, retro inspired design and premium price tag of $259. This machine is as much about style as it is about brewing the perfect cup.
In comparison to other machines that offer similar performance at a lower cost, such as the Moccamaster KGBV Select, which offers a 5 year warranty and lifetime repairs for under $370, the Smeg Retro Coffee Maker's price may be hard to justify.