Chemex Six-Cup

The case

• Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, a chemist, designed and patented it in 1941. It's in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
• It's borosilicate glass with a polished wood collar and a leather tie. The collar is the handle.
• The six-cup holds 30 oz, about two generous mugs. Chemex counts a cup as 5 oz.

For

The person who makes the coffee for someone else every morning.

Skip if

They want coffee at the press of a button, or they won't add a kettle and a grinder. It needs both to shine.

Know before you give

Chemex filters are heavier than ordinary paper filters and they're sold separately. Put a box in with the gift.

How we chose it

We built this from the maker's published specifications and documentation, checked on the date below. We haven't tested it in hand. Prices are the maker's list or a recent retailer price.

Sources, checked 2026-10-27: Chemex, Six Cup Classic · Chemex, about · MoMA collection