CHEMEX® Statement
The CHEMEX® coffeemaker was invented in 1941 by the eccentric chemist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm. Throughout his career he developed over 300 patents, ranging from cocktail shakers to automobiles. His focus was on making everyday objects more functional, attractive and enjoyable to use.
When designing the CHEMEX®, Schlumbohm desired to not only make brewing the perfect cup simple, but also to have the vessel be a thing of beauty. Being a chemist, he studied and understood clearly the chemistry behind the extraction of flavor and caffeine from coffee beans.
It was this knowledge that led him to invent the double bonded CHEMEX® paper filters for a perfect extraction every time. For the carafe, Schlumbohm was inspired by the Bauhaus school of design and non-porous labware that would impart no flavor of its own. Using these elements he fashioned the hourglass shape that has now become an iconic part of American history. Made simply from one piece of borosilicate glass and adorned with a wooden collar and rawhide tie, the CHEMEX® is pure in both form and function. It has been recognized and awarded by both the scientific community as well as the art and design communities. The CHEMEX® can be found in museums throughout world and is included in the permanent collection at the Brooklyn Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and MOMA, NY.
The Museum of Modern Art displayed it as one of the best-designed products in 1943.
The CHEMEX® coffeemaker was also selected by the Illinois Institute of Technology as one of the 100 best designed products of modern times.
CHEMEX® Corporation has been a family owned company for over 30 years. We are honored to carry on the historical and iconic legacy of Dr. Schlumbohm and his Chemex coffeemaker.
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The Classic Series CHEMEX®
Simple function and visual elegance combine for the optimum extraction of full rich-bodied coffee. Available in three, six, eight, and ten cup versions, the CHEMEX® Classic Series coffeemaker is both elegant and versatile.
The Glass Handle Series CHEMEX®
The same beautiful hourglass carafe that distinguishes CHEMEX® Coffeemaker paired with a graceful but sturdy handle. Available in three, six, eight, and ten cup versions.
The Handblown Series CHEMEX®
Produced by hand, the clarity of the blown glass and fine workmanship earned it a home in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The handblown coffeemakers are available in three, five, eight, and thirteen cup versions.
CHEMEX Bonded™ Filters
CHEMEX Bonded™ filters are based on laboratory paper and designed to remove fats, bitterness, acidity, and sediments that other types of filters leave behind. By filtering these undesirable elements out, you will brew an incredibly flavorful and pure cup of coffee. The formulation of the filter permits the proper infusion time - not too slow, not too fast.
The Funnex® Coffeemaker
The double walled borosilicate glass Funnex® brews from 5 up to 15 oz. of CHEMEX® coffee. This unique brewer is portable, sturdy and highly functional. It comes with a silicone gasket for use with all types of cups, mugs and thermoses. The Funnex® is perfect for brewing in the home, office, dorm room, on a camping trip – the possibilities are endless!
The Ottomatic®
The Ottomatic: Its clean and simple design perfectly compliments the elegance of the glass CHEMEX® Carafe. The unmistakable quality and effortless functionality are in tune with our enduring philosophy that beauty and science can be one and the same.
ChemAer Coffeemaker
The ChemAer™ is a coffeemaker and aerator combined. This brewer offers an additional design feature to explore the nuances and flavors of the coffee after extraction. A unique and fun tool geared towards anyone who enjoys a good coffee experiment along with a great cup of coffee.
CHEMEX Kettles
CHEMEX kettles are a refined addition to elevate your coffee brewing experience. Whether your preference is for a distinctive handblown glass kettle or a sleek, high-quality stainless steel gooseneck kettle, we have the perfect solution.
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