Achille Gaggia filed patent for the first professional coffee machine in 1938. His idea was to force water under pressure to flow over ground coffee and produce espresso. The steam generated is used for frothing milk.

Broadway Bedstead, White, Single, at JohnLewis
A beatifully designed solid beech bed in a white finish, an ideal first full-sized bed. Flat packed for self assembly. Mattress sold separately.

Maharani Sideboard, at John Lewis
Two-door, two-drawer sideboard featuring fretwork and a fixed interior shelf.

Based on traditional Indian Thakat styling and combining quality sheesham wood and iron fittings for a look that betters with age. Exclusive to John Lewis. Each item is hand-finished, so natural irregularities can occur and items may vary slightly from the images shown.

Choose a pastel backdrop for your Maharani furniture if you want to create a light, colonial feel, or use red or orange tones for a warm, rich dining experience.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Non Vintage, Champagne, France, Case of 6, at JohnLewis
Clicquot combines character with elegance. It's popularity suggests that the Pinot-dominated blend is to the British taste. Its elegant style owes much to the highly rated vineyards and the skilled team of winemakers and blenders. The House was founded in 1772 and La Veuve Clicquot is famous for inventing the clarification process still used today.

Bionair Radiator, BOH2502, at John Lewis
This slimline, compact oil-filled radiator has two large rear wheels to make it portable for wherever you need it. With an anti-frost setting. Guaranteed for 5 years.

Arnum Floor Lamp, at John Lewis
An eight arm antiqued effect floor lamp with amber coloured glass shades. Includes bulbs. Made in Italy.

Ashoka Cushion, Natural, at John Lewis
Ashoka cushion in a neutral natural shade with raised stitched stripes.

Bordeaux Blanc 2002/03 (medium-dry), Bordeaux, France, Case of 12, at John Lewis
An easy drinking great value wine with a sweetness on the finish that makes it ideal to drink on its own. Produced in Bordeaux from Sauvignon and Smillon grapes, the nose is redolent of grapefruit and honey and on the palate the unoaked fruit is pure and fresh. Screwcap closure.

Tefal Health Grill, Pro 1356, at John Lewis
We all want to eat more healthily, but every now and then our efforts to serve family and friends tasty nutritious food could do with a bit of a boost. The Tefal Health Grill Pro is quick and extremely versatile. Its hinged double grill design allows it to be opened up as a large-surface barbeque-style grill. Folded down it's perfect for grilling steaks and paninis, or fold it to the elevated position to grill pizzas. The design means that fat drains away from the cooking surface.

Louisa Ottoman Stool, Duck Egg, at JohnLewis
A distinctive stool with ornate detailing and a light, delicately painted finish that will add period charm to your room. Made from tulipwood.

Atlantic Bath Mat, Stone, at John Lewis
John Lewis 100% Egyptian cotton Non-slip backed bath mat. Made in Portugal.

Fulton Birdcage Domed Umbrella, Silver, at John Lewis
Keep your head and shoulders completely covered with this Fulton domed umbrella. Featuring a manual steel frame and a deep transparent PVC cover trimmed in silver for clear vision when walking.

Glass Leaf Coasters, Set of 4, at John Lewis
Clear glass coasters with a white etched leaf design. Heat resistant to 90C.

Avent Microwave Steriliser, at John Lewis
Express steriliser which sterilises four bottles in approximately five minutes. Also suitable for sterilising ISIS Breast Pump. H15cm, Diameter 25cm.

Bombo Bar Stool, Aluminium, at John Lewis
In a sophisticated retro design, the curvy Bombo stool in sleek aluminium has a sculpted seat, foot rest and a sturdy round base plate. Even better, it's adjustable to any height from 50 to 73cm using its gas lever mechanism, so can be used as a high bar or table height stool. Suitable for outdoor use.

Gloster Weston Folding Armchair, at JohnLewis
Folding teak chairs which have a gently curving back - perfect for lumbar support. A contoured seat enables comfortable dining and a locking system reduces the risk of folding when drawing forward. H86 x W54 x D59cm. Weight 6.6kg. Partial self assembly required.

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John Lewis Maraca Salt Mill, Blue, at John Lewis
A traditionally shaped wooden sea salt grinder with the added twist of a bright blue painted finish.

Falcon Chair and Stool, at John Lewis
Imagine the easy comfort and support offered by lying in a hammock, and youll have an idea of how it feels to sit in this unusual chair and footrest with stainless steel frame and semi aniline chocolate leather upholstery. Fibre filled with stained laminated rubberwood base.

Semi aniline leather has had some surface pigment applied to the natural leather to even out skin tones and make it more resistant to spills and environmental factors. The leather maintains its natural softness and good resistance to wear and tear, but you will protect its good looks longer by ensuring that it's kept away from heat sources such as radiators and that you minimise its exposure to sunlight if possible.

Grand Marnier, France, Case of 6, at John Lewis
Grand Marnier is unique for being exclusively based on Cognac to give a rich and smooth taste to the orange liqueur. Its makers, Marnier-Lapostolle, established their distillery at Neauphle-le-Chateau in the 1820's, but only began producing Grand Marnier in 1880. The cognac is actually aged elsewhere, at Chateau de Bourge in the Charente area.

Flat Cotbed Sheet, Sky, at John Lewis
A flat cotbed sheet in sky which gives maximum softness for your baby's cot or cotbed.

John Lewis White Bone China, Teacups and Saucers, Set of 4, at John Lewis
Designed exclusively for John Lewis by award-winning designers Queensberry Hunt, this simple and elegant set of bone china is a classic choice for any occasion, whether serving afternoon tea or enjoying elevenses. Set of 4 teacups and saucers. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Soho Range, Corner Unit, at John Lewis
Part of a funky yet sophisticated range of office furniture; this frosted glass corner unit links together the small and large computer desks in the Soho range. Flat packed for self assembly. Exclusive to John Lewis.

Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2000 Huet France, Loire, France, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
A small parcel of top-flight dry Vouvray from this specialised producer who works his vineyards bio dynamically. Typical Chenin fruit: appley with very good acidity and lovely depth of flavour. A very acceptable partner to baked fish coated with creamy bchamel sauce.

Daewoo Television/VCR Combi, GB14H2NS, 14 Inch, at John Lewis
Free 5 year guarantee. Good value TV and VCR combi, featuring a 71-channel memory. The VCR has a long play and record facility, a 6-programme/1-month timer and can play US tapes. Television guaranteed for 5 years, VCR guaranteed for 2 years.

Butterfly Rug, Lilac, at John Lewis
Metamorphose your child's bedroom with this colourful butterfly-shaped rug.

Please note: Avoid using on carpets with a high nylon content.

Miele Washing Machine, White, W2440, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. With 19 washing programmes, including quick wash and hand wash. The machine's drum has a honeycomb patterned surface which creates a film of water to cushion garments, reducing wear and tear.

A wide choice of spin speeds with this machine can cope with every kind of garment or fabric, and sequence indicator lights let you know how far the far the wash cycle has progressed and time remaining.

The machine will also protect you from leaks, thanks to a water control system which monitors water levels.

Miele machines are famous for their longevity, designed to have a lifespan of 20 years in normal use. Miele will therefore guarantee to carry spare parts accordingly. Their machines have an enamel coating which is directly applied as a powder, and will not chip, rust or lose its colour in normal use.

FREE 10 year guarantee. To qualify for the 10 year guarantee featured on this and other selected Miele products, please read the following form (available in PDF format). Click here to download the document. Note: This offer is available until Wednesday 31 August 2005, while stocks last.

Maglite Flashlight, D-Cell, Black, at John Lewis
The D-Cell flashlight from Maglite has a high-intensity beam which can be switched from spot to flood mode easily. Robustly constructed, its external casing is made of black aluminium and it is anodised inside and out to prevent corrosion. To convert to free standing candle mode, simply place upright on its base.

Both water and shock resistant, the Maglite D-Cell flashlight comes with a spare lamp secured safely inside its tailcap.

HP All-In-One Colour Printer, Photosmart PSC-2710, at JohnLewis
This fully networkable all-in-one printer offers built-in wired and wireless connectivity for sharing by up to 5 PCs. Edit, fix and print photos from memory cards using intuitive controls and the 8.8cm colour screen. It will print professional quality photos with or without borders up to 2x A4. Memory card compatibility is universal.

Indiana Small Sofa, at John Lewis
A space-saving sofa covered in a rich red design, featuring curved arms and thakat legs. With foam filled seat cushions and fibre filled back cushions. Covers 45% polyester, 28% cotton, 27% acrylic. Includes 2 scatter cushions. Exclusive to John Lewis.

Captain Morgan Original Rum, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
The Original Rum offers a unique depth of taste. Its dark, full-bodied colour and rich, distinctive nose are reminiscent of its legendary Jamaican heritage.