This simple design from the 1940s still makes one of the best cups of coffee, hands-down. Just do a little Googling and you'll read the praise.

This version is the original version - handblown heat-resistant glass, the wooden collar, the leather tie. The angles that go straight down instead of rounding at the bottom. The slightly heavier weight in the hand. The one that's in MoMA's permanent collection. The one that gives you the satisfaction of knowing they're all good, but this one's just a little better.

Chemex measures cups as 5 oz each, so this 8-cup coffee maker really makes more like 3 or 4 modern cups of coffee. Perfect for one or two people.

9-1/2" high, 6" diameter. 40 ounce capacity. 

Don't forget filters - available here.