Key Features:
- Early production Alessi A9095 La Cupola by Aldo Rossi, numbered 902 — rare collectors’ item.
- Condition: vintage piece showing age-related marks; some spotting inside water chamber.
- Filter and rubber gasket have been replaced with new, unused parts (original parts had already been replaced).
- Capacity: 3 cups (≈ 15 cl).
- Dimensions: 8.6 × 8.6 × 22.4 cm (3.4 × 3.4 × 8.8 inches approx.) I Weight: 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg).
- Iconic silver aluminium body with black handle.
Embrace an icon of Italian design heritage with this early-production Alessi A9095 La Cupola Moka Coffee Maker, conceived by the famed architect Aldo Rossi. This rare and collectible example, marked number 902, belongs to the first production series of Rossi’s celebrated design, making it especially valuable to collectors and design purists.
Rossi’s architectural DNA is evident in the coffee maker’s sculptural dome, crisp geometry, and elegantly minimal profile. Crafted in cast aluminium with a contrasting black thermoplastic handle, La Cupola remains one of the most recognisable silhouettes in late-20th-century industrial design.
As a genuine vintage piece, it displays light age-related marks and some natural patina inside the water chamber—characteristics expected of original aluminium models from this period. To ensure functionality and longevity, the filter and rubber gasket have been freshly replaced with new components, preserving brewing quality while honouring the original design.
Perfectly sized with a 3-cup capacity, the La Cupola stands 22.4 cm (8.8 in) tall with an 8.6 cm (3.4 in) diameter—compact yet visually arresting on any countertop. Weighing 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg), it feels substantial yet refined, embodying the balance between everyday ritual and timeless craftsmanship.
For collectors of Aldo Rossi, enthusiasts of Italian design, or lovers of distinctive coffee objects, this numbered 902 La Cupola is an exceptional and historically significant piece of espresso culture.