Alessi’s La Conica espresso coffee maker, designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi in the 1980s, is sure to make a statement in the kitchen and any table setting. La Conica’s elegant appearance is a combination of three geometric elements: a sphere, a cone and a cylinder. The name La Conica refers to the conical lid. The 3-cup La Conica espresso coffee maker is made from stainless steel with a copper base.