Francis Francis is one of the top espresso machine manufacturers in the world. This may come as little surprise being that they are owned by the globally-recognized illy company who is credited with literally inventing the modern-day espresso.

Their most popular model is the Francis Francis X1 which was originally conceived in 1995. This product design would serve as a foundation piece for many of the company’s future high-end espresso machine offerings. One of the most  striking and identifiable characteristics of Francis Francis espresso machines is their attractive and elegant design. They are the epitome of form and function.