The French press, also known as the French press, was invented by an Italian named Attilio Calimani in 1929. However, it was popularized and patented as the "press coffee maker" by a French designer named after Faliero Bondanini in 1958. Since then, the French press has become a popular and economical way of brewing coffee in many homes around the world. Renowned for its gentle extraction, it is ideal for preparing specialty coffee.