# Stone Age Espresso Machines Shmuel Linski's 'Espresso Solo' is Rock Solid By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmuel-linski References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/07/28/espresso-solo-by-shmuel-linski/) I have a feeling that you won't need a warranty for Shmuel Linski '[Espresso Solo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-espresso-shot).' This espresso machine is made out of stone and serves pipping hot java at the touch of a button. Espresso Solo has all the working parts of a [regular espresso machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-series-1), with the obvious exception being its stone shell. Shmuel Linski's machine was made out of his desire to bring concrete to the kitchen. The concrete exterior might clash with contemporary kitchen design, but I still think this is an awesome idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **'stone Age' Kitchenware:** Opportunity to create a new trend of concrete kitchen appliances that could be both functional and creative. - **Natural Material Appliances:** The trend of using natural materials such as stone to create appliances that blend in with their surroundings can inspire a new design movement in kitchen appliances. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Appliances:** Creating appliances from natural materials such as stone has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of appliance manufacturing and provide eco-friendly alternatives in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for the kitchenware industry to incorporate natural materials such as stone into the design and manufacturing of appliances. - **Interior Design:** Natural material appliances such as stone espresso machines can be a new trend in interior design for those who appreciate practical items with artistic value. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend of producing natural material appliances such as stone espresso machines has the potential to inspire sustainable manufacturing processes for other industries as well. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-modern-espresso-machine.md) - [Precision Manual Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allmetal-espresso-maker.md) - [Simplistic Interface Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javapresso-espresso-machine.md) - [Harmonious Furniture-Inspired Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-espresso-machine.md) - [Barista-Inspired Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meticulous-espresso.md) - [Cordless Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rok-espresso-maker.md) - [All-in-One Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyetus-cubic-espresso.md) - [Quad-Technology Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automatic-espresso-machine.md) - [Ultra-Slim Countertop Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-solo-coffee-maker.md)