Achille Gaggia filed patent for the first professional coffee machine in 1938. His idea was to force water under pressure to flow over ground coffee and produce espresso. The steam generated is used for frothing milk.

Borges Alvarinho 2003/04 Vinho Verde, Portugal, Case of 12, at John Lewis
Alvarinho is the same grape variety as Albario, found just north of the Portuguese border in Galicia. On the palate this Borges wine offers delicate, racy lemon fruit with bracing acidity yet the elegant persistence one associates with fine wine. An excellent match to seafood, salt codfish, salads, and crab meats.

Super Mario 64 Nintendo DS, at JohnLewis
The all-time classic is back and better than ever! With touch sensitive control, dual screen gameplay and slick 3D graphics. Play the complete Nintendo 64 adventure, now with all-new characters, courses, game modes and challenges. Or battle with three friends in Wireless Versus mode (the game supports Single-Card Play for downloading the game wirelessly to friends systems). Last, and definitely not least, you can try your hand (or your stylus) at tons of new touch-sensitive mini-games.

Magimix Coffee Maker, M150, at John Lewis
The M150 Magimix Nespresso Coffee Maker works with capsule technology for increased convenience and less mess. It comes with a stainless steel-drip tray and has a steam nozzle with cappuccino attachment for frothing milk. Supplied with two espresso cups and saucers and 12 disposable Nespresso coffee capsules.

Sprung Edge Drawer Divan Base 1, Double, at JohnLewis
The Evolution system drawer divan base has a pocket spring inserted inside the first row of springs along the side of the bed. This ensures the same levels of comfort and support from edge to edge. It has Shepherd castors and is solidly built with a cord-trimmed buffer bar. The 4 drawers have quality finish ply dovetail joints.

Handmade for John Lewis by Spink & Edgar, one of Britains most established bed manufacturers with a reputation for meeting the highest quality standards.

Degas Mattress, Kingsize, at John Lewis
A central band of natural latex with its special mould-to-body properties offers additional comfort and support in this Revolution system mattress. It has a high quality damask cover underlined by wool tufting, extra air vents and substantial padded handles.

Pocket sprung mattresses have every spring in its own individual sleeve or pocket. Because these move independently of each other, a restless sleeper is less likely to disturb his or her partner. These mattresses conform to the shape of the sleeper, and are ideal if theres a substantial weight difference between sleeping partners.

Handmade for John Lewis by Spink & Edgar, one of Britains most established bed manufacturers with a reputation for meeting the highest quality standards.

Please note: We recommend you visit one of our shops and try out your mattress choice before ordering online. For hygiene reasons we cannot accept the return of a mattress after packaging has been opened, unless it is faulty.

Braun 7493 Shaver, at John Lewis
This advanced Rechargeable shaver features a 4 way moving head which increases the shaving area by 65%, with a middle trimmer capturing longer hairs. The shaving head pivots to follow the contours of your face, giving you a satisfyingly smooth shave.

The shaver is enhanced with the latest chip technology. Smart Logic is activated every time the shaver is charged, and maintains the battery at its peak, ready for ultimate shaver performance whenever you need it. The chip monitors the battery performance and services the battery when needed by discharging and recharging it automatically. This guarantees maximum power delivery for the best possible shaving performance.

The shaver is rechargeable and features a 3 minute quick charge when time is short or 60 minutes for regular charging. Also includes: Clean and charge system with 1 refill included, LED battery charging light, 1 touch switch with integrated lock and 12v smart plug.

Revlon 9401 Nail Kit, at John Lewis
Complete rechargeable salon nail care system consisting of slim, firm grip handle with adjustable finger rest/protective cover, choice of high/low speeds and seven accessories for massaging and clipping cuticles and shaping and buffing nails.

Watering Can, Cream, at John Lewis
Distinctive watering can, made of galvanised steel with a cream powder coated finish that not only waters your plants, but also makes a pretty garden decoration too. Capacity 1.5 litres.

Beach House Coffee Table, at John Lewis
A nautically themed coffee table with bevelled glass inserts. Constructed mainly from solid melia ash and polished to a warm golden finish. Exclusive to John Lewis. Partial self assembly required for tables.

John Lewis Mezzo Napkin, Green, at John Lewis
John Lewis plain table napkins in green.

Curve Lamp Table, at JohnLewis
Chic retro furniture made from curved oak veneer in a rich chocolate finish.

Teapot, Stainless Steel, 600cl, at John Lewis
When you're ready for a brew, serve your tea in style with this good looking, stainless-steel teapot.

Goodmans CD DAB Digital Radio Cassette Player, GPS285, at John Lewis
Great value digital radio, with CD and cassette player. All your favourite stations are covered, thanks to the additional FM and MW bands, and you can preset 10 of them. The CD player is programmable and all functions are remote controlled. It's also battery and mains controlled.

Robert Welch Radford Fish Eaters, at John Lewis
4 pairs of fish knives and forks in an elegant, streamlined design.

Robert Welch R.D.I., M.B.E., trained as a silversmith at Birmingham College of Art. In 1952, on moving to the Royal College of Art, he specialised in stainless steel production design, and his first consultancy was for Old Hall Tableware in 1955. In 1965 he was awarded Royal Designer for Industry. His work can be seen in major musuems and at 10 Downing Street, but his commercial company has been established for over 40 years as a family-run business, aiming to produce functional, attractive and affordable products.

Enchanted Palace, at John Lewis
Featuring sliding lattice doors, a curtained balcony, opening shutters and beautifully detailed paintwork. Ideal for imaginative play as a theatre, a castle , a dolls house or an enchanted palace. Fit for a royal family.

Black and Decker Dustbuster, FV9601, at John Lewis
Multifunctional cordless vacuum cleaner, with a long, removable handle. Use the rotating brush for cleaning rugs and carpets, switch it off for hard floor surfaces, and remove the long handle when dealing with stairs and furniture. Theres an on board tool storage system and a double action filtration system for improved suction. Fully charged you can enjoy 20 minutes vacuuming.

Viña Herminia Crianza 2000 Rioja, Spain, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
A fine Rioja with a deep garnet colour, delicate, fragrant red-fruit aromas and subtly integrated wood vanillins. Broad and full from good fruit concentration, with the silky elegance thanks to French and American oak, followed by further maturation in bottle. Excellent to accompany red meats or cheese.

Malibu Sideboard, Silver, at JohnLewis
Cool silver coloured veneer sideboard in a retro design. Designed by award winning Swedish designer Rutger Andersson. Flat packed for self assembly.

Lexar Olympus xD-Picture Card, 512MB, at John Lewis
This xD-Picture Card makes transferring images and data to a PC a cinch. They're suitable for all digital cameras, though they're the only xD cards that can support the Panorama function found on most Olympus digital cameras.

TDK Camcorder Tape, HI-8, Pack of 3, at John Lewis
Providing 90 minutes' recording time, this HI-8 camcorder tape captures ecxellent picture sharpness, colour and sound. Pack of 3.

Larder Unit, LH Opening (Modular Concept Kitchen), at John Lewis
With 3 adjustable shelves and worktop. Left-hand opening. …

Logitech Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse, at John Lewis
The Logitech cordless optical mouse includes 4 programmable buttons and scroll wheel, with FastRF cordless technology delivering all the convenience and freedom of a cordless mouse, without compromising on performance. Simply attach the sleek USB receiver into your notebook and start pointing, clicking, and scrolling. It's optical, so you can use it on almost any flat surface and never clean a mouse ball ever again. Its ergonomic shape fits both left and right hands and it will plug easily into all PC and Macintosh desktop and notebook systems. Includes Mouse Ware software and a protective carry case for easy storage on the move.

Truro Bench, at John Lewis
A solidly made and elegant bench, constructed from courbaril wood. The warm cinnamon colour gently weathers to an attractive silvery grey. Equally at home with the matching Truro dining table or as a welcoming focal point in the garden. Partial self assembly required Partial self assembly.

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Liebherr Fridge Freezer, White, CUN3011, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. This fridge freezer has rounded side edges and a convex front with reversible doors. This versatile unit has a spacious 4 star freezer beneath an automatic defrost refrigerator. The fridge has 4 height adjustable toughened glass storage shelves (1 sectioned), with slide under half shelf, 2 pull-out vegetable bins and one dairy container with lid, while the freezer has 3 compartments to help you organise your food.

For convenient storage options, the refrigerator compartment offers you four height-adjustable safety glass shelves and deluxe door storage compartments. In the event of malfunction the food can be stored for up to 30 hours.

Broadway Bedside Cabinet, White, at John Lewis
A modern looking bedside cabinet with a single drawer made from solid beech in a white finish. Flat packed for self assembly.

Contrast Brown Stripe Cushion, at John Lewis
Sleek and chic brown leather cushion with a contrasting cream stripe and a duck feather-filled pad.

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, Australia, Case of 12, at John Lewis
Launched last year, this elegant sparkler is a worthy addition to the famous Jacob's Creek name. Cool climate fruit, yeast sourced from Champagne and a blend of noble Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make it one of Australia's most elegant, and most popular.

Tautavel 2001/02 Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, France, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
This southern French Roussillon red has met with favour amongst press and customers alike. A perennial favourite of Jane MacQuitty, the Guardian picked it out as the wine Chirac should have given Blair for his birthday; describing it as a thrilling red representing the future of French wine. Its raisiny gamey fruit has beguiling spice and tannins, suiting simply barbecued or roasted lamb, beef and chicken, garlic-laced or otherwise, or tangy hard cheeses.

Lec Fridge, White, ER450AW, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. A good value, economical fridge with 2 icebox (capacity 7L). Rated a superior 'A' for energy efficiency, the fridge makes arranging your food and drinks really easy, thanks to the bottle rack, salad drawer, 2 shelves, dairy shelf, egg tray and 2-shelf door storage. With a reversible door to suit your space requirements. Allow a minimum of 2.5cm on top and sides if going under worktop.