Bodum 34oz Java French Press Coffee Maker
- French Press
- 4.2 cups
- 1500 watts
- Manual
- More reviewed than 68%
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How it ranks among the 25 french presses we track
4.5★ across 4,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 25 french presses we track - how the scorecard works · full french presses data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 34 ounce French press with a heat resistant borosilicate glass carafe, a lightweight plastic frame around the glass, and a stainless steel plunger and filter.
The carafe is glass rather than steel, which several owners specifically sought out after an all plastic Bodum scratched and had to be returned. That distinction matters more with this model than the capacity number does, since 34 ounces works out to roughly four cups depending on how full it is filled.
- 34 ounce borosilicate glass carafe
- Plastic frame protects the glass and insulates the hand
- Stainless steel plunger and mesh filter
- Made in Portugal
Who it's for
For people who want coffee unaltered by metal or plastic and who are willing to handle glass carefully. Not the choice for anyone who wants a press that survives drops.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who switched from an all plastic Bodum specifically praise this glass version for not scratching or clouding. The recurring complaint is packaging: more than one buyer received a cracked lid or a damaged plunger rod from rough shipping, separate from the product itself, and several still rated it highly once a working unit was in hand.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ships in packaging some reviewers call inadequate for the glass
- Plastic frame around the glass raises long term durability concerns for some owners
Specifications
| Brand | Bodum |
|---|---|
| Model | 1908-01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15.9 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.9 × 10.6 × 9.6 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.2 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Exterior Finish | Chrome-plated stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | retail_packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Coffee press |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | None |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
| Part Number | 1908-01 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Brewing coffee |
| Item Type Name | French Press Coffee Maker |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Easy to use and easy to clean, Iconic French press coffee maker that brings out the full flavor and aroma of your brew, More environmentally friendly than many coffee-brewing methods – no paper filters or plastic capsules required, Stainless steel plunger prevents ground beans escaping when the coffee is poured, The carafe is made of non-stain, heat-resistant borosilicate glass that won’t alter or impair the coffee’s natural flavor, The glass is framed with durable and lightweight plastic that protects the glass and is comfortable to use |
| Style | French Press |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in french presses.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodum 34oz Java French Press Coffee MakerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 4,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| AeroPress Original Coffee PressAeroPress | 4.6 / 5 | 25,976 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Secura French Press Coffee MakerSecura | 4.7 / 5 | 35,737 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Coffee Gator 304 Grade Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 34 ozCoffee Gator | 4.7 / 5 | 12,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bellemain French Press Coffee Maker Extra Filters IncludedBellemain | 4.6 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bodum 1908-01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many cups does the Bodum 1908-01 French press make?
Owners describe it as holding roughly four cups when filled.
Does the Bodum Java carafe crack with boiling water?
Reviewers report pouring boiling water directly in without breakage.
Is the Bodum 1908-01 dishwasher safe?
At least one owner reports washing it in the dishwasher without problems, though hand washing is the gentler option for the glass.