Bodum CHAMBORD 1928-16US4 34-Oz French Press: Classic Glass Brewer with Replaceable Parts

The Bodum CHAMBORD 1928-16US4 is a 34-ounce French press coffee maker built around a glass carafe, polished stainless-steel frame and reusable metal plunger. This article covers the chrome/polished 1.0-liter model tied to Amazon US ASIN B00005LM0S, not the black, copper, brushed or 51-ounce CHAMBORD variants.

The latest production full-state preflight found no existing Bodum B00005LM0S article, job, request, manifest, result or receipt. The exact Amazon page could not be parsed for live marketplace fields during that check, so changing star counts and sales figures are not treated as durable product facts here. Bodum’s current US product page lists the exact 1928-16US4 at $54.99 and confirms the specifications that matter for the buying decision.

The 34-ounce glass carafe fits multi-cup brewing

Bodum rates this CHAMBORD at 34 ounces, 1.0 liter or eight European cups. Bodum also notes that its “cup” measure is about 4 ounces, so the eight-cup label should not be read as eight large American mugs. In practical terms, the 1-liter capacity works better for several small servings or a couple of larger mugs than for a single quick cup.

The carafe is heat-resistant borosilicate glass, held in a stainless-steel frame with a polypropylene handle. That combination is the visual signature of the classic CHAMBORD: you can see the brew, the metal frame protects the sides, and the black handle stays separate from the hot glass.

The main tradeoff is equally clear. Bodum explicitly lists this model as not shatterproof. If break resistance is your top priority, a double-wall stainless-steel French press is the safer category to compare.

A four-minute steep keeps the brew process simple

Bodum’s current instructions are straightforward: add roughly one rounded teaspoon or one Bodum scoop of coarse coffee for each 4 ounces of water, pour in water around 92–96°C, leave about an inch of space at the top, stir, and steep for four minutes before slowly pressing the plunger.

There is no paper filter, capsule, timer or powered heating element. That makes the CHAMBORD easy to understand, but it also means the user controls grind size, coffee dose, water temperature and steep time. You still need a way to heat water, and consistent results depend more on your technique than they would with a push-button brewer.

The stainless-steel plunger and filter separate the grounds during pouring. Because the brewing method keeps a reusable metal filter in the pot, there are no disposable paper filters to buy for normal use.

The classic metal frame is durable, but the glass needs care

Bodum describes the frame and lid as stainless steel with a polished chrome finish, while the matte polypropylene handle is shaped for a comfortable grip. Crate & Barrel’s exact 1928-16US4 listing also identifies a chrome-plated stainless-steel frame, glass body and stainless-steel filter.

That construction gives the press a more traditional table-ready look than plastic-bodied French presses. It also leaves the glass carafe as the part that deserves the most care. A knock against a sink edge or a hard drop is a more meaningful risk here than on an all-metal press.

For buyers who like seeing the coffee level and brew color, the glass is part of the appeal. For buyers who regularly travel with a press or want maximum impact resistance, it is the obvious compromise.

Replaceable parts make the CHAMBORD easier to keep

One useful advantage of buying a long-running design is parts support. Bodum’s current page lists replacement filter plates, cross plates, spiral plates, a metal nut screw and a 34-ounce spare glass beaker for this family. Availability can change, but the fact that these parts are separately cataloged is a meaningful ownership benefit.

That makes the CHAMBORD a good fit for someone who wants a classic 34-ounce glass French press, prefers a reusable metal filter and values the ability to replace common components instead of discarding the whole brewer.

Skip it if you want an insulated steel body, a shatter-resistant carafe, automatic temperature control or one-button brewing. The 1928-16US4 is appealing precisely because it stays mechanical and simple: add coarse coffee and hot water, wait four minutes, press and pour.