Schlumbohm was inspired by the Bauhaus school of design and non-porous labware that would impart no flavour of its own. Using these elements he fashioned the hourglass shape that has now become an iconic part of American history. Fashioned simply from one piece of borosilicate glass and adorned with a wooden collar and rawhide tie, the Chemex is pure in both form and function. It has been recognized and awarded by both the scientific community as well as the art and design communities. It can be found in museums throughout the world and is included in the collections of the British Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and MOMA, NY.