In 1950, Rancilio released a horizontal boiler machine, the Invicta Horizzontal, showing evidence of the postwar shift toward spare, modern styling.

This was initially only available as a thank-you gift to importers and vendors of Rancilio's restaurant-grade coffee machines.

[2][3][4] The Silvia is a one group machine with a vibratory pump from ULKA and a single brass boiler that's controlled by 3 thermostats for both steam and hot water.

It is frequently sold with its companion Rocky grinder that is available in doserless and dosered models with stepped settings.

[6] Rancilio made an attempt at a super-automatic machine, the Classe 12, and used cafes in Borders bookstores as a test market.