Why is alessi so famous

But when Alessi first approached Graves in , he was a well-known architect who had never before done product design. The project earned Alessi a new respect in the design world, and two of those architects—Graves and Aldo Rossi—were key design discoveries for Alessi, going on to create iconic kettles, coffee presses and many other items.

The best designers in history, Alberto tells me, have always been architects. Graves, of course, is now a home design authority with a line for Target and countless products for Alessi.

But we are the last link in a long chain. Frank Gehry, Richard Meier and Morphosis studio are all key American design figures who have collaborated with Alessi; of course, non-Americans like Aldo Rossi have also shaped contemporary design through their work for Alessi Rossi's conical coffee maker was a design stamp of the s. Five metalsmithing products from young designers were selected for manufacture in the coming year.

I think the banana holder must be a very American thing? Though there might not be any banana holders yet in the Alessi oeuvre on display at the Museo Alessi, there seems to be just about everything else. Another design classic and icon. It is said that the original design was sketched on a napkin whilst Philippe was on holiday in Italy.

A piece of sculpture more than a functional object, as it does not have a base to collect the juice. The juicy Salif deserves to be the centre piece on the table, rather than storing it in a cupboard, waiting to be used. In fact, it was inspired by a friend of Mendini, called Anna Gili. The levers are designed to look like open arms when in use. A beautiful accessory, combining functionality with delicate and refined shapes, transforms the traditional incense burner into a miniature furnishing element.

Designed in by Philippe Starck, this famous door-stop in the shape of a person is a perfect combination of functionality and evocative creativity. Made of metal or thermoplastic resin with a PVC coating, weighing around 2kg, Dede seems to be pondering about life, whether to go in or out, whether to open or close the door.

Designed by Andrea Branzi, the Scoiattolo nutcracker has a playful design that is bursting with personality. Scoiattolo is Italian for squirrel, and this product proves to be almost as charming as the native red squirrels of the region. Crafted with polished stainless steel and solid wood, it has the leverage to crack even the toughest nut.

Designed by Richard Sapper, this coffee maker is distinctive not only for its particular shape but also for its functional innovations, like the enlarged base that allows for taking full advantage of the heat, the anti-drip spout, and the simple-to-use lever closure.

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