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Moka Alessi 6 coffee maker by Alessi

Measurements H 20 cm / ø 10,4 cm 30 cl

H 20 cm / ø 10,4 cm 30 cl


Materials Aluminium, Resin

Aluminium, Resin

This "Moka Alessi", for 6 people, and is a tribute to my maternal grandfather Alfonso Bialetti who in the years' 30 of the XX century & deg; and is he was the inventor, the designer and the first producer of "Moka Express", the popular Italian espresso coffee maker. Octagonal, with a shape inspired by futurism and art d & egrave; co, made of die-cast aluminum, Moka and is became an archetype in its merchandise category earning grandfather an undying reputation as a designer who probably did not look for it. I have often wondered about the reasons that have made this small home object an exemplary phenomenon of Made in Italy, which has also recently become an example of Italian proto-design. La Moka is and is inscribed indelibly in the collective memory of the Italian public (but not only). He has formalized a new contemporary, intimate and homely ritual. With the reassuring rumbling of coffee is when it is produced on the gas flame has established a link with the imaginary of the public that will continue is to repeat each morning in fashion, today prevailing on the market, of the new electric coffee-makers with pods and capsules. In our history we have already is addressed the theme of espresso coffee maker with projects created by great designers: Richard Sapper, Aldo Rossi, Michael Graves, King-Kong, Piero Lissoni, Wiel Arets and designed for the high end of the market. This time, however, I asked Alessandro Mendini (with whom I was discussing this issue for at least twenty years) to give birth to a new Caffettiera project trying to put himself in the shoes of his grandfather and to interpret his brilliant invention through more 39; aware of the levers of contemporary design: with the big news is to keep a popular price, exceptionally popular for an Alessi product. Espresso coffee maker in aluminum casting. Handle and knob in thermoplastic resin, black. Discover the other products in the A collection of Alessi online.
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MEASUREMENTS
Measurements H 20 cm / ø 10,4 cm 30 cl
Materials Aluminium, Resin
Product characteristics
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If your order comes to over £300, shipping is free*. If your order is below £300 shipping costs £9. An extra delivery fee applies to bulky items based on what's in your basket and where it will be shipped. Estimated delivery times for your order will be visible before payment, and LOVEThESIGN will alert you of impending shipments. You can return articles once purchased by expressing this intention within 14 working days from the order's delivery. For any questions or special requests please contact Customer Care at customercare@lovethesign.com.
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Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini

Alessandro was born in Milan in 1931 and graduated in 1959. He is an architect, artist, designer and design manager, theorist and journalist and began his profession at the Nizzoli studio. In 1970 he gave up planning to concentrate on journalism relating to architecture and design: He has edited Casabella, Modo and Domus through which he has transmitted his ideas of renewing the world of design. Along with Branzi and Sottsass and with his presence in Global Tools and Radical design, he was the main force behind the renovation of Italian design in the 80's. In the late 70's he went back to designing and various projects and in 1979 joined the Alchimia Studio. This group of radical designers in the 80's in Memphis had upset functionalist designers by designing objects for sheer artistic pleasure and by referring to popular culture and kitsch. This was well outside the norms of industrial production and practicality. With Alchima he created objects, furniture, environments, paintings, installations and architectural works. Among his most significant works during this period were the Groningen Museum and the reinvention of the Alessi image for whom he is meta-projectual consultant. In 1989 he opened the Atelier Mendini in Milan with his brother Francesco and continued his career as a sophisticated, pop designer. The key element is always a clever hybrid between art and design resulting in popular objects that achieve great commercial success.

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Alessi
Alessi

Founded in 1921, Alessi has always stood out for the high quality of its products. In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading "Factories of Italian design", capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types.

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Alessandro Mendini
DESIGNER
Alessandro Mendini

Alessandro was born in Milan in 1931 and graduated in 1959. He is an architect, artist, designer and design manager, theorist and journalist and began his profession at the Nizzoli studio. In 1970 he gave up planning to concentrate on journalism relating to architecture and design: He has edited Casabella, Modo and Domus through which he has transmitted...

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Alessi
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Alessi

Founded in 1921, Alessi has always stood out for the high quality of its products. In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading "Factories of Italian design", capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types.

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