Alessi Fruit Bowl/Colander Unique Vase becoming icons

becoming icons

producing a small but significant innovation

here softened to a very clear form and exalted by the extraordinary brilliance of the material used

The shape of the object is reminiscent of a classic cork

the Vitra figure is a charming gift for collectors and enthusiasts

Alessi Fruit Bowl/Colander Unique Vase becoming iconsWith this design, an excellent and rare case of a new object made from fusing two classic household objects fruit holder and colander Achille Castiglioni won the Young Creator of the Year award from the Conseil National des Arts Culinaires de Paris in 1995. Castiglioni was 77 years of age at the time. Design: Achille Castiglioni, 1995 for Alessi, Italy. Approximate size: 10"d. x 8"h. 1qt 19. 5oz