Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer, Aluminium, Mirror Polished

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I received a napkin from Starck, on it among some incomprehensible marks (tomato sauce, in all likelihood) there were some sketches. Alessi's success lies in its ability to collaborate with some of the most talented designers from around the world. His precocious awareness of ecological implications, his enthusiasm for imagining new lifestyles, his determination to change the world, his love of ideas, his concern with defending the intelligence of usefulness – and the usefulness of intelligence – has taken him from iconic creation to iconic creation.The brand is conscious of its environmental impact and strives to reduce waste and energy consumption in its manufacturing processes.

Alessi is a renowned Italian brand that has become synonymous with elegant and innovative design in the field of home and kitchenware. Born in Granerolo, Verbania, in 1916, Carlo Alessi studied technical design at the OMAR institute in Novara.A less controversial, more conventional lemon squeezer design which can currently be seen in the new Art of Ceramics gallery. A truly iconic object and symbol, not only of Philippe Starck but of Alessi itself, this citrus squeezer - as revolutionary as it is surprisingly functional - was sketched in its essentials by Starck during a holiday by the sea in Italy, on a pizzeria napkin. Apparently, there is a famous puzzle in mathematics and physics courses that asks, "Why does a mirror reverse left and right, but not up and down? As provocative as it is controversial, the Juicy Salif has been one of Alessi’s best seller for the last 30 years and has become the ultimate symbol of design. But the device is not easy to use, and its polished aluminum finish is vulnerable to corrosion and producing an unpleasant taste, as conceded in its official instructions.

They started on the left, and as they worked their way over to the right, they took on the unmistakable shape of what was to become the juicy salif. If you are planning a visit to our showroom to see a specific product, please contact us first, to ensure it will be on display. The kitchen tool is not dishwasher-safe, and must be washed by hand, while taking care to avoid injury from its sharp point.Sketched on the paper tablecloth of a restaurant during a tripto Italy, Juicy Salif's biomorphism is striking. The pressed aluminium body of the juice squeezer breathes a 60s inspired stylized spacecraft design. It is this ability to challenge norms and think outside the box that has made Alessi a trendsetter in the design industry.

For the tenth anniversary of its launch, 10,000 Juicy Salifs were issued, individually numbered and gold-plated. As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Critics have suggested the juicer emphasizes form over function as it does not perform well in practice, but Starck has argued that although it does work as a lemon squeezer, it was actually made to start conversation. Classic, great, but unfortunately 2 out of 3 of the small rubber plugs that it is on came off right away. Made of cast and polished aluminum by the Italian kitchenware company Alessi, the tool measures 14 centimetres (5.Alberto Alessi was surprised and intrigued when he received the design for this lemon juicer from Philippe Starck. However, if you prefer you may visit our Cookie Settings page to provide a controlled consent (Link below). Starck vehemently believes this poetic and political duty, rebellious and benevolent, pragmatic and subversive, should be shared by everyone and he sums it up with the humour that has set him apart from the very beginning: "No one has to be a genius, but everyone has to participate. Check out the Rewards icon in the bottom left of the screen to see the points you have earned with Aria.