Zucch Sugar bowl by Alessi

Lisa Vincitorio, the Australian designer who had previously designed the "Fruit Loop" fruit basket for us, comes up with an encore with this amazing sugar castor, which struck us with its magical optical effect. The initial idea was a very thick transparent container. Production possibilities from plastic to solid glass were considered and eventually we chose a double layered borosilicate glass container. This solution gives the impression that the contents are floating inside a crystal bubble, giving a sensation of extreme lightness. Every item is produced with lead oxide free glass and is entirely hand-made. Any small bubbles or other slight imperfections cannot be considered a fault, but a peculiarity typical of artistic manufacturing that makes every piece unique and different from the others. Refilling the castor is done through a hole in the base which is closed by a small transparent silicone cap.

Detailed color: Clear
Detailed material: Double-walled glass

Alessi Italian manufacturing soared to new heights in the 20^th century and one company is synonymous with this lofty ascent. Beginning with coffee sets and trays and by the 1950s collaborating with international architects and designers including Ettore Sottsass, Alessi gained international popularity with its first cult object designed by Richard Sapper in 1978. Linking the present to the past, Sapper designed an espresso coffee pot. Philippe Starck was soon to follow with the Juicy Salif lemon squeezer, which has found its way into the Whitney Collection in New York. In fact, Alessi products can be found in museums across the world. Innovation and experimentation are two keys to understanding Alessi’s success.