Piccantino Chili scruncher by Alessi

New Objet Bijou by LPWK and Jim Hannon-Tan. This Chili scruncher brings to mind the famous red chili-shaped good luck charm from Naples. In delicate, "biological design" it unites two very different senses: the tender softness of transparent rubber and the hard elegance of polished steel. "Piccantino" chops, spreads and stores chili. It was conceived to solve the problem this irritating spice presents of coming into direct contact with the skin and mucous membranes. It can be a gift, a small, precious object for connoisseurs of spicy food... and like chili itself: it goes just about anywhere.

Detailed color: Red & polished steel
Detailed material: Translucent silicon rubber - Polished stainless steel

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.