Mini-architecture for the table, the series design has been in service for thirty years and is a testament to the inspiration of Ettore Sottsass who with a few simple lines can exalt the archetypical look and materiality of an object as common as an oil and vinegar set.
Born in Innsbruck in 1917, he is known the world over as one of the initiators of the revolution in architecture and design which led away from the rigid functionalism of the years prior to and following the Second World War. A great and influential Maestro of Italian design, the energy of his language and the vitality of his color and line contrast sharply with any intellectualism and rigidity.
Founded in 1921 as a “ Workshop for the processing of brass and nickel silver sheet metal, with foundry,” 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 “ Factories of Italian design ”, capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types. Open to change and international development, Alessi at the same time has a strong bond with the traditions and cultural background of its area and continues to be synonymous with handcrafted objects produced with the help of machines.