Alessi PSJS Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer, Aluminium, Mirror Polished

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It is beautiful to look at while being eerily reminiscent of a Martian tripod from "The War of the Worlds". As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. From everyday products, furniture and lemon squeezers, to revolutionary mega yachts, hotels that stimulate the senses, phantasmagorical venues and individual wind turbines, he never stops pushing the limits and criteria of contemporary design. He became famous for his style and even the president Francois Mitterand asked him to design a suite to his palace.

jpg Alessi GBP Aluminium juicy-salif-lemon-squeezer Juicy Salif lemon squeezer by Alessi 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.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 resultis a surprising, poetic and subversive object, which integrates the usual parameters of creationunder a new prism. Juicy Salif, a citrus reamer designed by Philippe Starck in 1990, is considered an icon of industrial design, and has been displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art [1] and the Metropolitan Museum of Art [2] in New York City, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Made from a mirror polished and durable aluminium, its long, spider-like legs are tall enough to fit your glass underneath - ready to collect your lemon, orange or lime juice. While eating a dish of squid and squeezing a lemon over it, Starck drew on the napkin his famous lemon squeezer.Each product is crafted with precision and a meticulous approach, ensuring that it not only serves its purpose but also stands the test of time. The company specialises in the design and production of authentic Italian-inspired kitchenware, tableware, cookware, glassware and home decorations. The juice press is today regarded as a real design icon, and with its dramatic design language, it makes it cool as a decorative item in the kitchen.

In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading "Factories of Italian design", capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types. Over the years, the brand has partnered with renowned names like Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini, and Stefano Giovannoni, among others. 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.The squeezer impresses with its futuristic look, which is reminiscent of both a rocket and the filigree shape of a spider - the actual function takes a back seat. Immense popular and academic success, it is still one of Alessi's best-selling andpublished creations.

The gold-plated version was described as an "ornament" because citric acid from fruit would discolor and erode the gold plating. 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. Exaggerated and unexpected, the Juicy Salif becomes a design sculpture that delights the mind with an unexpected change of scale.

With its collaborations with visionary designers, meticulous craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability, Alessi continues to captivate design enthusiasts and redefine the way we perceive everyday objects. I confirm that I have read and understood the sales conditions and terms, I confirm that I have read and accepted the privacy policy as per Article 13 of Legislative Decree 193/2003 regarding the protection of personal data and I wish to subscribe to the Lovethesign newsletter. Only a well-equipped establishment can accomplish a professional service that guests will surely remark!