Alessi transforms everyday objects into art through collaborations with world-renowned architects and designers. Founded on the belief that design should evoke emotion, joy, and wonder, the Italian manufacturer embraces playfulness and humor while maintaining functional excellence. Alberto Alessi describes the company as 'a merchant of happiness' with no fixed style, instead building a catalog open to many diverse design approaches.
Signature$100
Philippe Starck's iconic 1990 sculptural juicer, famously sketched on a napkin. Its tripod silhouette blurs the line between art and utility, cast in polished aluminum.
Signature$200
Michael Graves' 1985 masterpiece and Alessi's all-time bestseller. When water boils, the bird-shaped whistle sings. Available in multiple colors.
Signature$295
Richard Sapper's 1979 Compasso d'Oro-winning design. The first Alessi kitchen object, now in MoMA's permanent collection. Features anti-drip spout and lever lock.
Signature$70
Alessandro Mendini's 1994 whimsical tribute to a real woman. When her raised arms are lowered, the bottle uncorks. A cult icon in the Alessi catalog.
$95
Michele De Lucchi's collaboration with illycaffe. The chick-beak spout stops filtering at the perfect moment, eliminating bitter aftertaste.
$65
King-Kong's playful 1989 design featuring little men holding hands around the edge. Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel, made in Italy.
$150
Michele De Lucchi's 2018 design with pleated textile-inspired form. Features safety auto-shutoff, thermally insulated base, and comfortable grip.
🇮🇹 IT · $$
George Sowden brings a post-modern, Memphis Group sensibility to everyday objects, transforming functional kitchenware into decorative statements. His work celebrates bold color combinations, playful forms, and the belief that good design should brighten everyday living. Rejecting clinical minimalism, Sowden's designs embrace emotional resonance through sculptural shapes and unexpected color palettes.
🇫🇮 FI · $20-$500+
Iittala believes objects should be essential, beautiful, useful and democratically available to all. Founded on the principles of Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck, the brand pushes the boundaries of glasswork while giving people beauty and function. With over 200 glass color shades developed across 140+ years, Iittala combines minimalism, functionality and proximity to nature in the Finnish design tradition.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$10,000+
Flos revolutionizes artificial lighting by seamlessly combining technology with emotion, integrating light into architecture while embracing a philosophy of 'less but better.' Founded in 1962, the company operates as a think tank where designers and management collaborate to create objects that are forms of expression, with as many stylistic interpretations as there are languages in the world.
🇮🇹 IT · $$$$
La Marzocco combines nearly a century of Florentine craftsmanship with pioneering espresso engineering. Every machine is handcrafted to order in Florence, Italy, where artisans perform each step from welding to wiring by hand. The brand draws inspiration from the Marzocco lion, a symbol of Florence's strength and its rich tradition of metalworking and craftsmanship.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$5,000
Artemide's 'Human Light' philosophy centers on the relationship between light, space, and human experience. The brand believes lighting should enhance everyday wellbeing through emotional, psychological, and physiological engagement. Their approach combines Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, embodying 'subtraction as beauty' - giving more with less.
🇨🇭 CH · $500-$15,000+
Vitra's philosophy is 'making homes great through the power of design.' Founded on the belief that design should simplify everyday life and contribute to a better living experience, Vitra produces furniture that avoids the superfluous and lasts for generations. The company emphasizes sustainability, repairability, and inclusive design.