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Twergi ES20 nutcracker, pink - red
Description
Alessi’s ES20 nutcracker from the Twergi collection is an extraordinarily expressive kitchen tool created by the legendary Italian designer Ettore Sottsass. Shaped like a small totem, the beechwood nutcracker has a simple, twistable mechanism that easily opens nutshells of all kinds. And when not in use, the nutcracker adds a delightful pop of color to the kitchen or table setting.
First launched in 1989, Alessi's Twergi collection consists of wooden objects inspired by the ancient tradition of woodturning. In Italy's woodwork-famous Strona Valley, the word "twergi" is local dialect for "elf". Elves were believed to be both mischief-makers and teachers, for example, in the craft of woodworking. Each item in the Twergi collection is made in Italy, with some parts crafted by hand on a lathe.
- Width: 2.36 in (6 cm)
- Depth: 2.36 in (6 cm)
- Height: 4.33 in (11 cm)
- Material Beech
- Colour Pink, red
- Weight 0.44 lbs (0.2 kg)
- Care instructions Use a damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not wash by immersion, underwater or in a dishwasher, and avoid the use of abrasive detergents, which could damage the surface finish of the product.
- Product ID: ALES20-2
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an influential Italian designer and architect, who became famous for his colorful, modernist designs and experimental, radical attitude. He was one of the founders of the design group Memphis, and in 1980 he founded his own agency Sottsass Associati, which today has offices in London and Milan. Sottsass designed many products for the Italian design brand Alessi, and his works are included in the Alessi 100 Values Collection, which was launched to celebrate Alessi's centennial.
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