Christopher Dresser Toast holder for Officina Alessi
90029 Portatoast. Toast rack, toast stand
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a British designer and botanist. He is considered to be Britain's first professional independent industrial designer. In contrast to his contemporaries of the Arts & Crafts Movement, he unreservedly accepted all the difficulties of industrial production without, however, depriving his designs of their bold and visionary artisan character.
From 1991, ALESSI reedited some of its most famous designs at Officina Alessi.
Christopher Dresser 1878
Edition Officina Alessi 1991, La Tavola di Babele
18/10 stainless steel, polished
Dimensions 11 x 8.3 cm, 13.5 cm high
a used design object, over 30 years old, freed from a display case, no signs of wear, original box missing
90029 Portatoast. Toast rack, toast stand
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a British designer and botanist. He is considered to be Britain's first professional independent industrial designer. In contrast to his contemporaries of the Arts & Crafts Movement, he unreservedly accepted all the difficulties of industrial production without, however, depriving his designs of their bold and visionary artisan character.
From 1991, ALESSI reedited some of its most famous designs at Officina Alessi.
Christopher Dresser 1878
Edition Officina Alessi 1991, La Tavola di Babele
18/10 stainless steel, polished
Dimensions 11 x 8.3 cm, 13.5 cm high
a used design object, over 30 years old, freed from a display case, no signs of wear, original box missing
