Nutcracker Andrea Branzi 1991 for TWERGI
Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci
A statement, not just for walnuts...
In 1989, ALESSI took over PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest traditional woodturning companies in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label TWERGI and commissioned Milton Glaser for the CI and some of the most famous designers for the product designs. The aim was to bring traditional woodworking techniques into the present day.
Andrea Branzi (1938 - 2023) studied architecture in his hometown of Florence. In 1966, he founded Archizoom Associati with Paolo Deganello, Gilberto Corretti, and Massimo Morozzi. The group is considered the founder of anti-design. In 1975, Branzi co-founded and became a member of Studio Alchimia together with Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini.
Design Andrea Branzi 1991
Edition TWERGI
Manufacturer Alessi
Solid pear wood
Nutcracker approx. 23 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
An original, "unused display piece," no signs of use, no damage, unfortunately no original box. Differential taxation according to § 25a UstG (German Sales Tax Act).
Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci
A statement, not just for walnuts...
In 1989, ALESSI took over PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest traditional woodturning companies in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label TWERGI and commissioned Milton Glaser for the CI and some of the most famous designers for the product designs. The aim was to bring traditional woodworking techniques into the present day.
Andrea Branzi (1938 - 2023) studied architecture in his hometown of Florence. In 1966, he founded Archizoom Associati with Paolo Deganello, Gilberto Corretti, and Massimo Morozzi. The group is considered the founder of anti-design. In 1975, Branzi co-founded and became a member of Studio Alchimia together with Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini.
Design Andrea Branzi 1991
Edition TWERGI
Manufacturer Alessi
Solid pear wood
Nutcracker approx. 23 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
An original, "unused display piece," no signs of use, no damage, unfortunately no original box. Differential taxation according to § 25a UstG (German Sales Tax Act).
