Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci

a statement, not only for walnuts ...

In 1989 ALESSI took over PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest traditional woodturners 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 goal was to transport the traditional techniques of woodworking into the present.

Andrea Branzi (1938 - 2023) studied architecture in his native 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 was a member of Studio Alchimia with Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini.

Design Andrea Branzi 1991
Edition TWERGI
Producer Alessi
pear wood solid

Nutcracker ca 23 x 10,5 x 10,5 cm

An original, "unused showcase piece", no signs of use, no damage, unfortunately no original box. Differential taxation according to § 25a UstG.