{"title":"TWERGI (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1989, Alessi acquired Piazza Battista, one of the oldest traditional woodturning workshops in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named the new label \u003cstrong\u003eTwergi\u003c\/strong\u003e and commissioned Milton Glaser for the corporate identity and some of the most renowned designers and architects to create the product designs. The aim was to bring the traditional technique of woodturning into the present day. The products offered here are all original pieces from this period, not reissues or reprints. Most are completely unused (NOS) or in very good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"memory-container-fat-man-twergi","title":"Memory Container \"Fat Man\" TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e FAT MAN, Memory Container, produced by TWERGI for Alessi, 1993\u003cbr\u003e “Scatola in legno decorata a mano \/ wooden box”\u003cbr\u003e hand-painted, from the RAJASTHAN series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003esurrounding text “EVERYMAN HAS HIS OWN FOOTBALL”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1989, Alessi acquired the company PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest, traditional woodturning workshops in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label \u003cstrong\u003eTWERGI\u003c\/strong\u003e and commissioned Milton Glaser for the corporate identity and some of the most renowned designers for the product designs. The aim was to bring traditional woodworking techniques into the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Decor Design: Nuala Goodman\u003cbr\u003e Can design: James Howett\u003cbr\u003e Producer TWERGI Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions approx. 13.5 x 13.5 cm, 19 cm high\u003cbr\u003e Poplar wood, hand-painted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An original item with hardly any signs of use, without damage, subject to differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43948363940106,"sku":"TW.FatMan","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/products\/dose.gif?v=1670595847"},{"product_id":"massimo-iosa-ghini-pfeffermuhle-fur-twergi","title":"Massimo Iosa-Ghini, pepper mill for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Pepper mill, Macinapepe, MP0825\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Ghini studied architecture in Florence and graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan. Since 1985, he has been part of the avant-garde design movements in Italy and was also a member of the MEMPHIS group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This pepper mill is from TWERGI's first collection and still features the Peugeot grinding mechanism. The mill is not new \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e, but in mint condition\u003c\/span\u003e . It was probably never used as a pepper mill. It was removed from a display case. Unfortunately, the original box is missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Designed by Massimo Iosa-Ghini in 1989\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Kawazingo and ash wood\u003cbr\u003e Peugeot grinder\u003cbr\u003e Ø 8.5 cm, 20 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44458730324234,"sku":"TW.MP0825","price":339.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/neughini5.jpg?v=1699623562"},{"product_id":"condiment-set-von-ettore-sottsass-fur-twergi","title":"Condiment Set Ettore Sottsass TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e service for olive oil, condiment set\u003cbr\u003e Oil, Vinegar, Pepper, Salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1989, Alessi acquired the company Piazza Battista, one of the oldest, traditional woodturning workshops in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label \u003cstrong\u003eTwergi\u003c\/strong\u003e and commissioned Milton Glaser for the corporate identity and some of the most renowned designers for the product designs. The aim was to bring traditional woodworking techniques into the modern era. \u003cstrong\u003eEttore Sottsass\u003c\/strong\u003e was involved from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From TWERGI's first collection in 1989, both versions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOL218\u003c\/strong\u003e made of olive and apple wood, caps in black\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOL217\u003c\/strong\u003e made of beech, partially stained in color, caps in chrome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Ettore Sottsass, 1989\u003cbr\u003e We know the bottles\/containers from set 5070, designed back in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e 22 cm high, 12 x 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is an original. No re-editions.\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"OL218 black","offer_id":52623646982410,"sku":"OL218 black","price":385.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"OL217 colorful","offer_id":52623647015178,"sku":"OL217 colour","price":385.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/IMG-9128.gif?v=1772021884"},{"product_id":"puderdose-twergi-1934","title":"Powder compact TWERGI 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003e Portacipria vuotataschen, powder compact, tin PC0100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis tin is a design from 1934 and was part of the PIAZZA BATTISTA collection when Alberto Alessi bought the company. It was relaunched in 1990 as part of the second TWERGI collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e PIAZZA BATTISTA 1934\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI 1990\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Painted wood, two-tone\u003cbr\u003e Ø 18 cm x 20 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very good condition. Unfortunately without box. Differential taxation applies according to § 25a UStG.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44665141625098,"sku":"Dose PC0100","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/halbmond.jpg?v=1744111371"},{"product_id":"james-irvine-pfeffermuhle-fur-twergi","title":"James Irvine for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Pepper mill, Macinapepe, MP0430\u003cbr\u003e Salt Mill, Macinasale, MP0438\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e James Irvine (born 1958 in London, died February 18, 2013) studied at the Royal College of Art, London, and in 1984 moved to Milan to work with Ettore Sottsass in the design department of Olivetti. An Englishman in Milan. In 1988, after a year in Japan, Irvine founded his own design studio in Milan and was also a partner at Sottsass Associati from 1993 to 1997. He died far too young in 2013 at the age of 55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These pepper and salt mills are from TWERGI's first collection. They show very few signs of use. The pepper mill is equipped with a PEUGEOT grinding mechanism. Unfortunately, the original box is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eI rescued these mills from display cases. They are not new, but in mint condition. There are very few signs of age... produced around 1989, more than 30 years have passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by James Irvine, 1989\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Peugeot grinder (pepper)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e MP0430 Pepper mill apple wood, 7.5 x 5 cm, 21.5 cm high\u003cbr\u003e MP0438 Salt mill apple wood, 7 x 4 cm, 15 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"MP0430 Pepper","offer_id":45486047854858,"sku":"IRVINE MP0430","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"MS0438 Salt","offer_id":45486047887626,"sku":"IRVINE pos0040","price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/zwei_3bb93e3d-8927-4d7d-80ad-7ed72300b0b4.jpg?v=1713875402"},{"product_id":"nussknacker-andrea-branzi-1991-fur-twergi","title":"Nutcracker by Andrea Branzi, 1991 for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A statement, not just for walnuts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1989, Alessi acquired the company PIAZZA BATTISTA, one of the oldest, traditional woodturning workshops in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label \u003cstrong\u003eTWERGI\u003c\/strong\u003e and commissioned Milton Glaser for the corporate identity and some of the most renowned designers for the product designs. The aim was to bring traditional woodworking techniques into the modern era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Branzi\u003c\/strong\u003e (1938–2023) studied architecture in his birthplace 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, along with Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini, co-founded and was a member of Studio Alchimia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Andrea Branzi \u003cstrong\u003e, 1991\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Solid pear wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nutcracker approx. 23 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn original, \"unused display piece\", no signs of wear, no damage, unfortunately no original box. \u003cstrong\u003eDifferential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44840961081610,"sku":"Branzi.NUSS","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/einsnuss.jpg?v=1698940987"},{"product_id":"milton-glaser-fur-twergi","title":"Milton Glaser for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e In 1989, Alessi acquired the company Piazza Battista, one of the oldest, traditional woodturning workshops in the Strona Valley on Lake Orta. Alberto Alessi named his label \u003cstrong\u003eTwergi\u003c\/strong\u003e and commissioned Milton Glaser to design the corporate identity...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Milton Glaser developed the TWERGI figure, the gnome, small and large, from the LOGO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \"large TWERGI\", as I offer it here, was only available for \"important customers\", whatever that means!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Milton Glaser, 1988\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e 25 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Original, rare, hardly any signs of wear, no damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45316107174154,"sku":"TWERGI.25","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/IMG_1003.jpg?v=1712137129"},{"product_id":"aldo-cibic-pfeffermuhle-twergi-alessi","title":"Aldo Cibic, pepper mill for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Pepper mill, Macinapepe, MP0601B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Aldo Cibic (born 1955), designer and architect, worked in the studio of Ettore Sottsass. In 1980 he became a founding partner of Studio Sottsass Associati, and in the same year also a founding member of the Memphis Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This pepper mill is from TWERGI's first collection from 1989. It's in very good condition, with a little patina. Unfortunately, the original box is missing. The mill has been cleaned and the mechanism is in excellent working order!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Aldo Cibic, 1989\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Beech, black lacquered\u003cbr\u003e Ø 7.5 cm, 30 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45187712745738,"sku":"twergi cibic","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/aldo_neu.jpg?v=1732716556"},{"product_id":"korkenzieher-ettore-sottsass-fur-twergi","title":"Ettore Sottsass corkscrew for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Corkscrew, Cavatappi, \u003cstrong\u003eCS0254\u003c\/strong\u003e , cork screw, 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e I also rescued this corkscrew from a drawer. A very rare, original Twergi product.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLooks like new... but is about 30 years old!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Corkscrew CS0254\u003cbr\u003e Ettore Sottsass\u003cbr\u003e Beech in red and yellow\u003cbr\u003e Ø 6 cm, 18.5 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e No re-editions. Edition TWERGI, without original packaging. This item is subject to differential taxation according to § 25a UStG (German VAT Act).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041879986442,"sku":"CS0254","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/korken_3.jpg?v=1727877574"},{"product_id":"michael-graves-pfeffermuhle-fur-twergi","title":"Michael Graves Pepper Mill for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e Pepper mill, Macinapepe, MP2800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA true statement piece by Michael Graves, the grand master of postmodernism. \u003cstrong\u003e36 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"size matters\" – and very elaborately constructed. The mill is not new, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebut in mint condition\u003c\/span\u003e . It appears used and shows minor signs of age (see image 3). The grinding mechanism is like new. Cleaned and tested, ready for another 30 years. Unfortunately, the original packaging is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Michael Graves, 1993\u003cbr\u003e Edition TWERGI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e lacquered beech wood\u003cbr\u003e Ø 8.8 cm, 36 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719819858186,"sku":"MP2800","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/MGpfeffer2.jpg?v=1738767385"},{"product_id":"buchstuetze-bookstand-kuno-prey-1995-twergi","title":"Bookstand Kuno Prey for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003echerry bookends, bookstand, cookbook holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautiful cookbook holder by Kuno Prey from 1995. Always well-maintained with very few signs of use. I was even able to \"recreate\" the photo from the TWERGI catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuno Prey TWERGI 1995\u003cbr\u003eBookend CO1084\u003cbr\u003eCherry wood, solid\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: approx. 21 cm x 28.5 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original item. Without original packaging. The item is subject to differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51539486474506,"sku":"CO1084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/katalogbild_74711785-4c91-45ed-a83e-4f2b32d76de0.jpg?v=1753175784"},{"product_id":"centrotavola-adalberto-pironi-fur-twergi-1990","title":"CENTROTAVOLA Adalberto Pironi for TWERGI 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e CENTROTAVOLA, center piece, bowl CT0326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e from the second Twergi collection, 1990, one of the rare TWERGI pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAdalberto Pironi TWERGI 1990\u003cbr\u003e Bowl, centro-piece CT0326\u003cbr\u003e Solid maple, clear lacquered and stained\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: approx. 26.5 x 26.5 cm, 7 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is an original item. It has been used and shows normal signs of wear. This item is subject to differential taxation according to § 25a of the German VAT Act (UStG).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51986435145994,"sku":"PIRONI Schale","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/apcenter.jpg?v=1761058033"},{"product_id":"bilderrahmen-1997-von-kuno-prey-fur-twergi","title":"Picture frame 1997 by Kuno Prey for TWERGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e portafoto in legno di pero, photo-frame, photo or picture frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is the medium-sized picture frame by Kuno Prey from 1997, now available in a new box. A familiar and simple system... designed in 1997, when it was innovative! The frame is made of pine wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Kuno Prey TWERGI 1997\u003cbr\u003e Bookend PR1032 in the original box\u003cbr\u003e pear wood, solid\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: approx. 21 cm x 17 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is an original. NOS (New Old Stock). Never used, only for the photo. This item is subject to differential taxation according to § 25a of the German VAT Act.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209146102026,"sku":"PR1032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/kp_bild_zwei.jpg?v=1768478395"},{"product_id":"peter-zumthor-pfeffermuhle-fur-officina-alessi","title":"Peter Zumthor, Pepper Mill for Officina Alessi","description":"\u003cp\u003e Pepper mill, Macinapepe, PZ01\u003cbr\u003e turned from mountain maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Peter Zumthor, born in Basel in 1943, is one of the most important figures in modern Swiss architecture, known for his exceptional buildings. In 2006, he also designed a few products for Officina Alessi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His PZ01 pepper mill was never part of the TWERGI collection. Always Officina ALESSI. Although clearly turned on a lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wonderful condition, like new! To my knowledge, the mill has never seen pepper. The pepper mill has been completely cleaned and the mechanism is in mint condition. Unfortunately, it is missing the original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Design by Peter Zumthor, 2006\u003cbr\u003e Edition Officina ALESSI\u003cbr\u003e Producer Alessi\u003cbr\u003e Maple clear lacquered\u003cbr\u003e Ø 7 cm, 29.3 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lieferung innerhalb von 3-4 Werktagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52493598327050,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/files\/zumthor.jpg?v=1770043145"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4214\/7145\/collections\/drei11.jpg?v=1770041022","url":"https:\/\/www.details-produkte.de\/en\/collections\/alessi_twergi_vintage.oembed","provider":"DETAILS Produkte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}