Nutcracker, Schiaccianoci

A statement, not just for walnuts...

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 TWERGI 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.

Andrea Branzi (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.

Design by Andrea Branzi , 1991
Edition TWERGI
Producer Alessi
Solid pear wood

Nutcracker approx. 23 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm

An original, "unused display piece", no signs of wear, no damage, unfortunately no original box. Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG.