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Dream Factory
Alessi Since 1921
Alberto Alessi, Electa/Alessi, Milan, just released 2000 edition
an incredible journey of Alessi's history throughout the 20th century, featuring designers, the different Alessi Programma, and of course... great photos of objects, objects, objects!
a copy will be included as a gift from retromodern and Alessi with all Alessi orders
OpLa
small table with removeable handled top/tray
Jasper Morrison, design 1998
measures 19" diameter x 21" h
retromodern price, $209
Johnny the Diver
sink plunger
Stefano Giovannoni, design 2000
measures 5.25" dia x 10.25" h.
available in blue, orange, yellow, or green
retromodern price, $29
Genetic Tales Tray
Andrea Branzi, design 1998
measures 14" diameter
available as shown in blue melamine with white "genetic tales" decoration
retromodern price, $48
Cutting Board
Animal Design, design 1996
measures 14.25" x 8"
multi-color melamine in decoration as shown
retromodern price, $28
Two Piece Egg Cup
Marianne Brandt, 1926
(production beginning 1995 under license of Bauhaus-Archiv, Berlin)
measures 3.75" dia x 1.75" h
available in stainless as shown
retromodern price, $55
Duna
cutlery service
Marco Zanuso, design 1995
six piece place setting includes dinner spoon, dinner knife, dinner fork, dessert fork, coffee spoon, and dessert knife
also available open stock
retromodern price, $69 
per place setting
Nonno di Antonio
garlic press
Guido Venturini, design 1996
measures 2.25" x 2.25" x 7" h
now available in hot pink, blue, lime green, yellow, or gray/black
retromodern price, $40
Wardance
round stainless tray
Guido Venturini, design 1998
measures 16" diameter
available in stainless, blue, or yellow
retromodern price, 
stainless, $75
yellow or blue, $42
Gsaa
couscous server
Abdi Abdelkader, design 1999
large terracotta covered container with bakelite knob
measures 15.75 dia x 12" h
retromodern price, $135
Saladim
twin salad bowls
Jasper Morrison, design 1998
now available in bright green (also available in original colors of blue and opaque ice)
measures 13.5" dia x 6" h
retromodern price, $38
Solferino
tall citrus basket in stainless steel
Andrea Branzi, 2000
measures 9" diameter x 9" h
retromodern price, $129
just released - now in stock
Bird Kettle
Michael Graves, design 1985
available in a new color of pale gold combined with white handle and light blue accent as part of Alessi's Colorlink 2000 program
retromodern price, $112
to see a full listing of the 19 
forthcoming Spring 2000 pieces being released in this new palette, please click here
new colorlink graves kettle and tray just released and in stock
Mr. Suicide
bathtub plug on chain
Massimo Giacon, design 2000
measures 1.25" diameter x 1.5" h
available in blue, pink, and yellow
retromodern price, $22
just released - now in stock
Rundes Modell
cutlery service
Josef Hoffmann, design 1906
stainless steel cutlery service with sixteen different pieces originally designed in silver and exhibited in the Wiener Werkstatte exhibition "The Table is Set" in October of 1906
retromodern price, $101
six piece place setting
(click on image to show full line and pricing open stock)
just released - now in stock
Spice Me Up
stacking tower of six transparent containers for spices
Wolfgang Hints, design 2000
measures 3.5" diameter x 6" h
available as shown
retromodern price, $45
just released - now in stock
Oggetto dell'equilibrio
C.I.B.A. and Centro Studio Alessi, design 1996
set to provide equilibrium and fragrance in each room, consisting of a brass pyramid, five small earthenware bowls, five small glass dropping bottles containing spring water added with white-light water
pyramid measures 6.75"  x 6.75" x 8.5" height
dropping bottles measure 1.5" diameter x 3" height
small bowls measure 1.5" diameter  x 1.5" height
retromodern price, $165
Coccio
C.I.B.A., design 1996
covered earthenware container for storing herbal teas and perfumed salts
measures 5.25"  dia x 5.75" h
retromodern price, $19
Okkio
crumb sweeper
Guido Venturini, design 2000
measures 7" x 6" x 4" h
available in blue, orange, yellow, or green
retromodern price, $43
just released - now in stock
Graves Oil Container
Michael Graves, design 2000
measures 5.75"  h; holds 20 oz.
available as shown in classic polished stainless with Graves red and Graves blue accents; red top spells the word "OLIO"
retromodern price, $118
just released - now in stock
Kitchen Timer
Kuno Prey, design 1997
60 minute kitchen timer in cherry wood
measures 4" diameter x 2.5" h
retromodern price, $59
Juicy Salif
freestanding citrus juicer
Philippe Starck, design 1990/91
measures 5.5" diameter  x 11.5" h
limited edition of 9,999 examples created in honor of the 10th anniversary of this design
available as shown in 24 carat gold
retromodern price, $199
just released - now in stock
Pepper Mill
Aldo Cibic, design 1989
black lacquered beech wood pepper mill for the 1989 Twergi Collection
measures 3" diameter x 12" h
retromodern price, $69
Tin Man
covered containers
Constantin Boym, design 1994
stainless steel containers with wooden knobs -- available in black , white, or natural wood knob
measures 4" diameter x 7.75" h
retromodern price, $69 each
Genetic Tales Bonboniere
small white round covered box with designs in blue
Andrea Branzi, 2000
measures 3" diameter x 2" h
available in four designs clockwise: faces, strawberry, apple, and grapes
retromodern price, $20
just released - now in stock
Genetic Tales Vases
small white vase with unique design in blue
Andrea Branzi, 2000
measures 2" diameter x 7" h
available in an edition of 99,999 pieces each with a different design and a unique number on it
each vase also includes a large rolled poster featuring the entire edition of 10,000 faces
retromodern price, $34
just released - now in stock
Salsa
multi-purpose stainless tray with colored container
Khodi Feiz, design 2000
measures 9" diameter  x 2.5" h
available in stainless with green, orange, or ice white container insert
retromodern price, $66
just released - now in stock
Euclid Series Platter
Michael Graves, design 1994
elevated multi-purpose square platter in classic Graves blue with Graves red square feet
measures 13.75" x 13.75" x 1.25" 
retromodern price, $44
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Euclid Series Thermal Pitcher
Michael Graves, design 1994
pitcher with insulated thermal pitcher -- great for brewed coffee or serving cold beverages
available in black as shown
measures 10" x 7" x 9" h
retromodern price, $75
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Euclid Series Salad Bowl
Michael Graves, design 1994
elevated multi-purpose large centerpiece bowl for fruit or salad bowl in classic Graves blue with Graves red cylindrical foot
measures 15.75" d x 6" h
retromodern price, $55
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Euclid Series 
Covered Containers
Michael Graves, design 1994
elevated multi-purpose covered containers in classic Graves blue with Graves red "feet" and red tops available in two sizes
measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 5"
retromodern price, $30
measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 9"
retromodern price, $38
please note these pieces are no longer in production - limited stock available
Euclid Series Wine Cooler
Michael Graves, design 1994
elevated vacuum cooler for presenting wine (also great as a vase)
measures 5.5" x 5.5" x 9"
retromodern price, $55
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Animal Design Round Tray
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1994 with decoration from Animal Design Oy
round melamine tray in blue with green abstracted salamanders with white eyes -- a wonderful piece!
measures 12.75" diameter
retromodern price, $44
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Condiment Set MG05
Michael Graves, design 1994
polished stainless steel stand contains four crystal containers for oil, vinegar, salt and pepper each with polished stainless top
set measures 6.25" diameter at base and x 7.75" height
retromodern price, $179
Graves Pepper Mill MP2800
Michael Graves, design 1993
beechwood pepper mill with decoration with schematic perforated holes 
measures 3.25" diameter x 14.5" h
retromodern price, $145
KK04 Basket
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1997
stainless steel multi-purpose basket/bowl with classic Girotondo cut-outs; available in polished stainless steel or blue, black, orange, light green, or green colored steel
measures 8" diameter x 4.75" height
retromodern price
stainless, $69
colored stainless, $34
Girotondo Glass Containers
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1996
glass containers silk-screened (appears acid-etched) with classic white Girotondo figure; available in five sizes each with polished stainless steel lid -- these are truly stunning!
KK35
measures 4" diameter x 3.75" h
retromodern price, $29
KK36
measures 4" diameter x 5" h
retromodern price, $30
KK37
measures 4" diameter x 6.25" h
retromodern price, $32
KK38
measures 4" diameter x 8.5" h
retromodern price, $34
KK58
measures 4" diameter x 12.25" h
retromodern price, $39
KK44 Key Ring
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1996
stainless steel key ring with man or woman figure
measures 2.5" x 1.5" 
retromodern price, $24
KK52 Money Clip
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1997
stainless steel money clip
measures 1.75" x 1.5"
retromodern price, $19
KKGT Round Tray
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1989
large round tray trimmed with classic Girotondo cut-outs; available in polished stainless steel (as shown) 
measures 15.75" diameter
retromodern price, $76
KK05 Fruit Bowl/Basket
King Kong Design (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1997
stainless steel multi-purpose fruit basket/bowl with classic Girotondo cut-outs; available in polished stainless steel or blue, black, orange, light green, or green colored steel
measures 9" diameter x 4.75" height
retromodern price
stainless, $89
colored stainless, $42
Bruce
Stefano Giovannoni, design 1999
table lighter using concealed, disposable butane lighter
available in green, blue, yellow, and orange
measures 4.5" x 3.25" x 8.5" h
retromodern price, $49
please note this piece has just become available in the United States; Scripto disposable lighter not included and is to be purchased by consumer
Bandung
automatic tea pot 
Richard Sapper, design 1995
stainless steel automatic teapot with Viennese straw covered handle
measures 8.5" x 5" x 8.25" height
holds 24.5 ozs.
retromodern price, $549
Mr. Cold
liquid soap dispenser
Massimo Giacon, design 2000
thermoplastic resin soap dispenser which is certain to liven any bathroom decor
measures 5" diameter x 7.25" h
holds 18 ozs.
available in pink, yellow, light blue, or dark blue
retromodern price, $34
Campidoglio
serving/presentation tray
Robert Venturi, design 1985
stainless steel with gold oval tray which takes its inspiration from the patterned piazza of Michaelangelo's 16th century Piazza del Campidoglio in Roma
measures 18.25" x 15"
retromodern price, $199
"5006" Rectangular 
Serving/Presentation Tray
Ettore Sottsass, design 1982
rectangular serving/presentation tray with gently-sweeping turned edges; incredibly beautiful piece particularly when viewed with the knowledge that squared and rectangular pieces of polished stainless are the absolute most difficult of all shapes to produce
measures 21" x 16.5
retromodern price, $119
Pearwood Nutcracker
Andrea Branzi, design 1992
for Alessi's Twergi Collection
measures 9" x 4.5" x 4.5" h
retromodern price, $75
please note this piece is no longer in production - limited stock available
Pearwood Toothpick Dispenser
Andrea Branzi, design 1991
for Alessi's Twergi Collection
an absolutely wonderful piece wherby the "tight rope walker" collects a freshly dispensed toothpick and balances it for the user
measures 5" x 3.5" x 3.25" h
retromodern price, $110
Tea & Coffee Piazza Book
Officina Alessi with introduction by Alessandro Mendini, 1983
incredible survey of the Tea & Coffee Piazza project from 1979 - 1983 whereby several important architects from around the world were commissioned to design limited edition tea and coffee services in silver -- the results are amazing!  retromodern stocks the Oscar Tusquets silveplate tea service and additional information can be found on this set in our Alessi special objects area
retromodern price, $20
Esercizio Formale 1979
Ettore Sottsass, 1979 (special anniversary edition published October 1989)
hard-bound book beautifully printed with Sottsass' handwritten words and ideas in Italian accompanied by reproductions of watercolor sketches of these ideas -- many of which pre-figure the Alchymia movement of the late 1970s and the Memphis movement of the early 1980s
this book is editioned and is limited to 499 examples which were printed in 1989
retromodern price, $55
Girotondo on the Beach
King-Kong (Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini), design 1999
large cotton beach towel in plastic presentation zippered case
measures 39.5" x 59"
retromodern price, $69
Miamor
heart-shaped container with two compartments; also functions as a photo holder
Enrica Zanzi, design 1996
measures 5.75" x 5.25" x 2.5" h
available in two new colors of translucent light yellow and light blue
retromodern price, $28
Titanic
handled juicer
Enzo Mari, design 2000
measures 6.5" diameter  x 3.5" h
available as shown in ice white, light yellow, or light blue
retromodern price, $15
Footed Colander
Enzo Mari, design 1997
measures 10" diameter  x 5.5" h
available as shown in ice white, light yellow, or light blue
retromodern price, $18
now available in the above listed new colors
Handled Colander
Enzo Mari, design 1997
measures 8" diameter  x 5.75" h
available as shown in ice white, light yellow, or light blue
retromodern price, $17
now available in the above listed new colors
Timekeeper
Michael Graves, 1991
mantel clock in pearwood
measures 5" x 7" x 6"
retromodern price, $369
please note this piece has been discontinued - limited stock available
Corkscrew
Andrea Branzi, design 1991
for the Twergi Collection
pear wood with stainless steel handle/screw
measures 2.25" diameter x 11" h
retromodern price, $125

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