Saturday, 2 May 2009

Alessi Mandarin Squeezers - Quirky Designs, Functional Tools

By Axel W.

If you ever wanted to see variety in design on display, look no farther than Alessi squeezers. The catalog contains more unique models than you would ever have thought possible. Fortunately, there are many artists who went beyond what was merely possible to arrive at the outstanding.

Start with the supremely simple (or is that simply supreme?) Juicy Salif. Its appearance is as unusual as the name. It resembles a three-legged bug - or the latest attack ship from Star Wars. But this juicer is anything but horrific. It is, in a word, exquisite.

Designer Philippe Starck has provided a sturdy, straightforward tool that will extract every drop, so it's also highly practical. When you're done this Alessi juicer transforms to a objet d'art for the countertop.

Want something a little more traditional in appearance? Done. Consider the Anselmo (#85). With a classic juice producer and strainer set above a collecting cup and all made of 18/10 stainless steel, you have the perfect kitchen implement. Yet it still offers a superb appearance and easy clean up. That combination of beauty and utility is a hallmark of Alessi.

For yet another variation, take a classic design and enclose it in a white, thermoplastic housing. Set that unit atop a polished stainless steel case. Provide an electric motor to make your juice squeezing effortless. Add a clean, stylish spout that pours your juice straight into a handy cup placed below. Voila! You have the Alessi SG63 Electric Citrus Squeezer.

That same innovative designer, Giovannoni Stefano, offers the Alessi Mandarin (ASG31), Citrus Squeezer with Goblet. Available in different colors and based on Chinese characters, this is a juice strainer and cup in one. The humorous design will spark many a smile. That makes it perfect for a Chinese New Year's party or any other occasion. Bridal showers often feature this design, thanks to the combination of a distinctive and delightful appearance and complete practicality.

Alessi also provides a whole range of citrus baskets in their catalog, each as delightful as the next. After all, you need something to hold the fruit for later juicing, no?

One outstanding model is Alessi's Citrus Basket 370 model. It features an open set of loops on a mirrored base that is both highly functional and extremely attractive. At a full 22 cm in diameter and 22.5 cm high, this basket will hold several fruits. It will also provide a minimalist piece of decor that fits right in with your other fine kitchen implements.

If you prefer a more abstract design that retains a utilitarian bent, consider the delightful Alessi Blow Up Citrus Basket. This abstract Fratelli fruit container is both a work of art and a completely functional kitchen device. At 36 cm wide x 31.5 cm high, it will hold enough fruit for a small luncheon party. Yet, the design turns what might otherwise be an ordinary container into a item you'll be proud to display.

Alessi orange squeezers are not only lovely and practical but suit every possible individual taste as well. Seek one that suits you today.

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