Lilliput+Cruet+Set


 * **[[image:Alessi.jpg width="78" height="63" link="http://www.alessi.com/"]] PRODUCT:** Lilliput Cruet Set ||  ||
 * **DESIGNER/INVENTOR:** Stefano Giovannoni ||  ||
 * **MANUFACTURER:** Alessi ||  ||
 * **DATE OF DESIGN:** 1993 ||  ||
 * **MATERIAL:** Thermoplastic resin cruets; magnetic stainless steel base ||  ||
 * **MANUFACTURING PROCESS:** Injection moulded thermoplastic ||  ||

The egg-shaped containers are said by the designer to resemble fleas hopping up and down along a wire pole via magnetic feet. Originally a family business that specialised in making objects for the home out of copper, brass and nickel silver, Alessi was founded by Giovanni Alessi in 1921. His sons, Carlo and Ettore took over the business in the 1940's and began to use design to make the company's products less anonymous. The introduction of stainless steel processing at this time meant structural and technical changes in the company. Carlo's son, Alberto, started work at Alessi in 1970. He wanted to offer more people the chance to own artistic objects at low prices. He brought many designers to Alessi to continue working on items for the home that were distinctive and artistic.
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These renowned designers include: Whistle' (1982). bestsellers and are perhaps some of the most famous in the Alessi range. timers and corkscrews with easy grip polyamide handles and wing nut winders. squeezer (1990). Many of his objects and utensils have a distinctly animal-like or anthropomorphic presence, with legs and horns emphasising the function or structure. bringing to his objects a sense of cartoon-like animation and fun.
 * [|Richard Sapper]** - Joined Alessi in 1977. He created, among other things, the first designer kettle calledf 'Kettle with a singing
 * [|Alessandro Mendini] -** Began to work with Alessi in 1997. His designs, such as the Anna G corkscrew (1994), became
 * [|Michael Graves] -** Worked with Alessi from 1980. He created a distinctive look fro his objects such as pepper mills, kitchen
 * [|Phillippe Starck] -** Began working with Alberto Alessi in 1986. Probably his most well known design is the Juicy Salif lemon
 * [|Stefano Giovannoni] -** Joined in 1992. In addition to the Lilliput Cruet Set, he tackled fruit bowls and even a toilet brush,


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