Italian design tradition as it is written in the book: ALESSI, the northern Italian company, is known all over the world for its metal household items. It all began in 1921, the year the foundry and metal workshop was founded. Giovanni Alessi Anghin gave the company his name and initially produced door handles and small metal objects. In 1932, Giovanni's son Carlo joined the company as a designer and established the design as we know it today and as it is continued by Alberto Alessi in the third generation of the family. In the world of gastronomy, ALESSI products have stood for high functionality, craftsmanship at a high level and style for decades. Alessandro Mendini, Aldo Rossi, Achille Castiglioni, Enzo Mari - the great Italian designers of the post-war period all designed for ALESSI and took the company forward with their daring, often radical product ideas. Over the decades, ALESSI became a company that was keen to experiment with new materials such as plastic and ceramics. The collaboration with the young creative minds of the time always shaped the style and influenced the trends in design. Today, Alberto Alessi works with renowned designers as well as newcomers. The only thing that counts for him is the daring idea as a balancing act between artistic aspirations and functional requirements. His flair for trends has become the company's recipe for success. ALESSI stands for reliable quality and playful shapes. In the Italian manufacturer's range, MAGAZIN always finds products that are unsurpassed in their sophistication. Whether it's an espresso maker that only allows the best to reach the cup or a kettle with artfully designed technology.