Curvalinear Collaborative Kitchens - La Cucina Alessi.

La Cucina Alessi is a full range of kitchen furniture and product designs that are a collaborative effort between Alessi, Valcucine and Oras. The kitchens are designed by Alessandro Mendini for ALESSI, the furniture and hoods are produced by Valcucine, and the faucets by Oras.


above: kitchen sketches by Alessandro Mendini

The counter tops, cabinetry, and laminates (patterned and solid) are modern and functional. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the kitchen designs have ample workspace, smart storage solutions and are easy to clean for the serious cook. There are lots of thoughtful and unique design touches as well.


above: The Oras kitchen faucet designed by Alessandro Mendini has a high, figurative spout leaving ample space for working. The faucet is also available with a dishwasher valve.

Two of the range hoods produced by Valcucine:



The curvalinear cabinets, countertops and islands are available in glass, steel or laminate with organic curves and elegant lines. Combined with the hoods and faucets, they are a stunning synthesis of design. Rather than bore you with written specifics, let me wow you with photos.

Glass:








Laminate:







Optional patterns for the laminate cabinetry:


Steel:










Some thoughtful details:




And lots of possible configurations:

All products of LA CUCINA ALESSI are produced under license of ALESSI Spa.

Alessi Spa via Privata Alessi 6
28887 Crusinallo (VB) Italy
www.alessi.com
info@alessi.com


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Animate Your Christmas With 2009 Alessi Figurines

This is the third year that designer Massimo Giacon has designed sweet little magical Christmas porcelain figurines for Alessi. With some additions to the line and some changes (e.g. the nativity scene went from white to red and has individuals characters you can add), they are still one of the cutest ways to add some whimsy to your holiday.

All the figures are made of white porcelain and subsequently decorated by hand, occasionally with the help of decalcomania. Their sizes match those in the previous collection, so if you already own some, these will fit right in!



Here's the new Alessi figurines for 2009, plus a candy dish and 2 new plates:

New Nativity:

3 Wise Men, Salvatore, la signora Acqua and 2 sheep:

The Hugging Tree:

The Christmas Hug Plates:


The candy dish/pastry plate:


The Alessi Christmas collection from 2008:





And the Alessi original Christmas Collection from 2007:





Buy any or all of them here at Unica Home (as long as they are still available!)