Alessi — Placentarius | Stainless Steel Tray

Alessi Placentarius - The Tray That Brings Pompeii to the Table

There is something quietly powerful about an object that spans the centuries and finds its place on the everyday table. Alessi's rectangular Placentarius tray draws inspiration from an anonymous Pompeian design: its embossed steel rim recalls the forms of trays from ancient Rome, brought to light by the excavations at Pompeii and reinterpreted with the artisanal precision that has distinguished the workshop on Lake Orta for over a hundred years.

Why we chose it for you

Alessi began in 1921 as an artisanal workshop and evolved into one of the world's most renowned applied arts laboratories. The Placentarius represents one of the most understated and cultured expressions of this heritage: no designer to mention on the cover, just the quiet power of millennia-old iconography translated into polished steel, entirely made in Italy. A piece that does not seek attention - it receives it.

Features

• Material: Steel with an embossed rim
• Dimensions: 57.4 × 35.5 cm
• Production: 100% Made in Italy
• Inspiration: Anonymous Pompeian design

Ideal for

For those who love to set the table with intention: the Placentarius works just as well for a carefully arranged aperitif as it does for a formal dining table. It is a substantial gift for someone who already has everything - and is instead looking for something with a story to tell. On a buffet table or as an empty centerpiece, it still takes center stage.