Alessi — MP0210 | Sottsass beechwood salt and pepper mill

Three turned beechwood volumes are arranged on the table like small domestic architectures: black, yellow, and red. The MP0210 salt, pepper, and spice grinder set is an object that does not hide, nor apologize for its presence. It has the compact stature of something that knows it belongs anywhere - on a carefully set table, on a well-used kitchen counter, or in the hands of someone who cooks every day without giving up beauty. Beechwood, a warm and noble material in its simplicity, is reinterpreted here through Ettore Sottsass's unmistakable palette: that strong, primary, almost manifesto-like color triad, which recalls the visual vocabulary of Memphis and the South Tyrolean master's lifelong obsession with color as a form of thought. Sottsass always believed that everyday objects could carry meaning, almost like small poetic gestures against the grayness of habit. These grinders are a precise testament to this, designed for Alessi as part of the 100 Values Collection, the project celebrating the brand's centenary by bringing together pieces representing the best of twentieth-century Italian design. At Stilmobili, we chose the MP0210 set because it embodies exactly what we are looking for: objects that bring culture to the table, not just function. It is ideal for those who already have a conscious relationship with design, for those who know Sottsass or want to approach his legacy through something tangible and everyday. A rare gift, an even rarer personal purchase. Project notes: turned beechwood, three pieces in black, yellow, and red. Height: 23 cm, diameter: 7 cm. Designer: Ettore Sottsass. Collection: Alessi 100 Values Collection.