Alessi — Parmenide | Grater with Container

Alessi Parmenide — Grating becomes a stylish gesture

There is something satisfying about grating cheese directly at the table: the aroma it releases, the sound, the ritual. Parmenide was created to make this moment not only convenient, but visually pleasing. The grater and container coexist in a single object that, once you are finished using it, remains on the table with discretion and personality.

Why we chose it for you

Founded in 1921 on Lake Orta, Alessi has made collaboration with leading names in international design its distinctive hallmark. Parmenide, designed by Alejandro Ruiz, is a faithful example: it combines the function of a grater with that of a cheese server in a design gesture that the Museum of Modern Art in New York deemed worthy of inclusion in its permanent collection. An everyday object elevated to a piece of applied design.

Features

• Material: thermoplastic resin cheese server, polished steel grater
• Dimensions: height 6.7 cm · length 15.3 cm · width 7.5 cm
• Available colors: blue, black, ice, red, ivory
• Designer: Alejandro Ruiz for Alessi

Ideal for

A complement designed for those who love to take care of every detail of the table, from informal weekday dinners to Sunday family lunches. It works as an active grater during the meal and as a container for prepared cheese — always within reach, always beautiful to look at. Among the most appreciated gifts for someone who already has everything: compact in size, precise in concept.