Alessi — PCH02/20 | Charpin round stainless steel basket

A thin disc that defies gravity. Pierre Charpin's PCH02/20 is an 18/10 stainless steel basket with a low, rigorous profile that translates the essential geometry of the circle into metal. The subtly raised edges, the polished surface that captures and reflects the ambient light, and the generous twenty-centimetre diameter all contribute to creating an object that oscillates between function and tabletop sculpture. Pierre Charpin is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary European design: trained as an artist before turning to utilitarian design, he brings an extraordinary sensitivity to form to every piece he creates. His collaboration with Alessi — a leading manufacturer of author-designed household objects — has produced pieces capable of inhabiting a space with a quiet, authoritative presence. The PCH02/20 belongs to this tradition: it does not seek impact; it achieves it. At Stilmobili, we selected it because it meets a specific need: that of anyone who wants an object on their table, desk, or kitchen counter that is not simply "useful", but also carries a design story with it. It is ideal for holding fruit, bread, keys, or small accessories — but above all, for being admired. Project notes: 18/10 stainless steel. Diameter 20 cm, height 5 cm. Weight 470 g. Alessi collection, autumn/winter line-up.