Alessi — Pleats JK02/31 | Round 18/10 stainless steel tray

There is something deeply sartorial about Alessi's Pleats: a round 18/10 stainless steel tray that brings to the table the memory of worked fabric, the precise fold, the controlled drape. The undulating edge - almost like a hand-stitched hem - dialogues with the metallic sheen of the surface, creating an object that moves between industrial rigor and artisanal softness. Holding it in your hands produces an unexpected sensation: lightness and solidity alternate like notes in counterpoint. Jin Kuramoto, a Japanese designer among the most perceptive of his generation, has created this piece with the discretion characteristic of his work. His work stands out for its ability to translate tactile and visual emotions into industrially reproducible forms - without ever betraying the poetry of the original gesture. Pleats springs from the same intuition: to take a cold, rigorous material like stainless steel and give it back an almost textile, almost human grace. At Stilmobili, Pleats is one of those objects we choose because it resists classification. It is not simply a tray: it is a compositional element for the table, a decorative presence on the sideboard, a meaningful gift for those who live mindfully. It is ideal for anyone looking for pieces capable of telling a story even when they are empty - and of doing so with quiet elegance. Project notes: Diameter 31 cm, height 1.5 cm. 18/10 stainless steel. Weight 840 g. Alessi Palinsesto fall/winter collection. Dishwasher safe.