Alessi — Plissé MDL09 B | Michele De Lucchi designer blender

There is something architectural about the Plissé that goes far beyond function. The surface of regular pleats - the texture that gives the object its name and calls to mind Italian tailoring - transforms a kitchen appliance into a sculptural presence on the countertop. The black thermoplastic resin body is solid and matte, with a material gravity that contrasts elegantly with the visual lightness of the vertical grooves. The graduated PCTG jug completes the silhouette with a clean, almost crystalline transparency. Michele De Lucchi, one of the most insightful figures in contemporary Italian design - already a driving force behind the Memphis Group in the 1980s and later founder of AMDL CIRCLE - lends his signature to the Plissé, an object that reflects his ability to find poetry in industrial form. De Lucchi has always believed that everyday tools deserve the same design attention given to architecture: the Plissé is a quiet and compelling demonstration of this. Created for Alessi as part of the brand's permanent collection, the blender stems from the idea that the kitchen is a place of culture, not merely consumption. We at Stilmobili chose it because it meets a precise need: for those who refuse to compromise on aesthetics, even when it comes to appliances. It is designed for those who furnish with consistency, who consider the kitchen counter an extension of their personal taste, and who can recognize the signature of a master in an everyday object. Project notes: 700W of power, 1.5-liter capacity (150 cl), dimensions 23.5 × 18.5 × 42.5 cm. European plug. Body and jug in high-resistance thermoplastic resin. Color: black.